Orion XTR 2500.1D Amp Dyno Test - Real RMS Power at 12.6 volts

[@anthonydelgrosso6518]

for being 37 years old, Orion was King when I was in my teens. to see Orion coming back makes me wanna get back Into systems lol

[@thenotoriousrvh6091]

anthony delgrosso Lol do it !! I'm 47 and got back in after a 10yr hyatis 😀😀😀

[@DibeezyTheGifted]

I'm 37 also and I jus decided that the water feels good lately... I'm jumping in!!

[@mem10fan2]

anthony delgrosso I had the xtr 2250 back in 2000. This amp got extremely hot as a part of its normal operation because it had an RPS power supply vs PWM. Orion makes very good products.

[@xIntoThePitx]

Orion makes great subs. I had two Cobalt 12s about 7 yrs ago. I couldn't even push them to their potential with the old kicker amp I was using and that was plenty enough to vibrate my eye balls blurry and give me an enormous headache. I think the 2 subs with a nice ported box was around $300 at the time.

[@joeythornton4405]

anthony delgrosso Im 38 married 3 girls and my wife is Pissed but guess what Orion System going in car next Week!

[@timothykees6187]

Because of the video I just purchased and Orion XTR 2500.1Dz. Thanks. Keep up the good work.👍🏽

[@florzellpaschal4405]

@@timothykees6187 how's that amp performing and is it still running?

[@13BTRX3]

Just got my XTR2500.1Dz. Supposed to have an "updated power supply" birth certificate shows 2969 watts! Thanks again for the reviews, keep on helping us weed out the bullshit!

[@pgarza2]

13BTRX3 got the same updated version...I love it!

[@eerereps]

does it have a variable sub sonic filter or is it still a switch at 25Hz?

[@jamesmcnugget2564]

eerereps still a switch but amazing power so can't complain at the price range

[@ronjeremy1796]

Mine doesn't say 5000 watts on it does that mean it's a newer model?

[@jamesmcnugget2564]

The new models say there rated power 2500 watts.....it also says 2500.1dz not 2500.1d good luck I have new model an it's a beast for sure!!

[@alfa7108]

This is one of your videos i keep watching over and over love this amp. Great vid

[@wal]

Thanks man 🤙

[@juanmelendez8849]

@@wal hey bro will this amp do .5ohms??

[@bearscubs6994]

Loved the old school Hcca Orion amps from the 80's and 90's btw another great video

[@alhammons7112]

Hey Big D! First of all, I'm thankful for what you do. I'm really happy that you have stepped in the direction of modern amplifiers vs only OS amps. This Orion amp laid down some pretty impressive numbers despite the modest price tag. This is the type of amp that will resonate with the majority of car audio buyers. Again thank you and keep those midrange amp dyno test coming. BTW, how much did a Fosgate Power 1000 MOSFET cost new and how many watts did it put out? LOL!! Things sure have changed!

[@snchillin]

No way .8ohm f*** sick . Another good video Big D.

[@pureonyx5090]

I got mine and replaced my hifonics amp. This thing is amazing . Have running two dc level 3 12s in a ported box at 1 ohm . Speakers haven't broken in yet so it well only get better !!! Thanks a million

[@ianwallace9740]

Hey Big D. Thanks for all your efforts man. Really appreciated. Some of us love this side of the world.

[@anthonyriley1472]

I appreciate you for doing this I was curious about how this amp performed and I was surprised with the results

[@spingel88]

I'd love to see what the XTR4000.1 does. I've got one and it has kept me fairly impressed.

[@killabee623]

Orion never disappoint!!!!I have this amp it has mad power.

[@vellowilson5857]

I see Orion is back!!

[@mrbrowz1000101]

Orion never left 😎

[@molloyvader]

And now watch these boys fly off the shelf faster than a CAB. But damn these have to be the most under rated amps on the dyno ever.

