Tiny Car Audio Amp Tested! Taramps DS160x2 Amp Dyno

[@wal]

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[@Ford-with-boom-boom]

Hi... Cold you please do some tests on ground zero amps.

[@Broxine]

Williston Audio Labs @3:12 🤣👍

[@RyanBassForLife]

Next amp Derrick try 1 or 2 new ROCKVILLE DB COMP 5 3500 rms watt CERTIFIED for $350 each or 2 bridged for over 7000 rms watts CERTIFIED for $700!!! I've heard the circuit board is the same as one of the SAE sundown amps or the Hifonics Brutus BXX4000!!!

[@BamBam81]

What amp or amps you recommend for 4 8inch subs at 2ohm 900rms

[@dyslectische]

I think it use a digital d amp what is use by nobsound . And than you have to sent more volt to it. If it use TAS5756M chip That chip can Handel 24 volts . And than the power will go up

[@tylerklassen9770]

You are gods gift to keeping amplifiers honest. I literally question an amp and I look for your video on said amp. Keep up the good work. Much appreciated.

[@drunkenbass6128]

God's*

[@stephenrinaldi5632]

It uses a tpa3221 chip, so yeah i guess that output power is expected. The chip has a max power output about 88watts at 4 ohm at 30volts the fact that it can produce 40watts at 14 volts is quite amazing

[@wal]

Thanks I should’ve mentioned that

[@AtanasPaunoff]

I just watched the video and check TI site... My thoughts was exact as yours :) So no need to write same comment as you ^^

[@robland6118]

I love the amp dynos man. Keep them coming. Greatest thing to watch on KZbin for me. Thanks for all ur hard work bro.

[@2011joser]

Thanks for keeping it interesting Big D. From the lowest circuit board density to the highest in two videos. Great job.

[@josephfoster3819]

I gotta say , even though it isnt near its rated power at 2ohm . I'm still impressed it put out a solid 40 watts per channel.

[@wal]

Taramps is usually accurate with their ratings, so this one rather shocked me

[@whichgodofthousandsmeansno5306]

@@wal Still 160w rms would have been hard to expect without at least provisions for a 10ga wire. Me thinks they stretched the truth a tad on this one.

[@bllrmbltzz]

This would be dope on one of those electric kids cars

[@pastorofmuppets325]

I think it's mostly designed for motorcycles...

[@mysock351C]

@@pastorofmuppets325 That and its probably good for speaker installations in door skins and the like since it can work with a minimum of connections and fit in tight spaces. Although with that said not sure how it would be running at its peak output for long periods of time in a confined space since theres not much there to act as a heatsink and the low efficiency.

[@stevenwiltse9611]

Ok for a bike

[@pastorofmuppets325]

@@mysock351C It doesn't have any kind of built in x-over though, so you'd have to go old-school & use a coil & a capacitor to run a mid-range & a tweeter with one of these. The SQ would be iffy at best...

[@mysock351C]

@@pastorofmuppets325 For a DIY or run of the mill system for a daily driver with coaxial speakers it would be decent. Obviously if your going for sound quality or competition stuff, then youd go for a better amp.

[@peterkay2406]

I gave a thumbs up when I found this video, before you even tested it and the results, because I knew it would be interesting such as you thought we all would like to see the outcome 👍

[@wal]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@RadioKilla07]

Buddy your videos are awesome. Your enthusiasm and humor makes it all so much better. Cheers bro

[@m3rk201]

Tiny but its how you use it fellas am i right...... lol

[@wal]

Oh lawd 😳

[@jamesplotkin4674]

Like baby carrot dipping into ranch dressing. Taste yummy, but doesn't have the drive.

[@circuitsandcigars1278]

Like throwing a hot dog down a hallway of amplifiers

[@wishusknight3009]

It might be only 3 inches, but some people like it that wide.

[@brandonweigel6309]

It's 3" of wonderful. 🤣

[@Choralone422]

Definitely the kind of amp you could use as a bit of a power upgrade for door speakers or tweeters vs the speaker level output of your average head unit. It's small enough you could easily have it tucked away in the dash of your vehicle. Basically hook it up and forget it. For that purpose it's not bad since most of the time it's going to be hooked up to 4 ohm speakers anyway.

