Taramps MD and Bass | what's the difference?

[@scottie6-573]

Your channel just popped up in my suggested videos and I'm so glad it did. Great video with even greater info my man. Thank you for sharing this knowledge with the car audio community it is very much needed and appreciated.

[@soggyfries4347]

Brah, Finally a good explanation between the difference. Your vid has provided me the necessary information needed for my subwoofer amplification purchase. Thx muh, dude!

[@Widowmaker2828]

I just ran across this video. Excellent info and definitely on point! I run 4 MD 8000.1s on 4 PSI Platform 5 18s in a 6th order. I can play 14-45 hz at decibel ratings over 160. One other point that I wanted to add to your list was that I believe as Sam from Barevids believes the the MD series amps can sound just as good as the Bass series with a decent DSP or electronic crossover before it. In short the Bass series has a better preamp input section than the less expensive MD series. This can be easily fixed with an electronic crossover to cut out the 60-90 hz the MD series lets through on its own. I will be sharing this vid a bunch so hopefully you will gets some more views and get this info out to the masses.

[@poindextertunes]

yup my HU has a dsp and my MD8k sounds great!

[@850CANE]

I have a DSP so I should go with a MD? I'm on a budget. Thanks

[@Widowmaker2828]

@@850CANE Honestly only if you have the money to afford the extra electrical support needed for it. You will need an extra battery in the rear and preferably a high output alternator along with runs of 1/0 audio or 2/0 welding wire. Also make sure your input voltage is less than 2 volts. Good luck 🤞👍

[@850CANE]

@@Widowmaker2828 thanks bro. I have a 320 amp alternator on the way from auto tech. Currently have a stock 120 amp, xs power 3400 under hood with two ioxis super caps in the rear. Right now i have a smart 3 bass on two Sundown SA Classic 12s. I went from a jp23 to the smart 3 bass and it was a substantial improvement but right when it starts to hit like I want my clip light flashes. I don't know if the new alternator is going to help much with that so I've been thinking about going up to a 5k. I'm pretty new to all this so I didn't have a grasp of impedance rise of I would have went with a 4 or 5k to begin with. Now I'm at the point I've spent so much already I've gotta try to get the most bang for my buck. I'm a believer in Taramps after getting this one. I can still return it to Amazon and upgrade. I just didn't know if I should go bass, smart bass or just go with a md5k. My DSP allows me to adjust the input voltage to the amp to whatever I want. I'd love to get a big Korean board but jeez they're expensive. I don't want to get a 3,500 watt Korean and wish I'd have just gotten a Brazilian or Chinese 5k at the end. Thoughts? I appreciate the help

[@Widowmaker2828]

@@850CANE If it were me I'd go with the Smart 5k Bass amp. It is more impedance rise and input voltage friendly than the MD8K. Just keep your input voltages within spec and your voltage above 13 and you should be golden with whatever you choose. 👍

[@mastagoof]

That was great info on the 2 amps. Thanks for clarifying it!

[@hertzfamily5162]

Just gotta love smart ,this guy is fantastic. Absolutely excellent. The inside info/advice. Helped me tremendously just now. I am thankful.

[@olschoolmusic80s]

Awesome video very informative and I learned a lot about Taramps!thanks and keep up the good work!

[@JoshKetchum]

Just ran across this video out of the blue lol.. nice vid Terence ;)

[@forsale313]

Excellent information, this definitely helps me in my buying decision. Thank you very much

[@nicholasking3568]

Nice job especially about the clean ....alot of idiots say its not clean u now clarified everything

[@TManMusicPage]

what bugs me when someone says "well that amp puts out dirty power" then Steve Meade, Big D Wiz or Jason Jones has a video putting the amp on the amp dyno and running it in both certified and uncertified.....so if its dirty hows it reading pretty much anything up to distortion? but you know electrical engineers with a Masters degree from Facebook university are the world leading experts in this stuff apparently lol.

[@fusiondensity3287]

Mbe enclosure says it's dirty power. I like my smart bass 5k

[@cali8221]

You did so good on this video I wish u would do 1 on the bass 3k and the smart bass 3k and the md 3k..

[@jovoyjohnson4987]

Bro this is the video explaining that exact thing

[@zizwehunt1872]

This is an accurate and excellent video!