[@wal]

yeah, 200 plus watts more than rated at 12.6v, 1 ohm and they test at 100Hz an easier frequency on the amp than the 40Hz tone I use. Would have been really interesting to see results at a constant 14.4

[@ronjeremy1796]

BigDWiz how much fusing would u recommend since it's under rated

[@jamesmcnugget2564]

Swisher Sweets don't go over its recommend 200 amp I have a 150 in the back fuse block an have yet to blow it...not about the extra gobs of power it puts out but the spiking of the output that blows them from what I have gathered bc I wondered the same thing

[@ronjeremy1796]

james mcnugget thanks

[@raymedina9507]

THEY GET BURNING HOT AND SHUT OFF WHEN PUSHED HARD . THEY SHOULD HAVE BUILT IN FANS AND WAY BIGGER HEAT SINK.

[@alfa7108]

This is one of my top 5 favorite vids from you. Im saving to get one of these.

[@boodecarlo]

Bought this amp because of you Big D. Been running it for 3weeks & to say I'm impressed is an understatement. Matched it up with a HCCA 12 & it's an amazing combo. Thanks again for doing what you do Big homie!

[@Purplenurplehitman]

What ohm load are you running? I just hooked the same amp up to the 12.2 version at 1 ohm and the amp keeps heating up extremely quickly

[@212Tan]

@@Purplenurplehitman you need better wiring and more batteries

[@thomasbradian6367]

@@212Tan a unusual hot amp is usually a impedance problem, not a wire or battle problem. In sure if he could afford at least 4guage wire. If your system can handle a inline fuse, you don't have power

[@212Tan]

@@thomasbradian6367 I'm way past that bro 320 amp Iraggi alt, 300 amp hour of AGM XS Power reserve, double runs of zero gauge (American Bass), VFL comp 8K and 2 Xmaxxx 12 d2s ran at half ohm final load.

[@thomasbradian6367]

@@212Tan then you should know better. Ex, lets say he has a 2ohm stable amp, but he wants to run 6 6by9's, so we bring two to 8ohm and leave one at 4ohm, know using ohms law r1xr2 - r1+re meaning 8x4=32 8+4=12 12 goes into 32 2times with a remainder 8 that gives you a 2.8ohm load, meaning he beat that amp all day long without overheating. So by you saying new wire's and batt is ridiculous because he's probably only running one amp, hell I ran 3 amps of factory alt and 2guage wire. I'm saying All this to say its got to be a impedance problem, because I'm sure he's not running over a kilowatt of power. You have a competition system, meaning you need batteries to get ever db you can, because the only differences between 100watts & 200watta is 3 decibels. I go back to the JL audio w5's, the specks for box was so big that it took up the whole trunk space in a 1990 cougar

[@Thomas-xj3qw]

I love this amp . I person do have one in my truck and it's a monster for it's tiny micro size. best budget/ affordable​ amp for everyone needing raw power

[@nealhardin6869]

Orion is , was, and always will be the king in my opinion. I don't have the fancy equipment to put it on but I have real world experience with them. They make awesome power and super clean sound. Do not play these Amps with your key on and your engine not running. You will fry them with voltage drop. But keep the voltage up and it will blow you mind!

[@Skarfar90]

7577w @ 13.37 volts Talk about an *ELITE* amp

[@LTSRIDE24]

I just ordered this amp from Amazon & I'm hoping it ends up being a good fit / decision! Thanks for the review!

[@evanfield8361]

After watching this video I recommended it to my brother.I am a hard core old school orion fanatic.But I gotta give these new orion amps a big thumbs up.my brother has a stock alternator with one xs power battery in the back and it stays around 13.5 to 14 amps.I would definitely recommend this amp to anyone.It really makes a lot of power with pretty low amps. Definitely is worth the money it's a really great built amp

[@wal]

One of the best values out there IMO!!

[@promo130]

sure, on stock alternator. what is he driving a heavy rig

[@evanfield8361]

promo130 no he drives a chevy truck it has two batteries one running the truck and a xs battery for the electric.he only runs one 10 and the amp is not pushing near the power it can

[@WSKRBSCT]

Seeing this stuff makes me want to see amps tested at 12.6V, 20Hz - 20kHz, with THD at or around 0.02% THD - like the good ones used to. I would really like to see some of the best old amps pitted against the new Class-D 3KW-ish, all-other-stats-be-damned amps on the market that allegedly kick the crap out of the old-school amps in every conceivable way.

[@SwishaMane420]

My XTR1500.1D just came in with a birth cert showing 1628. Hell yeah! Only reason I bought this amp is because Big D Wiz had such good results with the 2500.1D.

