BIG BOSS 8K! Taramps Did it AGAIN | Full Review

[@csj9619]

Who would have thought back in the old days that in the future (now) there would be amps that do 3, 5, 8, 12,000 watts and more and can be purchased on the cheap?

[@kingwillie206]

A dollar per watt

[@j-remy9832]

I know right. I remember the first time I bought a 1000 watt amp. Me and my friends were staring at it like it was a UFO. Now I run 8K & feel like I could do better...😅

[@soldjahboy]

@@kingwillie206 Now it's more like $0.07 per watt

[@Demo_Limo]

Just got 2 and yup they’re solid !!

[@barevids]

Great video! Been tryina get one for review but I think they're hella salty after my Taramps head unit vid 😂

[@scottbe1]

Man I miss those boom or bust videos. I know they weren’t worth the time or effort but for us nerds out there I would drop everything I was doing to go watch the video

[@evilinside5984]

@barevids- I really ❤ed Boom or Bust. It would be cool to Re-visit this series, with a (D1)- 8" sub-woofer, wired to 1/2 ohm, to (1)- Taramps Big Boss Bass 3k. Their are real, higher X Max sub woofers in the 8" range, like Dd, sundown, B2, skar, ct sounds, gately audio, etc.. Make a bigger test vehicle, than you had for that 2" or 3" woofer you used to test with. I really think more people would watch if you used a real sized subwoofer= that are subwoofers people would actually go out and buy to use. Almost no one was going to go out and buy a 2", or 3", so thats why i think your 1st iteration of boom or bust didn't do well. So close, but so far away, your concept/idea was/is Brilliant, but with a product people want to use= Game changer! Heck, try these wild enclosures with the 8" sub woofers in a hatchback car like you used to have in your videos years ago! This then will be really useable info, that your test results, would give for real vehicles, with real sub woofers, people WANT to buy! Please consider this, would ❤💖 to see this as a series, Re-vamped= in a real vehicle, with real high X Max sub woofers, like a 8".

[@barevids]

@@evilinside5984 dude how tf am I gonna make test enclosures for a driver that size 😂 thanks for your input but the whole point of this was to make them 3d printable otherwise it's even less viable lol. The scaling works fine 😁

[@evilinside5984]

@@barevids- It's called making revisions. Obviously making all of these 3D printed enclosures are Not, possible with a 8 inch subwoofer. So you make what you can, out of normal enclosure materials, which again making revisions, to what most people would be able to use/do. I don't know of anybody, that has a 3D printed enclosure, only you, and PWK designs. I have NEVER seen anyone with a 3D printed enclosure, @ all of the car audio shows i have been to. Smart people learn from failures= you didn't get the views you hoped for, so maybe listen to a few viewers ideas, of what they would like to see? Like im trying to suggest, and your being rude to me. Im not some kid, who is being a D-Bag to you, i am a subscriber of yours, for many years. My blood is boiling, but i chose to type considerately.

[@barevids]

@@evilinside5984 I'm not being rude at all buddy! I just think you didn't understand what boom or bust was haha, it's not to simulate 3d printed enclosures in real life, it's a scaled testing ground that simulates real world real scale performance. I don't have the space, time or resources to make a new large wooden enclosure for every video, or any test cabin to accommodate that would scale to a full size vehicle with that size. BOB is simulating a full size vehicle cabin scaled by a factor of 6, with all the frequencies and fluid dynamics scaled by the same factor. The 3d printing element is just for huge convenience, people can go crazy with their ideas and they'll just print rather than them requiring 30yrs woodworking experience and a week to assemble. If a design works well in the BOB format, then it will also work equally as well scaled up to full size, and the plan was/still is to make full size versions of some of the top BOB performers so that people can see how the scaling translates into real size. The /6 factor scale works well, so for season 2 I just need to decide whether to stick with single "12", or give people a fixed volume and they can choose whatever combination of drivers they like to try and get as loud as possible from that fixed volume. I do really appreciate your input, please don't think I was being rude I know that over the internet or can come across that way sometimes

[@wesleywilson4388]

Parker I been waiting so long for someone to review the big boss 8. And u did it. Ur ground breaking bro. Good job. Now my avatar SVL will be getting a big boss 8 to play with

[@cgkiller1220]

I'm not gonna lie. After watching this channel for awhile I feel I need to try a taramps amp and feel the joy parker has. Christmas for Dad sounds good to me hahaha

[@Perkyglee556]

They’re decent. Not as efficient or safe as Korean boards. I currently run a hd3000 on 3 skar evls & it seems like its holding up. Definitely drawing more amps than id like but its pushin them all no issues. I blew a smart 3k on accident because my negative battery terminal fell off & fried it. Stuck in protection..

