Is a $59 Walmart Amp Any Good? Jensen XDA92RB Amp Dyno Test

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  • Опубліковано 1 сер 2024
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    A couple of years ago, Ryan over at Budget Gem or Budget Bust tried out the Dual XPR82D, the $59 Walmart amp that impressed everybody. Today we have the "next gen" version of this amp, branded the Jensen XDA92RB. The amps are very similar except the Jensen model incorporates a Bluetooth module for controlling DSP/LEDs/gain/etc via an app. We'll find out how the app works and if your grandma can use with her Jitterbug cell phone...
    The Jensen XDA92RB is rated to deliver (RMS Power):
    80 watts x 2 channels at 4 ohms
    120 watts x 2 channels at 2 ohms
    240 watts bridged mono at 4 ohms
    (amp not rated to handle less than 2 ohms stereo or 4 ohms mono)
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  • @wal
    @wal  3 роки тому +24

    Shop (affiliate links):
    eBay: ebay.to/2IxXwZL
    Walmart: bit.ly/2T2QUnX
    See Budget Gem's Test of the Dual XPR82D - ua-cam.com/video/kFBW9BLZ7RM/v-deo.html
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    SMD / D'Amore Engineering Amp Dyno: goo.gl/sJTcf7
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    • @TednStef03
      @TednStef03 3 роки тому +1

      Oh you have to hook thatt Jensen back up and run it 2 ohm mono. I had two different Jensen 50x2s back in the early 90s one was the gray/silver one ad one was the blue one. I ran both of those at two ohm bridged when do a set of pyles and the other on a pair of 12" cerwin Vega's. OMG that little Escort bumped so hard on those cv's. Spend both of those amps that way for quite a while and never had a problem. They did get reeeeaaaallllly hot though!
      I just want to see what it would do.

    • @seanjohn5869
      @seanjohn5869 3 роки тому

      Jensen XDA92RB Amp Dyno Test Thanks so much for this video hoping to see the Jensen XDA91RB amp dyno test its the mono block version

    • @liljons6753
      @liljons6753 3 роки тому

      Will it push a 15 inch bridged....

    • @whoman3466
      @whoman3466 3 роки тому +1

      I second the test on the xda91rb .. Im considering that amp.. There is one major concern perhaps you can answer.. I run my radio through my BT.. Does using the App on the amp interfere with the bluetooth connection on the radio

    • @luisdiegohernandezmaldonad2694
      @luisdiegohernandezmaldonad2694 3 роки тому

      Suono D2000.1

  • @trilliedon8728
    @trilliedon8728 3 роки тому +184

    Probably the cheapest and most accurately rated amplifier I’ve ever seen

    • @RedragonReviews
      @RedragonReviews 3 роки тому +9

      Ikr it's crazy when a amp is crappy it posts accurate stats

    • @alfredoibarra9825
      @alfredoibarra9825 3 роки тому +5

      @Zfb Tln pioneered makes shit amplifiers.

    • @juliobello4561
      @juliobello4561 3 роки тому +13

      I always tell myself why cheap companies can not take this step be honest with rating. I hope Rockville learns after that lawsuit of bad advertising rating

    • @JesusSaves86AB
      @JesusSaves86AB 3 роки тому +7

      @Zfb Tln I've owned well over a dozen Pioneer amps, none could make rated power, even the "Champion" series, they overrate just like everyone else.

    • @Jboost412
      @Jboost412 3 роки тому +2

      julio bello Rockville is being sued for 1 line of there subwoofers..not the amps they really have a couple nice new amps out the comp 4 & comp 5 are unbeatable for the clean power they’re making at the price there selling them for

  • @catch22frubert
    @catch22frubert 3 роки тому +75

    Crazy to see a Jensen put out more than rated when so many other budget brands fall way short of rated.