[@wal]

+SwishaMane420 birthin' da big ones 😱

[@rebeccadeyampert2957]

+BigDWiz what is the fuse rating on this amp and what is the maximum fuse or fuses can I use after upgrading the electrics?? sounds like a 4 battery and hi amp alt to me.. sorry I am a newbie just trying to learn more...

[@gregpcollins]

bought a xtr1000.1d too power two 12 inch Rockford fosgate punches .The XTR amps are no joke .

[@jamesmcnugget2564]

Rebecca Deyampert it suggests using a 200 amp fuse so I def wouldn't go higher....but I have a 150 amp fuse that I'm using on my 2500.1 bc I'm jus lazy an that's what my fuse holder came with an have yet to blow it but also haven't went full tilt yet bc I know my electrical is still not up to par.... :/

[@chriscamp5190]

Mine registered at 3940

[@joeanderson444]

I have 2 of these strapped to a 18" Sundown ZV-5 DVC 2-ohm. Running the strapped amp to these coils in series and these two amps are still pushing in the mid 4K in wattage at peak. My car blows 400 amp fuses. Incredible!

[@jhue73]

i just ordered one of these from amazon. it has been out of stock and hard to find probably because of this video, thanks BigD:) i wonder how many amps have been sold because of your vids? they should put you on there payroll...lol

[@derekquinones8614]

jhue73 they got these on eBay for a lot cheaper and free shipping

[@deeznutsinyourmouth6035]

What kind of subs do you guys have running off these amps I have 212 CVx and they sound like they’re going to pop

[@justinkelsey9218]

@@deeznutsinyourmouth6035 im running rockford fosgate T1 12s (2) at 4 ohms thinking about getting Savard HiQ 12s to try at 2 ohms

[@Blaetsian]

I love my XTR 2500.1 it does run hot though and I had to cool it with 2 120mm fans to keep it from overheating. Mine is dual fed with 1/0 because it will heat up one run of 1/0 easily. I have an alternator coming this week for it because even with good wire and two batteries it still pulls down the LED lights in my truck. I've been using mine for 6 months now with no problems.

[@davidlarue5713]

Keep 'em comin, Big D. Another beast from Orion, love it.

[@mikeraskin7319]

I love that they put the remote turn on in-between the power and ground connections.

[@cameronkoehler6504]

I was considering that amp and now I'm definitely getting it

[@wal]

+Cameron Koehler I think they've sold a few since this test 😬

[@claymcclanahan9191]

Hey Big D, I've watched this video several times and it still blows my mind how much power this amp puts out. So, I'm sold on this amp for my bass. My question is do you have any plans to do a dyno on some of the Orion XTR 4 channels? Such as the XTR 500.4 and the 750.4. Was wanting to run the XTR amps for everything but thinking that if this 2500.1D amp is that underrated that maybe the smaller Orion 4 channel amps are just as underrated. Thinking these smaller 4 channels may try to blow my Infinity Kappas out of my doors. Seems like most amp dyno's on youtube are on class D bass amps. Would love to see some dyno's on some underrated AB Orion 4 channels. What ya say Big D???? Can ya make it happen??? Love, Love, Love your videos!!!!! Keep 'em comin!!!

[@bass-n-truth-inthestix9083]

that amp is unbelievable! I must get one!

[@wal]

I don't know how this video will affect availability, but I'm thinking it may impact some of the available stock :-P

[@bass-n-truth-inthestix9083]

Yeah I was thinking the same thing. I already went on amazon and they have 3 left. I already have a skar rp2000.1d which is also underrated. it does the job for sure. not like that orion though good lord! if you get a chance do a dyno run on that skar rp2000.1d please? I've seen the skar companies dyno test of it. I'd like to see yours though.

[@joshhanson6777]

BigDWiz how many people went straight to pricing these amps right after the video? I'm sold!

[@bass-n-truth-inthestix9083]

I did haha. They have 15 on amazon still.

[@bastostalapia9373]

neverenough BASS none left on amazon.

[@justinkelsey9218]

I've been running this at 4 ohms which I'm sure no one does but it has good sound quality and is cold to the touch after 45 mins straight of full volume

[@inspectorspl]

Received the dz’s today! 2954 @ 12.6 on one birthsheet. I haven’t opened the other box yet. 10 cents a watt! CRAZY!

