CT Sounds CT-2000.1D Amp Dyno Test Also Two Strapped for 4000W PLUS!

[@MyHairyChin]

I've run so many different brands through the years, nice to see ct-2000.1d numbers are true and real.

[@LordPrometheous]

I remember when I was young and worked in car audio, for quality amps, a dollar per watt wasn't uncommon. I'm still amazed at how much prices have fallen on amplifiers. High end subs can still be relatively expensive, but even those aren't as crazy as they used to be back in the late 90s to early 2000s.

[@JasonWW2000]

You can thank modern semiconductors for that.

[@larrymillhouse2955]

I just picked up the 3200 and that thing is a beast!!

[@Basshead40]

These young bassheads of today have no idea how lucky they are to have access to a 2000 watt amp for this cheap. It's almost unfair what us 25+ year bassheads has to use vs what you all get 😆 🤣 😂

[@locotrucker46]

I agree with you

[@andys8718]

If watts were only this affordable in the early 1990's........

[@davidharrell8890]

So True ! 💯👍👍

[@jp1087]

Yeah, but will these amps last 25-30 years of continuous use?

[@hownice614]

Things changed so much you have to have 2000 watts or better back in the day you only needed 500 or so to shake the block

[@kaiserc2471]

I put the car audio logo next to several firearm manufacturer logos.

[@nunyabizznizz7326]

one of the few channels that i watch every video.......the class of youtube

[@stevenyoung3360]

The power these things push out for pennies never ceases to amaze me. I came from 1987 when in high school I had 4 Becker 10s in the back seat of a 1969 bug when it was $1 per watt. Pushing 250 watts on those back then with a proton amplifier, I forget the model. Good times but expensive. $250 back then was a lot of money.

[@ChrisDIYerOklahoma]

EXCELLENT VIDEO. CT Sounds equipment is for real. I needed a pair of "stronger bass" 6x9's. I chose a pair of their "MESO" series 6x9's. These are (by far) the BEST sounding 6x9's I have ever worked with. DEEP bass (in the 30-40 Hz range) all day long. The silk dome tweeters are very good silkies, but I found the NVX 6x9's sound a pinch better. The best part...the MESOs are rated for 100w RMS each. Whatever. I push them well over 150w with no bottoming out. I switched amplifiers (400w per channel) to see what would happen. The finally started to "slap" and bottom out at about 300w RMS. The output from these MESOS are insane from a pair of 6x9's. In some applications, you can save money by not needing a subwoofer/box...just a high power 2 or 4 channel amp (300 wpc is about right) and some EQ and you'll be cooking. 23% OFF! WOOT!

[@wtmf80]

Thank you for doing the higher voltage runs! For those of us with upgraded electrical systems it's nice to see what we can expect!

[@astro54541]

I’ve had my CT sounds 2000.1 amp for a little over 3yrs now. I’ve went through a lot of subs… but the $260 I paid for it then, was well worth it ! I also run their amps in my other vehicles. Never had a problem with any of them ..👌

[@Doctorbasss]

This amp have current sensing shunt on the board which is nice!! It seem to have some fro the DC input as well as for the Audio output This is helping ALOT for protecting the amp from overload and destroy it: 8:25

[@msh6865]

Good budget baller power. The Soundstream TXP amps are probably still better on a dollar to watts basis but, nothing wrong with the tried and true designs either.

[@madthing6250]

Very good deal.... CT sound is one of the best amplifier to me, big D

[@jlee8262]

Here he goes again! Got me trying to spend money I don't have!! Thanks Big D!

[@tonesmith909]

Imagine how much power it would make if the power wire was correctly inserted, no strand left behind ! 😊😂😂

[@DAMAGE-X-]

THANK YOU!!!!!! I have 4 of these and am finally getting ready to install them strapped.

[@johnmachter40]

wow. watched your videos years ago. wondered if you still making videos and here you are. even better and more nice videos. thank you for all your great work :)

[@wal]

Welcome back!

