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Taramps BASS 5K vs DS18 H-KO5
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<blockquote data-quote="Doxquzme" data-source="post: 8848693" data-attributes="member: 689267"><p>I never said that Taramps are Chinese made, they're Brazilian, I was refereeing to the DS18 Chinese counterparts. The cheaper DS18s, the EXL line or GSX are also Brazilian amps just like Taramps and priced comparatively. All things considered, when you get to a certain level, cheaper price means cheaper parts, cheaper design, cheaper made,. Damping factor is what controls the woofers cone movement and the best made amps have very high damping factors. Making general statements about class D’s all being Class D’s is like saying all cars with V8’s are the same, not correct, not even. Half bridge, full bridge, hybrids and there are other types of D too all exist for different reasons and applications. If your idea of a good time is pulling amplifiers that blow their crossovers just because Amazon affords you that option, then you have too much time on your hands, time and effort I do not care to waste because the amp lacks consistent design and construction quality. I know a lot about design and construction, I was a computer design/construction, engineer (double E) who specialized in surface mount technology for Micron PC before I retired. I’ve built a half dozen high end car systems as well as more than 20 home theater systems costing upwards of $20-$50,000. Don’t get me wrong, I think Taramps are a good product, but I like the Hooligan series from DS18 better – in this scenario. I run Focal FPS class A/B for the front and rears too, because they are amazing sounding amplifiers. Are they expensive, well not if have a little patience. I picked up two FPS 2.300’s for $299.00 each (display models) from woofers etc. You’d be hard press to persuade me that there is a better amp out there for that amount or even twice that kind of $$. And yes, contrary to what you state, you can hear the difference!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Doxquzme, post: 8848693, member: 689267"] I never said that Taramps are Chinese made, they're Brazilian, I was refereeing to the DS18 Chinese counterparts. The cheaper DS18s, the EXL line or GSX are also Brazilian amps just like Taramps and priced comparatively. All things considered, when you get to a certain level, cheaper price means cheaper parts, cheaper design, cheaper made,. Damping factor is what controls the woofers cone movement and the best made amps have very high damping factors. Making general statements about class D’s all being Class D’s is like saying all cars with V8’s are the same, not correct, not even. Half bridge, full bridge, hybrids and there are other types of D too all exist for different reasons and applications. If your idea of a good time is pulling amplifiers that blow their crossovers just because Amazon affords you that option, then you have too much time on your hands, time and effort I do not care to waste because the amp lacks consistent design and construction quality. I know a lot about design and construction, I was a computer design/construction, engineer (double E) who specialized in surface mount technology for Micron PC before I retired. I’ve built a half dozen high end car systems as well as more than 20 home theater systems costing upwards of $20-$50,000. Don’t get me wrong, I think Taramps are a good product, but I like the Hooligan series from DS18 better – in this scenario. I run Focal FPS class A/B for the front and rears too, because they are amazing sounding amplifiers. Are they expensive, well not if have a little patience. I picked up two FPS 2.300’s for $299.00 each (display models) from woofers etc. You’d be hard press to persuade me that there is a better amp out there for that amount or even twice that kind of $$. And yes, contrary to what you state, you can hear the difference! [/QUOTE]
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