What's Wrong With Taramps?

[@cruzn10468]

I have tar amps in both my cars. No complaints in over 5 years and im a bass head.

[@BassDad]

@@cruzn10468 that’s awesome man. They seem like great budget options. I’m looking forward to reviewing more of them

[@BigBlock402]

I like those results for an Amp at that price. I don’t do competitive stuff anymore so looks don’t matter to me, I’m looking for quality power. Great review and nice video, the edits are real good. 👍

[@Thumper68]

Kicker has been doing “smart” technology for years.

[@wadetaylor9974]

Got a 1800 taramps going 4 yrs pounding strong and still bumping. Build quality? Absolutely quality built.

[@BassDad]

@@wadetaylor9974 hey man that’s awesome to hear. When I say build quality I am more so talking about the heatsink rca inputs the back plate things like that. As far as the internals go I absolutely agree that they are using a formula that works for them and the boards seem to work well for a long time if not abused. Really good budget buy

[@chriscameron723]

Love the Voltmeter!

[@BassDad]

@@chriscameron723 thanks, that was a gift from LF Audio. I also reviewed their wireless volume controller LF AUDIO WVC REVIEW kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIjYYmWOabGSd80 Thanks for watching!

[@bass305-HCCA]

I have Orion amps. They are awesome.

[@BassDad]

@@bass305-HCCA man I just picked up an old 2150SX and two 90’s 10inch XTR Subwoofers from someone on marketplace for $60. I am currently in the process of restoring it. I hope you come back and watch the video when it comes out

[@458sammy]

I’m running the smart 5K

[@BassDad]

@@458sammy how do you like it?

[@johnoates3326]

Diamond audio DES1000.1 also has the smart tec..Does the same power 1-4 ohm..Taramps is not the only amplifier that has it

[@Divines1017]

I never had a problem with a Taramp amp, but it does require a lot of power to operate. If you do the installation correctly, then you will not have a problem. People just don't know how to install it correctly. They blame Taramps and they don't read the instructions.

[@ACW3DDesigns]

I bought a 3k for my build. I like the multi-use ohms.

[@jeremyhearn8941]

Ooooohhhhh my, I just love how susssss-sssassssy you were

[@BassDad]

@@jeremyhearn8941 😂

[@DJJDSKREWED]

5 years Later been rocking my smart 3 At 10v some times baby clipping they are BEAST going to grab the smart 8 soon.

[@BigBlock402]

Good Luck on the new channel Jeff.

[@BassDad]

@@BigBlock402 thank you, I just subscribed to yours as well. Looking forward to watching your content!

[@logman4948]

So it’s just extremely inefficient but it’s pretty good on numbers with good electrical

[@BassDad]

@@logman4948 yup that’s really the most of it

[@SoberBassHead]

@@logman4948 actually they are pretty efficient for what they are.

[@SoberBassHead]

I currently only use Taramps amps, 2 bb8s a 4k x4 and a 440 x4. I also charge at a higher voltage 16v, never had any issues with them. Stout, sounds good and they are cheap. Complete package in my book.😊😊😊

[@BassDad]

@@SoberBassHead yeah man, they are definitely making it hard to spend big money on something more expensive.

[@soldjahboy]

I love my Taramps MD5000... it's done me well over the last 12 months or so that I've been using it. I beat on my system pretty much daily. Considering upgrading to a smart amp, maybe go 8k and put in some bigger subs. I don't think I will buy another brand of monoblock amp for a long time yet. The smart tech is ahead of the game.

[@BassDad]

@@soldjahboy amazing! Thanks for watching!

[@BentonL]

Don't be afraid to dyno everything.

[@BassDad]

I aint scared lol

[@iChubbs_81]

My smart3's 40 months straight, every single day jammin...still going

[@BassDad]

That’s what’s good to hear. It’s hard to know if this stuff will last. How many do you have? Do you like them?

