I have been running stetsom for about a year now. HL800.4 and the DB3000 2ohm Running 3 CT sound Stratos All Sealed enclosure Broke my sunroof from roof flex Want to add one more 12 in strato to get it closer to the 2ohm load Currently running at 2.66 ohm Plenty of clean power and low bass
Finally a review on this amp ive been thinking about getting one but couldn't find any reviews on it thank you for making this video keep up the good work
There’s a reason Stetsom is the only amp I run, price being the major reason. Even the EX1200EQ is mental for a little amp. I only wish they did US sponsorships
Stetsom is known for their problems with vibration damage but for the price these are good amplifiers. I'd still rather get myself a Banda or even a Soundigital amp.
I always feel bent over when I buy a 2 ohm Stetsom BC the 1 ohm version always does a lot better, this 1 ohm can draw over 40 ampere difference at 12.6v, over 12.5% more current. This Bass version has a sweet pre amp section I must say, would be good if they said what their slopes are, hopefully 24dB. I've got an 8k coming this week, I feel like I may have fkd up lol
Nah it won't, I ran 8vrms in to my Vulcan fine for a week. It exploded because I burped it at full tilt, 8kw at 60hz, just for a second to measure the current (so I could determine what fuses to install) while the engine was off. I had 2 Optima Blue D31M 900CCA batteries and a 100A power supply running but I reckon the voltage must have sagged a shit ton and caused excess current on the psu side of the amp, which is exactly why you always want to buy an amp with over current protection! this cheap ass crap does not! I was measuring the voltage and current but I didnt see it fall that far, my meters probably too slow to catch it. I should have had a 1000F cap at the very least. 1000 Farad, 1000 ampere, 1 volt of drop after 1 second.
@@minus3dbintheteens60 they don’t like voltage outside of their range either but, I promise you it would have cooked running 8v to the inputs. It’s the common thing I’ve seen in first hand experience (helping a local audio shop when I managed an auto repair shop) and on the bassheadlife Facebook group.
Thank you for this vid! How loud would you rate the fans? Fan noise is keeping me from getting a Taramps. Looking for a quiet amp in a daily driver, not a SPL build. Thank you!
Your welcome lukc, honestly I didn’t even hear them without putting my hand by them lol, but could be different when it’s hot hot as RPM increases. My 8000s are barely loud and I’m running 4.
Vulcan is a series of Stetsom. Like EX and Bravo full and Bravo bass and Force and Flex and Black, Vulcan and a few more. Amazingly none of them are the same. Like this digital bass is the most powerful of their 3ks.
I went with the taramps smart3k its 3k at 1or 2ohm and 267.with tax shipped from ebay clip light included...i was looking into this but i read reviews on amazon and taramps had alot better
Thx man I just started covering u I have a audiopipe 4 stack 15 2800 watt max I bought the 1800 watt audiopipe but it was getting severely hot so I sent it back so I was looking at the taramps 3000 and I came across this amp and I seen it had fans should I get a xtra battery for this thing I was thinking of getting a rockford fostgate 1200 bc they say they don't eat up power and I know there u underrated but this 15 is power hungry what would u suggest ?
@@JacobViralhi again,im from denmark.. i have a hard to find a good amp for my cerwin vega stroker 15 inch 4ohm svc,i have a Ample audio A242x now,got it for 15 bucks and a a410x in the price, never use just been in the garage of thid dude in 20 years, they play good,but its not strong enough,only 600w bridge.. what would u reccoment and about 3-400 bucks.. thanks for the answer..
@@JacobViral it iz car audio.. i run old school cerwin vega 15 inch.. 1200w rms 2400 peak.. 4 ohm.so i look for a 4 ohm amp with about 1200-2000 w...rms 4 ohm
@@JacobViral ohh and the ample is old school car audio aswell,there is not mutch about them,robotunderground here on YT saig it was collectors items,werry rare to come around the ample amps..
Why did you measure power like that you should have just used a test tone, the power readings you got are useless. Also I would have liked to see the inside of the amplifier.
The silver tape on the back says "WARRANTY VOID IF REMOVED" so why do you think he's going to show you the inside of the amp? Now, you're just asking for too much.
@@characterflawless1381 Because it is a review lol, Like every other channel that reviews amplifiers and if we want to be technical not having the amplifier installed by a certified tech automatically voids the warranty in case of amplifier failure. But to those that don't know what they're looking at it wouldn't matter anyway so... 👌🏼
In 1994 the most powerful mono amp of this size is a 250 watts 2 ohm stable with class AB topography. In the late 90s/early 2000s you get could get a class D amp of this size that is rated at 500 watts. The latest class D mono amp of similar size for an SQ application is still only 500 to 600 watts but that’s due to more robust circuitry.
@@davidperry4013 you’re incorrect. The best full bridge Brazilian amplifier is the Powerus. There literally the best full bridged Brazilian amplifier that you can buy.. but there very pricey.
The build and look of Stetsom amps is awesome. And they are powerful for such a small footprint and they run cool.
I have 3 ststsom 5ks and there the best amp I ever bought. Hands down.