[@arroncates7244]

i have the md 1800 running 15 gravity warzone, and holy shit, this amp is amazing, i dont think im gonna ever get anything other than TARAMPS from now on

[@kcmullins6179]

And yeah I agree Taramps are the best bang for the buck. Dude I seen a smart 3 do over 5k @ 0.5 ohm... And a HD3k over 4k @0.7 ohm. All of em are monsters I dunno how y'all do it but I love Taramps small package Nuclear warhead power

[@bassheadlife492]

I loved the video, I learned alot!

[@TManMusicPage]

still got to do one and include info on the smart series

[@kelvinrodriguez551]

Was better an hd amp or a md?

[@nathanpalmer7203]

I needed this video thanks

[@MrBooMY3]

I just got a Recoil Dii3300.1D for my latest upgrade. It looks just like the Taramps MD on the inside. It certainly puts out great for an amp that is 9in x 7in x 4in. It's never overheated even when I beat the snot out of it. It easily put out 65v AC without even maxing it out.

[@csj9619]

The reason this question is asked so often is likely because Taramps has so many product lines (HD, MD, BASS, SMART, SMART BASS, etc), but they really don't explain why to choose one over another. I realized this was the reason I was resistant to thier products.

[@peeweekirkland8177]

New subscriber. Thanks for the info. Also your dog barking makes me think it’s my dog

[@cali8221]

I would love to see u throw the rp in there too..but thanks on the info about the HD cuz I've only heard aboit the md, Rp, smart and bass..I'd like for u to threw in the smart too though lol

[@aaronching5129]

Thanks brother🤙🏽🍻

[@Dauntless.steadfast.fortitude]

Thank you for a great video audio commentary explanation. Taramps does poor advertising & has little or no representation in the U.S.

[@1ohmwrecker]

I appreciate this!

[@walkingfreak]

I LOVE my MD8k. Its surprisingly stout for the shit i've put it through. I usually run it at 15.6-15.8 at 1 ohm on my c max lithium bank. I eventually plan to run 3 of them at half ohm but with some crazy electrical upgrades hopefully and a much larger lithium setup. May go bass 8k though not entirely sure just yet.

[@TManMusicPage]

keep me posted on what you end up doing

[@Levitationaldelusion]

@@TManMusicPage Just purchased an Md3001, as a rep for Taramps... Can you steer me towards a good jack end bass knob for the amp?

[@AwestruckOffRoadingHertz]

dude, great video, +1 like and you earned a subscription. Well said.

[@mikehoncho5360]

Great video man! I’ve been trying to find some info on taramps and this answered pretty much all my questions. But I’m still a little confused on what you said with the Hp and Lp filters being turned all the way down for subs on the MD series. Can you elaborate on that a little?

[@BASSWITHKEV]

Great video

[@winstonbrown75]

Great video thanks i have an md8k

[@strick9702]

Great information

[@tpearl84]

Very informative

[@Mr.NpK143]

Best taramp video I've seen hands down, but I still wouldn't run taramp in my pride and joy. However this is a very well articulated video that should deliver a great experience for the viewers that have questions about the product 😀

[@TManMusicPage]

you should give them a try, dont know why anyone wouldnt they innovate alot faster than alot of the korean companies

[@Mr.NpK143]

@@TManMusicPage honestly I do run taramp in my pickup. Recently I switched back over to Korean board. DS18 3.5 to exact. And the difference between the lows is phenomenal. Night and day ! So it's safe to say I'm staying on the Korean side until the Brazilian boards start coming equipped with a bass knob lol

[@anglerandy5736]

@@Mr.NpK143 not hard to add a knob.

[@Mr.NpK143]

@@anglerandy5736 then why don't taramp use a little more innovation that'd include a bass knob 🤔? A lot of the so-called less innovative Korean companies sure have. Clearly a bass knob isn't structured in the design, but the question is why? I have my opinionated answer to that question, but maybe MASTER KILLA will do a video on that 🤔! I'd be interested to see 👀this video 😉

[@anglerandy5736]

@@Mr.NpK143 cuz you set it and forget it most people playing full tilt gains set to just before clipping. No need to artificially tone It down.