[@SavetheRepublic]

I would love to get your take on best of, like best budget amps, best mid tier and of course best overall. Personally I'm trying to find a company that I can buy a bunch of subs and speakers to relive my sound off days without going broke over it. I was a big Soundstream guy back in the day unfortunately its not the same company.

[@thegreatgonzo458]

I'm running an Audiozerone 2k. I paid $68 from Amazon. Big D has a video on it. I highly recommend! 🤘🏻

[@MyHairyChin]

Just bought this amp to run my b2 rage 15" killer amp

[@shaneewing5300]

Haaa. Big D had to stop by your page after visiting SMD. Steve did a review on a ct sound 6 channel amp. I didnt know much about ct sounds but now I do. Thanks for your killer videos and happy holidays.

[@bojow8102]

I'm trying to do a full CT sounds build right now 👍 so far so good with the 1500 watt amp from them. I want to go all Meso stuff 🔊🔊 Thank you for the videos D

[@jdizzle3740]

Coleman, God rest his soul, and his dad did a great job with the company.

[@nelsonrogers69]

Had the 2k for a couple of years and got the skar 2k this summer. To me the CT sounds has less static during dead air between tracks FYI.

[@mayanaztec6440]

Why did you switch to skar ?

[@BigdeesulOfficial]

​@@mayanaztec6440He said the word speaker near his phone and was blasted with so many Skar ads he couldn't resist. 😂😂

[@mayanaztec6440]

@@BigdeesulOfficial lmao that’s a really funny comment. What’s even funnier is that I also just felt victim to Skar. I just purchased 2 DDX 10”subwoofers🤣🤣

[@markbenoit8358]

Love your videos man. Suggestion... give the amps all the voltage at whatever the lowest ohm load rating. Ive always been curious for those of is running higher voltage. ❤

[@KGisthenameman]

This amp puts in the work

[@TheGodofSEO]

Excellent price and power.

[@daddy_shark82]

I have a couple of these amplifiers. Pretty good and loud and under rated

[@shawnelliott3257]

Are the 4 channels good

[@larryjones6769]

Yes they are.

[@locotrucker46]

I've never heard of CT sounds before but I am impressed with the performance of the amp. Love your videos!

[@timstarnes8587]

Just don't mount them on your sub box. Ive seen 2 of these exact amps that the board cracked on.its because the middle of the board isn't attached, just floating all thru the middle, and that's a loooong board that will flex under high spl.

[@marcmo7138]

Do it bump doe?

[@myoneblackfriend3151]

We appreciate you, Big D!

[@bobtherocker4598]

Never get tired of the Allen's Keys jokes. 🤦😆✊🤘👍🇺🇸

[@kdogg071]

Drag race against the stinger 2000 would have been cool. 😎

[@harley5252]

I’ll second what he says was skeptical about this purchase but I absolutely love my amp (I have this same exact one) I have all stock electrical and it throws down just wish I would have gotten it at this price lol I paid the full 289 for mine almost two years ago. Thanks big D been asking for this one for awhile now lol

[@pucho513]

CT SOUNDS ALWAYS COMES THROUGH, VERY RELIABLE 💪🏾 if it ain't broke_____ Ya know the rest

[@williamwalters9403]

I have one on 2 skar ix 12's at 2 ohms and it wayyyy overpowers them, need to upgrade my subs next. I've had the subs for a while now and just recently got the CT sounds amp. I would definitely recommend it

[@timothysayer3405]

I learned my lesson a couple decades ago regarding putting audio stickers on my car.😢

[@MrFinisher111]

Mee too! I put a PPI sticker in my back window. 90 CRX 13x7 rims. 2 purple painted ppi (art works) amps with the gold plated guts. 4 orion 12s, GONE!! 😢 Reason to get new stuff. 😊

[@guidoschnelzer942]

Interesting looking at the internal layout of components on the circuit board of this amp, the Harmony Audio ha-a1500.1 and the DS18zr2000.1 all seem very similar if not exact clones of each other. Power output at various ohm loads are close with both the harmony and ctsounds amps...would infer that the ds18 amp would produce similar wattage as well. All seem like awesome bangs for the buck and might be just a matter of looking for the best deal if these amps are appealing.

