Taramps Smart 3 vs 6000W Sub and INSANE Amp Dyno Low Impedance Testing [4K]

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  • čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
  • #Taramps #Smart3 #AmpDyno
    As a follow-up to our recent tests and technical review of the Taramps Smart 3, we decided to put the amp through the ringer. Let's try ALL of the tests on the Amp Dyno from 8 ohms all the way down to 0.5. Yes, the 0.5 certified test is brutal and out of the 100's of amps I've tested, only a handful have been able to handle this load without going into protect or going up into smoke! This amp at the time of filming is still $265 shipped from Amazon, an incredible value!
    In addition to the crazy low impedance resistive testing with the Amp Dyno, we also hook up the Massive Audio BOA121 12" dual 1 ohm subwoofer in parallel to try it at 0.5 ohms. Can the Taramps Smart 3 handle this load? What does it look like on the o'scope? Stay tuned to find out! Remember, this review/test was NOT paid for by Taramps or anyone else except my Patreon supporters and viewers like you who use my affiliate links when shopping on Amazon or eBay. Thank you for your support!
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    0:52 0.8 ohm Dyno Tests
    1:51 0.67 ohm Dyno Tests
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    4:56 6000W Sub Wired at 0.5 ohm
    8:52 Measuring Temp of Amp after Testing
    9:43 Clipping the Smart 3 with Feel the Bass
    10:31 0.5 ohm Dynamic Test on Amp Dyno
    11:37 8 ohm Amp Dyno Tests
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Komentáře • 930

  • @barevids
    @barevids Před 4 lety +25

    Great job buddy! Works as expected! Dynamics will probably be so high as a few cycles of sine wave sneak through at rail clip before the circuit limits the amplitude - in my segment I said how the amp would try and make around 6k at 1ohm without the limiter, seems I wasn't far off!

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 4 lety +5

      You were 100% correct sir!

    • @Titans2138
      @Titans2138 Před 3 lety

      could those few cycles of sine waves damage a sub? a subwoofer stop working for a day and then now it seems to work but I had a 1500 rms sub hooked up at 1 ohm to the smart 3 (Skar vxf 15).

    • @Titans2138
      @Titans2138 Před 3 lety

      i guess i know the answer to that question, i'mcurious how the sub stopped working and then seems to be fine now

    • @trillwill69
      @trillwill69 Před 2 lety

      @@Titans2138 7, spelled S. E. V. E. N.

  • @minus3dbintheteens60
    @minus3dbintheteens60 Před 4 lety +3

    That top red Taramps logo is pretty cool, indicating output power level. Thanks for 8 ohm tests too D. This channel has ascended so quick this year.

  • @michaelhollon5332
    @michaelhollon5332 Před 4 lety +3

    The technology used in amps today is crazy compared two twenty years ago. The amp I use is over 20 years old. I dont push it hard very often but when I do it gets hot as hell real fast.

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 4 lety +1

      The old Class A/B amps get real hot because they are much less efficient

  • @michaelstriegel4703
    @michaelstriegel4703 Před 3 lety +6

    I never watch CZcams tutorials. But, you do a kick ass job. Thanks!

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks brother 🙏

  • @markphilpot4981
    @markphilpot4981 Před 4 lety +3

    That little amp was pushing hard. Smart electronics saving it from blowing up! Oh yeah, this little bastard is coming hard! I’m not giving up on Class A/B, but this is most impressive. An upgrade from their usual! Go BigD! We want to see some 1/4 pipe action!

  • @3RDERA
    @3RDERA Před 4 lety +2

    This is impressive!! Competitors can wire in the dirt and still get power they want, without worrying about hurting the amp whenever they want to demo. Crazy!!!

  • @adameve8026
    @adameve8026 Před 4 lety +14

    GUYS TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW THAT LIKES MUSIC ABOUT BIG D. HIS CHANNEL IS KILLING IT WITH CONTENT. PLZ SHARE.

  • @soundsofnature7015
    @soundsofnature7015 Před 4 lety +4

    Nice. I appreciate what you do BigD. You have changed the game for alot of people and I bet you even influence companies to stop lying about actual power of their products. If you ask me that's damn impressive. I hope to see some more old school amps on the Dyno. Takes me down memory lane and informs me on what those old joker's were actually putting out. P.S. I bet this is the amp EXO got from ya in his recent video for his gf. Keep up the good work. By far my favorite car audio testing channel.

  • @lengthluther484
    @lengthluther484 Před 4 lety +5

    “Set your gains the right way”.
    Famous words from a wise man.

    • @eyeruntheboxful
      @eyeruntheboxful Před 3 lety

      I'm about to hook this up to 2 12 inch american bass elites. How do I se my gain?

  • @Kris-vz1ly
    @Kris-vz1ly Před 4 lety +4

    I think this is one of the best amps out right now the price and power are insane I ordered 2 just to have a extra people always hate the new kid on the block TARAMPS 4 the WIN

  • @joecool7165
    @joecool7165 Před 4 lety +7

    Never used to care for this brand amp because they would burn up. But it looks like they fix the problem. For the money this is a very impressive amp. Especially since you can’t burn it up anymore. They keep improving these. It won’t be long everyone else will have a hard time selling their stuff.Big D I really love what you do you’re the best at this keep up the great work

    • @CVLova
      @CVLova Před 4 lety +2

      i went from a sundown saz4500d to a soundigital 12000.1d, the bass is dirty, like hard. before it was soft low with authority. i would rather go other topoligies and brands. power is not everything. these amps usually have 5% distortion at all times.

