The quality of your videos has been outstanding!!! Keep up the good work Jeff. And I really like the fact that you have brought back some car audio reviews.
I have spent every minute of my free time trying to learn how to make a decent looking video. I’m glad to know it’s working. Thank you for being a a good friend and viewer!
I mean, realistically, A LOT of brands sourced manufacturing to Chinese build houses way back but low key straight out didn't come out with it. (And all the parts are sourced from china too). I haven't played with any Skar stuff but have a couple friends running them and they're pretty decent for the price point.
I had a pair of 15" DDX subs that I won in a car audio waffle. They were pretty good but I think what held them back was my box being tuned to high! Had them powered by an older Fosgate 5002.
Or be careful with your equipment. In my 30+year of dealing with car audio I've never broken an RCA input, now I've broken a couple of RCA jacks inside of the input.
@@jaz97 I never said that I broke any but I have seen these break. Just because yours have never broken doesn’t mean that they don’t break though. Never anything wrong with wanting something to be made better. Thank you for watching!
I think some people that don't like Skar either installed or tuned them wrong OR had an installer do it wrong. I've had my RP-3500 for the past 4 years feeding a Sundown Zv5 12 with no problem but recently upgraded to a pair of Surge Audio 3k strapped to the same 1 ohm Zv5.
I run jl audio and Rockford stuff so I'm a bit of audio snob, but I love to see nice budget builds. Whatever gets people into car audio I'm all for it, if a 300-dollar system bumps I'm definitely for that lol
@@tjaprilgage I put this amp in my wife’s car a few days after this review and I am quite impressed with it performance first Skar anything I’ve ever used
@@hadbl12 hey thanks for watching. This is actually my second run at this. Had to start a new channel. Learned what not to do the first time! Love JL too!
Skar is a solid budget build brand. I’ve found that big time Skar fans defend the brand like it’s a political party. It’s crazy how people go back and forth fighting over the brand like they do. I’ve even gotten into it with some people over just making an observation based on my own experiences with their equipment which weren’t bad actually. Just not good enough for the fan boys. Resubscribed my brother 👊🏽
I've had skar subs for years. Note the pic. 3 evld2 on an old wolfram 7500 and 8 vvx8d2 on 2 taramps hd3k. 3 sets of skar tx 6.5. Sound amazing to anyone on a demo. It's a great budget brand. Is there better out there. Sure. But for years it was hard to beat them price wise. I have dc audio in my yaris. Daily driver. I have dd audio in my chevy. I have rf in my ford. I have orion hcca in my corolla. I even have pla in my taco. Setup properly they all sound good. Some slightly better than others. All my d4s subs have blown on the same amps I've got my skar on. I setup all my systems with an oscope to make sure they don't clip. I run rf, taramps, marts digital, skar, wolfram, kicker, and even a jp33 amp. I use headway banks for batteries and have singer, brand x, Tuscan, and even mechanical alts. I don't knock any brand. I even have some old school Pyle pounder 12s that still hit hard. Any setup that you can afford and what makes you happy. I say give it hel. Who cares what others think
@@bryanmeier272xp8 that’s about how I feel. I’ve never run it either but I probably would if it were a bigger half bridge for the right deal. Thanks for watching!
I dont run skar but i got a demo from a guy who does and it sound damn good i cant get on the brand bashing kick i guess im old school run what you run and bass on.
The Skar RP1200.1D i had was ok, but my Sundown SFB amp is fantastic. Just use what you want and stop arguing about what is good for some and not others.
@@mr.18s73 yeah I know all about it. Thanks. I thought maybe you knew of one specifically? There are a lot of clones in fact I have a video on a clone I tested a couple of years ago
I like skar audio. I got 8 npx 6.5 n 8 vst tweeters. Don't like they amps tho to big. Also I had 2 skar evils before. But they npx speakers rock ha. Good budget build company. They sound better than kicker subs.
@BassDad ha my mom had got some kickers in her new build from local car audio store I think she had them for like 3 months n next time I got in her car she surprise me with some rockford p3 subs ha that's how trash they is lol.
There's nothing wrong with skar. I have two the 75x4 and 150x4. For mids and highs. My bass amp is sundown.. wich i regret buying... Just wish skar would update stuff
I mean everyone has brands they prefer. After trying out a few skar products, they are definitely not for me. But others might like them, and that's cool. If it works for you, who cares what anyone else thinks? Run what makes you happy lol.
@@808teckie6 they ok in the right place I could see myself running one but probably not in my main. Like you said run what makes you happy though or better yet what you can afford! Thanks for watching bro!
Anyone can compare anything they want. I would ❤️ to see a drop in test of a Skar Audio 1,000 watt R.M.S. DDX 12"= ($161.49) & weighs 32 LBS. vs a Sundown Audio 750 watt R.M.S. Sa Classic 12"= ($269.99) & weighs 26 LBS. This is current pricing, as of 9-30-2024.