[@iChubbs_81]

@ i have 3, but only using 2...one per sundown x15...280ah of agms...love them so far, wish i could find a bass knob with a bulletproof potentiometer...went thru about 6 already 😤.. But yea i might switch up the amps soon,after i do my doors

[@garystevens1044]

HEY ! Same with my 12w6’s and PPI art series amps from 1994😃

[@DrewOceguera]

Pops is hella cool lol. I think he reminds me of my father.

[@robrichards3146]

I live mine 2 bb8k atm and they are powerhouses. I've had 3k 5ks 12k and i have had great luck with all

[@subdynoman]

Excellent vid great quality and style! I got 2 of these in the ride, and this is the 2nd vid i seen on these taramps today crazy! Thanks man 👍🔊🙉

[@BassDad]

Thank you so much. I have been working on my video skills for a while now. Seems they are starting to pay off! I appreciate you watching and hope you will subscribe! I got a lot more cool videos coming!

[@michaelwhouse46]

I just stumbled across this randomly. Happy to see another Savard owner. I love my hi-q 10's. Currently have a cab-22 on each but I have been curious about Taramps. Subscribed to hopefully see more of your "dad". haha

[@BassDad]

@@michaelwhouse46 he’ll be around I don’t think he has anywhere to go for some reason. And yeah Savard’s are nice. Will is a good friend of mine. Legit dude. Thanks for watching!

[@Angel_xXx_76]

Nothing is wrong with Taramps. They get hate when people try to run them on shitty electrial or mount them to a box with no rubber feet to isloate the vibration so then the windings get messed up inside then "poof". I run a Smart 3 on the subs and their DS/440 on the mids & highs. My amp prior was a chinese clone of a Smart 3 from a reputable company, cough cough, "sunclowns". That amp only lasted just a month passed the warranty period while my Taramps are going almost 2 years strong. The best thing abount the regular Smart 3 is that they do rated power at 12.6V while the Smart "BASS" series require 14.4V. You should test this again at 12.6-14V, I am interested to see the results.

[@BassDad]

@@Angel_xXx_76 it’s hard to test at that voltage at least for me the way I have my test bench set up. I run at around 15.5 cause I’m using scib cells. I used to use lifepo4 which made it easier to test at those lower voltages but when bigger amps get in there the lifepo4 just can’t hang. Also no matter what voltage I test at someone always asks for the lower or higher test, lol. I’d almost need to have two setups. One for smaller amps and one for bigger amps. If my channel gets more popular I may definitely do that. No matter what though I definitely think Taramps is a great budget choice. I try not to get too caught up in brands I think usually different amps are just for different applications. There is a lot of good stuff out there from almost every company in 2024 we are really lucky cause when I was a teenager it was either the main name brands or the flea market/ pawn shop type stuff. Thanks for watching!

[@jptatts404]

The fact you're saying a taramps amp is better than sundown let's us all know you eat glue and are a liar.

[@caughtafaygo]

Exactly! I have a big boss 3K doing a great job

[@jjay2650]

Screams cheap

[@jptatts404]

@@jjay2650 gotta love when the poors start talking shit about brand they wish they could afford

[@jay_shipes]

I like the new smart series.. I had 2 bass 15ks, then downgraded to a bass 30k, I just got two of the boss 8ks. Very happy with the new setup.

[@BassDad]

@@jay_shipes that 30k is crazy. You think it does 30k for real?

[@jay_shipes]

@ the 30k was at 1.2 ohms on 6-15s. I wasn’t that impressed. Waay louder with those two boss 8ks. Those boss 8ks @.6 each definitely gave the bass 15ks a run for their money. I’m also on 16.1 volts

[@BassDad]

@ yeah I have had this thought before to me it seems like really big amps are cool to look at but take way to much to run and usually make mediocre numbers. Way better with two smaller or several smaller amps.

[@dblovah5156]

​@@jay_shipeswhere the 15ks at .6 too?