[@cgkiller1220]

@@Perkyglee556 I appreciate the input. I can't say I've done too much research between all the different manufacturing styles. I've been really wanting to put something big together for quite some time so I think that might be summer goals. I've also been looking at the JP stuff quite a bit.

[@CompactAudiodesigns]

​@@Perkyglee556lol dude Brazilian amps are more efficient than Korean amps idk where u get that information from but that's a 100 percent wrong

[@mrray7792]

Yeah you gotta get one idk why everyone doesn't run them. I've never had an issue

[@erik120719]

​@@cgkiller1220if you gonna run a JP don't wire em down and make sure you give them PLENTY of airflow, they get hot ASF.

[@johnstarks5323]

3:20 Loctite threadlocker purple comes in at the lower end of the spectrum and is ideal for fasteners smaller than 6mm. This is perfect for low strength

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

Thanks man!!

[@johnstarks5323]

@@ParkerTheBasshead No problem,

[@craigengelman1369]

was just gonna say that !

[@andrewmartino6144]

Yeah a blue or purple LocTite works to keep the set screw from vibrating out. The Set screw length is short so that when you have the maximum sized wire inserted, it doesn't stick up too high causing an arc hazard. If you want to run a smaller cable size then it's up to you to replace it.

[@Widowmaker2828]

Also the easy fix if you are going to leave a terminal without a cable is to cut a small piece of 3/4 or 1/2 clear PVC vinyl tubing and squish it with the Allen bolt. This will keep them snug and won't let them fall out.

[@brianhardemon561]

Them lights are lit (literally). Nice power also. Great video my guy. BASS ON Parker

[@tedpollock3256]

Taramps is great at revising there amps! Great video as always Parker!

[@JonathanBrogaard-qd9mv]

Bro ive been waiting so long for this I just ordered one of these big boss 8ks on the 7th it gets here soon I hope there better then the smart bass 8k!!!

[@BigSteve_Gaming187]

The non-perks of having a clean ran system. Upgrades and non exact replacements are subject to change how they look. I myself replaced the single 10 in the back of my wagon project for a pair of 12s, and now I need to move some cables around so the box can sit where I want it. I may have to extend the double 0 gauge wire for power & ground from the rear battery to the bus bars in order for the cables not to get snagged.

[@JonesCoWoodworks]

For future reference whenever you have a amp that you know is going to loose the set screws whenever it is not hooked up simply cut a small piece of wire or a dowel rod and stick that in the holes and snug up the screws. No more lost screws. I hope this helps you out somewhere down the road.

[@tripnit559]

I swear, I see all your taramps and now that I have a nice monster sub (blackbrick audio brickhouse 3krms) I am really thinking about a taramps amp. Thinking about a smart bass 5k but now seeing this, I'm really considering the big boss amp. Looks freaking awesome too imo Great video bro as always. Swear 1st thing I do when I wake up on Sunday is grab my phone and check out your newest video haha

[@skipjohnson7471]

Love these amp reviews too..love your channel

[@erichann354]

Thank you, no one has videos on this amp getting 2 installed soon.

[@rustybrown9829]

Hopefully I get to do a build with a 3k or 8k boss taramps soon. Love that little 400w amp you suggested. It is pushing 2 -12s very Well for the little build the customer wanted. Keep doing what you do brother 👍

[@ChrisRichardson-v6c]

Going to run my wiring for my little budget build tomorrow ( weather permitting ) only doing 1 Machete 12R 1200w rms @ around 1500w rms with a Stinger MT-1500.1D and possibly some deaf bonce 6×9 on an old school kicker impulse 352xi ... Wish me luck, used to run all audiobahn back in the early 2000s but haven't done much in years !

[@edgu71eg]

I'm a 90's bass head and trying to get back into the sport. The more and more I do research the more TARAMPS keeps coming up,,,,,There are others but for the price I think I have found my home.

[@bullitmaget8193]

bought one a few months ago had it imported to uk...think i may be the first love it got the new remote to

[@Divines1017]

Nice video. Do you mind if you test a new subwoofer? It's called American Bass Godzilla?

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

I’d really like to! They are pretty expensive but I’ll see what I can do

[@telderjr0586]

Same please test Godzilla. Looking at this specific amp combo. Is the amp too powerful for the Godzilla rated at 4700RMS 12000MAX?

[@craigengelman1369]

fyi its not a tiffany connector its a rca panel mount . dont know why everyone calls them that . they are basically the same price but take more time to install . time is money . just like the ring on top of the spider of a woofer. reason for them is time . instead of waiting for the ca glue to dry toss one of the rings on and done . also put threadlocker on your bolts to keep them from backing out .