@evilinside5984 im saying skar does not have the same r&d as sundown. Look at how often sundown upgrades their subs. Whens the last time skar upgraded theirs?
@@mikesilverthorn911- A great designed, & built woofer, is a great designed, & built woofer. You know why i recommended the Skar DDX woofer? Because it was designed by a very good speaker designer, = The former owner of Sundown Audio= Jacob Fuller. Yes, Sundown has to charge more, to pay for more R & D, that is a given. But older designs doesn't necessarily mean inferior products. Many older things were actually made stronger, & with higher quality parts. Both companies have there strong points, & have great products. Skar can keep prices lower, because of trickle down/proven designs, & technology. While Sundown Audio can push the boundaries, & charge much higher prices for the people that have to have the latest greatest. We as consumers, pick what way we want to go, & we ALL can be happy.
The price point is limiting the outcome..I can tell you all brands have different tier products. Depending on the model I can tell you from experience..the board designs are used by many others brands..the difference is subtle..but..the coating on the torroids and the quality and cost of something not discussed..(the solder) . The quality of the electrolytic caps..and the amount of glue around parts.. so far as tiffany rca terminals isnt what im upset about..THE METAL USED FOR POWER TERMINALS..the screws strip out and the terminals melt..the parts come unsoldered. If they spent twice the time and used better parts the amp wouldnt remain in the same price point.. GET IT? audio legion was great product..and skar forced the buildhouse to stop making their own brand..cause it was better than ..the exact same amp.. with skar badge..cause..it was better parts and solder with thicker copper traces.. on the board.. Ask any tech .we all knew about this..
"Skar forced". This is not possible. Skar may have ponied up the money, skar may have told them they would take their business elsewhere, but I dont believe anyone from Skar went into some build house in china armed, with 2 big dudes and started breaking kneecaps.
Doesn't matter what gear you have. Does your sound system sound good or not is the only thing that matters.
The quality of your videos has been outstanding!!! Keep up the good work Jeff. And I really like the fact that you have brought back some car audio reviews.
I have spent every minute of my free time trying to learn how to make a decent looking video. I’m glad to know it’s working. Thank you for being a a good friend and viewer!
I tell people all the time, skar isn't bad! And this basically proves it! Great video my brotha from anotha! 🤟🏽🔥
Hit or miss. I bought a 4 channel and it didn't last 2 days. I bought a Pioneer to replace it and it still works
I mean, realistically, A LOT of brands sourced manufacturing to Chinese build houses way back but low key straight out didn't come out with it. (And all the parts are sourced from china too). I haven't played with any Skar stuff but have a couple friends running them and they're pretty decent for the price point.
@@jdizzle3740 I agree, I said this in the video as well. Skar was just one of the first to do it with this style amplifier
I had a pair of 15" DDX subs that I won in a car audio waffle. They were pretty good but I think what held them back was my box being tuned to high! Had them powered by an older Fosgate 5002.
@@rubensanchez3134 thank you for watching!
Tiffany rca is a must. I un-installed my amp and broke the rca inputs.
Yeah, that’s definitely my fear with these. Thanks for watching!
Or be careful with your equipment. In my 30+year of dealing with car audio I've never broken an RCA input, now I've broken a couple of RCA jacks inside of the input.
What you do yank on it?? I've had systems in my cars since early 90s and never broke a RCA post, odd.
@@jaz97 I never said that I broke any but I have seen these break. Just because yours have never broken doesn’t mean that they don’t break though. Never anything wrong with wanting something to be made better. Thank you for watching!
They're just cheap rca's. All i did was pull the rca.
I think some people that don't like Skar either installed or tuned them wrong OR had an installer do it wrong. I've had my RP-3500 for the past 4 years feeding a Sundown Zv5 12 with no problem but recently upgraded to a pair of Surge Audio 3k strapped to the same 1 ohm Zv5.
I put this 3500 in my wife’s car. It has 1 15 Ciare SPL sub in it. Prefab D4S box and it sounds great. 🤷🏽♂️
Is that Surge Audio monoblock amp worth the price better quality and true to RMS outputm
@@NavyCook08 crazy you asked. I just posted this. ua-cam.com/video/MtHanlQX7Cc/v-deo.htmlsi=1WQNqke62xZoNpYn
@@EZShop76 just posted this! ua-cam.com/video/MtHanlQX7Cc/v-deo.htmlsi=1WQNqke62xZoNpYn
I run jl audio and Rockford stuff so I'm a bit of audio snob, but I love to see nice budget builds. Whatever gets people into car audio I'm all for it, if a 300-dollar system bumps I'm definitely for that lol
@@tjaprilgage I put this amp in my wife’s car a few days after this review and I am quite impressed with it performance first Skar anything I’ve ever used
Just found your channel… good start so far.