[@wal]

Insane!

[@sabarlow80]

Any difference between the two models?

[@jeffsloane8628]

So glad to see they still have it!

[@MrCoontastic]

It would be cool if you would make a leader board like top gear used to do.

[@wal]

that's a good idea

[@hongbitter7142]

BigDWiz it's a great idea

[@incognytothegreat]

@@hongbitter7142 the sooner the better... cuz I think i'm going to pull the trigger on this before it spikes in price!

[@seanmichael2777]

Williston Audio Labs we still waiting 😭😭

[@jacobwebb8818]

@@seanmichael2777 Ikr :,(((

[@garyaxton5143]

After seeing this , I bought one too. Awesome amp. It's over a yr old of beating on it . it still works good at 1.5 ima. 3 scar 12 s. Have to keep it low because it will eat the scars up.

[@professorjack2099]

These videos are oddly as satisfying as pimple popping

[@wal]

+MoonBlade well glad they are at least satisfying 😬

[@dennycote6339]

Why do i understand you?! Is that wrong?!

[@rickytrevino8281]

Satisfying? That shit is nasty get help

[@allpaulsfault]

Still my favorite amp test over the years and it’s 3.15.2022. And I bought 2

[@wal]

I heard Orion has new amps coming…

[@cafe80s]

Finally a refreshingly honest amp, and then some! Loving it!

[@wal]

The Dz version is even more powerful. Crazy bargain 🤙

[@uptobatentertainment]

That amp loves Dynamics in music much more than sine tones... Awesome Vid, thanks D Wiz ... awesome you tested both and they both had similar results.. what an amp..

[@sHoRtBuSseR]

it would be cool to see you run their 4kw amp on your dyno.

[@michaeljohnson2116]

Dylan Houser that's the model I have pushing 2 15" black coil hcca's

[@sHoRtBuSseR]

Michael Johnson put up a video of them slamming some decaf I'd love to see it

[@michaeljohnson2116]

Dylan Houser I wish I could post a pic ...but I will definitely do a video soon! it's a custom ported box that that pics up 24 hertz with ease and I think lower, my voltage is only around the mid 12 range but soon that will change

[@Supercharged1976]

I have the XTR 4k on a single EMF Banhammer 15". I have vids on my channel.

[@Supercharged1976]

Spec wise the EMF Banhammer is closer to the Zv.5 in specs than the X series. Both 2k rms (Both under rated) Zv.5 has a 3" coil banhammer has a 4" coil. I think the Zv.5's motor is slightly larger. Banhammer, I believe, has a bigger spider at 10" vs 8" on Zv.5 but not 100% sure on that. Both have 70mm peak to peak excursion.

[@SubwooferKing100]

Omg!! I was looking at a cheap used Orion XTR 4000! But I didn't see any good videos with the new XTR series. So I didn't bother to give it a second look. I wish this video would have came out a couple of weeks ago haha. Your the best when it comes to testing amps and giving an overview

[@wal]

+Subwoofer King should've asked me!! I was super impressed not only with the power, but this amps ability to control subwoofers. Old school guys usually prefer Class A/B amps due to their increased damping factor. This XTR2500.1D sounded Class A/B'ish to me. Hard to describe unless you hear it

[@SubwooferKing100]

Really!! I'm kicking myself in the butt right now haha. I should have asked you!

[@iceman45ification1]

Whoa momma!! That's one hell of a sub amp!! 😨 You're gonna need a huge alternator to keep up with that beast. Probably the only new Class D amp I wouldn't mind running. 👍

[@wal]

As a Class A/B guy, I can tell you, I'm impressed by these. I'm going to run with an extra battery and factory alt in my Accord at 3 ohms powering a JL 10W7 for a while to see how it does. Already really impressed with how it powered the four RF Power 12's at 2 ohms. I was going to do a "flex" video, but when I turned it up enough so you could see the subs flex, stuff was falling and rattling all over the OSS labs, lol

[@iceman45ification1]

BigDWiz Wow!! lol

[@ancientalien815]

I just got my hands on one of these. Very very impressed!