[@jay_shipes]

@ yes.

[@jafeg]

I am a hardcore class ab and old school class d dude ,but if I had to take the full bridge route I would definitely try this one or the big boss line I feel like they have come a long way , awesome video as usual !

[@BassDad]

@@jafeg 💯

[@poppynokc1977]

Me too. I have plenty PPI amps from The PowerClass series. Regulated amps and sound very nice. I also have about 100 other amps of different brands that date all the way back to the early 80's A/D/S amps. Old School class AB sounded awesome!

[@BassDad]

@ dude that’s awesome I would love to see that collection someday. My favorite old schools are the U.S. Amps and the Orions!

[@julesbruchez-theartofgrapp9646]

Best Budget SQ & SPL amps are NVX. They produce power, they are efficient, they have good damping and LAST. I honestly don’t know how they haven’t increased their prices.

[@BassDad]

@julesbruchez-theartofgrapp9646 they got some pretty good deals this weekend too. Black Friday stuff

[@georgebailey6307]

😂 "a professional beggar" Haha.. thanks for that Dad.

[@BassDad]

@@georgebailey6307 yeah he’s full of all kinds of quips. Thanks for watching!

[@RomaVilla]

10k watts is crazy

[@csj9619]

SmartBASS, MD or BigBoss if you plan on powering subs with a Taramps product.

[@xxg0t3mxx]

Love my taramps.. I have a Smart Bass 3k and a bass 5k. About to recone my subs and wonder if you can run them at .5 ohms.. if I can’t I’ll be running them both so I can stay at 1ohm on each sub and just gain match them..

[@michaelyoung7911]

The best “smart” amps where the Rockford fosgate amps.

[@BassDad]

@@michaelyoung7911 yup the kickers did the same thing too

[@ah4800]

Yeah if you wanna pay $2k for 1000 watts

[@michaelyoung7911]

@@ah4800 I said best not cheapest 😂

[@ah4800]

@@michaelyoung7911 ok. What makes them the best?

[@jjay2650]

@@ah4800buy once cry once

[@iGPR3]

would I be better off running a B2 RAGE 1000 instead of a taramps 1200.1? wondering if the B2 would sound better and be more reliable than the taramps. they're the same price over here in the UK - £150.

[@BassDad]

Taramps are pretty reliable but I have never had a 1200 watt version though. I do not know anything about b2 except for that the people who started it aren’t the people running it now. If you are worried about sound I’d get a DSP. I think you probably wouldn’t notice too much of a difference. But it also depends on your subs and enclosure.

[@raulB-g9d]

marts amp taramps daddy

[@maverickporter6106]

Awesome VID Can you do Taramps BASS 5K, or MD 5K ? 🙋

[@erobles396010]

What song is it

[@BassDad]

@@erobles396010 🤦🏽 I can’t remember.

[@brockmarquis8511]

These smart ounce seem to be kind of backwards to other apps as you decrease the ohm load down to one ohm the efficiency gets better rather than being better at four ohm

[@shastriroopchand1245]

What size fuse for that amp?

[@BassDad]

@@shastriroopchand1245 I couldn’t remember off hand but the Taramps site says 200 amps. Hope that helps, thanks for watching!

[@shastriroopchand1245]

Thanks. I have one that would often blow a 250amp anl but the manual said 150amp recommended.

[@BassDad]

@ what ohm load you running it on ?

[@shastriroopchand1245]

@@BassDad 1ohm. 140a alt tho

[@BassDad]

@ that maybe why the fuse is blowing you are not producing enough amps. Is that a factory alternator?

[@leelance4454]

What is the best amp for 2 HD American Bass 2200 rms

[@BassDad]

This would be a decent choice or a jp23 from D4S but I wouldn’t say “best” there are a lot of solid choices! Thanks for watching!

[@leelance4454]

@@BassDadthank bud for answering me back I am sure I will have more questions. If you don’t mind.