[@jkstdstang]

Its amazing how much power can be had for the price point these days. An 8k amp which can put out 11-12k no problem and all for cheap! Diggin the RGB effects too. Kinda want one myself.

[@morganwilliams7198]

Hey Parker, I am currently trying to get a new amp to push two Orion hcca 12”s and I’m wondering why nobody ever has done any videos reviews dyno or anything on the Taramps big boss 5k? I think it would help allot of curious people to see what the big boss 5k is about. I assume that because the big boss 3k did good that the 5k would? But sometimes it’s not the case. Let us know we want the big boss 5k review!! Thanks Parker keep it up!!

[@catch22frubert]

Cool. I guess it's basically a Smart Bass 10k then? I don't need a 10k watt amplifier and I don't have a big system anymore, but it's cool that Taramps is out there making decent big power amplifiers for fairly cheap. It sure would be fun to play with if I can ever afford a toy for myself again.

[@donjaun540]

I used to listen to people saying Taramps is a distortion machine. The bass sounds horrible compared to a half bridge Korean amp. Yet Parker along with thousands of others say differently. I think 🤔 the price is fair and the power is true. I will try one. 👍

[@matthewderry1728]

That's a decent brand of amp and like this amp is a decent price at 350.00 so not bad not great good amp though.

[@jodygriffin7045]

U have done some great work on this channel

[@porkchop7325]

Been waiting for this. Now I’m hoping they release the 5k soon

[@poohwecampbell7799]

I love these I switched from Korean boards amps that’s 3X expensive Taramps Chipeo 9K -rated at 12.6 volts love this amp it technology they come a long way but there amps are hard to beat & the price !!! Who can match that !!!!

[@clintwatson8058]

Man I love my Taramp's. Just like you said they put out lots of power for being priced so cheap . 💪

[@williamtucker1879]

Big fan of the show! One question ⁉️ how many batteries should I use ? I'm thinking 4 led acid batteries? I would love to know what you think?!

[@Perkyglee556]

I love it. Im going to upgrade to a 5k when i can afford a high amp alt & access battery. Keep up the incredible vids.

[@Kmclemore]

Same

[@marcoe.3760]

finally a powertest of my new and first brasilian amp. Its crazy over 11 kw peak .

[@killer32620]

Slowly getting parts for my install for my car just recently got an audio control line out converter with a bass remote next step is buying all the wires I need and stuff then Ill get another bass amp hopefully be bassing soon. what I shoulda done was rip out all the wires from my old car when it was wrecked but I didnt oh well fresh start

[@Certified_bass_head.]

You can go to Lowe’s and get some longer bolts for the wire that’s what I do

[@WineHouse33]

Parker is the king of chop talk...

[@justinfahnestock5067]

What's going on with the Subaru The bug eye is my favorite.. It would be pretty cool if you made some snow videos with it this year.

[@EthanMiller-z8z]

How do the rca’s work with it being 1 in and 1 out? Do you just run a y splitter to the 1 in or put both rca connectors regular: one in the 1 in and one in the 1 out?

[@charliehegstrom5554]

Great video Parker

[@copyright2662]

9:54 i never thought LTE had that crazy of bass.

[@bassjasinski]

Nice amp and those set screws being short is a way Taramps ensures a minimum wire size is used to wire it

[@RomaVilla]

Still one of their biggest flaws

[@JuicyJLee]

I am South African, we have a brand called Targa they have Chinese made amps then they have Brazilian amps(smaller and way more power)

[@delmilk9981]

You should make a new version of your favorite subs updated version

[@InLoveWithBass1990]

Another awesome video Parker.

[@got2getit204]

Hey tune it and give it the necessary juice it needs and you will be fine going on my 2nd year and running strong my bass 8 but I love them don’t see no reason to spend 3k unless im feeling myself because like tools and other equipment so gotta budget!

[@SpazGuard]

Do a review on spl boxes vs sq boxes

[@Bentleymetalworx]

I bought the boss 3k because i had one Meso 12 D2 then added another so I was at .5 ohm. Had 2 Skar RP1500.1's but the Meso's ate that up.

[@pointlesscontent9241]

what in the low ohms was that 0.6 is crazy lol

[@RajunCajun1]

The lighting display is hot!

[@ThatLoudF-150]

Been wanting one for a while but still haven’t made up my mind on spending an extra $100 over the standard Smart Bass

[@RajunCajun1]

If I am running 2/0, whatdo you have to get the wire in the 1/0 opening?

[@RajunCajun1]

That a huge amp! She rockin"!

