That jbl is an insane value. An 8 channel dsp alone for $300 is great. And you get the amplifier channels with it. And 6-8 speakers on 50 watts each is more than plenty
Oh no. Vega forgot the Sony Mobile ES series 5 Channel. I’d like the 8 channel. 2 channels for the tweeters, 2 channels or the midranges, 2 channels for the woofers 2 channels for the subwoofers. All in one unit. I’m just worried about it blowing up doing all that work! Lol
Holy crap! That Kenwood 5 channel has got to be the best deal on this list! I've got the xr6006 DSP and I'm MORE than happy with it!! Keep it up HiFi! Hey what's up with the forum? No one checking it anymore because of all the stupid spam?
@@HifiVega ok that sucks! I loved hearing from other members! Hey have you heard of mousetrap? He's a custom box/ panel customizer on TH-cam and he's pretty bad ass!
Super low cost budget option is the little Soundstream Picasso Nano 640.5 and it can be had for under $200 if you do a little looking. Korean made too. 👍
Really looking forward to the review of the JBL 8-channel! I've heard it has some issues with a noise floor. Have you tested it out enough to know if that's accurate?
The Alpine R- A90S should definitely be in this list. It's a full system, 6 channel amp, Hi Fi, and more power than some of the other ones in this list
Sleeping on DD multi channel amps. Check out the D5.1500, and D5.1000. I have a D5.1000 which has 1000w on ch5 and 90/120 ch1-4 @ 4/2 Ohms! It's had clip limiting technology! Its quite the wonder in a very small package
I would suggest the zapco Z150.6SP this amp is a power house beast and also great for audiophiles like myself also, Arc Audio X2 is a great 6 channel amp and the next amp i want to get soon is the Eton stealth 7.1 with DSP....
@@drewzx3if you only need 500 watts for a sub , I would choose the kenwood. Cleaner sound for the mains for sure , but a lot less juice for a sub. Less juice for the mains too , but still plenty for most speakers. Just significantly less juice for your sub. I wrote this comment over a year ago , but I’m still running the excelon 5 channel in my Saturn , and also one in my minivan. I love those little amps.
@@drewzx3 in the Saturn it’s a pair of old school eclipse aluminum 12’s , and in the van it’s a single 15 built by Illuminati Sounds using a TC sounds TC9 motor.
Those are great picks! I have the JP95 and it is a beauty. Someone else mentioned the Picasso nano soundstream. I would add in the Rubicon 5 channel. These are more budget amps but I think decent choices. I have the Rubicon's and maybe should amp guts them. No one has really tested them though.
See if I'm going to be running a multi channel amp I would rather have something like the kicker.. To have that 8x100 would be awesome to run a whole front stage and maybe a little rear fill. Then run a dedicated mono amp for the subs.
Like to see jp95 in action ....I decided on the jp 23 to replace my skar 1500.1 which still runs flawlessly....but as I have stated I am only running a memphis mini mojo 8in but for an 8in sub it handles some power ...but I want to add 2 more so I think the jp23 will be able to handle the load ...as always great info on some amps I probably would not even look at ...
you miss best sound amp Audison av 5.1k A-class 2x75, AB-class 150/250/4ohm/2ohm/D class 600/1000/4ohm/2ohm/ all in crossower , hi,low,band pass, also bitone crossover can applied one of best dsp market
Sundown audio 1800.5. Also pioneer 5 channel , Along with 4 channel ,down 4 sound jp234. That all you need for a daily driver nothing crazy but decent 👌
No Helix/ Match/Brax? No Mosconi?, No Audison?..Steg? Audiosystem? Those are all big box/ Crutchfield amps on you list There is another world of quality amps that are not made in China. Mmats has a beautiful 6 channel for around 1100 bucks that is better than any of those Chinese amps you named that is made in the USA by Americans. But I suppose those that I named are only for the serious enthusiast with a bit more to spend.D and F are now doing a Porsche with Brax(German), Focal(French) and Zen(American)...that is the good stuff Vega...Love your channel Brother...but I hate that China has taken over my favorite hobby.I will resist if I can.
I like a lot of those amps, but unfortunately they’re not readily available outside of a brick mortar store. That makes it harder for me to recommend those simply because most of my audience including myself don’t have access to many in store dealers. That and the fact that almost all those brands are well over the price I’d personally buy and I’m this video I am sharing amps that I have interest in.