    • @numlockkilla
      @numlockkilla Před 4 lety +1

      @@CVLova agreed. It will fry coils quick even in non clip with audio vocally being heard.

    • @CVLova
      @CVLova Před 4 lety

      @@numlockkilla yes. they are also full range. gna go another brand later on, but damn it sucks :D

    • @numlockkilla
      @numlockkilla Před 4 lety +1

      @@CVLova simple fix is the rca inline crossovers FPODS. Cheap and look cool. Also if your head unit has a crossover built in use that.

    • @CVLova
      @CVLova Před 4 lety

      @@numlockkilla ye i use built in xover

  • @phillipbainbridge9107
    @phillipbainbridge9107 Před 4 lety +8

    It seems like they have made some serious progress. It's nice to see a company continually r&d.

  • @MadDragon75
    @MadDragon75 Před 4 lety +3

    That's inspiring and impressive.
    Inspiring because I am less weary of electronic failure with this brand than I was yesterday. 👍
    Impressive because it looks like they've figured out the weekest link they had. 👍
    Thanks for making the video Big D Wiz!

  • @joshpitre4943
    @joshpitre4943 Před 2 lety +2

    I have bought several amps after watching your test been subscribed for 4 years now you are the go to guy for my audio needs I'm old school 90s bass head when it was first popping up big much love Big D

  • @amanteapasionado6836
    @amanteapasionado6836 Před 4 lety +3

    Those Massive BOA's are some good sounding woofers. There's a video on CZcams of a guy with 2 of them playing a Backstreet Boys song and it was hitting every note accurately and the response was on point, very impressive subwoofer.

    • @davidtirlokhi4954
      @davidtirlokhi4954 Před 4 lety

      Amante Apasionado
      Between ds18 or massive what would you prefer? Cuz im all the way with massive hippos.

  • @minus3dbintheteens60
    @minus3dbintheteens60 Před 4 lety +1

    Amps like this are awesome for the home modder, as far as I understand the current limit is set by feedback resistance, so you just change the resistor to change the max current allowed. I like to play around with opamps and caps too.

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 4 lety

      I think it’s chip driven so you may not be able to modify but can bypass...I wouldn’t recommend though

  • @Sleepy731
    @Sleepy731 Před 4 lety +5

    I can’t wait till you test the Sundown SFB!

    • @blackwhip
      @blackwhip Před 4 lety

      The SFB have been tested, just not below 1 ohm.

    • @mazda2284
      @mazda2284 Před 4 lety

      @@blackwhip it dont survive below 1 ohm , maybe .8 dynamic but anything else is asking for a bad day .

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 4 lety

      I was gonna buy one to play with but I’m salty now b/c they jacked the price by $50 just last week

    • @Sleepy731
      @Sleepy731 Před 4 lety

      Williston Audio Labs hahaha me too! I saw it go up to 399 on amazon wishlist few days ago lol

    • @droski33
      @droski33 Před 4 lety +2

      Cant stand my SFB3000 - Clips like a welding machine. Many people having these problems - about to get rid of it and buy the smart 3

  • @blackwhip
    @blackwhip Před 4 lety +2

    You are correct, they need a bass/gain knob. Dual Rca in and out. Sundown did a good job with their SFB series amps. Damn good job!!!

    • @tobbybrayden2578
      @tobbybrayden2578 Před 4 lety +1

      Wayne Berry I bet for the price sundown can’t out beat this amp at all those testing

    • @pete3272
      @pete3272 Před 2 lety

      2 years later. Sfb line is being replaced by the sia line. Sfbs are junk. But you said damn good job. Lmao

  • @HifiVega
    @HifiVega Před 4 lety +5

    This amp is pretty damn cool if you ask me!

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 4 lety

      It’s cray fo sho!

  • @jr1001jr
    @jr1001jr Před 4 lety +1

    Superb Amp & Superb Video...
    I'm a long time follower of this channel & I appreciate how Big D tries to accommodate the viewers.

  • @killermaindbd
    @killermaindbd Před 4 lety +4

    This is Brasil man, good luck, this amplifier are the best from here. Hugs from Brazil

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 4 lety

      👌😬👍

  • @danielhearn4036
    @danielhearn4036 Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks Big D just ordered one for my 4 Massive Sumo 8" Subs on my competition motorcycle.

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 4 lety +1

      Sweetness 👌

    • @danielhearn4036
      @danielhearn4036 Před 4 lety +1

      I have to say I installed this amp and it is everything you said it was. My electrical resistance is 1.87ohm. Was running a 2ohm Stetson 3000.1 before. This Smart 3 is more powerful, stable, and better SQL.

  • @derekvasile6127
    @derekvasile6127 Před 4 lety +5

    What an incredible amp👍👍

  • @Numtemnomeqdacerto
    @Numtemnomeqdacerto Před 4 lety +1

    the yellow ligth of clip turn on when batery voltage drop low too, taramps was on second place of quality of amp here on Brasil, but the last amps are equal or better than soundigital, very good!!

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 4 lety

      Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @TheYouTubeAquarium
    @TheYouTubeAquarium Před 4 lety +3

    Just purchased one using your link. :) Wish me luck.

