best amp choice

[mikeyraw215 0]

Brand new Powerbass xta-1500d or used digital design m1b

Xta-1500d

Features:

1-ohm Stable Class D Circuitry

Dual-link Circuitry

Oversize Power, Ground and Speaker Terminals

Variable Electronic Low Pass Crossovers

Variable Electronic Sub-Sonic Filter

Variable Electronic Bass EQ

Self-Diagnostic Protection Circuitry

Variable Remote Gain Control

Specifications:

Channels (mono): 1 Output Power (14.4 V) @ 1 ohm: 1500 watts

Output Power (14.4 V) @ 2 ohm: 850 watts

Output Power (14.4 V) @ 4 ohm: 450 watts

Strapped Output Power @ 2ohms: 3,000 watts

Frequency Response: 18 Hz -250 Hz

Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.1 %

S/N Ratio: >94

dB Input Sensitivity: 0.2 V -6.0 V

Dimensions (in Inches): 15.75" x 10.75" x 2.5"

M1b

Specifications:

Input Sensitivity 0.2V -8V

Variable Low Pass Filter 20Hz -200Hz @ 24dB/Oct

Variable Sub-sonic Filter 10Hz -50Hz @ 24dB/Oct

Tested Voltage 11.9 VDC

Signal to Noise >100dB

Cont Power at 1 ohm 1200w x 1ch

Bridged Dynamic Power 2000w

Efficiency thru Output

Dimensions - inches 13.78L x 9.13W x 2.5H

[Ohjay 116]

Which one do you like better?

[mikeyraw215 0]

Well it doesn't really matter but I like the dd m1b cuz I can match it up wit the dd c5b which is better than the 4ch amp powerbass makes

[Ohjay 116]

The M1b has a fuse rating of 160 amps vs the xta1500d's rating of 120. The DD is a bit smaller and does rated power at much lower voltage too.

IDK if any of this matters to you or not

[Luke.H 33]

Why do you want your amps to match? The DD is a pretty good amp IMO I am not familiar with the PB. Being able to do rated power at 11.9V vs the PB's 14.4V could potentially be a big plus for you

[jcarter1885 995]

Why do you want your amps to match? The DD is a pretty good amp IMO I am not familiar with the PB. Being able to do rated power at 11.9V vs the PB's 14.4V could potentially be a big plus for you

Usually for personal reasons and it makes a setup more cosmetic appealing. I like matching amps and I personally would go with the DD if it was out the two your looking at, nothing wrong with Powerbass though. Its your money and your install, get what you and your wallet like.

[Ohjay 116]

[Luke.H 33]

Why do you want your amps to match? The DD is a pretty good amp IMO I am not familiar with the PB. Being able to do rated power at 11.9V vs the PB's 14.4V could potentially be a big plus for you

Usually for personal reasons and it makes a setup more cosmetic appealing. I like matching amps and I personally would go with the DD if it was out the two your looking at, nothing wrong with Powerbass though. Its your money and your install, get what you and your wallet like.

Makes sense. I hadn't considered that aspect.

[Julian 641]

I suggest bananas

[mikeyraw215 0]

The M1b has a fuse rating of 160 amps vs the xta1500d's rating of 120. The DD is a bit smaller and does rated power at much lower voltage too.

IDK if any of this matters to you or not

Tru that's.... that's some specs I def noticed

[Ohjay 116]

Is there much of a price difference? I wouldn't even consider picking the xta1500 over the M1b unless the price difference was significant.

[mikeyraw215 0]

Why do you want your amps to match? The DD is a pretty good amp IMO I am not familiar with the PB. Being able to do rated power at 11.9V vs the PB's 14.4V could potentially be a big plus for you

I wanna match up amps cuz I enter my car into a lot of shows and I like my equipment to match up nicely .......

[mikeyraw215 0]

Is there much of a price difference? I wouldn't even consider picking the xta1500 over the M1b unless the price difference was significant.

Well the xta1500d is about 100 more but its brand new. I heard the m1b is a really reliable amp so I feel pretty confident buying it used......

[Ohjay 116]

Seems like an easy choice then.

[reelfish92 54]

Make sure you test it!!! Obviously your going to do that I hope, post some pics of the internals too, good luck!

[mikeyraw215 0]

Make sure you test it!!! Obviously your going to do that I hope, post some pics of the internals too, good luck!

Will do.....