@@HifiVega Fair enough Brother. Not all can afford what I can. I am not wealthy, but I have few hobbies I am passionate about, but I love car audio.That is NOT made in China.! And I do not shop Wal Mart or Best Buy. I last bought an MTX from Circuit City 25 years ago (Blue Thunder, made in USA) I have not shopped big box since. Great video Vega for young enthusiast that do to know of a better time
The kenwood excelon reference xr901-5 is their best 5 channel amp and that thing is a powerhouse. The excelon x802-5 is a step down for the xr series but it is also a great amp especially for the price being around $350.
For the money the Soundstream T5.2500DL will be hard to beat, amazing class A/B sound quality on the 4 channels and class D 1-ohm stable 1000W dynamic sub channel and the built quality is top notch even i was surprized, with Tiffany style gold plated RCA's and metal potentiometers. Also there is the Sundown audio Salt-1700.5 and the Cosmos Audio EP-2000.5 both powerhouses for the not in a budget people.
to each there own but simple kinda always sounds better in a car . 4 channel a/b and a monoblock with the power to drive the speakers . there are just so much junk out there its hard to find amps without the un neaded gizmos . ya you can get 50x8 amp but why pay for a amp that cant power a 4 inch driver ?
Very wise. I will take a few high quality components any day. In an environment as small as car interior, A pair of high quality component speakers(Micro Precision, Steg, German Maestro), a quality 10" sub( in a sealed enclosure) and the best 4 channel amp you can afford, (Mmats Helix or ARC "CLXR" series, made in USA) will be a great SQ system. The best systems I have ever had , did not have DSP, and you adjusted your settings with a small screwdriver, not a laptop....simple sounds better to me too.But I have no interest in cheap ,Chinese gear...pretty much the whole list.
Since audiocontrol is on the list maybe check out AUDISON AP F8.9 BIT FORZA - TOP 9-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER WITH DSP for around 900 Arc Audio X2 1100.5 for 969 Infinity Kappa FIVE 5 channel
The only thing I don’t like about the AudioControl D-6.1200 is when you you drop the load to 2 ohms, the quality sucks big time, basically this amp is only good for 125 watts rms by 6 channels, otherwise at 2 ohms ohms the sound quality really sucks.
@@HifiVega don’t know on this model how the bass quality sounds at 2 ohms, but on the LC 1.1500 the quality is good at 4 ohms and at 2 ohms. If you are going to play highs on any AudioControl amp, you’re better off at 4 ohms. Ask Dean at 5 star car stereo, he knows.
@@HifiVega I was trying to parallel my front and rear passenger tweeters and my my front and rear driver tweeters to channels 1 and 2 and the same for my mids on 3 and 4, but the quality was not there. I was trying to go active for 2 sets of Flax Focal components, but to get the quality, I need two LC4.800 amps, therefore I went passive, and it sounded much better with the crossovers. I know active is better, but only if I have 8 channels instead of 4 with these amps.
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Kicker KXMA800.8 $719
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Audiocontrol D6.1200 $1099
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KENWOOD X802-5 $349
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I approve of this message! Great list of amps!!
That jbl is an insane value. An 8 channel dsp alone for $300 is great. And you get the amplifier channels with it. And 6-8 speakers on 50 watts each is more than plenty
Oh no. Vega forgot the Sony Mobile ES series 5 Channel.
I’d like the 8 channel.
2 channels for the tweeters,
2 channels or the midranges,
2 channels for the woofers
2 channels for the subwoofers.
All in one unit. I’m just worried about it blowing up doing all that work! Lol
Holy crap! That Kenwood 5 channel has got to be the best deal on this list! I've got the xr6006 DSP and I'm MORE than happy with it!! Keep it up HiFi! Hey what's up with the forum? No one checking it anymore because of all the stupid spam?
I had to stop allowing posts because there is no way to add a moderate or auto reject their posts and they were relentless
@@HifiVega ok that sucks! I loved hearing from other members! Hey have you heard of mousetrap? He's a custom box/ panel customizer on TH-cam and he's pretty bad ass!
@@RJSDZNS I haven’t
@@HifiVega if you get time check him out. He's trying to reach 3k on his channel and I know you like helping out the community.
Just picked up a new Kenwood 802-5 marine for $259
That 8 channel! Wow.
Super low cost budget option is the little Soundstream Picasso Nano 640.5 and it can be had for under $200 if you do a little looking. Korean made too. 👍
They have a few 4 channel mini amps I was looking at
Really looking forward to the review of the JBL 8-channel! I've heard it has some issues with a noise floor. Have you tested it out enough to know if that's accurate?
The Alpine R- A90S should definitely be in this list. It's a full system, 6 channel amp, Hi Fi, and more power than some of the other ones in this list
Never had a JBL amp would've liked to had a JBL crown. But early 2000s I liked there mids
Nice to see you mentioned the audio dynamics. Really good equipment. Hoping to day an all AD build in the future.
