Dropped into my local custom auto audio shop today for some ideas and quotes for my Touring model and they recomended Kove component speakers that were in the $400.00 range and a 5 channel U.S. Amp (a Gaineville, Florida outfit) that was about $650.00. They seemed to think the U.S Amps were the sh*t.
Not familiar with either of these makes. Any thoughts?
They were figuring a fiberglass box for a 10" to be named later.
TIA
dbx

 

Never heard of Kove, but I know someone that ran two Infinity Perfect 12.1 subs off a US 1000 watt amp in a ported box and LOVED it... it sounded great, so I would say US amps are good, but never heard of Kove...

 

From what i have read US Amps are great. And Kove Audio is semi over priced but still decent...

But i never heard them in person.

 

Well, I am looking for a 6 1/2 that really rock, That price range is OK but would like to rise above decent. I would say the stock speakers are decent.
What other amps are comparable or exceed the U.S. Amps?

dbx

 

You WILL NOT find a better amp than US Amps. For mainstream I am a JL Audio fan but NOTHING has ever compared to my US Amps. I've had it for over 6 years. It originally powered 6 12" JL subs. To this day it still puts out over 1200 watts at 2 ohms. Hand built in Florida...(God I miss Miami)...it doesn't get any better. (Oh by the way JL Audio is based in Miramar Florida :-))

As for Kove...Very good sub. Arguably one of the best.

 

hes wondering about kove component speakers tho not sub...

 

One thing to know about US Amps...they are HUGE current suckers, so don't get a huge one; it WILL kill your alt if it's too powerful.

 

What would you either consider huge or a cutoff point for a US Amp in a Z?

 

Regardless of which one you get you may want to run at a 1 Farad cap. My USA-400 (old model number) puts out 1200 watts rms at 2 ohms but sucks up 130 amps at full power. They draw tons of current but hit hard as hell and won't quit. Only company I know that has an amp that makes 4000 watts rms continious. As for Kove components...if they are anything like the subs its a good investment.

 

Seems like we might be settling on the Kove KS 6.00 for the fronts, Kove EP6.5 for mid/low in the rears and Kove XK10 sub with the 5 channel US Amp (80X4 with 5th channel 350 watt RMS for Sub) with an Aphex AX-1 processor for extra added attraction. Need to kick it around for a bit but sure would love to hear any or all opinion on the setup before I throw down . . . Glad to get a good report on the Kove sub. The isntallers think the existing sub box with some Dynamat will be just fine.
dbx

 

I had US Amps in my car and loved it. My opinion on Kove is not favorable, not because they arent quality i dont know never heard them. But because they were arrogant asses when I was at the office setting something up for them.

 

That sounds like a good set up. I would love to hear that set up in person.

 

650w should be ok. If you figure, on average, 10w = 1amp, and usamps are a little more than that, you're pulling about 70a on FULL TILT, which will never happen. Figure more like 40-55a daily, which shouldn't be a problem on our alts. Enjoy!

 

Thanks Dream. I was wondering about that. Amp is on back order so I lie in wait for the games to begin . . .

dbx

 

i have 2 US Amps...a 400X and a 2000X and be warned....they WILL kill your alt and battery unless u install them properly....(an Optima Yellow Top is a MUST)
They are driving diamond audio hex S600s comps in the front, Hex 6.5 mid-ranges in the rear and 2 TDX 10D4's

This is hooked up to a pair of audio control EQT's and man this car is a an SQ monster....I am actually thinking of transfering this into my Z when she arrives this weekend(i already bought all the necessary components to hook up my 2nd XBOX to the nav screen so that's my first project)

 

US Amps = Ear bleeding power

Kove are a good brand. If you want US Amps power stick with Cerwin Vega, or Earthquake. Something with serious power handiling.