    • @toxictophat4194
      @toxictophat4194 3 роки тому +2

      Ik some of there old amps do these i was suspicious of like serious not much info till now

    • @twinkyunouwantmycreamfilli8297
      @twinkyunouwantmycreamfilli8297 3 роки тому +3

      When jensen originally launched their gear they where intending to be in the sq high end range.
      I dunno if they ever put out any quality sq back then, but id image china bought them up and did what they do. Made jensen junk.
      But it looks like some hope for them is possible.

    • @bugmarkus
      @bugmarkus 3 роки тому +2

      Jensen used to be high end

    • @ShawtyDaDrPepper
      @ShawtyDaDrPepper 3 роки тому

      @@twinkyunouwantmycreamfilli8297 china didn't buy them. technically anyways.

    • @kenh733
      @kenh733 2 роки тому +1

      @@bugmarkus I remember in the 70s Jensen was too expensive, I had to settle for a lesser brand

  • @wax333
    @wax333 3 роки тому +66

    Jensen has always done okay amps never too impressive but they get the job done.

    • @HardtoHandleThisFella
      @HardtoHandleThisFella 3 роки тому +8

      In my experience, they did better then expected by myself and others. They're not great but adequate

    • @mrexon
      @mrexon 3 роки тому +6

      Bang for the buck! I impressed folks with what I had in jenson power... before that it was RadioShack amps and yea my stereos were always memes! 148spl with two small jenson amps is impressive! And the RadioShack amps did great too but I never ran caps with em so I might have been even louder then jenson using the RadioShack amps

    • @303nitzubishi4
      @303nitzubishi4 3 роки тому +4

      Exactly. It's sad that "Okay" is a term of endearment these days. The bar has been set so low by all the BS manufacturers out there. Thank God for folks like Big D showing us all what's really real

    • @HardtoHandleThisFella
      @HardtoHandleThisFella 3 роки тому +3

      @@303nitzubishi4 Here here! Well put kind Sir.

    • @tymanG19fan
      @tymanG19fan 3 роки тому +1

      @@mrexon B Fn S ...148 with Jensen or Realistic gtfoh bro

  • @jayvog1601
    @jayvog1601 3 роки тому +22

    At that price, I really was dumbfounded that it did better then the rating on each test. Very cool, Jenson...

  • @locotrucker46
    @locotrucker46 2 роки тому +5

    After seeing your review on this Amp I ordered it from Walmart and picked it up the next day and I was not disappointed at all. This little Amp rocks my 10* alpine type r like nobody's business. And the rgb lighting just makes it even more impressive. It really is a super good deal. Thanks so much for your videos and keep up the good work.

    • @wal
      @wal  2 роки тому +1

      👌😬👍

  • @mwestie12
    @mwestie12 3 роки тому +3

    Congrats on hitting 200k! Keep the great content coming. What you do is much appreciated.

  • @kevin_ramirez2529
    @kevin_ramirez2529 3 роки тому

    I was on the fence about buying this but after seeing your video, I got it! Your opinion helped out immensely. Thanks buddy!

  • @SuperCy101
    @SuperCy101 3 роки тому

    I was looking for an inexpensive amp to power some bass shakers on my sim race rig. Paired with an existing power this amp fits the bill nicely. Thanks for the review. Picked up 2 before the inevitable price hike. This isn't the first time your content has helped me out. Thank you

  • @squintzsultanofswat1633
    @squintzsultanofswat1633 3 роки тому +1

    This channel is great helped me understand the amp ratings dont mean a thing and tune by ear for best affect!

  • @michaelzernie7092
    @michaelzernie7092 3 роки тому +1

    That would be a good little ampnto wire up my subs in the house! Nice to see a cheap amp have real numbers listed. Thanks for the video man! Keep em comin!

  • @godzillasballs
    @godzillasballs 3 роки тому +19

    Not gonna lie, saw this in Walmart and was like: “damn, it look good! Wonder if Big D gonna test it?” No lie!!! One week later...