[@justinvanburen8259]

Another great video!! Thanks!!

[@JAHblu.Rasta.Far.I]

I was lucky to get mine last year for 187$.

[@Derrick.12]

I would have liked to see a woofer test, could we possibly get another video?

[@RAW_Reality]

As someone who's personally owned this amp for 2+ years, if you're asking if it'll move your subs well... Yeah, it does. I've killed 2 subwoofers with it (1 being 1000w RMS and one being 1250w RMS) doing frequency sweeps while wired at 2ohms, and presently it's making 2 1500w RMS subs bottom out while wired at 1ohm. Never once has it sounded less than great (except for during the destruction episodes 😅). IMHO, it's a fantastic buy with the added benefit of not needing to raise the gain past halfway to get some healthy boom action.

[@Derrick.12]

@@RAW_Reality That's awesome! Do you mind if I ask what subs you're running?

[@RAW_Reality]

@@Derrick.12 Sure... A pair of Deaf Bonce DB-SA272 12's in a 2.33ft³/per box. Great blend of punch force, control accuracy, and liveliness in what's otherwise meant to be a sleeper SQL build.

[@Derrick.12]

@@RAW_Reality that's sweet I wish I could hear that build

[@RAW_Reality]

@@Derrick.12 My thanks, I'm pretty happy with it. Though what I'm most pleased with is the detail I have dialed in with features like time correction and artificial elevation. In a way, it's a surreal experience, as it's almost impossible to describe what effect it has to be listening to music in such an environment. Effectively, I've made it so where the sounds from all 8 speakers hits your ears at exactly the same millisecond, providing a surround sound effect that I've only ever heard replicated in one other vehicle; a car audio company's show-piece car that was half the size of what my system is in. The guy taking it on a national tour was so impressed that he even asked for my number to talk shop. I have the subs turned down to -11 for the best blending effect of all the music, but even then you can still "feel me" in the car next to it at half volume. 😏 Not gonna get any SPL leaderboards, but it's my own little audio nirvana. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Anyone that asks about it in person I try to give a demo to, and I'm always enjoying the reactions I get from it.

[@markbenoit8358]

Literally last comment was at 9:00 into the vid. 😂 you read my mind

[@michaelyoung7911]

I feel all mono block amps should come with a bass remote with a clip light. I refuse to buy an amp that doesn’t have that feature.

[@apexpredator_jku]

Giving something for folks to complain about such as strands of wire sticking out is actually genius! He's just upping the probability of people commenting, engaging & boosting analytics. You'd be surprised how many people are more likely to comment if given something to nag about.

[@BrandenPerry]

I'd really like to see you test the b2 rage 4500, been looking for a dump test forever and haven't found one

[@rodneyjohnson4881]

I don't know?? Still confused not sure if it's

[@MrMan-ol4ic]

I have the CT2000.1 pushing a pair of Rockford Fosgate Punch 10s, T1s. The amp is freaking awesome, never not once in the 8m or so. I've had it. It has never even gotten warm. It's a good amp for real!

[@fatboy6154]

Did i miss it or was there no internal fues

[@thevoiceofreasoning4254]

Marts 3000.1 or ct 2000.1 which one is better

[@beatsandbass1284]

Are you interested to make a test for the Edifier CW608? The sub looks compact but for the price idk.

[@josiahrivera2633]

Hey can you dyno the salt1k at low voltage like where it’s rated at 12.8 I think or it’s around there

[@rodneyjohnson4881]

I'm running old school amp 2 12 sundown I wonder

[@SheikhN-bible-syndrome]

That looks just like the audiopipe apmi2000 inside

[@JasonWW2000]

If the board layout looks extremely similar between those two amps then it means they were probably both based off the same original design from an older company.

[@senderaddict5722]

You can always tell when Big D likes a company. He lets them volts go above the 14.4. Every time it’s SKAR or TARAMPS the volts are always like 13.9 ex. 😂😂

[@JasonWW2000]

I don't think that's the case, but even if it was I don't know what you're trying to imply.

