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Nfamous60

06-03-2009, 07:18 PM

Hey Ya'll how's it goin?

I was shopping around for the Orion amps to power my subs (decided to stay at 2-10's since they so powerful and if not satisfied get a 3rd later). But I could only find one orion amp within my price range but it was used. I decided to look else where for my power needs and stumbled across these Hifonics amps one was 3,200 watt max 1,600 RMS @ 1 ohm for $200. now this is from sonixelectronics, and even though i got my subs I price their orion amps and they are the same but they are on a crazy long back order and my install in due in a couple weeks when I send my trucc n everything out. Now has anyone here used these amps and how was the experience???

Modded

06-03-2009, 10:44 PM

I've heard good and bad about them!

Nfamous60

06-03-2009, 11:21 PM

what i found so far is mad good especially for the price thinkin how bad could i hurt my subs with them wired 100 watts OVER rated RMS to me i dont think thats alot but i could be wrong just want o get the max out of my setup amps are 1,600rms @1 ohm subs are 1,500rms what you think??but bac on the amps im really leaning towards them another $500 i'll have both my amps just need the kinetik battery i had one ordered but cancelled it and a good Cap then i'm ready to roll it down to the shop and have it all installed (:) :) :) ) so happy right now got the jitters lol as far as exterior waiting for the other led lights the taillights and factory 20" rims im waiting to find a good price on then wrap those in 33" grapplers til i can get a good lift kit...also seen a kit on ebay that replaces all the interior lights with the same LED' we're putting on th elicense plates. like $16 a set.

Modded

06-04-2009, 01:01 AM

If they're as good as that then I would say get them, I'm thinking about fabbing up a sealed box for an 8" sub and putting it in the center console area!

3blackchevys

06-04-2009, 09:11 AM

My friend had them in his tahoe, worked very well

blueflamed03

06-04-2009, 09:53 AM

they are decent for the money.

Conor

06-04-2009, 04:24 PM

How come no JL? I have had JL Audio stuff in all my cars and trucks since I was 17 and can not say enough good things about JL

chistoso

06-04-2009, 04:49 PM

I'd stay away from the newer stuff. HiFonics sold out several years ago and are very inferior to when they were built in USA by ZED Audio. That is when they were the shit.. Orion is the same, sold the name but the quiality sucks. If you can get some of the old school equipment that would be the way to go.. I used to have a gen4 Zeus back in the 80's and powered my entire system with it and was very powerful and crisp. Regret the day I got rid of it..

I'm running the same amps for the last 13 years built by Rockford Fosgate and they sound and put out like the day I first bought them. Old School is the way to go. Bulletproof..

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e137/chistosok5/hoe029.jpg

nytahoe

06-04-2009, 06:42 PM

i had a HiFonics amp a few years ago and put a few in frinds cars. strong amp but they killd fm radio when they where on. that was the only draw back. i had the bx 1500d

JKmotorsports

06-04-2009, 07:12 PM

I'd stay away from the newer stuff. HiFonics sold out several years ago and are very inferior to when they were built in USA by ZED Audio. That is when they were the shit.. Orion is the same, sold the name but the quiality sucks. If you can get some of the old school equipment that would be the way to go.. I used to have a gen4 Zeus back in the 80's and powered my entire system with it and was very powerful and crisp. Regret the day I got rid of it..

Old School is the way to go. Bulletproof..

I agree. The older Hifonics and Orion was actually worth a damn. The new stuff just doesn't seem nearly as good since they've been bought out.
DEI bought Orion a few yrs ago.

iwaslowr

06-04-2009, 09:45 PM

How come no JL? I have had JL Audio stuff in all my cars and trucks since I was 17 and can not say enough good things about JL

Same here... I can't wait to get a few W7's!

mdtahoe

06-04-2009, 10:45 PM

I always heard they were junk but I have never had any experience with them. I really like US AMPS they are made in the USA their power rating is true and not inflated and the sound excellent.

JKmotorsports

06-04-2009, 11:14 PM

I always heard they were junk but I have never had any experience with them. I really like US AMPS they are made in the USA their power rating is true and not inflated and the sound excellent.