[@P-J-W-777]

Betting that panel can be flipped. I always liked the level meters on certain Rockford Fosgate Amps and MacIntosh Amps.

[@bjtaudio]

The ripple current in the power supply will be enormous, the caps in the amp will not last long. It would be interesting to just how many minutes at 5000Watts and above the amp will take continuously in to dummy load before going pop. The amp puts out about 115~120Vac into 2Ohms, if you feed the amps 60z at full power just at or below clipping, you can run household appliances, jugs, heaters, motors and use the amp as a Inverter, just see what happens to amp when u run it like this.

[@ozoneomega1983]

Yo my guy I ended up getting a amplifier that is 2000 watts I want to say it's a good size one but man it is powerful it's got really good sound and my car no longer when it shuts down goes into this weird like constant buzzing sound. I don't know if you've ever heard of the audio pipe but that's the amp I got to be honest I got it from a store and it looks to me like he charge me twice of what the highest asking prices for it on Amazon. But I got to say it does sound good and I like it powerful

[@michaelvita8]

Which one do you thank is better Smart Bass 8 or big boss 8 ??

[@hopskustomaudio]

I have 2 bass 15ks and love them

[@girthquake9655]

"The big boss" reminds me of a subway sandwich. Taramps needs to make a Jerad Fogle addition.

[@TimmyDfromtheD]

A pedophile amp?

[@derekgardin1512]

What chomo edition? Nah.

[@TimmyDfromtheD]

@@derekgardin1512 Jared is in prison for being a chomo....

[@JaredElliott1]

I already planned to get a smart 8 bass. I may front the extra cash and get this one. Sure wish you had a promo code like you had for the blackbrick subs. I saved $100.

[@moviemike77]

If you planned to push 2 zv6 12's, would you rather use the Deaf Bonce Atom 9.5k or the Big Boss 8?

[@got2getit204]

Depends on your pockets!

[@moviemike77]

@@got2getit204 They're about the same price. $6-700, I've found. What if price is no object?

[@scottbe1]

@@moviemike77I would do big boss 8 to fight rise. That’s just me though

[@RomaVilla]

Atom amp is slightly better in quality in my opinion

[@ResilientSounds276]

I’d be happy with the big boss 3 to be honest

[@Pine_Soul]

Great callout on the screw length issue

[@jessewoolard1607]

Use bigger wire

[@AJOSUE]

hmmm this or the SPLX 8k love the light show

[@RomaVilla]

Orion all the way, got to go with quality and durability

[@AJOSUE]

@@RomaVilla hey if you still have that SPL 15 you should throw that motor on a regular hcca 12

[@oxnardadrianlopez6684]

Funny how Parker raises and lowers his eyebrows for no reason. I think it’s his tick. And now that I paid attention to it I notice he does it 100 percent of the time

[@nickhoyle7037]

Which Taramps 8k. Do u think is the best? Thinking of upgrading

[@SkyHolder96]

Tonight is bottoms up :)

[@sgtJOOSEcapeS]

Im a us army 🪖💪🏾 veteran and I'm gonna start a build on them Avatar's watch me ... appreciate it Parker

[@CompactAudiodesigns]

Nice video as always Parker

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

Thank you thank you!

[@mattsnider5904]

Does Deaf Bonce and or Alphard audio make a 30 inch or bigger sub? Maybe they could send you one for a review!! That would be cool!!

[@alorsino2057]

Yo yo . Just put rca 3in adapter/extension on so you one push on rca in n out . Then u just use end of other side . Never touch them again problem solved . 😎

[@kylelangworthy9641]

Hey Parker, I was wondering if you could do a video on a harmony R series 15 single sub.Woofer in the enclosure. I remember you did the dual Harmony. twelves. But I have not seen anything on the r series fifteen Which is their entry level.. Thanks for all you do bro. I've learned a lot and gained a lot of great information.

[@1ohmwrecker]

I think if the set scres were longer, with that 2/0 wire in em, they would sit up above the terminals and things could short on them easier? And I suppose that'd cause them big issues?

[@dblovah5156]

Long as the correct size wires are used the short screws won't matter

[@geovannimedrano15]

When is the new bass vehicle coming parker??

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

I still gotta find a vehicle the is affordable and not competent rusted out

[@geovannimedrano15]

@@ParkerTheBasshead okk broo

[@bjtaudio]

The current off the battery is around 1000Amps, for 12kw its a big ask for any 12V system. Most batteries will not tolerate this kind of abuse for long. Also the voltage on the speaker output is rather high too. Note u need 100VAC for 5KW into 2Ohms, at 8 Ohms you need 200VAC to get 10KW into 8 Ohms and you need 283Volts AC, Voltages above about 180VAC are quite dangerous too touch, 550Vac causes complete dielectric failure of human skin on fingers. Audio Bass frequencies 20~200Hz are no different to the mains supply.