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 4 lety +1

      I appreciate the support. I think you will be impressed 🤙

    • @rashad5286
      @rashad5286 Před 4 lety +2

      let me know how it sounds, I may have to pick one up too!

    • @TheYouTubeAquarium
      @TheYouTubeAquarium Před 4 lety

      @@rashad5286 I will install it tomorrow, I ordered it this morning and had it delivered same day. I have a dual 1.4ohm subwoofer so I will likely just wire it down to .7ohm on a DC Audio XL 15" m2 @14.4v with dual 2/0 runs with a short 1/0 jumper from the distribution block to the amp. Should be nice step up from my previous Memphis 16-mcd1000.

    • @TheYouTubeAquarium
      @TheYouTubeAquarium Před 4 lety +1

      She bangs. Haha

    • @rashad5286
      @rashad5286 Před 4 lety

      @@TheCZcamsAquarium OHHH shit bet mines should be here Thursday. It push that sub good? Rn i have a s1 2250 on 2 hds2.1 12s hoping itll be a bigger upgrade so i can get a bigger box and some meaner subs 😂

  • @edud8452
    @edud8452 Před 4 lety +2

    Thats crazy power! that little taramps 250x2 I have got super hot running just a pair of tweeters had to replace it with a punch amp👍

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 4 lety +3

      That’s really odd. Tweeters shouldn’t be overloading the amp. Must’ve had an issue or something. Never go wrong with the Punch amps though 👌

    • @edud8452
      @edud8452 Před 4 lety +1

      @@wal well you I was maxin that volume Big D🤣🤣🤣

  • @DJRS9045
    @DJRS9045 Před 4 lety +3

    It’s s very capable, especially for the price and the size of it.

  • @Robbobshiskabob
    @Robbobshiskabob Před 4 lety +2

    Gotta love that Northstar battery next to the sub😁

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 4 lety +2

      Yeah I bought that for my Accord, still haven’t put it in (as secondary batt)

    • @v_for_vengeance9136
      @v_for_vengeance9136 Před 4 lety

      I'm running a Northstar 220 and Northstar 170ft in my daily, running a Deaf Bonce AAB4800.1 with a stock 80a alt and my voltage doesnt go below 11.6 full tilt at idle, if I'm at 2k rpm it wont go below 13.6

  • @tobbybrayden2578
    @tobbybrayden2578 Před 4 lety +4

    Taramps killing the game I bet all audio companies crazy at work 😂 then here comes smart 5 and smart 8

    • @lxrdvader2021
      @lxrdvader2021 Před 4 lety +1

      *flashbacks to taramps catching a fire* the ptsd
      Jk ik they fixed that problem i think

    • @tobbybrayden2578
      @tobbybrayden2578 Před 4 lety

      Lxrd Vader that was then lol this is now

    • @mazda2284
      @mazda2284 Před 4 lety +1

      i got the smart 3's and cant wait to get my hands on a smart 5 or 8 :)

  • @josephtorgerson4902
    @josephtorgerson4902 Před rokem

    I've been running my smart 3 at .5 ohms for well over a year now and I haven't had a single issue with it whatsoever. I even bought it used for $150! I think as long as your electrical is solid you shouldn't have any problems

    • @wal
      @wal  Před rokem +1

      Yes the amp has built In current limiting to protect it at low ohm loads

    • @edenconnell4322
      @edenconnell4322 Před rokem

      What would you do to your electrical?? Just a new battery or alternator as well?

    • @josephtorgerson4902
      @josephtorgerson4902 Před rokem

      I did both! I've got three 50ah agm batteries and a 320 amp alternator. At full tilt I maybe drop half a volt at idle and none at all when I'm driving.

    • @josephtorgerson4902
      @josephtorgerson4902 Před rokem +2

      @@wal It definitely does limit the current. The amp puts out a lot more power at .67 than at .5

  • @germanjesus
    @germanjesus Před 4 lety +5

    That is insane
    My old USA surf boards used to do that type of wattage but they were 8x the size
    Oh and 8x the price.

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 4 lety +1

      Yeah no doubt

    • @danp5421
      @danp5421 Před 4 lety

      @GERMAN JESUS Technology improves exponentially in reality they should be alot better by now but there are reasons for that

  • @housepumpinpc3983
    @housepumpinpc3983 Před 4 lety +6

    Hey Big D. That temperature you are reading probably isn't accurate. The laser likes dark surfaces. The light or shiny surfaces give bad results. Use a back magic marker then shoot your temps again. You'd be surprised of the difference.

  • @IsmaelMartinezPR
    @IsmaelMartinezPR Před 4 lety +38

    We miss the Yeah boy,!

  • @matthewmassey2333
    @matthewmassey2333 Před 4 lety +1

    Great video, I Kno it is alot of work to setup but I would love to see more .5 subwoofer test with amps, though results will vary depending on application. Still great 👍

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 4 lety +1

      Once I get my new test bench completed, I’ll easily be able to swap between ohm loads with subs using Ohmie

  • @joesshows6793
    @joesshows6793 Před 4 lety +3

    I found one of the jbl amps I had!! The GTQ 200! You must find and test this amp!

  • @alanstant9356
    @alanstant9356 Před 4 lety +2

    Hopefully they listen and take your advice Derek. It would increase sales because it is a good amp for the money.