[@whichgodofthousandsmeansno5306]

Agree. Could be a good bang for the buck if upgrading your door speakers but a full amp install is not in your budget. Considering all the name brand "power pack" mini amps are in the $200 range not including install. This amp could use the factory deck power wire no problem.

[@86royal420]

​@@whichgodofthousandsmeansno5306who pays for install?

[@vagnert9506]

Nenhum canal BR explicou tão bem as funcionalidades do módulo, muito bem explicado.

[@luizgustavovictorini7295]

O bom que entendi tudo

[@pauloegidiooliveiratommasi2330]

Você sabe me dizer se a potência do aparelho de CD é somada à potencia do módulo?

[@henriquermendes]

Thanks for the Review! Here in Brazil are Common to use in 6" car speakers. After that test, i will buy another model that supports my Systems

[@naldougrant1791]

I have this amplifier and it’s perfect for the application I am putting in. It works great with the head unit but when I convert it to low level input jacks, it plays at really low volume! Other than that, it’s perfect for it’s gonna be used for!! Keep up the awesome job you are doing, with these great videos!!

[@khasisongslover]

Will this arm support dual voice coil woofer

[@lowhertzhighspl]

@@khasisongslover sure if your woofer is rated for only 40W and has the proper ohms. But unlikely, so I'll go with no.

[@michaelhollon5332]

This amp has more inside of it, than the amp in your last video.

[@wal]

Ha! The truth!!

[@Elreypr47]

Do you think i can mod the input to get rca low inputs? Im thinking about using one of these to drive a pair of super tweeters. What do you think?

[@tidobass6048]

Elreypr47 maybe if you wire a LOC to it but for all that just buy another amp that has rca inputs

[@CarlosHenriqueNoronhadeAguiar]

Much more!!!

[@alphaomega8373]

lol I know man! DIdnt make power but I have a respect for iT.

[@volvoman23]

I'm super happy with the Taramps TL-1500 that I bought for my 400watt 8inch sub. It was smaller than I thought but it packs a punch!

[@danielgurulee12]

Hey i live in az is it good with heat or does it get hot i want to put it on a trike im building id really appreciate the info if you have the time thank you have a good one

[@fwucku]

@@danielgurulee12 on the underside just install a computer type fan to it and it would be awesome I reckon

[@bps4086]

Bahaha still more power than the other amp you just reviewed

[@wal]

True dat

[@Assistingalways]

The one he reviewed was not even an amp. 11rms at 2ohms 😄🙆🏼‍♂️😂😀

[@joesshows6793]

You ruined it for me!!!!😁

[@MLProductions.1]

@@Assistingalways hahahaha no way I gotta go watch it now

[@imranarthurakaVincy_sniper]

@@Assistingalways lol what amp was that

[@Shadow-us4oq]

Honestly looks like a great low power budget amp for a small single sub or door speakers

[@sigitprabowo363]

But it's quite expensive in my country

[@TerryMcKean]

That's a pretty awesome little amp. For increasing the reliability-factor one could peel the stickers off the bottom and slap a nice heat-transfering pad orsome heat-transfering compound to the bottom and then bolt it to a heat-sinking surface to help keep it cooler. Thanks for sharing, Williston Audio Labs :-)

[@yzrippin]

Its so small take the cover off and screw a pc fan to the top like a cpu heatsink

[@whichgodofthousandsmeansno5306]

@@yzrippin Yep. Even a micro PC fan would be enough for that tiny amp.

[@JoelHernandez-tz3vk]

@@whichgodofthousandsmeansno5306 makes me wonder how powerful could a hand sized amp be if it came with a fan.

[@afterSt0rm]

Taramps is a loved brand over here on Brazil because of their affordable and "good enough" amps for most simple applications. I just wish they could fit some heat dissipators on those chips lmao

[@wal]

😝👍

[@jccjmml7]

To anyone wanting to use in a daily driver, I had quite a bit of line noise when installed with speaker level at inputs, running 2 ohm on 2 sets of very efficient aftermarket 6.5s. Would like to see a dyno with 2 and 4 volt preouts just to see what it does. However, it easily outdoes deck power with hi-level. Loud!