[@mikemccabe952]

Strap the 2 together & dyno? cuz man O man I knew they pushed more than rated pwr easy but Wow I sure wasn't expecting that when results started coming in off the dyno.. wow makes me proud to have my Xtr system

[@wal]

Gotta get more love in the support part so I can afford to beef up my bench. Most of the guys with Dyno's run online stores and can get the stuff they need for their benches. I'm just an enthusiast doing this because I love it.

[@codythomas1768]

BigDWiz please do the soundstream t1.6000D some time soon a lot of people want a dyno test on that amplifier

[@dawn9340]

Is there somewhere I can send an amp I'd I want tested? And are you running a 12v 14v 16v setup like Meade?

[@FUCKDSS]

Charles Phillips get a c voltage meter and look up the formula to do the math me and a buddy did three amp and was surprised by two out of three old school amps

[@Hunybunny6]

How much power did it make?

[@GentryMorrisIII]

First item on my Christmas list 🤩🤩

[@wal]

👈😬🤙

[@damienleeherrera]

nice! now that reminds me of some old school Orion power! 👍

[@1sabell3]

Holy fawck, it actually did rated on an AD-1. it's about time Orion finally had it tested the same way other amps are tested these days. Who cares if the amps does rated at 200hz Thank you for running this test.

[@wal]

+Smoove tests they showed on Facebook were using 100Hz and 40Hz. The "industry standard" test for monoblock amps (CEA) is 100Hz. I don't agree with it either. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@TheRamkissoon]

very impressive. try testing their cobalt series amp please.

[@byronbridges4753]

Now that's what I'm talking about! Meeting & exceeding specs!!😯👍

[@xXMrfreezeXx]

Just got one of these dz model, 2988 watt birth sheet :)

[@justinhiggins2210]

these orion amps are the best class d amps out there, the results speak for themselves

[@slojoegtstang5775]

So turns out im getting 2100 watts out of mine powering a DC M4 Elite 15 with 2 ohm coils.

[@minus3dbintheteens60]

I think you'd get a lot of views if you made a dedicated video to the shape of the wave of each dyno setting, much like in this video. Most don't know that the "dynamic" test is a clipped signal of a few microseconds, it's literally the most power you could possibly extract in any scenario. Hope to see that distortion detector again soon, damn its been *way* too long

[@memelorddavid2938]

orion stepping it UP!

[@mattinmo]

When Orion first got bought out almost 2 decades ago now they were making some real inferior stuff, glad to see they got back to making decent amps

[@lakeschoolrestorationchann1567]

I hate 12 volt car electrical systems. If they ran 48 volt systems you could get that much power out of less that 135 amp draw, negating needing massive wire size for everything. Great video btw

[@wal]

I agree. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@frankponder7549]

BigDWiz I have 2 AB HD12 duel 2's...will the xtr 2500 push them?...

[@joechance7075]

Frank Ponder no

[@KnowName33]

Lake School Restoration Channel I agree only problem is I can't find a car amplifier that will live if hooked up to 48v and I'm not sure how to charge a bank of batterys wired to 48v

[@210Designs]

Thank you bro!!!! I've been hearing mixed reviews on this line as well as all Orion amps. I'm sold!!!!!

[@wal]

I bought the first one to test then raffle off, now I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it

[@210Designs]

BigDWiz - decisions, decisions.... It's win either way man. Still waiting to see that vid of your JL build, in your daily driver 👍🏽

[@alphaomega8373]

I swear to the Creator I just bought this amp last week. you scare me now Big D

[@wal]

I've had the amp for a while, did the Dyno test a few weeks ago, just finally got time to finish editing the video. BOOOOOO!! lol

[@alphaomega8373]

lol

[@jmg5155]

I have this amp with 2 vxf skar's and 14.9v - 15.3v constantly by using a volt regulator sounds so clean and powerful 🤘

[@alexalejandre5053]

At 2 ohm or 1 ?

[@jmg5155]

@@alexalejandre5053 1ohm

[@alexalejandre5053]

@@jmg5155 how are you liking it? I'm trying to get the same set up

[@jmg5155]

@@alexalejandre5053 I'm really like it just make sure that you have a strong electrical system

[@mallorycainjr.1921]

What about the 4 channel xtr wiz I need something for my mids and highs 🤙🏿

[@Cattasticbass]

what i think is insane is, that they wrote 5000 watts on the front, and it is not fake... Orion I LOVE you...