[@408SPLKINGS]

​@@JasonWW2000he's a S E L L O U T

[@JasonWW2000]

@@408SPLKINGS His integrity with amp reviews is intact with me. Just because you accept money to review a product does not mean you lose all objectivity I've been given products free myself to be reviewed and it has zero effect on my review. If it's good or if it's bad, it makes no difference. I'll point out what I like and what I don't like. I would like to think that you are also capable of that.

[@TellyKennyButters]

Imagine what kind of deals we could get if we had a white friday🤔🤷‍♂️

[@manueljimenez973]

Que tal los amplificadores ground zero

[@jessewaits5042]

You need to do the deaf bonce compact 3500watt amp

[@wal]

Thanks for the suggestion

[@nextlevel6663]

Big D, I have a question. With all things being equal, which amp would you go with? A CT sounds or a Sundown Audio?

[@JasonWW2000]

You're just listing brands. You have to be more specific as to which models you're referring to.

[@408SPLKINGS]

Nice an actual sale 23% off on a decent / good brand NOT a forever 15% off all yr long sale cough cough Skar probably same build house same boards Thanks for the content video audio commentary demo editing & NOT another D4S infomercial 🔊💨💨💨💨💨 affordable bass

[@JasonWW2000]

Definitely not the same boards, you can look at them and see they are not the same.

[@Ninoo187]

Would rather get the stinger MT2000.1

[@minus3dbintheteens60]

Why? I've read all the Amazon reviews for the Stinger 2000 1 and a few people say that it doesn't hit the low end. Plus the CT is half bridge so you have the ability to strap down the road.

[@Ninoo187]

@@minus3dbintheteens60 you're reading lies, if they're not hitting the low notes, that's on their sub and box. And the stingers are strappable as well.... Sounds like you really didn't do your research.

[@minus3dbintheteens60]

I've taken all the evidence I have available to me and analised it without bias. You sound buthurt

[@Ninoo187]

@@minus3dbintheteens60 let you tell it.

[@nicolasmagpantay7452]

How much power amplifier

[@theREALnizzle]

Hook up the rca’s last got me 😂

[@JasonWW2000]

That's just good advice, it wasn't meant to be funny.

[@joshholden8561]

Hope we see half ohm on this 1

[@EpicenterNoName.V2]

I ran one of them at half ohm and there was a short, unfortunately i had no fuse and i fried some mosfets 🤣

[@gregcastorena9438]

This amp or the skar 2000 rp

[@joshdozier4496]

Hi Williston, wondering if I pay the shipping if you would dyno my old trusty kenwood 800w?

[@wal]

No thanks

[@BigdeesulOfficial]

Damn no 0.5 ohm dynamic? 😢

[@howardmccraryi5480]

How yall think it would do on 4 ct sounds tropo 12s

[@JasonWW2000]

Should be fine. Try to get your final load between 0.5 and 1 ohm.

[@L-Booggie]

Love your channel.I need some help finding some info on a Crown Tecron model 6201 6 channel amplifier. I can't find anything on the net. I'm 51yrs old and have been into car audio since 1988 and I've never known Crown Audio to produce car audio. A friend is selling and we can't find anything on it.

[@JasonWW2000]

Very strange. Do you know it's history? Who bought it? How old is it? Do you think its built by the same company as Crown home audio? There's been tons of generic amplifiers sold around the world and they use all kinds of names to make you think its from a certain manufacturer. The name Crown is pretty generic so I could see someone using that name to try and improve sales. Try taking the cover off and see if there are names inside and if it looks like a quality design or put together very cheaply.

[@L-Booggie]

It was purchased at an estate sale along with a/d/s PH-15. It has the same logo Crown and it's 6 channel amp. I purchased the PH15 from him but I'm very interested in purchasing the crown amp. I can tell it was made in the 80's or early 90's because of the molex plugs. Similar to the Orion and PPI. This amplifier is brand new and is as big as a home amplifier. We can't come up with a price because we can't find any info. From my understanding Crown was bought out by another company. I wish I knew the year and maybe one of the older car audio directories might have it listed. I was hoping Big D could find one in the car audio directories. I appreciate your input.