Dude the Rockville db55 is probably the best budget 5 channel amp and it sounds good with great power.
So, kicker is just for Rock music?
Sleeping on DD multi channel amps. Check out the D5.1500, and D5.1000. I have a D5.1000 which has 1000w on ch5 and 90/120 ch1-4 @ 4/2 Ohms! It's had clip limiting technology! Its quite the wonder in a very small package
I would suggest the zapco Z150.6SP this amp is a power house beast and also great for audiophiles like myself also, Arc Audio X2 is a great 6 channel amp and the next amp i want to get soon is the Eton stealth 7.1 with DSP....
I actually own both the kenwood and the JP. I can’t say enough about both of them. Phenomenal amps. Sounds awesome on both and the power is shocking.
Which one would you suggest?
@@drewzx3if you only need 500 watts for a sub , I would choose the kenwood.
Cleaner sound for the mains for sure , but a lot less juice for a sub. Less juice for the mains too , but still plenty for most speakers.
Just significantly less juice for your sub.
I wrote this comment over a year ago , but I’m still running the excelon 5 channel in my Saturn , and also one in my minivan. I love those little amps.
@@stanky1219 what sub are you using on the 5th channel? I was going to run it on a single L7T 12
@@drewzx3 in the Saturn it’s a pair of old school eclipse aluminum 12’s , and in the van it’s a single 15 built by Illuminati Sounds using a TC sounds TC9 motor.
I would recommend taking a look at the DC audio 175.4 its a 4 channel amp but can easily run 4 speakers + a subwoofer
What do you think about the audiolegion 250.4?
Great vid!! I have the AC D-5.1300 and love it!
A better pick for $90 more than the Audio Dynamics MK700.6 is the Down4Sound JP77, way more power.
If power is your top priority that would be a good pick
Excellent video, stoked for the jbl dyno
Those are great picks! I have the JP95 and it is a beauty. Someone else mentioned the Picasso nano soundstream. I would add in the Rubicon 5 channel. These are more budget amps but I think decent choices. I have the Rubicon's and maybe should amp guts them. No one has really tested them though.
See if I'm going to be running a multi channel amp I would rather have something like the kicker.. To have that 8x100 would be awesome to run a whole front stage and maybe a little rear fill. Then run a dedicated mono amp for the subs.
That JBL 8 channel would work perfect as a line driver in to a kicker or mosconi amp
I still have the kenwood excelon 801-5 the older version of the one on your list. Not using it anymore but it's on standby.
Alpine R-A90S I would say should be high on here.
Great video man enjoyed it
1:50 insert Helix M6 DSP
Whatever happened to zapco. I remember back in the day they were pretty good sound quality
I haven’t been very impressed with their new equipment
Like to see jp95 in action ....I decided on the jp 23 to replace my skar 1500.1 which still runs flawlessly....but as I have stated I am only running a memphis mini mojo 8in but for an 8in sub it handles some power ...but I want to add 2 more so I think the jp23 will be able to handle the load ...as always great info on some amps I probably would not even look at ...
Kicker KMA 600.6
if money is not a problem : rockford T1000X5ad or any of the JL rd\xd\hd 5 channels ...
...if money is not a problem, then you can buy German or Italian or American made products.Sadly,Rockford manufactures is China, so does JL
If I had a pick of any I think I'd go with the audio control but budget wise probably the Jp amp
Thanks Rob.
you miss best sound amp Audison av 5.1k A-class 2x75, AB-class 150/250/4ohm/2ohm/D class 600/1000/4ohm/2ohm/ all in crossower , hi,low,band pass, also bitone crossover can applied one of best dsp market
Kinda interested to get your opinion on the new helix v twelve mk2
I’ve heard the helix dsp amps and they are impressive
Also have you any knowledge or know if any of the prv or timpano Amos any good with decent sq?
I haven’t used either personally so I really couldn’t say
The JBL has the same link as the JP for videos mentioned
Thanks man I’ll fix that
@@HifiVega np, great choices btw
Sundown audio 1800.5. Also pioneer 5 channel , Along with 4 channel ,down 4 sound jp234. That all you need for a daily driver nothing crazy but decent 👌
Like 👍🏼 is smashed !