I wish I still dealt with US Amps. They had some really good amps back in the days. I haven't sold or installed any for a few years since I moved back to Tx. They were huge in Florida when I was installing out there (not surprising, being as they are manufactured in Gainesville, Fl.)

Anyway, back to the OP...$200 for that Hifonics isn't a bad price. The power rating might be inflated, but even if you get half that and it plays @ 1 ohm, the price still isn't too bad.

Conor

06-05-2009, 11:03 AM

Same here... I can't wait to get a few W7's!

for sure. you cannot go wrong with any JL Audio products

blueflamed03

06-05-2009, 11:03 AM

US Amps has changed from the good ole days.......

Nfamous60

06-06-2009, 05:40 PM

Nice that ppl are having an elder moment!! lol vut i cant find any of those heres a pic of the amps that im considering: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=290320039039

and i thought about JL but if you look on YOUTUBE/ you'll see they did a test of all the major subs compared to the Orion HCCA (mind you they are 12's) it was JL,Orion,Rockford and sum1 else and Orion lasted longer on peak wattage... but bac to the thread title any thoughts on finding the thrwo bac amps for purchase?

J-Will

06-06-2009, 06:56 PM

Nfamous60

06-06-2009, 11:04 PM

thanxs for the info i'll keep ya posted on my build i'll order it tuesday!!!

cjsacm1

11-22-2009, 04:28 PM

ive got a hifonics 600 class d mono block pushing one JL 13W6v2 in a custom box and it sounds amazing, i also have a SPL 7 inch in dash...for what i paid...($500 for all of it) i got a great deal

titanium02

11-22-2009, 05:07 PM

How come no JL? I have had JL Audio stuff in all my cars and trucks since I was 17 and can not say enough good things about JL

Old School is the way to go. Bulletproof..

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_10_1/images/car-audio-jl-1000-1.jpg

NASTY GM

11-24-2009, 02:07 AM

Back in 2002 I had them in my Viper. I never had any problems with them. I don't know how the new stuff is though.

TnTahoe

11-24-2009, 08:38 AM

I have a Hifonics Bxi2006D pushing 2-12" Kicker CVX and it works flawlessly, gonna double up soon tho :)

Chaos07

11-24-2009, 12:09 PM

i have a BOSS 3600 mono amp powering my two MA audio HK15

emay

11-24-2009, 12:50 PM

I'm running 2- 10w7's and 2 component sets off of my Hifonics amps without issue. I had the same problems here as many of you have experienced, everyone has name changed, merged, or been taken over and the quality control or sheer attention to a reliable product has diminished. Hands down back in my install days things were very different.

All that said, I have had this system up and running for 2 years now and have yet to be failed by the amps. I've run them pretty hard and have no complaints considering pricing and lack of options if you don't want to spend an arm and a leg.

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh140/Emay73/Audio%20install/IMG_7211-1.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh140/Emay73/Audio%20install/IMG_7210-1.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh140/Emay73/Audio%20install/IMG_7213-1.jpg

dblover1327

11-24-2009, 12:55 PM

i hate the cheap zeus and brutus amps. Complete junk!
If you wanted to go hifonics, go with the xxv line. I had a colossus and wasn't a bad amp. Imo go old school hifonics or look at something else

syndicatesteve

11-24-2009, 01:05 PM

I have never had a problem with any of my KICKER products! SOmetimes you get what you pay for. I have the Kicker 1000.1 powering 2- 8" L7's and I have the highest posted SPL ratings for Street Beat 1 class in the USACi competition. registering 130.4 db from 2 8" subs

titanium02

11-24-2009, 08:17 PM

nice setup emay :waytogo:

dre

11-25-2009, 10:37 PM

yo im in your neck of the woods pushing 2 hifonics 2000watts amp on 2 12" alphasonic mayhem........bass for days i am very happy with my amps.......I am worried that the speaker cant handle the amps...............