[@hudsonhayer9376]

I have the bass 3k and it puts out plenty of clean power. I ordered a MD8000.1 used and pretty much the guy tried to rip me off, sold me a demolished amp so it's going back and when I get my refund I will just order one that's brand new. I love the brand so far.

[@hudsonhayer9376]

And to let some of these people know how much I like taramps, I sold 2 JL audio amps just to get my md8000. And I absolutely loved those 2 JL amps. They were my babies.

[@AwestruckOffRoadingHertz]

Man, looking at that old school fine china cabinet makes me nervous lol. Reminds me of my grandma's place which is why I'm so nervous. Seeing the glass shelving bow in the middle is making me shreek. But regardless thanks for all the awesome information man.

[@JoshM7]

China cabinets are terrifying. All that glass and the noises it makes when opening it up or touching it is simply terrifying. THEY'RE ALL SENTIENT AND THAT JIGGLING NOISE THEY MAKE IS THEM FEASTING ON OUR FEAR!!

[@AwestruckOffRoadingHertz]

@@JoshM7 you have just taken my sleep away from me tonight thank you lol

[@DirtySouthFlorida3]

Anxiety kicking in that you mentioned his background lol

[@TManMusicPage]

lol yeah sometimes ill take something out or put something in it and forget to slide the middle back in all the way

[@TManMusicPage]

@@JoshM7 you get used to it funny enough

[@JonesCoWoodworks]

Thank you for your explanation of the difference in the MD and Bass series amps. I am in the process of starting my very first car audio build for competition and I have already bought a Smart Bass 5K to start with but I know that I will not be satisfied with it and I will have to move up in power to get even close to what I want to put in my Suburban. I would love to talk with you about this and see if we could work out something as far as some type of sponsorship from Taramps. Let me know if that is something that you would consider or if it’s even possible. Thanks again and I look forward to hearing from you.

[@craighowe3602]

Okay so you do competition do you know of any videos or could you help me out with figuring out how to keep from blowing a 500 amp breaker using the taramp MD 5000. 1 I will be running 2 skar evl 12d4 wired to 1 ohm last time I had 2 sundown audio 12d4 I kept blowing a 300 amp breaker on a taramp hd3000

[@JonesCoWoodworks]

@@craighowe3602 I’m sorry for the confusion but I don’t compete yet. I’m still building my system. That being said what type and gauge wire are you using to power your amplifiers ? I’m running my Taramps Smart 5K Bass on a single 1/0 solid cooper cable with a 250 amp fuse and I have never had any problems with it blowing the fuse. I have had many systems over the years with anything from a single 10” sub and a 500 watt amplifier all of the way up to some really crazy stuff and if you use good power cables you shouldn’t have any issues with blowing the fuses as long as everything is wired correctly.

[@kcmullins6179]

Hey bro question... How is the hd3000 able to push near 4k at 1ohm but has less caps ect inside it than the bass 3k and smart 3k.. and btw the the hd is running my VXf 15 D2 and it does it very well btw lol it's a lil monster I feeds the Vxf 3400 watts daily

[@getpaid200]

Got a 3k bass going to be hooking it up to 4 12" cerwin Vega strokers. The new ones not the older ones. Hopefully it will be enough. They are 1000 rms each but will see. They are dual 2 ohm and they are going in a grand marquis lol. Funny just heard him say that.

[@MrGreengiant4200]

I like that shirt !

[@msw3120]

I need the trunk coming off the hinges! I’m here in Houston Tx

[@jkenstube]

What gauge wire do you prefer for power remote ground/are the speaker wires that come with your speakers good to use? 400watt

[@ohhh_mister_wilson]

Which taramps would you recommend for 2 10" orion hcca, black coil? Wired to 1 ohm....

[@KINGRG1]

I just bought the Image Dynamics ID10D2. I’m torn between the MD 800.1 and the “BASS” amp..

[@jerome757352]

I need a shirt like that

[@michaelday795]

I have a question what about the MD model that are the 0.50 version. Are those okay to run over a base model

[@markeithwilliams1976]

When do you consider how to wire low if you need need to account for impedance rise when subs are playing to get full potential from amp without possibly blowing amp

[@libradude]

Good info...where u located...looking to do a bass amp in my semi

[@MrLips635]

2 questions. I like the bass series out of these 2. If I had 2 American Bass Xmaxxx 12" 1 ohm subs what wattage would you go with? If I went with the VFL Signature Comp series 12" subs which wattage bass series amp will you go with?