I’ve ran every thing from Skar to JL audio…
They all have pros and cons… haters are going hate
@@hadbl12 hey thanks for watching. This is actually my second run at this. Had to start a new channel. Learned what not to do the first time! Love JL too!
Skar is a solid budget build brand. I’ve found that big time Skar fans defend the brand like it’s a political party. It’s crazy how people go back and forth fighting over the brand like they do. I’ve even gotten into it with some people over just making an observation based on my own experiences with their equipment which weren’t bad actually. Just not good enough for the fan boys. Resubscribed my brother 👊🏽
@@AshyLarryTM thank you for the subscription !
I’ll take the subs and speakers from them, the amps? I don’t think so lol
Nothing weird about people defending their choices. What is weird is going out of your way to attack peoples choices
@@Akosa117 💯
I've had skar subs for years. Note the pic. 3 evld2 on an old wolfram 7500 and 8 vvx8d2 on 2 taramps hd3k. 3 sets of skar tx 6.5. Sound amazing to anyone on a demo. It's a great budget brand. Is there better out there. Sure. But for years it was hard to beat them price wise. I have dc audio in my yaris. Daily driver. I have dd audio in my chevy. I have rf in my ford. I have orion hcca in my corolla. I even have pla in my taco. Setup properly they all sound good. Some slightly better than others. All my d4s subs have blown on the same amps I've got my skar on. I setup all my systems with an oscope to make sure they don't clip. I run rf, taramps, marts digital, skar, wolfram, kicker, and even a jp33 amp. I use headway banks for batteries and have singer, brand x, Tuscan, and even mechanical alts. I don't knock any brand. I even have some old school Pyle pounder 12s that still hit hard. Any setup that you can afford and what makes you happy. I say give it hel. Who cares what others think
I always wanted skar a zvx 12 sub. On my Stinger mt-2000.1. Beast! Right now the NVX holds power barely
Nice! Thanks for watching man!
i have never ran skar but if i were to come across a used 3500 or any of there halfbridge bigger amps for a good deal id probly buy one
@@bryanmeier272xp8 that’s about how I feel. I’ve never run it either but I probably would if it were a bigger half bridge for the right deal. Thanks for watching!
The only thing not Skar in my truck is my sub amp and tweeters. I like my Skar speakers
@@MarionMan2011 that’s too awesome man. I bet it kicks ass? I really appreciate you watching!
@@BassDad-TV It does what I want it to and it's loud.
@@MarionMan2011 that’s all that matters then brother!
I have to wait to see if these new amp brands can last. All my kicker amps and subs have lasted me for years.
I've had my rp skars for 6 yrs still going.
I wouldn't waste my $ kicker.. I was alive when I saw the 1st kicker comp enter my audio store.
@bobdodge3171 You're hard to believe. If you saw the first then you know their durable
I had two skar rp4500 but upgraded to two deaf bonce asa 6000.1. The sound quality was much better. Skar is a good budget option
I dont run skar but i got a demo from a guy who does and it sound damn good i cant get on the brand bashing kick i guess im old school run what you run and bass on.
Exactly how it should be brother!
The Skar RP1200.1D i had was ok, but my Sundown SFB amp is fantastic. Just use what you want and stop arguing about what is good for some and not others.
I rock whatever works. People's feelings are just that feelings 😂.
MY skar 800 RP is booming my SUV and I got it for a steal price.
yep I have a skar rp-800.1d with a skar evl 12 in the regular skar pre fab box. sounds good in my 08 escape lol
@@running586withmywoes Boom it with power to spare.
That bass boost just takes it to another level.
@scamchan yep, i got a dual 4 so I'm running at 2 ohm instead of 1 ohm. Bass boost is up and it slammmms
@@running586withmywoes I can switch from 2 to 1 ohm on the fly
That amp has a 1200 watt peak
Im running the Skar Skv.2 3500 and it pushing my Sundown 12Xv.3s just fine. Not sure why the hate for Skar but not like for CT Sounds
@@jaz97 I bet it sounds awesome! Thank you for watching!
nice one bro
@@-SINEWAVE02 thanks my brother!
Resilient sounds subwoofer next video
I have 2 rs gold 15,s v.1 on a Orion 2500xtr.z and i Iove them
Brand-loyal fanboys is one and there's alot of people that don't really know what they're talkin' about are the reasons for peeps bad-talkin' SKAR.
@@csj9619 thanks for watching!
it’s the same amp as others but rebranded
@@mr.18s73 as which others? I’d like to take a look at some.