[@beemackin2316]

Nice amp indeed

[@PacoGP17]

Test Bobby Gately’s amp

[@shannondanielson1791]

So I know this is random... I've seen some of your "zed" planet audio videos!!! I have what I believe is their most powerful amp...it's the planet audio vx2200d... I've tried to find a way to email you and definitely wanna send birth certificate and show what this bad boy will do!!! Thanks in advance

[@jhrubicon1470]

I need an Amp for a RF 12" P3/D2 in a ported box. It can handle 600RMS, I want to run @ 4 ohms for the higher efficiency. I tend to stick with memphis but I'm learning name doesn't always mean better. Any help would be appreciated greatly! Thank you

[@RAW_Reality]

Compare and contrast by your own research (not some Reddit query), but 3 contenders for you would be: 1. Deaf Bonce Atom 2.5K Pro ($238 from Big Jeff) 2. Deaf Bonce AAP-1600.1D Atom Plus ($143 from GPAudio) or 3. JL Audio JD1000/1 ($400 from Sonic Electronics) Make the decision based off of what matters most to you: cost, upgradability, features, size constraints, and *not* by things like looks, brand loyalty/recognition, or origin of country. All of these options I've listed meet your requirements and will do a fine job provided proper installation of your use case. ✌🏻

[@jhrubicon1470]

@@RAW_Reality I've seen a few that he called "under the radar" that were right in the $100-$125 range that preformed very well. I would like a clip light on the remote (idk why they're not wireless by more) so I'll know where to keep it set. I like to run my amps at about 75% on gain to avoid crunch. I bought that sub in 16" but rolled my overland rig. I just put it away, it was barely breaking in. I prefer Sq over spl by far. Budget minded tho lol

[@RAW_Reality]

@@jhrubicon1470 It'd seem like the 2nd option I listed would work out well for you then.

[@jhrubicon1470]

@@RAW_Reality who makes those Amps? Website?

[@RAW_Reality]

@@jhrubicon1470 Just throw the suggestion into a web search and it'll give you some links to where you can browse the specs.

[@joshhoover5132]

Damn just got a deaf bonce 2100 AAP n it so small!!was going to get the skar 2k but was over 200 damn should of waited

[@GMONEYFIFTYFOUR]

I have the ct sounds strato 10 and I believe this amp might be too much for that one

[@Brian1.]

I have have the CT1500.1 for over a year and a half now and I must say it is pretty impressive. My only complaint is that blue light on the bass knob is bright as heck at night. Solid amps though

[@JasonWW2000]

You can always go in there and swap out the resistor for a larger value to dim it down.

[@omarcordova720]

Is it 2 channels ?

[@wal]

No, monoblock (single channel)

[@arnicus208]

No you too! It isn’t co-axle speakers; they are co-axial speakers (ak-see-ul). Meaning two speakers sharing the same axis. It doesn’t mean have two axles…like maybe a semi truck. This is like scientists and politicians saying nucular, which isn’t even a thing.

[@romans116notw]

I wish you would’ve done the 5 channel amp.

[@mikegriego3671]

2000 watts @1ohm for less than $300 bucks? Talk about a deal, more like a steal.

[@dgc940]

Ive go a question! Im old way older than you. I wouldnt mind a sub if I could get one that just hits hard and clean like a drum not all the vibrating stuff. Any sugestions? I have a good 4 speaker system with quality head unit and small 50w 4chl amp. I dont have a issue with spending money but I want good acurate bass. I see all the kids with cars vibrating Thats not what I want. any sugestions? Ive been to lots of good concerts and never heard the stages shacking from vibrating boom boom boom from Van Halen AC/DC etc.I do remember coming home deaf though LOL New to all this all over again.

[@JasonWW2000]

Basically you're saying you prefer mid and upper bass and not so much the low bass. Sealed subwoofer enclosures are probably going to be what you're looking for because they roll off the low bass naturally compared to a ported enclosure. You're going to want to focus all of your bass output in the 40 Hz to 100 Hz range. As long as you're not trying to do this in a large SUV you shouldn't have any issues.