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 4 lety +3

      They want feedback and seem to listen. We’ll see 👍

    • @alanstant9356
      @alanstant9356 Před 4 lety

      @@wal Yeah if they actually listen, I might be persuaded in purchasing one. So they have one customer already.

    • @yrusonoz5574
      @yrusonoz5574 Před 4 lety +1

      @@alanstant9356 yo man 😎👊

    • @alanstant9356
      @alanstant9356 Před 4 lety

      @@yrusonoz5574 what's up rebel.

    • @yrusonoz5574
      @yrusonoz5574 Před 4 lety +1

      @@alanstant9356 stumbled across this channel while looking at some tips and tricks for car audio and seen you in the comments lol

  • @ronnydisalvo80
    @ronnydisalvo80 Před 3 lety +5

    Running 2 skar zvx 12v2s at .5 daily driver 8months beating the doors off my truck..NO SHUT DOWN CLIPPING SMOKE SMELL ETC...WIRE YOUR ISH CORRECT

    • @SEABASS05
      @SEABASS05 Před 3 lety +1

      what did u do as in electrical like alt and batteries?

    • @ronnydisalvo80
      @ronnydisalvo80 Před 3 lety +2

      @@SEABASS05 big 3 stock 110amp 2 agm in the back with stock lead acid in front back has a yellow top and platinum duralast total of 95ahs with back 2batts..total of 120 no diverter or capacitor or whatever its called..run your system with car running 14.8 volts steady off batterys stay at 12.9 to 13.1 so lead and agm dont mix is a myth AGAIN DO NOT RUN SYSTEM WITH CAR OFF...why would u anyway??

  • @larryburkindine4683
    @larryburkindine4683 Před 3 lety

    I picked up one of these off wish. It came stright from Brazil for 227 shipped. Ordered it on a Thursday . Recived it from FedEx on monday.

  • @Skarfar90
    @Skarfar90 Před 4 lety +7

    1100 watts at 8 ohms is nothing to scuff at. That is way beyond the capability of any indoor made amplifier. Granted the input voltage in your home is much greater (110-115v US, or 230v EU) and require much beefier components to do so, but still. A $260 car amplifier can produce that much power is just bonkers..

    • @MacNifty
      @MacNifty Před rokem

      My anthem is 1,650rms x 2. It's the size and the price that's amazing but I really wonder of the longevity so Bang it out and even then if you had to buy one ever we hear it's still affordable for what it gives.

    • @jackravan3242
      @jackravan3242 Před rokem

      He doesn't know about fp14000... lol

    • @mikew6135
      @mikew6135 Před rokem

      My Lab Gruppen is 1200w x 4. I also have a 2 channel at 1200wx2 and I have a Crown that is way over 1k. My smaller qsc is like 980w x 2. My biggest amp is 100lbs . Oh 150w x 2 LOL Jeff Rowland Model 5

  • @robsorgdrager8477
    @robsorgdrager8477 Před 4 lety +2

    Wow. Normally I'd be grabbing the fire putter outer . It only makes sense they regulated the amp to keep them from burning up.
    1100 watts at 8ohms. I see some SQ guys getting excited.

  • @shadymaint1
    @shadymaint1 Před rokem +3

    For the price that thing is a beast.

    • @wal
      @wal  Před rokem

      👌😬👍

  • @snutmeez
    @snutmeez Před 4 lety

    My lil bro has one of these running a Power Acoustik BAMF 12" subwoofer. It sounds good and it thumps hard. This will be my next car audio purchase.

  • @df5849
    @df5849 Před 4 lety +4

    forget that amp.... I'm digging the the sub!!!!!!.... you can see the box getting ready to come apart...more power and that box would have gave up the ghost

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 4 lety

      The port area requires was incorrectly stated in the spec sheet/manual for this sub. I had the box built to spec and it is not correct 👎

  • @hadbl12
    @hadbl12 Před 4 lety +1

    Insane is truly the best to describe this amp

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 4 lety

      They really hit it out of the park

  • @theresalong6573
    @theresalong6573 Před rokem +3

    geeking out something fierce, kool

    • @wal
      @wal  Před rokem

      Yeah just a bit 😜

  • @barrettalen
    @barrettalen Před 4 lety

    Great video 👍 BigD very very informative I like the way you thoroughly explained the features, pros/cons, and real world numbers. Keep up the 0.5 numbers another thumbs up.

  • @briancorbin6596
    @briancorbin6596 Před 4 lety +4

    The Price has gone up! Lol but not much after day 2 or 3 279.00 now.

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 4 lety

      Knew it would happen! Things too good to be true don’t last

  • @yrusonoz5574
    @yrusonoz5574 Před 4 lety +1

    If car audio keeps improving along with technology....these audio systems will be playing whatever you want the second you think of it😳

  • @MrCbreeze81
    @MrCbreeze81 Před 4 lety +3

    AMAZING AMP ..
    Just sad I just bought the md3k taramps amp after watching your videos than you show me this one so I guess I have to buy another amp

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 4 lety +1

      Oops! The MD is the only one I didn’t buy. I got an MD1800 though

    • @MrCbreeze81
      @MrCbreeze81 Před 4 lety

      @@wal yout correct my apologies I meant the Hd3000

  • @randomsomeone1617
    @randomsomeone1617 Před 4 lety +1

    Loving Big D content long time.
    Keep up the good work!
    ❤👍

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 4 lety

      Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @billjones7878
    @billjones7878 Před 4 lety +4

    I would like to try a Tar-amp but it’s just extremely hard to believe a 1993 looking Alpine amp like this can really deliver 3000 watts?!? I mean the thing looks like a budget amp. I’ll have to do some research. If these products are true, I’m going back into competition again.

