Lanzar Amps

[skunky_2003]

alrght i need to know what kinda reputation they have cuz i just found one with the specs i need...http://www.ikesound.com/product-product_id/2722

here are the specs

500 Watts x 2 RMS Power into 4 Ohms
1000 Watts x 2 Max Power into 4 Ohms
2000 Watts x 1 Max Power Bridged
750 Watts RMS Power into 2 Ohms
PWM (Pulse-Width-Modulated) System
Electronic Crossover Network
Bass Boost Circuit
Bridgeable at 4 Ohms
2 Ohm Stable
Tri-Mode Capable
Double Side Epoxy PCB Circuit Board
Nickel Plated RCA Inputs
Line Outs for Left and Right Channel
Low Pass Filter Controls
High Pass Filter Controls
Subwoofer Remote Level Control
Power and Protection LED Indicators
Soft Turn On/Off
Variable High Pass Filter: 50Hz~750Hz, 24dB/Octave
Variable Low Pass Filter: 50Hz~120Hz, 24dB/Octave
Variable Bass Boost: 0 - 18dB
THD: 0.04%
S/N Ratio: 100dB
Channel Separation: >60dB
Frequency Response: 10Hz - 35kHz (+/-1dB)
Dimensions: 10.08''W x 2.12''D x 23.22''L
Fuse Rating: 40A x 4

[bighauns]

Hey Man...

Lanzars old stuff was THE BOMB!!! However, Lanzar is now owned by Pyramid Audio and they suck. They may be loud, but it will sound like garbage and will burn out really quickly. This is comming from experiences that my friends have had after they went against what I said.

BUT...The Lanzar Opti has had some pretty decent reviews. I personally would not spend the money on Lanzar, I would rather get something that sounded good and would last a long time. As well, when you get something that is great quality...90% of the time the amps are under-rated and you get more power anyway.

Soooo...
I would say don't buy and and maybe spend a little more money on something that is going to sound way better, last longer and still impress.

[ponchonutty]

Yeah, the original Lanzars were awsome. I had one that I loved but these newer ones, I doubt they can actually do what they say. Also, I noticed that it calls for 4, 40amp fuses. Is this thing suppose to be a 4 channel? If so, you don't want it for subs.

Directed Audio's 750d is 10x's the amp than what you are looking at for less the money.

[bighauns]

Originally Posted by ponchonutty

Also, I noticed that it calls for 4, 40amp fuses. Is this thing suppose to be a 4 channel? If so, you don't want it for subs.

Just because an amp has four fuses does not mean that it is a 4 channel. That has nothing to do with it. It could just mean that it puts out enough power that it requires that fuse rating (which is way to high in this case).

As well, you can use a 4 channel for subs, if it is bridgeable. Even if it can only go down to 2 channels, you can run one sub per channel and it will be fine.

[ponchonutty]

Originally Posted by bighauns

Just because an amp has four fuses does not mean that it is a 4 channel. That has nothing to do with it. It could just mean that it puts out enough power that it requires that fuse rating (which is way to high in this case).

As well, you can use a 4 channel for subs, if it is bridgeable. Even if it can only go down to 2 channels, you can run one sub per channel and it will be fine.

You are correct that it may not be a 4 channel amp but none of my 2 channel amps have 4 fuses on them. Well if it indeed is just a 2 channel amp then it is EXTREMELY ineffecient. Better amps usually require smaller amp rated fuses. I can't emagine how horrible that amp has to be for the vehicle's electrical system. That's a total of 160 amps on full draw if it actually has 4, 40 amp fuses!

Also, unless you have one powerhouse of a 4 channel amp and you are running something like 3 or more pairs of subs, you don't want to use a 4 channel amp. Reason is they are usually very unstable at low Ohm ratings. You never see an SPL car running 4 channels (even if bridged to 2) on a pair of subs.

[bighauns]

Or it can be a horribly overrated amp, like most Sony Amplifiers. The difference between four 20A fuses and two 40A fuses is nothing as far as I know, I am not sure understanding as to why it would be different.