[@murrayshekelberg9754]

Any heat issues? I was thinking of hooking my 4 door speakers to a 4 channel and maybe running the dash tweeters off a little dedicated 2 channel and this would be pretty handy tucked away in the dash as long as it runs pretty reliably so I don't have to keep digging it back out. My dsp can feed 8 channels and taking advantage will, hopefully, give me more control over individual channel tweaks.

[@jccjmml7]

I took it out a while back and swapped in a Stetsom IR 160.2 which i believe is basically the same amp but has lo and hi level inputs. No noise and running 2 sets of NVX 6.5s and a pair of silk dome tweets. Zero issues after a few months. Hasnt cut out once and doesnt have any noise.

[@envisionelectronics]

WillistonAudioLabs The NEXFET is part of the power supply. The big chip to the right is the audio power output chip.

[@jeffm2787]

I had to stop the video when he mentioned that as well. I'm like..what...hold on. Any idea what the chip is? One of the TI chips by the looks of it. Not sure which one.

[@TCBABY1]

Big D, you always coming with the cool and unusual

[@markharris4260]

You gotta admit that isn't bad at all , and I got an old school Kenwood amp about the size of two cigarette packs side by side and it's pretty neat , mids an highs rock on it !

[@easyamp123]

That's a Texas Instruments Tpa32xx audio controller ic (The 44pin), probably the tpa3245, I recognize the pin out. The s86c is a SS8P6C schottky diode two channel which is all that's necessary for a single supply chip such as the tpa. The fets (18537's) are the switchers for the push pull power supply as the tpa ic contains its own output fets. The 8 pin chip that says 3808 on it is most likely a ucc3808x current mode push pull controller of some brand maybe intersil or texas instruments??

[@paulosousa8500]

TPA3116 100w 2ohm

[@dieselchevette]

absolutely with ya here. those are 100% all in ones.

[@DustmanDiagnostics]

I just bought the Pioneer DEH-80PRS and installed it in my 01 Mitsubishi Montero. I was in a hurry so have not installed my CT Sounds 6.5" Meso's yet, but just on deck power I was amazed at what it did to my stock speakers! Mirrors shaking and all, knew it had some output!

[@wal]

She’s not bad but it does get hot

[@DustmanDiagnostics]

@@wal Wouldn't know, don't stick my hand in the dash, lol. The flexibility of the unit is amazing, and so is the price.

[@TheSXTNYNR]

Damn Bruh, this quarter size amp has more guts, heart and oomph 🔊 compare to the POS flea market special Mitzu you recently tested. 👍👍👍

[@MoparHollics]

Where were these amps back in the day when I tried to setup a bicycle sound system 😂👍

[@wal]

Time to get another bike and boom it up!

[@MoparHollics]

@@wal I'll leave it to the new generation I don't think my knees will bend to pedal😂

[@AnAceism]

@@MoparHollics e-bike and dont worry about the hard pedaling

[@hotwheels1838]

Do it! Do it!

[@parrotgenie5099]

@@AnAceism I may actually do that on next ebike project?

[@phillipbainbridge9107]

It wants to be a real amp when it grows up.

[@wal]

Fo sho

[@forbiddenera]

Finally an amp you can hide behind your components. Amp each speaker. Lol

[@sekwayimokoena3225]

I like that idea! An amp behind every door panel!

[@imthemistermaster]

This is exactly what powered speakers are

[@whichgodofthousandsmeansno5306]

Some older Chryslers and GM Bose did exactly that from the factory. But they were mono amps. Unless these are bridgeable you would only be using half the amp... or use a component set running one channel to the mids and one to the highs with passive x-overs. That might work but seems easier to just use a 4 channel amp.

[@TheSpaceyJacey]

I would love to see a “Williston Amplifier Liar List” of all the amps that don’t produce claimed power.

[@OlafurArons]

Like an "end of year" award ceremony, where the best and worst performing amps are listed. That could actually be a really fun thing.

[@scottl3739]

....Yes... This is a genius idea,the best comment ever,and would give the fake numbers companies a wall of shame for trying too scam "We The Bass Head's" 👏👏👏👏👏 .....( 💯% please make this happen)

[@yesno8204]

Love all the info... All the tests and going as far as showing us the guts that makes everything work. Great video

[@Helectronics]

Funny video with the memes, also I like it how you bust these boosted ratings and provide real data!