    • @grumpysteelman
      @grumpysteelman Před 4 lety +2

      Bill Jones - I bought one - believe the hype. I’m running 4 12s on it and the fans barely turn on with borderline abusive listening.

  • @silvereagle90000
    @silvereagle90000 Před 4 lety +1

    Haven't seen 8 ohms in a while. Reminds me of a sub I had that was a bandpass Rockford Fosgate 12 that was 8 ohms and at 300 watts. I think it was $500 installed.
    Times sure have changed. I now have 3500 watts for less than $1000.

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 4 lety

      It would take a 5kW plus Korean amp to get 1100 watts at 8 ohms

  • @mjl6425
    @mjl6425 Před 4 lety +5

    My question is how the heck do they get that much power out of such a small package??

  • @Rubdeuce2
    @Rubdeuce2 Před 3 lety +1

    Learned something new today watching this thanks . cool videos.

  • @dylanrap9778
    @dylanrap9778 Před 4 lety +3

    The price has gone up to $319 now however I just bought one on eBay for $279 with a free shirt!

    • @47pawspa
      @47pawspa Před 4 lety

      Thats a steal! Honestly even $319 ain't a bad price for an amp with that power.

    • @daniel5586
      @daniel5586 Před 4 lety

      Now in Brazil the price for us is 128... Dollar is high in change...

  • @yellows10dude
    @yellows10dude Před 4 lety +1

    D, you killing it buddy! Another great video!
    Can't wait to see some of that DB Russian power come thru your Lab!

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 4 lety

      Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @ceronv
    @ceronv Před 4 lety +3

    Lets send Big D a bunch of speakers so he can build one of those crazy brazilian walls.....

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 4 lety +1

      I can do it now, just be mismatched speakers 🤣

    • @jermainerobbins
      @jermainerobbins Před 4 lety

      😆

    • @danp5421
      @danp5421 Před 4 lety

      @ceronv what he would probably really need is power send all the lithium batteries

  • @YouTubesucks..
    @YouTubesucks.. Před 4 lety

    LOVE THE LOW IMPEDANCE TRSTING!!! Keep it coming!

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 4 lety +1

      Most amps be like boom shocka locka

    • @YouTubesucks..
      @YouTubesucks.. Před 4 lety

      That’s what we wanna see lol 😜

  • @adamr1873
    @adamr1873 Před 4 lety +3

    Have you ever tried torture testing that massive boa to see if it can really handle 6000 watts rms?

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 4 lety +1

      As soon as I get it in a proper box I will. I think 6000 watts is gonna smoke this joke honestly

    • @adamr1873
      @adamr1873 Před 4 lety

      @@wal in that case have dick riculous test the sub

  • @kennethwallace4338
    @kennethwallace4338 Před 4 lety +1

    You know it's hitting hard when the camera flex

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 4 lety +1

      Yeah testing out that optical stabilization

  • @wonderbread06
    @wonderbread06 Před 4 lety +4

    Unfortunately still a Brazilian. I had a MD5K and swapped to a Wolfram W3000.1 (Korean) and the quality and authority of the bass is much better.

    • @thepourlars5529
      @thepourlars5529 Před 4 lety +4

      Justin C. If wolfram was Brazilian you would say the same thing.

    • @barevids
      @barevids Před 4 lety

      youre just experiencing the difference in preamp circuits, and steeper roll off of higher bass.

    • @mazda2284
      @mazda2284 Před 4 lety +1

      lol i just swapped from wolfram w3000.1 to this and not going back to the w3000.1

  • @gorealerradio
    @gorealerradio Před 4 lety +2

    Amazing. I would love to test my atomic amps out one day in your shop

    • @gorealerradio
      @gorealerradio Před 4 lety

      @Chris&Q One day I hope to have some sort of equipment like his.

  • @wal
    @wal  Před 4 lety +3

    Buy the Taramps Smart 3: (affiliate links)
    Amazon: amzn.to/3c2ZHi4
    eBay: is.gd/tarampssmart3ebay
    See other Brazilian amps I've tested:
    is.gd/walbrazilamps
    Video Timestamps:
    0:17 Introduction to Video
    0:52 0.8 ohm Dyno Tests
    1:51 0.67 ohm Dyno Tests
    2:41 0.5 ohm Dyno Test
    4:56 6000W Sub Wired at 0.5 ohm
    8:52 Measuring Temp of Amp after Testing
    9:43 Clipping the Smart 3 with Feel the Bass
    10:31 0.5 ohm Dynamic Test on Amp Dyno
    11:37 8 ohm Amp Dyno Tests
    DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you purchase from one of the product links, I may receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support!

  • @wizardindustriesusa
    @wizardindustriesusa Před 4 lety +2

    That might be the best current limiting protection I have ever seen on an amp.

  • @ChannelZeroOne
    @ChannelZeroOne Před 4 lety +6

    What most people don't realize is a tuned box and amp will have more than enough bang at a fraction of these watts.
    No one believes me when I tell them all I have is 350 watts for my bass.