@@BassDad-TV there’s many
Big d made videos of amps that share the same design boards
Check out the skar4500 amp is huge
ua-cam.com/video/4pVv5SCxg38/v-deo.htmlsi=B28rg9Mf7XrTVi2w
These are my old school amps 👻
@@mr.18s73 yeah I know all about it. Thanks. I thought maybe you knew of one specifically? There are a lot of clones in fact I have a video on a clone I tested a couple of years ago
@@mr.18s73The DR? Close not the same
I like skar audio. I got 8 npx 6.5 n 8 vst tweeters. Don't like they amps tho to big. Also I had 2 skar evils before. But they npx speakers rock ha. Good budget build company. They sound better than kicker subs.
@@Packersnbassforlife kicker definitely ain’t the company they once were
@BassDad ha never like the sound of them.
@@Packersnbassforlife you really gonna like my next video then “the rise and fall of kicker audio”
@BassDad ha my mom had got some kickers in her new build from local car audio store I think she had them for like 3 months n next time I got in her car she surprise me with some rockford p3 subs ha that's how trash they is lol.
@@Packersnbassforlife that’s funny
There's nothing wrong with skar. I have two the 75x4 and 150x4. For mids and highs.
My bass amp is sundown.. wich i regret buying...
Just wish skar would update stuff
THANKS FOR WATCHING!
I mean everyone has brands they prefer. After trying out a few skar products, they are definitely not for me. But others might like them, and that's cool. If it works for you, who cares what anyone else thinks? Run what makes you happy lol.
@@808teckie6 they ok in the right place I could see myself running one but probably not in my main. Like you said run what makes you happy though or better yet what you can afford! Thanks for watching bro!
Nice Amplifier
Haters gonna hàte buuuuuuddy
@@jasonewing1979 always but at least they hating on Skar and not on me! 😊 I appreciate you watching my first new video back bro 😎
Nothing wrong with skar. Great bang for your buck but dont ever compare them to Sundown.
@@mikesilverthorn911 it’s not me that compares them to Sundown. It’s all I ever hear. Idk why either.
Anyone can compare anything they want. I would ❤️ to see a drop in test of a Skar Audio 1,000 watt R.M.S. DDX 12"= ($161.49) & weighs 32 LBS. vs a Sundown Audio 750 watt R.M.S. Sa Classic 12"= ($269.99) & weighs 26 LBS. This is current pricing, as of 9-30-2024.
@evilinside5984 im saying skar does not have the same r&d as sundown. Look at how often sundown upgrades their subs. Whens the last time skar upgraded theirs?
@@mikesilverthorn911 that's my point in this video. I hear often they are the same but clearly they aren't. Thanks for watching guys!
@@mikesilverthorn911- A great designed, & built woofer, is a great designed, & built woofer. You know why i recommended the Skar DDX woofer? Because it was designed by a very good speaker designer, = The former owner of Sundown Audio= Jacob Fuller. Yes, Sundown has to charge more, to pay for more R & D, that is a given. But older designs doesn't necessarily mean inferior products. Many older things were actually made stronger, & with higher quality parts. Both companies have there strong points, & have great products. Skar can keep prices lower, because of trickle down/proven designs, & technology. While Sundown Audio can push the boundaries, & charge much higher prices for the people that have to have the latest greatest. We as consumers, pick what way we want to go, & we ALL can be happy.
Skar gets shit because people are upset that they spent 2x as much money to do exactly what skar can do
The price point is limiting the outcome..I can tell you all brands have different tier products. Depending on the model I can tell you from experience..the board designs are used by many others brands..the difference is subtle..but..the coating on the torroids and the quality and cost of something not discussed..(the solder) . The quality of the electrolytic caps..and the amount of glue around parts.. so far as tiffany rca terminals isnt what im upset about..THE METAL USED FOR POWER TERMINALS..the screws strip out and the terminals melt..the parts come unsoldered. If they spent twice the time and used better parts the amp wouldnt remain in the same price point.. GET IT? audio legion was great product..and skar forced the buildhouse to stop making their own brand..cause it was better than ..the exact same amp.. with skar badge..cause..it was better parts and solder with thicker copper traces.. on the board.. Ask any tech
.we all knew about this..
"Skar forced". This is not possible. Skar may have ponied up the money, skar may have told them they would take their business elsewhere, but I dont believe anyone from Skar went into some build house in china armed, with 2 big dudes and started breaking kneecaps.
Best comment!
How dare you speak of thy Sundown name in same sentence as skarbage. Blasphemy.
@@pumapunkudevelopment3376 😂
Wait what?, Surge Audio AND Down4Sound are manufactured in China?.....
Diabolical, I'm so filthy right now at the prices 🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠💀🤣
Some of the budget lines are made in China. The better ones are Korean still
@@boominc0420 yup, thanks for watching guys!
Sundown Audio has many products made in china as well.
@@evilinside5984 I said that in the video, I’m sure of it
@@evilinside5984 i was mainly talking about the amps