If US Amps says it will produce 1500w at 1 ohm, then most likely it will. If you want to know exactly what the output of that amp is under the conditions you are operating in, then you would need an oscilloscope.
What makes a AX2000HC worth $1000 more than a AX2000? I know that volts x amps = watts. I have been told that a AX2000 produces 600 watts at 4 ohms and that a AX2000HC provides 150 watts at 4 ohms. I don't understand. Does the High Current amplifier have a extremely low voltage? Does the AX200HC have a much better power supply contained in the same size package? What IS the difference? I know from experience that US Amps builds a heavy duty amplifier, but specs don't help me understand what I am getting for my money.
I'm glad you have seen the light. You would be a stupid fool to sell that amp even if it didn't fit in your car. No offence. I have had a USA-400 that I paid $880 for before it was hand built for me in Florida in 1996. Talk about 100% satisfaction--My US amp is priceless to me. Still kicks butt to this day. You just can't replace something like that. You're right, it's a real gem. Enjoy.
I am doing some minor repairs to a Kicker ZR-1000 that I picked up cheap. Does anybody know if it is possible to jump across the docking port and run it full range just to check it out or is there some sort of circut on those modules necessary for for the amp to operate? It seems simple enough, but I'm guessing this may not be possible. I know the owners manual says not to even power it up without a module.