[@DjKamikazee]

I see Orion is back with a vengeance. Might have to purchase this amp

[@LividLeon]

Orion speakers and amps make great music. On the the 30th I'm installing a CB1500.4 for the door speakers and CB1500.1D for the sub.

[@HifiVega]

Wow... are we sure they didn't figure out how the amp Dyno works? You know VW emissions style LOL!!!

[@wal]

Nobody at Orion I know speaks German, so I doubt it....lol

[@3dPrintingMillennial]

hifivega good one😂

[@runningbear1982]

They don't have to try to figure out how the amp Dyno works. That amp Dyno that D uses is no different than the one they use at CE. All amp manufacturers know how to measure correctly, some just don't actually care about their customers to give honest ratings.

[@todddooley793]

Hey BIG D, just bought this amp using the link in your description, directed me to Amazon. This thing is a beast! I'm gonna be upgrading my subs soon to the HCCA 12`s, so I figured two of these strapped together for $700 total, would be hard to beat for 7000watts. Thanks Big D!

[@wal]

Wow brother you are talking some serious power right there!

[@todddooley793]

BigDWiz, yeah boooiieee!

[@randywatson4870]

I have been watching this amp on Ebay for a while wondering why it was so expensive like the old-skool orion amps but now i'm sold I see why now.

[@K4gixxer1000]

Wow Big D glad to see an old school brand step up tks for the video been a patreon supporter for along time!

[@wal]

I GREATLY appreciate your support bro!!

[@mrchubbyfella9421]

THIS AMP IS BADASS EVERYONE WILL HAVE THESE INSTEAD OF THE CAB amps from last year

[@shawnbestsr5901]

thanks a lot Big D. I been waiting for the dyno every since this amp came out. now time to go but one.

[@wal]

I was leaning on buying the XTR 4000.1D to test, but it was almost 2x as much and I wasn't certain my test bench could handle that amount of current, so 2500 it was

[@shawnbestsr5901]

I heard the 4000 was a beast

[@hectorzamora2095]

You should test the Kicker ZX2500.1 and let us know how good of differences are between them two.

[@stevelovesgod]

Hector Zamora kicker is Junk compared to this, I've owned 1, it's not 1 ohm stable, it fried with 1 orion

[@sparky19925]

My zx1000 has been running strong at 1 ohm for years...

[@billl2383]

Hector Zamora kicker is junk just a name now lost all faith in them

[@code_red7744]

Nice video as always! Think you can dyno the xtr4000.1?

[@ryanmoore9877]

the electrical you will need for that is nuts....

[@wal]

remember the tests show the absolute worst case scenario. I'm going to try one in my car running a single JL 10W7 at 3 ohms and I feel confident I won't blow a 100A fuse

[@andyalmeida8356]

Run 00 gauge (Big 3) to a 250$ - 250 Amp alternator (bolt on for my tacoma) and to all the other big components. You are clear for liftoff. Might want to add a battery for the extra juice. under 500 for all of it. Then u just need the amp.

[@twecoknight3870]

BigDWiz w

[@twecoknight3870]

wow!

[@anilrampersad4728]

Alpha Omega I have the manual in front of me right now and it recommends a 200A fuse

[@shebaadc]

Loved Orion from the day I saw them work years ago, from then on my entire system are all Orion HCCA MODEL from the monster subs to the amps running one amp per sub, the amps are turned down yet my system is ridiculously loud at a 153db at 45hz even though the enclosure is tuned to 35hz.

[@tatsumaru12345]

Wow, goes to show how much voltage can affect the power. Thats pretty amazing numbers for a 250-300$ amplifier. Just be careful about matching subs xD 6744watts on a 2500w sub might not end well haha Will say, I've never used their products. But this video makes me want to try a orion 4 channel in my next car.

[@wal]

Don'tcha just love when an amp gives you more than you expect? I test a lot of amps and I can tell you I'm disappointed much more than I'm impressed...Impressed here for sure

[@150db8]

This amps not 250- $300..its $439. An its not a 6700w amp. You lucky to see that with a burp on subs.

[@tatsumaru12345]

You're not looking very hard then mate. Even if you don't wanna go searching, its 333$ on amazon right this moment.