[@wal]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@mazda2284]

wow didnt see that 2ohm run coming on the taramps , but when i stuck around to the end that was the real treat !!! im saying to myself please do 2ohm cert. please do 2 ohm cert ..... and BAM you did it !!! crazy thing is you got a better number than i did in my testing but not by much !!! i came out 2-4w less i think mine came out a little less because i had all 4 ch's loaded maybe ? however i should note that i swapped the plug to one with slightly thicker wire ;) and that actually gained me 2w !

[@Ashquacks]

It's only a 2 channel amp tho...

[@mazda2284]

@@Ashquacks watch till the end ;)

[@trentdawg2832]

I have this amp on my road glide......now I can hear my stereo while my helmet is on going the speed limit, really couldn't do that before when I was just running off the head unit......awesome lil amp , easy to hide and install. ....I'd recommend this to anyone doing audio on their harley or other atv's (toys)........the taramps 2x160.....

[@RobertDickens2002]

I'm so glad you did this at the end of the video was wondering if it's worth getting this but my cheap little Chinese head unit is probably half of that pioneer so this amp would be at least twice as Powerful.

[@wal]

I’m going to release that one separately as I have a lot of people ask about the 80PRS output power

[@Nickword1]

Key chain amp!

[@shane35fowler]

I'm actually using this on my rear speakers in a Goldwing. It makes my Kappa 60.9 sound 100x better than the factory Amplifier. I would have guessed 50w a channel. Thanks Big D! Just got a JBL Brazilian 100x4 to replace it.

[@shane35fowler]

I'd also say that it's clear listening that freq response doesn't go low. The specs say 90hz to 20khz iirc

[@shane35fowler]

Reliability is 100% since Nov. I thought it may have issues in the Louisiana summer but nope just plugging along

[@wal]

Great feedback

[@scottmuckleston3308]

8:09 That is a TPA3221D2 class d amplifier IC behind the 470uF capacitor. You will nead to run the TPA3221 IC at 30VDC to get 100watts perchannel.

[@wal]

Truth!

[@dogshome7110]

Spotted the same thing. The power diode, mosfets and the single toroid choke are probably for the step up regulator. From the data sheet, I imagine it's running 18-20V and because its in stereo mode won't support 2R. Nice heatsink design and probably a noticeable step up from 12V supplied chips, for anything except a subwoofer.

[@hectorortega9131]

Thanks for keeping real and strait as it is D.. Im still buying this Amp though, for the money and for what im gonna use it, (To power a homemade bluethooth set up). This Taramps Beats the Lepai on price and power. !

[@wal]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@________GHOST________]

I have built something like this long long time ago when Radio Shack was still alive :D LOLOLOL

[@wal]

👌😬👍

[@danielpaul7065]

Damn there's a radio shack where I live

[@pastorofmuppets325]

@@danielpaul7065 It's not still open though is it?

[@MichelLinschoten]

calee4nyaboy why? Class d has been around for decades dude .. 😌 the topology dates back to 1950. So your doubts, can only mean one thing. You’re the one that’s clueless ironically

[@danielpaul7065]

@@pastorofmuppets325 it's still open but I live in the Caribbean so maybe that's why

[@randomtube8226]

The fact that it was able to drive those ELAC bookshelf speakers amazes me. Those bookshelf speakers require a quality high power amplifier. I could see someone building a portable Bluetooth speaker out of that tiny amp or even a RC car 😂

[@wal]

I was surprised at how the amp powered the Elac’s. Sounded great to my ears

[@brianwatson3705]

That would be great for an ammo can bluetooth speaker build

[@wal]

Yes, just needs BT built in

[@UberAlphaSirus]

@@wal what was that loose blue wire when you opened it up. I didn't see a bluetooth module or chip, but that wire looked like an antena if its ouside the metal case. power it up and see if it shows on your phone. MEH never minds, its a remote opcional.

[@jamesfair9751]

Williston Audio Labs is this low pass only or does it do full range. That would be perfect to mount inside my doors for my 6.5 door speakers.