    • @Silkmaster4200
      @Silkmaster4200 Před 4 lety +5

      Good tune box for the sub and good tune for the amp. 350 watts probably sound like a 1000 watts.

    • @ChannelZeroOne
      @ChannelZeroOne Před 4 lety +1

      @@Silkmaster4200 Makes my ears hurt a little. In my opinion that's a touch more than enough bang.

    • @picapica8806
      @picapica8806 Před 4 lety

      Some people prefer sealed boxes over ported because of their "intant" transient response playing music accurately, instead of big ported loud and sloppy delayed boxes. then theres a balance, a ported box that sacrifices a bit of output for SQ. it all depends on your trunk space.

    • @Impeller80
      @Impeller80 Před 4 lety

      Got at 500rms at 1ohm with a ab DLS amp and and a 1,5ohm single 12" im my car... 2ohmDual coil Made 138,4 db at about 58hertz, with a closed box last summer... Makes the interia rattle and wipers jump when it rains... Plays good drums musically but when it gets low... Mmm

  • @2slofouru
    @2slofouru Před 3 lety +1

    I'm deciding on a compact high power amp. DJ Magic Mike and Techmaster P.E.B. have always provided some killer deep bass music to push the limits. Techmaster even recently came out with a new album and is coming out with another supposedly.

  • @stefanmilas9072
    @stefanmilas9072 Před 3 lety +3

    I have a bass 3k but was thinking to upgrade to a smart 3, do you think the upgrade is worth it? Running 3000w RMS sub at 1 ohm

    • @MLProductions.1
      @MLProductions.1 Před 3 lety

      How's the bass 3k holding up?

    • @stefanmilas9072
      @stefanmilas9072 Před 3 lety

      @@MLProductions.1 amazing, no overheating, no issues apart from the clip monitor which broke at the solder points inside but taramps sent me another free of charge so I didn't need to mess around soldering

  • @logiticalresponse9574
    @logiticalresponse9574 Před 2 lety +2

    @ 7:45 Did anyone notice , for a fraction of a second the watt output was 7345w then 6332w ?

    • @ChrisTwitty
      @ChrisTwitty Před 2 lety

      That’s due to the refresh rate of the display. It’s just ghosting that first digit.

  • @randyledford6496
    @randyledford6496 Před 4 lety +3

    I would like to see 6k on that massive..it would be slamming out of the box

    • @StevenStGelais
      @StevenStGelais Před 4 lety

      It looked like 3k was all it should take if ya want that sub to last long😂

    • @randyledford6496
      @randyledford6496 Před 4 lety +2

      @@StevenStGelais he said it was 6k rms

  • @dksix1905
    @dksix1905 Před 4 lety +1

    I bought one of the "new" (to me) IGBT inverter welders and it does the same thing, shuts off before the current destroys the welder. I thought it was just over-rated and didn't expect much, so when it stuck a rod without melting it I just thought it was lack of power but what caused me to question that was it would pull an arc like 2" when I pulled the rod away from the work (that's a lot of current).

  • @Mario-ye9pt
    @Mario-ye9pt Před 3 lety +4

    WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT TARAMPS SMART 3?

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 3 lety +3

      Good amp

    • @Mario-ye9pt
      @Mario-ye9pt Před 3 lety +1

      @@wal OK, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPORT.

    • @itdoesntmatterwhatyourname6128
      @itdoesntmatterwhatyourname6128 Před 3 lety

      @@wal I'm ordering a new amp soon as I decide which to order... (I'm a very indecisive person) Would appreciate your advice on the following two amps: Taramps Smart3 or the Rockville dBcomp5 3500 rms amplifier? Which amp would you suggest I choose?

    • @bertgutierrez5839
      @bertgutierrez5839 Před 3 lety

      I have the 3 smart on 2 12s pioneer 2000 wats max, and it goes in to clipping real fast at 1 ohm...

    • @itdoesntmatterwhatyourname6128
      @itdoesntmatterwhatyourname6128 Před 3 lety

      @@bertgutierrez5839 where do you have your gain set at? Are you sure it's set near accurate with your headunit? Also are you using the bass boost or the knob beside the boost? (I believe it says bass freq) Only asking so I can try & help you with why your amp is clipping so easily.
      Bert I actually did end up buying a Taramps Smart3 & that is what I've had in my car for right at a month now. I am running it on a single Skar ZVX 18" dual 2 ohm subwoofer wired to 1 ohm. I have not yet had any issues with clipping or the amp getting hot. I can play very bass heavy music for 45 mins & longer right at full tilt with the volume knob turned just one click below clipping without any issues. During long hard increments of playing bass heavy music the amp does not even break a sweat. Never went into protect on me. (I say all this while knocking on wood lol) My gain on my Smart3 is set right at around 40% set along with the rca voltage of my headunit. And trust me my amp has really been good to me this past month! I have a brand new nice Korean amp 3500 rms that I haven't even took out of the box yet as the Taramps has been doing great on my temporary single 18 setup. I am switching to an 8 cubic feet custom ported birch enclosure that will be housing two new 15" subs in approx. 2 to 3 weeks. Currently waiting on the wood to be cnc cut to my specs & then I will be using my new Korean amp to break in my two 15s. After broke in I will be putting an 8k on them @1ohm.
      Burt I hope you are able to get your Smart3 straightened out or dial the tune in better. I know that's gotta suck with it clipping so much! Lmk if their is anything else I can help you with.