[@JasonWW2000]

If you don't need a massive amount of output you might consider something like a single 10 or single 12 inch sub in a slightly oversized sealed enclosure. You might be fine with a couple hundred watts of power going to it, so due to impedance rise and how you're going to match it up to the amplifier, you should probably look into a monoblock amplifier in the 400 W to 800 W range. Make sure the amp has a remote bass knob so that you can mount it up front and be able to easily adjust it. An amplifier with an adjustable subsonic filter can also allow you to filter off the really low bass.

[@JasonWW2000]

I also wanted to mention that there's nothing wrong with having a subwoofer system that can play low frequencies. Strong output at 25 to 30 hertz is just fun and is part of the original recording. You obviously don't have to crank it up so loud that it's vibrating your car. You can adjust it so that you have nice smooth frequency response all the way down low to really enhance all music.

[@daninuesca3801]

Big D,would you consider dynoing Blurred vission 3500.1d?. Have a Happy holiday season! ALOHA from Maui!..👍🤙🏽

[@guysgt5003]

No!! absolute garbage products rebadged junk. Stay away from blurred vision. Would not make my order correct they sent me the wrong thing and basically told me to go pound salt

[@guysgt5003]

You can get the same amp cheaper under a semi namebrand

[@daninuesca3801]

@@guysgt5003 cool,what's the name?. Although I already bought the Blurred vision version..

[@daninuesca3801]

For some reason didn't see your other comment, had to look at your channel profile to see it..🤔

[@dagriz]

Can wait til 2099 for 99%off!!!! 🔊🤘😑🤘🔊

[@rubensdomm]

Nice !

[@mototola86]

Strapped them incorrectly?!

[@JasonWW2000]

They come with instructions as well as pictures so that you can strap them properly.

[@ricknichol260]

Yes don't even have to watch it you Got a good amp right there 2 stars

[@waylonmurphy5772]

It's really cool when a company sells you something that's advertised for a 1000 Watts but in reality it puts out a couple hundred Watts more they could easily change their ratings and prices around but they don't they take care of their customers

[@JasonWW2000]

If they want to be really fair about it they almost have to lower the power ratings simply because you get a certain amount of variance between amplifiers. One might do 1600 W and the next might do 1400 Watts. So there's always a little variation.

[@Shawn1987-WoodNAudio]

Allen's Keys 😂

[@colindavis9305]

I skipped out and purchased an Avatar ATU-2000.1D from Alphard Audios page for like $162 lol.

[@AC-mr7is]

That avatar doesn't even hit 70 dB signal-to-noise (hiss) lol the 96 dB this amp has will sound cleaner.

[@floydwilliams3321]

❤❤❤

[@74midwestbass74]

👍👍

[@zirome]

What happens in 2099..

[@sictoday]

I smell apcd ap2k. 167.00? 2:24

[@АндрейПечерских-п5ж]

Deaf Bonce Apocalypse ASA-4000.1 great amplifier! gives 700 watts more than stated by the manufacturer

[@charliehodgdon3060]

No 8 gage remote? Lol

[@joshholden8561]

This amp woould have to be 100 to 130 for me to buy or i can vet a hd3k taramps for 170

[@JrGarcia-dn6mp]

23% 😂 wow 😂

[@bjenks2]

Harmony Audio 1500.1 is a clone of this amp. Check the guts and ratings.

[@JasonWW2000]

Actually, these are both clones of a much older amp design.

[@russellcrabtree5314]

They have a nice universal bass knob with voltage for sale sold separately and they supply a crappy bass knob with their amplifiers. Awfully cheesy company!!!

[@JasonWW2000]

This helps to keep the final cost down. Not everybody wants or is willing to pay extra for a fancy bass knob.

[@________GHOST________]

Nice amp but I will never buy CT Sounds sorry not sorry. This brand is made for NOVICES in this hobby like Skar Audio that is my opinion.

[@timshort9585]

Ha...

[@alphaomega8373]

CT sounds, the one brand I will never own, personal reason.

[@nextlevel6663]

Care to share?