[@wal]

There is a link in the video description

[@droppinlowlows7234]

BigDWiz hey Big D , much respect bro I've been doin car audio for bout 20 yrs been subbed for a min love your vids... the reason I'm bugging you is my Execution audio 1500.1 , to be honest really disappointed me because my cheap boss ar4000.1 hits way harder and lower notes. I have some videos of my build with my boss ... I'm just trying to figure out what's going on with this amp . I have clamped my boss and got about 1000 watts RMS with a clean sign was wave at 40hz but I recently had to sell my scope when I got laid off and am curious as to what my boss ar4000 does real world by your test .

[@Gorillagtvr1]

Amp is a beast got it on two American bass xfl 15s and you can hear me coming from blocks away. Gain less than half way up

[@jeremys8360]

Jeff Strange doesn’t matter how far the gain is up. Need to make sure it’s clean signal with an oscilloscope

[@tejaysteuck]

I just got this amp and my birth sheet said 2972!!

[@boodecarlo]

Where did you find it? The only ones I'm seeing are the 2500.1Dz

[@cjon24s69]

The 2500.1dz is even a little more powerful than the 2500.1d, it has an extra capacitor in the board

[@boodecarlo]

@@cjon24s69 just had it installed a week ago & damn am I impressed with it. Im probably gonna scoop up an HCCA amp for my next project before the prices start going up. Words getting round that their slamming again.

[@cjon24s69]

boodecarlo Yeah man a few months ago the xtr2500 was like $500-$600, I would probably look at the hcca 3000splx, super underrated easily does well over 5k, or even the 5000splx

[@boodecarlo]

@@cjon24s69 definitely brother, thanks for the advice!

[@zackbalins658]

Kinda wish I had seen this video a few months ago. I might have purchased this amp for the $439. I went with a CT Sounds AT2300.1 because of the price, performance, bass knob, clear plexi with the guts showing...and couldn't find any negative feedback on it either. Oh well. Great videos as always Big D.

[@wal]

I think the CT amp is fine

[@claysonwebster1622]

all I can say is OMG

[@wal]

I said that a few times. You guys see my videos, but I test a LOT more amps than I make videos for as many just don't make rated and get me down. Not this one!

[@thepliersobsessedelectrici9763]

This was cool id like to see even the ones that don't do rated. Do you record the numbers for those amps on your website?

[@richboss1705]

can u test the lanzar vecter vct 2610 please thank you.

[@b1782w]

I'm sold..lol .5 at 14.4 crazy numbers I bet...i want the 4k or even the hcca line. Orion ftw

[@poocruncha3266]

there is no other amp at this price putting out this much power. this amp is kicking the shit out of other known good brand amps. this amp is 329.00.

[@wal]

Plus the newer Dz version is more powerful by a few hundred watts

[@jamesmurray4312]

reminds me of cheater amps. crazy numbers. This video is a good reason to check your amp power before running your subs.

[@shawnbestsr5901]

James Murray hell yea,them cheater amps was nothing but the truth

[@bass-n-truth-inthestix9083]

James Murray tell me about it lol I'm running a single Orion HCCA 15 off 1 of these amps. Rated 2500 rms and 2500 watt amp... not so much more like 3500 or 4k @13.7 it's crazy. I tuned my amp with smd dd-1 and I had to back the gain off quite a bit otherwise I would cook my woofer.

[@bruth6138]

I have the 1DZ and it says 2500 watts. Glad they fixed that. I hate when companies do that. This is a great amp for the money and is built like a tank both inside and out.

[@chrisdeez2176]

Wow orion is doing awesome, I have been a fosgate guy for 20 plus yrs or should I say car audio guy and the orions were beasts back then, it's really really nice to see a lot more watts then rated then just at or below. And not a crazy price like a lot of manufactures

[@scottrunge4077]

OMG - that is I N S A N E, I literally cannot believe those results. Outstanding.

[@johnfurious8419]

Orion was always the Amp i wanted because of their performance. I have heard the Old School Red Orion truck that use to be at the contests and I was sold.

[@johnstarks5323]

The New Age Version of that guy is Tim Johnson.

[@eurekapoultry7215]

I've watched this video over and over... I can't believe the power this thing is putting out. $/watt this really seems like the best deal you've tested.