[@donjaun540]

I think 🤔 it would be better if these amps could get stronger as the impedance goes up do to box rise. I mean you can wire to one ohm but after box rise you're lucky if you get three ohm after wiring it to one ohm to begin with. 😳

[@genegause506]

JL amps make the power regardless to what ohms

[@BassDad]

@@genegause506 so do kicker mostly and a lot of them are also full bridge but they don’t really advertise any of that at least that I have seen.

[@briancastillo8014]

Not just ohms but even 11v-14.4v it’ll put out the same wattage. I’m still running their slash amps for over 15 years

[@BassDad]

@@briancastillo8014 yeah that’s right I almost forgot it’s voltage too. Thanks!

[@joekennonmagnetizedmindz2233]

If you could dyno a big boss 5 k no one has done it yet.you would be the one everyone clicks on

[@BassDad]

@@joekennonmagnetizedmindz2233 for sure man, I’ll do my best I have to buy these amps though. Despite what my dad says they aren’t free lol. Just make sure you drop me a like and maybe share my video on socials and I’ll get that done for you bro

[@charlesphillips1642]

But is it clean power how bad is tht

[@BassDad]

@@charlesphillips1642 watch the dd1

[@dj_tarheel]

Ive got the MD5000 and im loving it with power on 12.6V so i can imagine what it would do with the big 3 🤟🏽💪🏽

[@BassDad]

That’s awesome but yeah I would definitely get the big 3 done soon. That amp is starving for power I’m sure. Thanks for watching!

[@RomaVilla]

Your dad is a funny guy 😂

[@BassDad]

@@RomaVilla he’s definitely funnier then I am for sure

[@myevilbanana]

Great video. I like my Smart3, a lot of full bridge (particularly the Brazilian made ones) get a bad rap because people don’t support them with proper electrical and they can pull some stupid amperage. Not sure when but Taramps did change the power and ground inputs to 1/0 on the Smart3, mine has 1/0 inputs but it’s less then 2 years old. If you haven’t see it Big D and Barevids did a video on the Smart3 a few years ago together it’s why I decided to get one. Lots of info. Check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqmweIOeg6aGopYsi=30T4ryB2-Q4Twbn6

[@BassDad]

@@myevilbanana I did see it and I talked to Sam about his take on bridge technology shortly after and I did a 2 hour interview with Dereck just about life in general. Both of those guys are super solid dudes. Lucky to be around them. I didn’t realize they had changed the inputs on the smart 3 though. I am really glad to hear that. Thanks for watching! I hope you will subscribe and be back!

[@aaronbaker8091]

Rather have A/B all day EVERYDAY, just my opinion

[@BassDad]

@@aaronbaker8091 thanks for watching 💪🏽

[@caughtafaygo]

I have a big boss 3K doing a great job! Get rekt nerds

[@BassDad]

@@caughtafaygo nothing wrong with a big boss those are great amps!

[@susanmoreland4407]

Your father looks familiar. 🤔

[@BassDad]

He’s your husband mom

[@susanmoreland4407]

@ not the one I remember.

[@BassDad]

@@susanmoreland4407😂

[@garystevens1044]

HECHO EN MEXICO ASSEMBLED IN INDIA 😂

[@BassDad]

@@garystevens1044 Taramps are 100% made in Brazil. Unlike us they actually make their own audio gear in their own country.

[@jjay2650]

Doing rated power is good and all but nobody cares about sound quality anymore? I see these things every where pushing that sundown bullshit or some ds18 as if better quality brands for the same prices dont exist

[@BassDad]

@@jjay2650 I mean it is a dyno test. I care a great deal about sound quality but these tests are about the power! Thanks for watching!

[@1ohmwrecker]

Ive gotten every smart series amp thus far, and i love em! And its given me a slight relationship w Taramps. I deff appreciate them! 🫡