The Top ICE Amplifiers Discussion Thread

Sprucegoose · 6th September 2009, 15:05

@frank: Thanx man...
How can i find out if its an authentic DLS Amp.

theEnd · 12th September 2009, 13:04

What's the verdict on the new Image Dynamics amps? Are they up there with Audison and the likes? Or a notch below?

karankapoor · 12th September 2009, 13:36

I have personally auditioned almost all the 2 channel 4 channel and the mono in sam_786 car (getz) and they sounded amazing. Last i heard a 4 channel and a mono hooked to rainbow profi (fronts active) and rainbow sub and i was like

. One of the best amps money can buy. But they are pretty expensive in India.

superbhikari · 12th September 2009, 18:27

Heard ID Amps in Abhimanyu's & sam's setup - Bliss ! That's what all i can say....

Mi10 · 12th September 2009, 21:17

ok, i am planning to get a decent 2-Ch amp from US. I want your opinion on the following products.

Diamond Audio D6 1000.2 - Diamond Audio D6 1000.2 (d610002) 2-Channel Amps Car Amplifiers Car Audio Car Audio, Video, & GPS Navigation - Sonic Electronix

DLS Reference RA20 - DLS Reference RA20 (dlsra20) 2-Channel Amps Car Amplifiers Car Audio Car Audio, Video, & GPS Navigation - Sonic Electronix

Hifonics ZXi 1010 - Hifonics ZXi 1010 2-Channel Amps Car Amplifiers Car Audio Car Audio, Video, & GPS Navigation - Sonic Electronix

Kicker 08ZX550.2 - Kicker 08ZX550.2 (08zx5502) 2-Channel Amps Car Amplifiers Car Audio Car Audio, Video, & GPS Navigation - Sonic Electronix

Pioneer Premier PRS-D2200T - Pioneer Premier PRS-D2200T (prsd2200t) 2-Channel Amps Car Amplifiers Car Audio Car Audio, Video, & GPS Navigation - Sonic Electronix

Rockford Fosgate Power T400-2 - Rockford Fosgate Power T400-2 (07-t400-2) 2-Channel Amps Car Amplifiers Car Audio Car Audio, Video, & GPS Navigation - Sonic Electronix

This for my Sub (300W) and I intend to keep this Amp for long (so that in future i can use it for my upgraded compos). Suggest the better of the above or atleast any brand which doesnt deserve a place here ?

Thanks in advance

low_bass_makker · 12th September 2009, 23:03

DLS is the best of the lot...

abhinav.gupta88 · 13th September 2009, 00:19

Agree.
The DLS is the best of the lot.
Frank is using it for his components.

wannabe loser · 24th September 2009, 17:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by BHAGWAN

Sir,

One cannot compare it to Polk / JBL / Boston.
Those are entry level to mid fi at best !
This is Mid-Fi to Hi-Fi ! Referance Territory; sure.
Serious Car Audio !!

Bhagwan-ji,
Any particular reason you're calling Boston amps entry level? AFAIK, they're made in the same factory as the focals are and share the same components. Just that the output is less.

I'm thinking of picking up a Boston GT50 and your feedback will be much appreciated

diiesoline · 16th November 2009, 15:23

Somebody once told me Infinity Reference Series amps were good. I did not see a mention of them in this thread. Are they any good?

Or maybe they are just not in the league of the amps we are discussing here. Any thoughts?

navin · 16th November 2009, 16:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by diiesoline

Or maybe they are just not in the league of the amps we are discussing here. Any thoughts?

Exactly. When we are talking Audison VRx, Steg MasterStroke, Butler, Tru-Tech, DLS Ultimate, etc.. Infinity and Harman a just a few step behind.

diiesoline · 17th November 2009, 16:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by navin

Exactly. When we are talking Audison VRx, Steg MasterStroke, Butler, Tru-Tech, DLS Ultimate, etc.. Infinity and Harman a just a few step behind.

Thank you Navin. I gathered as much

dkh · 11th December 2009, 06:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by karankapoor

there are many good hi end amplifiers available in the market, Genesis DMA/P15, Tru billets/super billets they both are excellent amplifiers.

Genesis DM ->DMX -> DMA ->P15 and in that order

Quote:

Originally Posted by Invinsible

How about Arc Audio Signature Edition, Celestra VA series, C-7 tru tech, Critical Mass, Rogue Acoustics, Phoenix Gold amplifier MPH-6300 (FOR 99000$).

The World's Most Expensive Car Audio System, Courtesy of Rogue Acoustics [audiojunkies]

MPH 6300

Quote:

Originally Posted by abhinav.gupta88

Agree.
The DLS is the best of the lot.
Frank is using it for his components.