[@slotec]

@@UberAlphaSirus the label said optinal remote

[@brianwatson3705]

@@jamesfair9751 one amp per door on a set of 2way comps would work nicely

[@cobrasvt347]

Damn that ain't bad. Heat kills electronics, it's nice to see they utilize the case for heat sinking

[@elsey1976]

Would be sweet on a motorcycle with those EMF SWAG'S

[@salem719]

yes its seem no problem for motorcycle 12v

[@roneassis3855]

taramps ao redor do mundo! salve para o brasil!

[@thebkg]

Finally! A Car Audio Amp for the Smart Car! 🤣🤣🤣

[@samishahzad6160]

Wonderful little amplifier tarams great work

[@wal]

Tiny amp!

[@samishahzad6160]

@@wal tiny amp but most powerful amp dynamic

[@guiiiPaes]

Amplificador BR 😍

[@MaaxTEAMPRO]

Os melhores são Do Brasil! Somos os maiores, nossa industria de som automotivo é sem dúvidas a maior do mundo!

[@tomlondrina]

Ele podia testar os sd evo e agora saiu o evo 4.0

[@jr_.alvees]

Tenho esse módulo guardado ak,é top p tocar 6x9 e falante de porta

[@MateusRochadeMedeiros]

@@MaaxTEAMPRO Só que infelizmente nossa indústria dobra a potência declarada de todos os Amps, isso já virou costume aqui mas lá pega mal, como esse vídeo demonstrou.

[@77lalocura]

I think it’s perfect for a small stereo boom box build 👌🏽

[@haggai3.477]

✅

[@FATHERSOFBASS]

It bumps more then your last amp hahaha what was it like 16 watts lol love the flaps in front of the ports nicccce

[@wal]

👌😬👍

[@bamafan-in-OZ]

The pioneer head unit put out more than the previous amp at 1/8th the size

[@terryholley826]

I was thinking the same thing

[@FATHERSOFBASS]

WKY 044 yesssir

[@FATHERSOFBASS]

Terry Holley lol

[@shevaughngolding490]

Don't kill taramp they makes some of the best amp out there now and I love there products

[@JerseyG_856]

Where's the Hi-bass 🤣

[@Carla-tz7qw]

Was thinking about this for a portable ice chest boom box project. 80 watts or whatever is still great power. Thanks , great video.

[@wal]

👌😬👍

[@rodizzi]

Sabe aquela vergonha alheia, pois bem, estou sentindo agora kkk

[@familias.t.s8879]

@JHT ts 400 tbm é lixo deu 294 rms nos testes do bruno eu acho kkkkkk Ainda bem que a taramps mudou o conceito com as linhas MD e DS pq se nao a marca cairia em descredito,a stetsom tbm era uma merda, mudou tbm com a linha vulcan,mas ainda bem que eu só uso Banda e Soundigital que sempre entregaram o estampado no produto e ate algo mais....

[@emausmoraes]

Esses módulos são mais apropriados na porta do carro, e não gera distorção. Mas em alto falante com maior potência ele começa a distorcer.

[@brandondouthitt8832]

Crazy small front print, love watching Big D Wiz doing his thing. Love everything you do brother keep it up much love. Old school stereo love

[@wal]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@gleisonferres]

Cade os brs? Marca daq na gringa. O YT me recomendou isso...

[@HugoMNF]

Tamo aqui 🇧🇷

[@Exelsum]

the 18537 transistors are part of the power supply (step-up converter) the amplifier is implemented on a chip, in bridge mode (four channels)

[@lowhertzhighspl]

Maybe it would make power if the level inputs had more power? (Depending on head unit). Amplifiers amplify signal. Well if the input signal is higher then the amps output will be higher. Similarly how when increasing voltage to an amp it increases output. Try a head unit with higher output and on every amp Dyno you should add disclaimer what power your head unit puts out. Every YT channel that conducts amp dynos should or all use one standard head unit (riiiight)

[@brandonadams2303]

Good job on the amp dynos keep up the good work big d wiz

[@whichgodofthousandsmeansno5306]

They should build that into a head unit to have active sub out.. granted heat could be a problem. But it would not violate physics in any way. Just don't expect to shake the neighborhood. Good for a budget labor saving build. I can't imagine that thing draws much more then a high powered head unit considering the small wire ga terminals.