Really...I'm thinking of getting either this one or the Taramps smart 3k
@@trickedoutequinox3265I got the 3000 Digital Bass because I think it has better power consumption.
I have been running stetsom for about a year now. HL800.4 and the DB3000 2ohm
Running 3 CT sound Stratos
All Sealed enclosure
Broke my sunroof from roof flex
Want to add one more 12 in strato to get it closer to the 2ohm load
Currently running at 2.66 ohm
Plenty of clean power and low bass
Finally a review on this amp ive been thinking about getting one but couldn't find any reviews on it thank you for making this video keep up the good work
That's one powerful little amp.
Great demo and test
Pretty decent numbers for a small foot print. 👌
There’s a reason Stetsom is the only amp I run, price being the major reason. Even the EX1200EQ is mental for a little amp. I only wish they did US sponsorships
Good to know thanks Casey for feedback
Nice to see you change things up a bit. I really enjoy this type of content dude
Amazing brand and amazing Amp!!
Stetsom is known for their problems with vibration damage but for the price these are good amplifiers. I'd still rather get myself a Banda or even a Soundigital amp.
Powerus is by far the best Full Bridge Brazilian amplifier that you can buy on the market… but there very pricey.
Sound digital not bad. Just hate plastic adjustment knobs and the stupid crossover is junk
What about Taramps??
Just open it up and silicone or glue the fuck out of the larger components lol
I always feel bent over when I buy a 2 ohm Stetsom BC the 1 ohm version always does a lot better, this 1 ohm can draw over 40 ampere difference at 12.6v, over 12.5% more current. This Bass version has a sweet pre amp section I must say, would be good if they said what their slopes are, hopefully 24dB. I've got an 8k coming this week, I feel like I may have fkd up lol
I got the vulcan 8k 1 ohm.ot kicks ass on my 4 18s
I bought the 8K 2 ohm and it exploded after 1 week on my single 12" 🤣
@@minus3dbintheteens60 what’s your headunit preamp output voltage? Anything over 2v will cook these.
Nah it won't, I ran 8vrms in to my Vulcan fine for a week. It exploded because I burped it at full tilt, 8kw at 60hz, just for a second to measure the current (so I could determine what fuses to install) while the engine was off. I had 2 Optima Blue D31M 900CCA batteries and a 100A power supply running but I reckon the voltage must have sagged a shit ton and caused excess current on the psu side of the amp, which is exactly why you always want to buy an amp with over current protection! this cheap ass crap does not! I was measuring the voltage and current but I didnt see it fall that far, my meters probably too slow to catch it. I should have had a 1000F cap at the very least. 1000 Farad, 1000 ampere, 1 volt of drop after 1 second.
@@minus3dbintheteens60 they don’t like voltage outside of their range either but, I promise you it would have cooked running 8v to the inputs. It’s the common thing I’ve seen in first hand experience (helping a local audio shop when I managed an auto repair shop) and on the bassheadlife Facebook group.
Stetsom
+ low ohm load = 🔥
Is Taramps better?
11:07 good lord they was flut flut flutterin
Good morning what are you using to power the amp and how many volts does this amp require
90ah lithium and 14.4-14.8v
Thanks for the information
If you don’t mine can you do a video with your lithium batteries thanks
wish it was 4 channels all channels at 4 ohms 700 watts rms and the amp still this size
I have this amp on two sundown 8's and they sound amazing
These or Vfl??
I have no problem with stetsom, looking at a force extreme.,in my future
Great video Jacob.
Thanks!
looks identical to the taramp smart 3k bass
I like these reviews!
Thank you for this vid! How loud would you rate the fans? Fan noise is keeping me from getting a Taramps. Looking for a quiet amp in a daily driver, not a SPL build. Thank you!
Your welcome lukc, honestly I didn’t even hear them without putting my hand by them lol, but could be different when it’s hot hot as RPM increases. My 8000s are barely loud and I’m running 4.
@@JacobViral Can this amp play audiopipe 4stack 15?
Good info brother
Which is better between Taramps bass 3k and this amp
Taramps
Stetson DB 3000 +18db in 35hz
Stetsom build quality is top tier compared to Taramps. Both rock ass tho. Lol
Your woofer flex have me curious recheck the woofer on the right make sure it's done the same way . The one on the left flexes more then the right
Just looks like this because the camera shows the left woofer more from a side angle.
So is this essentially a Vulcan 3000 relabeled or do you know the differences / upgrades stetsom did to the board, power supply etc?
Probably only same casing but internals different as it’s a Bass only output board for lower frequencies.
Vulcan is a series of Stetsom. Like EX and Bravo full and Bravo bass and Force and Flex and Black, Vulcan and a few more. Amazingly none of them are the same. Like this digital bass is the most powerful of their 3ks.
Jacob viral you can use the am-1 to do it
Nice looking amp. Is it better than taramps???
Both about same power output for the footprint size and price, down to user preference. 👍
I have the 8k EQ line and it's amazing
What subs you got it hooked up too ?