DLS Ultimate series and Genesis DM are on par SQ-wise

Big step up is the DMA then P15 which use Class A (something DLS have tried to copy in their top amp)

Better than Genesis / DLS are Sinfoni (amplitude range better although it's their first /lowest range

) Then comes the Shadow Edition (SPX) and then the des etc which are silly money.

Brax and Sinfoni are similar within the corresponding ranges.

Don't get me wrong - every amplifier mentioned here is worth the money but they can't all be put into a 'super-class' or called 'Elite'.

DLS home audio is rumored to be very good and costing up to 200,000k UKGBP for amps and speakers they better be!

Epic · 11th December 2009, 11:00

Hi all,

What about amplifiers from VSL (Vision Sound Laboratories)?

Mi10 · 20th October 2010, 07:47

Can anybody let me know how good the Focal FPS series are ?

AMPLIFIERS Focal America

Thanks in advance

swathyd · 8th November 2010, 00:48

Which will be the best amp to go for a 3 channel set up costing under 500 us dollars ?

6th September 2009, 15:05	#76
Sprucegoose BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 313 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage	@frank: Thanx man... How can i find out if its an authentic DLS Amp.
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12th September 2009, 13:04	#77
theEnd BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 534 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	What's the verdict on the new Image Dynamics amps? Are they up there with Audison and the likes? Or a notch below?
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12th September 2009, 13:36	#78
karankapoor Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: in the car!!! Posts: 1,675 Thanked: 6 Times	I have personally auditioned almost all the 2 channel 4 channel and the mono in sam_786 car (getz) and they sounded amazing. Last i heard a 4 channel and a mono hooked to rainbow profi (fronts active) and rainbow sub and i was like. One of the best amps money can buy. But they are pretty expensive in India.
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12th September 2009, 18:27	#79
superbhikari BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Muzaffarnagar Posts: 465 Thanked: 228 Times	Heard ID Amps in Abhimanyu's & sam's setup - Bliss ! That's what all i can say....
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12th September 2009, 21:17	#80
Mi10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,170 Thanked: 3,289 Times View My Garage	ok, i am planning to get a decent 2-Ch amp from US. I want your opinion on the following products. Diamond Audio D6 1000.2 - Diamond Audio D6 1000.2 (d610002) 2-Channel Amps Car Amplifiers Car Audio Car Audio, Video, & GPS Navigation - Sonic Electronix DLS Reference RA20 - DLS Reference RA20 (dlsra20) 2-Channel Amps Car Amplifiers Car Audio Car Audio, Video, & GPS Navigation - Sonic Electronix Hifonics ZXi 1010 - Hifonics ZXi 1010 2-Channel Amps Car Amplifiers Car Audio Car Audio, Video, & GPS Navigation - Sonic Electronix Kicker 08ZX550.2 - Kicker 08ZX550.2 (08zx5502) 2-Channel Amps Car Amplifiers Car Audio Car Audio, Video, & GPS Navigation - Sonic Electronix Pioneer Premier PRS-D2200T - Pioneer Premier PRS-D2200T (prsd2200t) 2-Channel Amps Car Amplifiers Car Audio Car Audio, Video, & GPS Navigation - Sonic Electronix Rockford Fosgate Power T400-2 - Rockford Fosgate Power T400-2 (07-t400-2) 2-Channel Amps Car Amplifiers Car Audio Car Audio, Video, & GPS Navigation - Sonic Electronix This for my Sub (300W) and I intend to keep this Amp for long (so that in future i can use it for my upgraded compos). Suggest the better of the above or atleast any brand which doesnt deserve a place here ? Thanks in advance
	() Thanks

12th September 2009, 23:03	#81
low_bass_makker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Faridabad Posts: 6,815 Thanked: 305 Times View My Garage	DLS is the best of the lot...
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13th September 2009, 00:19	#82
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 340 Times View My Garage	Agree. The DLS is the best of the lot. Frank is using it for his components.
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16th November 2009, 15:23	#84
diiesoline BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Noida Posts: 39 Thanked: 11 Times	Somebody once told me Infinity Reference Series amps were good. I did not see a mention of them in this thread. Are they any good? Or maybe they are just not in the league of the amps we are discussing here. Any thoughts?
	() Thanks

11th December 2009, 11:00	#88
Epic Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,563 Thanked: 936 Times	Hi all, What about amplifiers from VSL (Vision Sound Laboratories)?
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20th October 2010, 07:47	#89
Mi10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,170 Thanked: 3,289 Times View My Garage	Can anybody let me know how good the Focal FPS series are ? AMPLIFIERS Focal America Thanks in advance
	() Thanks

8th November 2010, 00:48	#90
swathyd BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: thiruvananthapuram Posts: 774 Thanked: 26 Times	Which will be the best amp to go for a 3 channel set up costing under 500 us dollars ?
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