Great video! True og
No Helix/ Match/Brax? No Mosconi?, No Audison?..Steg? Audiosystem? Those are all big box/ Crutchfield amps on you list There is another world of quality amps that are not made in China. Mmats has a beautiful 6 channel for around 1100 bucks that is better than any of those Chinese amps you named that is made in the USA by Americans. But I suppose those that I named are only for the serious enthusiast with a bit more to spend.D and F are now doing a Porsche with Brax(German), Focal(French) and Zen(American)...that is the good stuff Vega...Love your channel Brother...but I hate that China has taken over my favorite hobby.I will resist if I can.
I like a lot of those amps, but unfortunately they’re not readily available outside of a brick mortar store. That makes it harder for me to recommend those simply because most of my audience including myself don’t have access to many in store dealers. That and the fact that almost all those brands are well over the price I’d personally buy and I’m this video I am sharing amps that I have interest in.
@@HifiVega Fair enough Brother. Not all can afford what I can. I am not wealthy, but I have few hobbies I am passionate about, but I love car audio.That is NOT made in China.! And I do not shop Wal Mart or Best Buy. I last bought an MTX from Circuit City 25 years ago (Blue Thunder, made in USA) I have not shopped big box since. Great video Vega for young enthusiast that do to know of a better time
Good video I'm looking for a class a/b 6ch amp and a 1200.1d both being from the same series
Zapco z150.6AP
Zapco z1100.1AP both A/B
NEVER EVER go with the Audio Planet Anarchy 5 channel.
You will be ANGRY with all the noise/feedback/and engine noise
Car Audio Bargan M-165
The kenwood excelon reference xr901-5 is their best 5 channel amp and that thing is a powerhouse. The excelon x802-5 is a step down for the xr series but it is also a great amp especially for the price being around $350.
Fuck I wish the JP95 was available in the Australian market.
For the money the Soundstream T5.2500DL will be hard to beat, amazing class A/B sound quality on the 4 channels and class D 1-ohm stable 1000W dynamic sub channel and the built quality is top notch even i was surprized, with Tiffany style gold plated RCA's and metal potentiometers. Also there is the Sundown audio Salt-1700.5 and the Cosmos Audio EP-2000.5 both powerhouses for the not in a budget people.
That sundown 5 channel is a nice amp. Amp dyno on that would be killer
Incriminator IX17.5 looks good
With one 100amp fuse There is no way the 5th channel can do 1k and still drive the other 4.
@@michaelyoung7911 th-cam.com/video/V_felHV0Avo/w-d-xo.html
NVX NDA501 is a beast!
to each there own but simple kinda always sounds better in a car . 4 channel a/b and a monoblock with the power to drive the speakers . there are just so much junk out there its hard to find amps without the un neaded gizmos . ya you can get 50x8 amp but why pay for a amp that cant power a 4 inch driver ?
Very wise. I will take a few high quality components any day. In an environment as small as car interior, A pair of high quality component speakers(Micro Precision, Steg, German Maestro), a quality 10" sub( in a sealed enclosure) and the best 4 channel amp you can afford, (Mmats Helix or ARC "CLXR" series, made in USA) will be a great SQ system. The best systems I have ever had , did not have DSP, and you adjusted your settings with a small screwdriver, not a laptop....simple sounds better to me too.But I have no interest in cheap ,Chinese gear...pretty much the whole list.
Cool amps! I love JBL amp because cheap!!!
Pioneer 9705
NVX VAD11005.
Are any of these Bluetooth?
No
PLEASE test on good amp Audison AV5.1K
Just picked up something you might like, stay tuned.
#VegaCrew
100th 👍🏽
Since audiocontrol is on the list maybe check out AUDISON AP F8.9 BIT FORZA - TOP 9-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER WITH DSP for around 900
Arc Audio X2 1100.5 for 969
Infinity Kappa FIVE 5 channel
Skar all the way
The only thing I don’t like about the AudioControl D-6.1200 is when you you drop the load to 2 ohms, the quality sucks big time, basically this amp is only good for 125 watts rms by 6 channels, otherwise at 2 ohms ohms the sound quality really sucks.
Never ran one at 2ohm that’s interesting
@@HifiVega don’t know on this model how the bass quality sounds at 2 ohms, but on the LC 1.1500 the quality is good at 4 ohms and at 2 ohms. If you are going to play highs on any AudioControl amp, you’re better off at 4 ohms. Ask Dean at 5 star car stereo, he knows.
@@HifiVega I was trying to parallel my front and rear passenger tweeters and my my front and rear driver tweeters to channels 1 and 2 and the same for my mids on 3 and 4, but the quality was not there. I was trying to go active for 2 sets of Flax Focal components, but to get the quality, I need two LC4.800 amps, therefore I went passive, and it sounded much better with the crossovers. I know active is better, but only if I have 8 channels instead of 4 with these amps.