[@tcorley7477]

Nice Amp. I wonder what kinda Amp draw it has

[@RajunCajun1]

Looks like a little difficult to get them screws out and back in place! Was it?

[@mrray7792]

It's sad that the "budget" brand is the front runner in innovation. This is also so nice for weird sub number configurations like 3,5,6 etc. Because you can basically get any subs and make them .5-2ohm

[@Smurfyeah68]

Btw can you do a review on the psi platform 5? I wanna get a pair of 12s for my truck.

[@chrisosborne2295]

Mine will be here March 8

[@Jon-s1w]

Are those 12 inch subs cause I am thinking of buying the big boss8k for my 2 svx12d2

[@JC_VLOGSS]

Can you make more videos on this amp

[@mccloud_1999]

Hey Parker! Had a question and I’ve watched your videos for a while so I trust your opinion on the matter. What is the best(budget friendly) 1000w 2ohm stable amp with access for a remote gain knob?

[@mccloud_1999]

Hey Parker, got a 15 inch Memphis Mojo. 4ohm DVC 2200w RMS and 4400w peak. I have it jumped to 2 ohm and was wondering which one of the taramps amplifiers you would recommend for the sub? Was thinking of doing the HD 3000 2ohm but would like another’s opinion on it or recommendation

[@mphokk6785]

Please advise here Parker. What battery power do I need to run this Boss8 and 4000.4 ?🤗🤗

[@RandomRichZ]

what do youdo with the massive decals? My 5k didnt come with anything!

[@JonathanBrogaard-qd9mv]

Yo parker I got my and hooked it up I have it on two 12 ZVXs skars and it's loud and did you know that the 8 on the amp is the clip and protect light thats why it always stays on idk know how to add pics so I can show you

[@watup110875]

@ParkerTheBasshead @3:42 wooden dowels/pins work well to keep them screws on the amp from falling out "THE MORE YOU KNOW" ROFLMOAO

[@craigengelman1369]

Permatex High Strength Removable Threadlocker

[@jimt5683]

Not a big fan of taramp but that led feature is nice

[@derekvasile6127]

Awesome video 👍🏼👍🏼

[@junkyardhemi]

Will that bass knob work on the older amps or only these newer models?

[@leegriffin9717]

It did not work on my MD 8k but does with my smart 8.

[@DangaRanga]

The bass knob/monitor will work on taramps that say "Monitor/Remote" at the connection on the amp. If it only says "monitor" only the status lights work. I believe all the big boss, smart 8k and a couple support the knob currently

[@MrPlayadd]

how did u start learning bout car audio

[@johnd5542]

KZbin and forums. Dyi guy is pretty good for beginners. Has a lot of tutorials. Barevids has the most informative videos. Your have to dig through is videos tho.

[@orlandoshorter3647]

How can I get one of those bass knobs cause the one I see online needs RCAs??

[@erickrodriguez-jb3lk]

What is the best sub that has the most power you tested

[@JayTR_10]

I have a question for anyone on the channel that’s familiar with the Big Boss amps. I’m putting 2 -12” CT Sounds Meso’s in a ported box. Based on specs the Boss 3 will put exactly what they are rated at for each sub (1,500 rms each at 2 ohm). Question is should I step up to a 5k and run it at 4ohm for quality, or is the Boss 3 solid at 2ohm without noticeable distortion?

[@garywillis7253]

Send me one if those 8ks...I'll put your stickers allover my rides

[@kendrickcontent]

Are you running an under hood battery with your lithium bank?

[@Mennygonza-7251]

I need ur help my friend Parker. I currently have a taramps md 8 k 2 ohms version. But the old ones. But I need a better one if you can help me

[@hepworth1086]

Would one of these be too much for a db3012r sub ? I have a 3k amp on mine and it feels underpowered

[@djhuero209oldschool3]

You have any videos on building a headway battery

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

Yessir! Several videos on it

[@JamesShehan-f7k]

Can the taramps charger be used in a car off a stock alt to power your amp?

[@johnd5542]

I wouldnt want a longer set screw for power wires, because it will stick up on the top. If you dont have wires in and have it in car, just stick in some wire ferrules and tighten slightly. Most companies use a piece of plastic tubing, which would have been nice if taramps used, but for the money I paid, I can care less.

[@jodygriffin7045]

Man I need advise on my sundown x10 v3 d2 about a box and what amp.i want too use a 3000k md taramps.the box I'm have trouble with as well as the amp settings