  • @cpufrost
    @cpufrost Před 4 lety +1

    1kW @8Ω is incredible. That amp would make a nice portable bluetooth speaker! :-D

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 4 lety +1

      Can’t imagine how loud that would be 😳

    • @cpufrost
      @cpufrost Před 4 lety

      @@wal That would be a GOOD thing! Dynamic range and decent bass. A pair of 12" drivers and compression horns. Should be able to pump out 125dBA into a decent sized room. Diamond Boxx and Soundboks owners put on notice! :P

  • @panteradj4953
    @panteradj4953 Před 3 lety +5

    Tem mais algum brasileiro aqui ?

  • @squib308
    @squib308 Před 4 lety

    That's crazy man, thanks for the great content
    Edit: 250-300 _amps_! (such a bizarre way of clipping!? (I did see the previous video about that))

  • @MarcioR_Olv
    @MarcioR_Olv Před 4 lety +3

    Made in my Brazil. 🇧🇷

  • @CRXUGLYKID
    @CRXUGLYKID Před 3 lety +1

    I'm a new subscriber just recently started watching your channel love the reviews on everything you do from speakers to amplifiers, which got me into a little predicament,and I need your expertise. I purchase for 8in fierce Toro subwoofers I want to try to run them at 4 ohm so I can get the best efficiency for the speakers. I decided on (3)amps but I don't know which one to grab they range from $300 all the way up to $1,000 the amps are as follows Rockford Fosgate T 1500 1bdcp, the other one is the kicker kxa 2400.1, and the last one is the tarampsmart 3. Out of all three the only one I noticed that will run at 4 Ohms will be the smart 3 tar amp I has the best efficiency out of 3amplifiers,but I'm afraid that I get what I paid for and I'm confused to wish one I should get my mind is telling me to go with the kicker kxa 2400 because its great efficiency throughout the range. If I'm unable to run the speakers at 4 Ohms then I was going to go down to 2 ohms the kicker is way much stronger due to the fact that is 2400 watts and my speakers only handle 400 watts RMS each but I could always tone down the amplifier which of the three amplifiers would you recommend again I'm running for 8in fierce Toro subwoofers. Any help would be greatly appreciated PS keep up the good work I'm loving your channel is helping me tremendously on deciding what to do with my Jeep.also a ported box 33hz a quadzilla ported box.I believe the power is underated on the fierce toros and they easily can handle 500rms.Helppp

  • @henriquee67
    @henriquee67 Před 2 lety +3

    in brazil its only taramps, soundigital, stetson and banda, the rest is shit

  • @kaknballz
    @kaknballz Před 4 lety +1

    Based on all of the newer style amps that have been tested in the last , lets say five years, which one is hands down the best bang for the buck? A lot of these amps seem comparable when it comes down to watt per dollar but if there was one king of kings which would it be?

    • @mazda2284
      @mazda2284 Před 4 lety

      this , i have a list on my blog of watts per $ and this is the leader.

  • @Banshee421x
    @Banshee421x Před 2 lety +3

    Smart3 vs smart3 bass?

    • @slimakareak9704
      @slimakareak9704 Před 2 lety

      Bass is a little better

    • @Banshee421x
      @Banshee421x Před 2 lety +1

      @@slimakareak9704 non of them are good. I sold the smart 3 bass. Plenty of power but sound quality sucks

    • @slimakareak9704
      @slimakareak9704 Před 2 lety +1

      @@Banshee421x yea Im going with Rockford Fosgate what you think about DD audio amps

    • @Banshee421x
      @Banshee421x Před 2 lety +2

      @@slimakareak9704 I never ran dd before. I was trying to replace my sundown 2500 but a smart 3 is not it.

    • @slimakareak9704
      @slimakareak9704 Před 2 lety

      @@Banshee421x cool sundown is always the way to go 🔥🔥🔥👍🏾

  • @AnDrEw122100
    @AnDrEw122100 Před 4 lety +2

    You should sold an amp for them because I’m getting one . 3 k amp that’s not huge and the price is right for sure .

  • @bigblank69
    @bigblank69 Před 4 lety +3

    2nd

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 4 lety +1

      Ha ha 😝

    • @25hztolife86
      @25hztolife86 Před 4 lety +2

      Budget Gem guy we need more new videos from you.

    • @bigblank69
      @bigblank69 Před 4 lety +2

      @@25hztolife86 I have 1 that needs to be edited... and a whole slew of amps I need to test after

  • @txknightrider82
    @txknightrider82 Před 4 lety

    DAAAM these are like dynamite!! Small but with huge blast !! can imagine their strongest ones they carry 😮😮. Thanks Big D , awesome video man 👍👍👍

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 4 lety +1

      Yeah boi!