[@Bobcatspiritdude]

Bass 8k

[@JasonWW2000]

When you say the MD series doesn't have as good sounding bass, are you referring to their preamps? If you bypass them and use a dsp, do they then sound identical for bass? I'm assuming yes.

[@iamthemaninde]

@Mastert Killa You think the Bass series would be ok with a .34 ohm load before rise with good electrical ?

[@lowhertzhighspl]

Can I run my two Bass 8Ks at 0.35 (on 120ah Yinlongs and 390a alt) so I rise to 0.7 - 1 ohm at peak freq (which as you know is the lowest ohm) whereas I've been running at 0.7 ohm which rises to approx 1.5 ohm (up to 5 ohm at other freqs)

[@Manicbipolar711]

What's wrong with running the HD for subwoofers?

[@solowesc]

Thanks

[@lowhertzhighspl]

How come when I use my oscilloscope on my 2 Bass 8Ks full tilt peak freq, the waves look like snowcapped mountains? (Liumy)

[@davisbrian2912]

Hey brother got a question for you I have 2 dbs 2k Watts 1000 rms 2000 max wired down to1ohm in a built box any advice brother great view thanks

[@basscaddy1449]

I'm looking to get the world shaking bass of the md but I have to wire to half ohm I have 2 dual 2ohm subs I planned this build with 1 but want more bass so which one should I go with and what ohm should I wire it too I'm going to run 2 sundown x15v3 dual 2ohm

[@PurpMan242]

Great video my guy! I'm gone have to disagree a little...lmao Those hd amps are made for subs also and they absolutely slam! And the HD amps are less likely to trip when overdriven.

[@jatrucker8769]

Hay bro I has a question. I have the 2000x4 the 2 ohms model an I have 2 DS18 8s 8 ohms an 2 DS18 10s 8 ohms as well mid-range..I want to bridge them what is the final impedance output all speaker wired separately from the box going to the amplifier. Can get some advice on that please and thank you

[@danruffing5057]

Ok quick question here im at a 1ohm final load with 2500rms needed for the sub basically.. the smart 3k , bass 5k or sundown sfb5k ? I have access to buy any one of these for about the same price which is 230 bucks.

[@jeansanchez8308]

Ok...I'm running 4 12s skar 2 ohms total rms is 2000 on all 4..so the the 5k MD would be more than enough power to run them??

[@coreyspencer993]

I have 2 15 vxf subwoofer rms 1500 and 8 6x9 120 rms . What 2 taramps amp would you recommend for my subs and highs

[@terik555]

great...ty

[@DirtySouthFlorida3]

When you said bass had better sound quality what do you mean? If you use the amps in full range and set crossovers by head unit whats the sound difference? Would one be more punchy more accurate?

[@vlc9521]

to me this guy doesnt know what he is saying and shouldnt be spreading mis information

[@petetreleaven827]

@@vlc9521 what are you talking about. The info he stated was pretty solid and accurate....what was I'll informed about the video. And among the information going around with most things. This seems very helpful....

[@thumpin_obs8843]

Can you do a review on the bass 30k

[@BenaresDarkness]

Don't do that people if you're amp is rated for 14v don't run it at .5 if it's in mid 12s like 12.5 or 12.6 that will lead to an unwanted cause, it's best to run .5 between 13.8 and 15 to 15.6 especially with the bass series amps, also another thing to note that a MD 8k will not put out the same power as a bass 8k because the bass is better built to allow more current than the MD 8k. I'll be picking up a bass 8k for my Resilient sounds team 15 and I'll be running it at .5.

[@cali8221]

What do u think Is better out of the md 2k /bass 3k /smart bass 3k. ??im trying to get one and cnt find a answer

[@BenaresDarkness]

@@cali8221 Smart bass 3k personally is what I would pick.