[@wal]

👌😬👍

[@arthurwatts1680]

That amp would be a nightmare for retailers - a shoplifter's dream. Fortunately (?) it doesnt seem worth the effort for the more light-fingered among us. Thanks for the vid, Big D.

[@michellsantossbd139]

7:47 It could be called the Kiriku Amplifier "He's Small, But He's Brave". Those Who Have Watched Will Understand

[@ixionn563]

You know, this would be a really great solution actually to get a bit more power out of rear deck lid speakers in a sedan. You could run the speaker wires right into the speaker level inputs then right back out to the speakers, then all you need is a small power wire, no remote wire or RCAs to run. Other ideal purposes probably would include upgrading a motorcycle system or other compact vehicles. A 4 channel version or two of these could also be great for tucking behind a head unit in a car, similar to the powerpack amplifiers Alpine sells. Yeah it's probably not that reliable at the end of the day honestly, but for 50 bucks it's definitely a really cool little amp to play around with. It sort of reminds me of those keychain amplifiers Steve at his meade916 channel was showing off recently.

[@spectre7444]

Just cuz he added memes im into this guys channel,You have a new sub!

[@johnmathers1259]

Considering the fact that larger more expensive amps and by that I mean much larger and much more expensive amps fall far short of their published rated numbers, this little guy did not do bad at all. And he pushed for subwoofers. W.A.L. Has tested many of the Amstadt have fallen far short not by 10 or 20 Has tested many of the Amstadt have fallen far short not by 10 or 20 Watts But buy 200 or 300 Watts. Way to go little guy !!!!!

[@gordn24555]

cool video Big D, neat little amp, an gotta luv the Pioneer 80prs I have that same stereo in my car!

[@wal]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@murrayshekelberg9754]

Very cool little amp. I know not having the rca's can cause issues but obviously they overrated it. I could definitely see one or two of these having a place in some setups, especially when space is limited. looks small enough to easily tuck behind the dash or even body/door panels.

[@Nomad-Rogers]

You have to judge it for what it is and for what it is it does have some good sound quality, I would tho open it up and add some heat sinks to those chips maybe even cut some vents in the case.

[@WXSTANG]

Big D! The rated power of 80 watts is at 10% THD, 1% is 60 watts, so about right. Also, the class D chip is the other one. I believe those are just for power. ;)

[@Twice_As_Nice1]

That's just precious.

[@wal]

My precious

[@anthonyvolkman2338]

It does actually have a remote turn on though! Plus I believe it actually uses the TP3116D2 ICs. The fets I believe are reverse voltage protection. That would explain why the pins go to the inductor and such. They're not being used as an actual amp stage such as the halfbridge in a conventional class D amp. My opinion only!

[@wal]

You are correct! And it works with RCA inputs. I plan on a short update vid maybe next week

[@ariffpro]

It for boost converter.

[@shawnf_ltd9937]

This Amp is amazingly powerful for its size

[@arsmitty1415]

Once again my man Big D killed another review. Keep doing reviews , it’s to bad you have to use “SMD” amp dyno ,

[@wal]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@gregoryfagan2835]

It will overheat in 5 seconds if you want it to. That's pretty cool they can pack that power into that! I probably wouldn't make a backpack stereo out of that cause it will probably light you on fire

[@siornetwork7701]

Came here to say I bought this because of this video and it’s going in my racecar in a bit.

[@GustavoGonzalez-vj4bn]

you have to feed it better with larger copper cables and more AH battery to extract all the power

[@Everett-xe3eg]

I enjoy taramps products. Was hoping it would meet its rating. But still am quite surprised at the power to size ratio of it. Would work well powering my door speakers. Hmm, decisions decisions. Thanks for the video Big D. Was waiting for this one since your last video of that joke of an amp featured it at the end.

[@craigmonteforte1478]

aww , you had me all excited at first after seeing the actuall size although it didn’t deliver its claims there still might be a place for that ? i am a Vintage Car Enthusiast /owner and Collector and one thing we do enjoy on those cars is having good sounds but often disguising the system to look period correct or hiding it out of sight one that small can be ideal for tucking it away under the Dashboard or inside of many interior components traditional Amplifiers don’t offer that versatility

[@chrismaze3441]

DJ magic mike wow takes me back to 90's with all the boom bass boy was bad ass to

[@smalltimer4370]

Awesome test and review - I hope Taramps addresses these issues, they've earned a reputation for output tolerances, and it would be a shame to see them throw that out the way-side

[@wal]

They are doing better stuff all the time

[@leonardoescobar7475]

So beautiful speakers two ways

[@LSnium]

This is good for older Japanese cars or budget cars that dont have much space for wiring and speakers and amplifier spaces.