  • @kaycee9337
    @kaycee9337 Před 3 lety +3

    Garbage amp with power what's the efficiency 46

    • @granthashimoto4385
      @granthashimoto4385 Před 3 lety +4

      The efficiency on these is usually pretty high

    • @joshholden8561
      @joshholden8561 Před 2 lety +4

      Efficiency is 79 percent on this smart 3k model

    • @LaggerVidz
      @LaggerVidz Před 2 lety +1

      You missed the whole point of running a full bridge amp it seems 🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️ they are usually(not always) more efficient than a half bridge amp and that’s the point of full bridge somewhat. The smart 5 does 6241 watts rms certified at 2 ohms. Pulled 472 amps at 14.22v which gives you an efficiency of 93% roughly

    • @LaggerVidz
      @LaggerVidz Před 2 lety

      And this exact amp is pretty damn efficient

    • @joshholden8561
      @joshholden8561 Před 2 lety +1

      @@LaggerVidz but korean amps most good 1s have a really high dampening factor like 200 to 500 wich makes ur sub sound better snd alot more control.

  • @95Sn95
    @95Sn95 Před 4 lety +2

    I'm pretty ignorant when it comes to Brazilian amps. I have just gotten the impression they utilize high voltage circuitry and there kinda unstable i.e. catching fire and the SQ is not the best. It makes me think squeezing big wattage out of amp that's the size of a older 30x2 amp is kinda worrisome, there's comfort when big wattage is produced from an amp that is physically large. Am I full of misguided misinformation and it's just perfectly good new technology moving forward like class D did to A/B?

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 4 lety

      They are getting better, this one proves it!

  • @doskoreanitos2588
    @doskoreanitos2588 Před 4 lety +2

    Massive audio for the win

    • @dandeson9723
      @dandeson9723 Před 4 lety

      This

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 4 lety +2

      She be bumpin’

    • @doskoreanitos2588
      @doskoreanitos2588 Před 4 lety

      Williston Audio Labs I remember the 8” Massive hippo I had. It was rated at 500rms but that little beast was taking almost 600 from my alpine mrv m500

  • @Maxxarcade
    @Maxxarcade Před 4 lety +1

    I often wonder if I should replace my 4 EAW SB-180 subs in my home theater with a couple smaller automotive ones. To power them I'm using 2 Crown K2 amps in bridge mode, which are rated for 2500 watts into 4 ohms. The nice thing about the EAW's is the 96Db/1W/1M efficiency, and they play down into the 20's which is pretty good for PA subs. But it would be nice to not need a stack of subs that's 4 feet wide and 5 feet high. Any suggestions on what might give me similar output in a smaller package and could run well on my existing amps?

    • @MattP613
      @MattP613 Před 4 lety

      Look into the neo b&c drivers, both ipal and the regular line.

  • @rudyjoseph4452
    @rudyjoseph4452 Před 3 lety

    Im glad u did one these amps i see them but iv been really sceptical abt its effective power

  • @robertjames9547
    @robertjames9547 Před 2 lety

    OMG i love the way that speaker was hitting!! 😳

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 2 lety

      👌😬👍

  • @blackwhip
    @blackwhip Před 4 lety

    Impressive test thank you. Can you do a MD or Bass series test in .5 ohms next? Nobody has done it.. You would be the first! I will buy one of your shirts. That is my word!!!

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 4 lety +1

      I think Taramps has got enough love here for a couple of vids. Need to move on to another brand. I’m pretty sure they won’t do Dyno at 0.5, but probably the subwoofer Wired at 0.5

  • @davidbaker9667
    @davidbaker9667 Před 4 lety +2

    Hey Big D how is that Northstar battery on the floor in your video

  • @ceciljones1248
    @ceciljones1248 Před rokem

    I like the md 8k taramps 2ohm because it is rated at 12.6 volts at 8k pretty decent for the price and doesn't distort any of my subwoofers

  • @chadwargo5798
    @chadwargo5798 Před 3 lety +2

    The taramps bass 5k runs half ohm. Doesn't get warm never had any trouble wat so ever..should do a video on the bass 5k.. 500 for a 5k cant really go wrong.

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 3 lety

      I did Bass 3k and Smart 3

    • @moneymac5214
      @moneymac5214 Před 3 lety

      Does The md 5000.1 run half ohm and does it get warm??? I got 4 12s dual 4ohms quantum audios. 5000 watts 1500 rms. Tryna find the right amp to push hard

  • @darrelldarrell1447
    @darrelldarrell1447 Před 4 lety +1

    Havent seen anyone with DJ magic mike in a long time

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 4 lety

      Awe yeah 🤙

  • @curtissa1873
    @curtissa1873 Před 3 lety +2

    Man I really wish that you would dyno the Fosgate t20001bd,can’t find a video nowhere

  • @RyanBassForLife
    @RyanBassForLife Před 4 lety +2

    Try a 5000 watt taramp amp on that subwoofer in a huge ported box now that will be a sight.

    • @dead6last
      @dead6last Před 2 lety

      i got smart 5 bass on 2 x15 v3s,

  • @tmc7944
    @tmc7944 Před 4 lety +2

    They made it basic so the price would be affordable so by a crossover or pre amp and be cool you still save!!😎

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 4 lety

      Right on

  • @demariobrooks3979
    @demariobrooks3979 Před 4 lety +2

    Can you do a review on the TARAMPS TS2000X4 please

  • @TheKomar924
    @TheKomar924 Před 4 lety

    That's a crazy amount of power!!!!!

  • @popwarhomie
    @popwarhomie Před 4 lety +2

    The RCAs can be used with two in OR one in and one out.

  • @MayzDayz007
    @MayzDayz007 Před 4 lety

    " It was killing that sub and no complaints whatsoever! " Big D says 9:32 min mark