[@timbaker6030]

Do you have a number for Kevin in Michigan that repairs these amps? I’ve had my bass 8k for 5 years and never any issues I let my wife use my truck and when she came home I noticed that my amps were off and I diagnosed the taramps as the remote terminal on the amp has ground so I’m assuming something is shorted inside. No smoke and no Burt smell anywhere

[@bejaylopez8021]

Hey boss.. i just bought 2 2ohms sundowns X10v3’s im new in the business of sounds. I need an advise of how to wires these subs and what taramps amp should i buy to get the best of my subs. I really appretiate if u can help me out a little bit. Thanks

[@ceciljones1248]

I have the 8k 2ohm taramps and it is pushing 2 sundown xv3 12s? Clean power never smell the subwoofers over heating

[@absglngangstar]

So the input voltage...can I run the md8k higher then 2v on the rcas

[@basshead100]

Hi please advise HD 3000 1 ohm is good enough for only subwoofer 1200rms?or you reckon another model?

[@MrYoso-of3wy]

Nah!! It will overpowered your sub...🍺

[@regyhenry08]

can u get only bass from an md 1200.1 or would u get bass with mids?

[@pvgreen621]

What about the sound quality of the DS series for mids and tweeters vs. Sundown SFB

[@vlc9521]

i love the sound of the ds series. i had a 3 channel ds800x3 to run left right and sub

[@justoyzracing9193]

Is Taramp planning to create a smaller foot print amplifier?

[@martinez1701a]

Im debating between the MD1200.1 1ohm or the MD1800.1 1ohm, if I get the 1200.1 ill be ok with the electrical I have but I might upgrade the alternator later on but not sure so maybe I should get the 1800.1 but run it at 2ohm should still get about 1400watts just not sure what to do.

[@MrYoso-of3wy]

Get the 1800 md, 1400 rms @ 2ohms is underrated it can reach 1600 rms..🤘

[@martinez1701a]

@@MrYoso-of3wy I actually got two of the MD1800.1 1ohm couldn't pass up a deal, these things kick ass! Im really liking Taramps.

[@MrYoso-of3wy]

@@martinez1701a Great bro... 🤘

[@bam-bam-boom1726]

I just got the MD1800.1 amp. I am hearing a whirring sound coming from the amp when the vehicle starts and periodically while listening to music. The noise is not coming thru the speakers so it doesn’t appear to be ground loop. I am guessing it is the cooling fan in the amp…but is that fan supposed to be that loud ? I can hear it from. The drivers seat and the amp is at the back of my Ford Explorer.

[@ceciljones1248]

Yes that's the fan I have three of them and the fans are noisy

[@Mayjah_flexx]

On the MD 12000.1 the label says .05 on they don’t have a Bass 12k it’s only a Bass 15k and that’s 1 ohm. I went for the MD12000 because it applied to my application for 1/2 ohm

[@Bigislandguy]

Do you know if the new .5ohm md12k is rated @ 12 or 14.4v?

[@haydensmith9064]

so i have the 2 ohm md5000.1 and run it at 2 ohms but it never sees 2 as box rise etc. can it still be wired to 1 ohm if its seeing 2 or more still most of the time?

[@xchimnyx]

I'm aware of the actual specs, but what's the general consensus of preout voltage for the bass series? Few headunits are gonna do .22v

[@crunkwun]

I suggest 2 options. Monitor your rca output voltage with a dmm OR get the smart series amps.. They're 4v output

[@xchimnyx]

@@crunkwun I know my voltage output and they don't make a smart 30k 😉

[@crunkwun]

@@xchimnyx not yet 😉 #ThinkSmart

[@yeeyoo4312]

What will happen if I run the md1200.1 on prv md1000ft 12s? Can I still runn it?

[@quinton7854]

right now there is a 60 dollar price difference between the bass 3k and MD 3k, which the bass amp is cheaper

[@christopherrampersad7011]

Hey quick question. I'm new to the music setup situation. I have a bass 8k, 2 ZVX skar 12 inch at 1 ohm each, a 325 amp alternator and 2 optima yellow top batteries one in the front and the other in the trunk. Would that be enough 🤔

[@got2getit204]

You need at least 3 batteries in back and one under the hood it tells you on taramps website it clearly has a picture of 3 batteries connected to it! Oh and get to more zvx you need a 4 pack!