[@wal]

👌😬👍

[@CookingWithOli]

Still not bad to run tweeters in a tight spot!! Sounded great on those bookshelf speakers

[@wal]

I was amazed at the SQ honestly

[@CookingWithOli]

@@wal me too, I sell these amps and most all of the taramps line through Resilient Sounds and for the price, you cant beat it. I think they sound great together

[@unsearchablethings8167]

It’s pretty bad ass for what it is, even tho it didn’t meet the manufacturer ratings.

[@smalltimer4370]

Too bad it can't be bridged

[@MaxxSilva22]

I have a similar model, TL500. Its incredible for its size and Power!

[@wal]

That one is even smaller I think 🤔

[@MaxxSilva22]

Yes. It is. You must test it.

[@kirknelson156]

I just had a great idea, I have an very old school boom box from early 80's, probably only about 5 watts per channel max, this would be awesome upgrade for it, so small plenty of room for that, just need to upgrade speakers too. and it be jamming :)

[@wal]

Yeah it’s impressive although overrated

[@franklyspeaking4480]

Be decent for door speakers or deck speakers. Not pushing a lot, not expecting too much, so that might help keep it cool for longer use.

[@MateusRochadeMedeiros]

This is a Brazilian Amp, for no one knows reason, it is common here to double the RMS power in advertisement. They call it "musical program power", a kind of maximum "dynamic power" that the amp reaches in a specific useless scenario. So if you are buying a Brazillian AMP, they are not necessarely bad, but will likely have half the RMS Power advertised. 40W is not bad for a simple car door speaker, that is probably the market for it.

[@ArnoldGaming]

The effiency might be bad and the ratings don't hit where they are supposed to be, but this amp is a beast if compared with the Mitzu 😂 I would use the taramps for a bluetooth speaker

[@haydenwiseman3056]

yea that or for a stock radio to put behind the radio and give your speakers more power

[@cutweldngrind]

My buddy once blew his Hifonics Colossus VIII and just plugged his cables into Cupid VIII. The subs sounded awesome on a 44 watts smps on 4 Audiobahn 1200q. This just reminds me of that little amp. Think the cupid has 2 irfz44s and a pair of tip35 and tip 36 for outputs.

[@wal]

👌😬👍

[@goldhunter9641]

those 4 Coils inside of that Amp Definitely Have Room to be made Bigger but hell it's quite impressive because of its size and it has to be affordable being a Taramps, So If it's In the $70 Area, then I'm game to buy one

[@whithutchinson6895]

The spec sheet lists the frequency response as 50hz-24000khz. Maybe a 1khz test would produce rated power?

[@ronskopitz2360]

Ooh - good catch!!

[@wal]

I did 1kHz tests as well and unfortunately, nope!

[@dragos2010full1]

The amp is based on what seems to be a tpa module not as said in the video on those small mosfets the tpa module is the big chip in the middle right of the board with the grey metal in the middle

[@303nitzubishi4]

Not bad power, an amp like that could be useful for many things, but definitely not car audio! The real winner here is the 80prs there are people who swear by those decks. I hope to get my hands on one in the near future

[@GustavoGonzalez-vj4bn]

Buy an amplifier from Taramp's bass line and try to see how it sounds it will surprise you 😎👌🔥

[@heyyourlenscapson2588]

I might pick this up to add some volume to my travel trailer's system.

[@paulhughes3961]

That was definitely more than I expected.

[@csj9619]

Looks like one of those amplifier circuit board modules (available at PartsExpress) inside of a heatsink.

[@jamesrobinson9176]

Hey big D, your video sounds extra good today, what gives? 👍👍👍👍

[@wal]

It’s cause you were craving a vid 😝👍

[@Ashquacks]

Even on my phone I couldn't help but notice that the sound during the speaker test sounded super good.