[@c.elston8334]

Look like Orion is back. That’s crazy power.

[@shanebrinkman6086]

Watching this video motivated me to buy this amp to power one 12" D4 Sundown sub that is rated at 1500 rms. This amp powers the sundown great! I have a Singer 240 amp alternator, the big 3 has been to the alternator, 3100 XS Power battery, 0 gauge wire supplying power to my amps. The volts never go below 13.8. All of this is a Dodge Durango and with one sub and 4 Focal door speakers my system measured 138db. Not bad for what I have in my system. Thanks for everything you do! I really enjoy your videos!

[@CORZER0]

Thanks for the post! I'm looking to power two DC level 3 12's with this amp, one for each amp, in my 2003 Maxima. Won't hang with 15's, but should kick pretty good right?

[@shanebrinkman6086]

I think they would power the 12's just fine.

[@shanebrinkman6086]

In the future I am going to strap 2 Orion's together to push 2 12" Sundowns. Put I need $1200 to do so. LoL

[@bass305-HCCA]

Orion has always been my favorite company

[@wal]

👌😬👍

[@thetruthtings]

I have 2 Orion hp 12 d4s on offer up right now for 200 they both work like new subs

[@slojoegtstang5775]

I love my 2500xtr. Bad ass unit!

[@timothykees6187]

Yes it is run awesome. I have a Kicker solo X 10. My Orion Amp play for hours at a time on roads trips. If it is one hour or 5 hours it plays great. I’m super happy. Kicker Speaker and Orion Amp.👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@daveerrington5166]

Orion. My childhood amp back at it

[@eastcoyote7355]

Wow. Definitely exceeded its ratings. American product from Phoenix AZ. I miss the 90's amp power. Looks like Orion is still up there, king of the hill.

[@vintagestereobuff7005]

It's nice to know that Orion is still making good quality amps. I've noticed some Soundstream amps that seem pretty impressive too. They seem so cheap I think maybe I'll buy one of each about 75 per channel.

[@wal]

+vintage stereo buff hey Bill please email me bigdwiz (at) gmail dot com. I can't find your email address from our previous discussions

[@evolve2survive324]

@@wal does this amp run hot when playing ?

[@marcussmart7673]

Stellar Orion Killin it as usual..holy cow 119K subs congrats man. Cheers Big D

[@wal]

Thanks brother 👌

[@renyn21]

Great job as usual Big D. Finally an amp that can actually impress, even compared to the big number they put on there for sales. This time it wasn't a big fat lie like they usually are.

[@wal]

Right! Still wish they would keep that 10k number away from the specs. Unlike the Power Acoustik 10k that has "10k" posted everywhere, the Orion just has it mentioned once in the manual as "Max music power"

[@DibeezyTheGifted]

Just bought this and the 1000.4. can't wait to get it hooked up. Big 3 with quality 100% ofc Fosgate and NVX wire already and AGM replacement battery for under the hood and one for the trunk as well. All I need now is a Mechman 240 and I'll be slappin 2 Sundown Audio sa12's dual 4 ohm till they pop 🙉😁

[@Siryn]

VERY AWESOME!!! I am currently running the 3700.1D version of this amp. Good to know it does its numbers and then some!

[@wal]

Sweet! I didn't see the 3700.1 listed in the 2017 price list, but I do recall that model

[@Siryn]

Yeah, I was going to get the 4K version but I managed to pick up the 3700 for 450 bucks. From what I heard, the 3700 had a version 2 that ended up being later called the 4000.1. It's been a beast, I just now need to upgrade my electrical a bit though. It really is impressive, especially for the price. Thanks for the vid!

[@martinez1701a]

I just bought the Orion XTR500.4 and the XTR650.1 and installed the 500 bridged in my truck, its supposed to be putting out 250watts rms X2 and im i have two blaupunkt 12 subwoofers hooked up to it. Im blown away by how much bass this thing puts out I love this amp the 650.1 is probably going into my 99 trans am now its pretty compact and you know those F-bodies dont have a lot of room.

[@juicewatter]

Man I just bought a skar audio LP 2000.1 which is another great amp that does more than rated power, but very impressed by this amp. I had Orion xtr amps and subs back in the day. I've always been a fan of Orion and would have got this amp if I seen this video before I bought the skar amp.