[@1sthawaiian11]

Yo G what would be a good taramps to run my super tweets both at 500watts rms?

[@tcblackg35]

Can you hear a difference in bass quality between the hd and md series?

[@moneymac5214]

Great question

[@catherineharris4746]

Where is you guys' store at in Michigan?

[@bartowflorida]

Where in the heck did the bass12k go? Bring it back

[@fonte1120]

Where do we get taramps shirt from

[@ThatsMrMark]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@4door_papi]

Hey boss if you had to say what normally kills the MD or bass amps what is it usually?

[@TManMusicPage]

@@4door_papi stupidity. I cant even begin to tell you how often I get some turd nugget that goes "Well i was running a boss 5k and a lanzar 5k and a Planet audio 5k and a this and a that and some other garbage truck juice of an amp. And it all ran perfectly fine." Then buy an MD 8k and blow it up cause the only electrical upgrades is a single extra lead acid battery that weighs less than a Playstation 1. or my favorite one "yeah i got Terrorrararamps because i heard they was sweet. My subs so powerful they blew every other amp i put on them but i guess these amps aint that sweet cause my subs blew them too."

[@4door_papi]

@@TManMusicPage 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💀 yep

[@Ezshootspews]

I have a smart 3k but I have 6 American bass 10’s I’m about to put in my wall I just tore down for my two 18’s just need an amp

[@kadirishmael4792]

Can run a 12kmd 0.5 ohms without any problem? At half ohms?

[@mjl6425]

How many runs of 0 gauge do you recommend for either the bass or MD series amps?

[@JasonWW2000]

A rough guide would be one 20ft run of 1/0 ofc per 250-300 amps.

[@user-hz5su5cp5t]

Hi I have a an MD 8000.1 1ohm im in Delaware and need it repaired do you know of any great repair place to get it fixed

[@BillyRay501]

What if I have a amp for my highs already? I have 4 xfl 1222

[@frankhunter9520]

I got the 5000md and I'm putting it on 4 massive 12 1000rms they 4own. What u think

[@alldatim3359]

Where can I get a bass knob for 8k taramp

[@LinkMAK.]

So I can wire my Bass 12k at .5 for daily?

[@BlackPanther-oo4zj]

313 Baby!

[@manny903]

What’s the difference between the aluminum grey color bass 8k and the white bass 8k??

[@joseh9955]

The gray one has a gray tone to where as the white has the standard white

[@prometheusjae6532]

Hows the HDs when it comes to subs ?

[@tazz187able]

Can I run a 3k MD on 1 battery or is it mandatory to use 2

[@1320MotorWorks]

I reached out to taramps today and asked this same question about .5 ohms (I have a bass 5k) and was told 1 ohm is the lowest. They said if I wanted to go lower then go with a smart 5k bass. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@ceciljones1248]

If you have two dual two ohm subwoofers you will have a impedance rise back up to 1ohm or above if you have two dual one ohm subwoofers and you wire them two a quarter of a ohm you might have problems just don't wire at a quarter of a ohm?

[@1320MotorWorks]

@@ceciljones1248 i have 4 DVC 4ohms subs.

[@ceciljones1248]

@@1320MotorWorks If you wire all 4 in series that will give you a 2ohm load? YOU Parallel all 4 it will give you a. 25ohm load with a box rise no more than. 5ohms that's hard on a amplifier? If you are daily driving? Only for spl? I wouldn't run them Parallel? That's my opinion unless you get a beefed up Korean amplifier with 16 volt electrical system?

[@ceciljones1248]

I have a lot of friends that's running bass k at .5ohms but that's not. 5 you have to consider box rise? It will bring it back up to. 75 to 1.3 ohms?

[@1320MotorWorks]

@@ceciljones1248 I'm running series/parallel now at 2ohms. so all wired parallel is .5 ohms. and yes its a daily driver. I'm going to hold off and go with the smart 5k bass then change the wiring to .5ohms. thanks though.

[@marcosnunez6826]

Do you know how to get in touch with any of the people that you just mentioned to fix my one of my bass 8k.

[@got2getit204]

Just send it back to taramps!

[@BARBELLS-AND-BUDS]

So does that mean the Bass series is sensitive to low voltage?