American bass 12 inch hawks
A bit late. You mentioned it accepts 2/0 oversize. What size/ brand wire did you use? Just ordered this amp and don't want to get the wrong size wire
I put 1/0 ofc 0 gauge wire here ( amzn.to/3GhPw7X ) with no issues. Short 3' run from back battery to the amp is perfect.
@@JacobViral thank you!
what bass song were you playing when you tested the subwoofers??
czcams.com/play/PLkYp1Fj-99b2H7J0BJf53vdtgUWaZZtxg.html Bass tracks here
Nicely done
I went with the taramps smart3k its 3k at 1or 2ohm and 267.with tax shipped from ebay clip light included...i was looking into this but i read reviews on amazon and taramps had alot better
Taramps are great. Wouldn't use for full range though . Don't sound great . Reliable though
I don’t know why I feel like I’m looking at a taramps
I have absolutely no idea why this would be recommended to me. (I still watched It tho)
Good job brother
is there any way of putting a bass remote on these amps?
Yes use these amzn.to/3v8kcWu external for rca
Can this amp play audiopipe 4stack one 15 sub to the max ?
With proper electrical and box optimized yes
Thanks, an thanks for ur advice 👍
@JacobViral u know the stinger amplifier 2000 watt can it play the audiopipe 4stack one 15 powerful as well?
Did the amp get hot or does it have good heat disapation?
Not at all, the cover casing of amp may get warm but not brutally hot just warm as the fans help keep it cool too.
Thx man I just started covering u I have a audiopipe 4 stack 15 2800 watt max I bought the 1800 watt audiopipe but it was getting severely hot so I sent it back so I was looking at the taramps 3000 and I came across this amp and I seen it had fans should I get a xtra battery for this thing I was thinking of getting a rockford fostgate 1200 bc they say they don't eat up power and I know there u underrated but this 15 is power hungry what would u suggest ?
Also does this amp take 0 gauge wire bc thats what I have ran
@@nathan5270 yes to extra agm group 31 battery for sure
0 gauge yes
A sub rated 2-2.5k rms
I am putting this amp in my car as we speak.
Nice let us know how you like it
How is the amp working out? What subs are you pushing?
Can i run .5 ohm?
Not this model, check czcams.com/video/WzPOTwQdKt4/video.htmlsi=dIuESm_EBhsSj0oq video about the flex .5 ohm 👍
Can u add a bass knob on this or the taraamps via the Rca cabel??
Rca bass knob yes, amplifier knob no.
@@JacobViralhi again,im from denmark.. i have a hard to find a good amp for my cerwin vega stroker 15 inch 4ohm svc,i have a Ample audio A242x now,got it for 15 bucks and a a410x in the price, never use just been in the garage of thid dude in 20 years, they play good,but its not strong enough,only 600w bridge.. what would u reccoment and about 3-400 bucks.. thanks for the answer..
@@samle8260 Ummm is this for a car audio sub system? I’m not familiar with home audio
@@JacobViral it iz car audio.. i run old school cerwin vega 15 inch.. 1200w rms 2400 peak.. 4 ohm.so i look for a 4 ohm amp with about 1200-2000 w...rms 4 ohm
@@JacobViral ohh and the ample is old school car audio aswell,there is not mutch about them,robotunderground here on YT saig it was collectors items,werry rare to come around the ample amps..
Why did you measure power like that you should have just used a test tone, the power readings you got are useless. Also I would have liked to see the inside of the amplifier.
The silver tape on the back says "WARRANTY VOID IF REMOVED" so why do you think he's going to show you the inside of the amp? Now, you're just asking for too much.
@@characterflawless1381 Because it is a review lol, Like every other channel that reviews amplifiers and if we want to be technical not having the amplifier installed by a certified tech automatically voids the warranty in case of amplifier failure. But to those that don't know what they're looking at it wouldn't matter anyway so... 👌🏼
Little amp had your sq flexen
Hell yeah can you give away it for a question Jacob viral
This or a taramps smart 3 bass
Taramp!
Stetsom
@@brunoortizsantos taramp
@@got2getit204 stetson
@@got2getit204 stetsom
ogh i like the vidioe style sum nice show i think
that thing looks like it's from 1994
In 1994 the most powerful mono amp of this size is a 250 watts 2 ohm stable with class AB topography. In the late 90s/early 2000s you get could get a class D amp of this size that is rated at 500 watts. The latest class D mono amp of similar size for an SQ application is still only 500 to 600 watts but that’s due to more robust circuitry.
@@davidperry4013 I didn't say it looked and claimed like a 1994 amp I said it looked like a 1994 amp
@@SheikhN-bible-syndrome yeah wtf is up with him☝️
From the flea market..... $60
Well.... they couldn't send this out for testing with the other 99% of youtubers.. Stetsom has such a bad rep
It's not one of the best brand here in Brazil.
What are the best bro?
@@ghettoink5699 the best brand of Brazilian amps would be Soundigital.
Even the Brazilian's say Stetsom sucks 🤣
I think Stetsom is the best! I’m Brazilian;)
@@davidperry4013 you’re incorrect. The best full bridge Brazilian amplifier is the Powerus. There literally the best full bridged Brazilian amplifier that you can buy.. but there very pricey.
Trash their amps always blow very easily