Saodrin

11-25-2009, 10:41 PM

yea im purchasing the bxi2000 soon it seems to be a good amp for the price

TnTahoe

11-30-2009, 09:39 AM

i have the bxi2006 and i love mine

Nfamous60

11-30-2009, 11:58 AM

i hav the brutus 1600watta amp pushing my 2-10's and it was knoccn when i first got it now it does not seem like enuff my guy that does my audio suggested a oxygen audio 3500watt amp for me to run my subs becuase if i doubled up i will not have enuff room in the trunk for the amps now that i have my kinetic batt, back the any insight on this brand of shoul i stay with the hifonics. my subs are rated at 1500rms each.
if that helps me personally i like the hifonics but if i upgrade the hifonics the oxygen audio amp is the same price for more watts.

blueflamed03

11-30-2009, 01:27 PM

get hifonics over Oxygen.

dre

11-30-2009, 10:58 PM

go with the hifonics over oxygen audio any day.........i personally dont like oxygen audio.......its a brand that a lot of these bx audio shops push so they can turn a profit...... besides dont believe the numbers on the amp pay attention to the rms ......that is your real power............

johnicd

12-03-2009, 08:20 PM

Hifonics amps are good for the money. Cheap and they put out rated power. They lack a little on the sound quality end but for the most part, they are a good buy. I have installed a few and owned the BXI 2610D. My buddy has used the BXI 1210D for the better part of 2 years on two 10" DC Level 3's . He is very much happy and they pound really good.

I now run Sundown and Rockford amps and couldn't be happier with them. I am in the middle of a rebuild so I will post some pictures for you guys when it gets done. The Sundown 3500d powers two 18" DC lvl 4xl. And my rockford amps power my mids and highs.

Send me a pm if you have any questions about amp. I have used plently different brands and can point ya in the right direction.

dre

12-03-2009, 08:40 PM

i heard about sundown.......they are good amps as well

REAL TEXAS TAHOE

03-12-2010, 04:08 PM

demonal

03-12-2010, 04:18 PM

i heard about sundown.......they are good amps as well

Sundown makes one of the best amps as of today.

blueflamed03

03-12-2010, 04:25 PM

Jacob makes great amps, but as far as best as of today, well, that's personal opinion.

Good, yes, but has technology nobody else has, no.

demonal

03-12-2010, 05:19 PM

I said "one of the best" I didn't state it was the best. What do you prefer over sundown?

blueflamed03

03-12-2010, 06:12 PM

I have a personal preference, but granted, Sundown, as well as RF, JL, Alpine, DD, Kicker, some HiFonics, IA, etc make good amps.

07Denali

03-12-2010, 07:30 PM

I am still running an OS Soundstream class a 10.2 to my Infinity perfect 10's in a small sealed enclosure. Not an SPL monster, even in my Mustang, but the SQ is unbelievable.
For those of you that have not heard Soundstream is back in biz and it is good shit again.

stevek

03-12-2010, 08:57 PM

i currently have a 2008 model Hifonics Brutus 2000 watt running 1ohm to my 2 kicker 15 l7s. it pounds the hell out of em. the power rating is not inflated one bit. this is the first hifonics amp ive ever ran, and i was just like you before i bought it, had my doubts. only thing now is i wish i woulda gotten the 4000 watt lol its not loud to me anymore. theyre strong as hell, id recommend one no doubt.

How did you come to that conclusion? Did you rig up a dummy load(Giant resistor), use a voltmeter to measure the voltage coming out of the leads and use the formula (v^2)/R? If they DO reach 2000 watts, I'm sure the frequency response and distortion would be so terrible you would want to turn it down.

Hifonics amps are overrated - hype and wattage.

demonal

03-12-2010, 09:00 PM

I have a personal preference, but granted, Sundown, as well as RF, JL, Alpine, DD, Kicker, some HiFonics, IA, etc make good amps.

I can agree with some of these, but yeah it is personal preference. I used to be a big Alpine, JL fan. Till I started buying IA, Sundown products. DD makes real good stuff. I never ever owned anything from RF, nor Hifonics. Alpine still makes the best head units for me no doubt. And we all know what kicker is known to do.