    • @toxictophat4194
      @toxictophat4194 3 роки тому

      Man i seen it awhile ago personally i knew it wasn't the 600watt 😂 but my Sega looking Jensen are decent im looking at running these now

  • @kathygarber3230
    @kathygarber3230 3 роки тому +10

    I like how the channels are equal in power also.

  • @haroldpalmsesq2506
    @haroldpalmsesq2506 3 роки тому

    Just bought two of these based on this video. I have always bought big names. Thanks for the video BigD!

  • @ardyrides834
    @ardyrides834 3 роки тому

    I just finished the install of this amp on my StreetGlide. I'm using it to push two 6.5" Kicker Co-axial speakers in the front fairing. I'm very happy with the sound.

  • @SomebodysNephew
    @SomebodysNephew 9 місяців тому +1

    I got one of these before I saw your review and test of it and I am pretty pleased with it. It does have a low noise threshold but once you get it dialed in it's good bang for the buck if you need to go super budget.

  • @tunerdadtunerdad7927
    @tunerdadtunerdad7927 2 роки тому

    The amp on my boat running my 8" Kicker tower speakers kicked the bucket this weekend. I ran to Walmart and bought this little amp to get me out on the water......Damn!! This little amp with the Bluetooth features rocks for sure.

  • @danielefird7035
    @danielefird7035 3 роки тому +23

    Heck yeah !! Love these amp test. Showing real powers so we can make an educated buy. Thank you for all you do Big “D”

    • @wal
      @wal  3 роки тому +7

      I appreciate you guys always watching and providing feedback

    • @trudeaumustgo1920
      @trudeaumustgo1920 3 роки тому +2

      Only thing is power isnt everything with an amp

    • @ccaccord07
      @ccaccord07 3 роки тому

      @@trudeaumustgo1920 Zapco

    • @timwegman5776
      @timwegman5776 2 роки тому

      Right? I wish I had a way to search through his videos by amp name or number that way if I want to purchase a new amp I see and I want to know if it's any good I can just search for it and get educated by the big D

  • @phillipbrooks6919
    @phillipbrooks6919 4 місяці тому

    Thank you big D for testing this amp I'm currently running the four channel in my motorcycle and this thing really handles I'm running for TX 69 skar audio and this amp is doing everything it's supposed to sounding good clear I love it thank you for the dino I wouldn't have known about it if you didn't show it here on your channel thank you again Big D

  • @michaelparascandalo9271
    @michaelparascandalo9271 3 роки тому

    Loving the extra edits, with the expanded screen

  • @ponokanaka
    @ponokanaka 3 роки тому

    Nice to see and old name like Jensen putting rated down! I put Jensen Special speakers in my guitar cabinet back in the day, even ran Jet Lightning in my combo amplifier. My first 6x9’s in car audio was Jensen

  • @trecedaves3159
    @trecedaves3159 3 роки тому +1

    Pretty cool little amp. Jensen has always been a good budget choice all the way back to the 90s.

  • @sunnyskiesblue
    @sunnyskiesblue 3 роки тому

    Thanks, Big D. Was wondering about this amp. Perfect for my component speakers.

  • @ozkrpalminteri9431
    @ozkrpalminteri9431 3 роки тому

    Tnx 4 all ur time and hard work, letting us know what to buy and what not to buy.

  • @travestyscardfix2731
    @travestyscardfix2731 3 роки тому +1

    Just bought this amp after watching your video!!! 👍👍👍. Used it to replace a factory amp in my FJ Cruiser! What a beast for the price

    • @wal
      @wal  3 роки тому

      Awesome 👏

  • @brianwatson3705
    @brianwatson3705 3 роки тому +5

    Thanks Bid D. I've been waiting on this one. Color me impressed. Big D has "led" me to buy a new amp

    • @wal
      @wal  3 роки тому

      😝👍

  • @billy3650
    @billy3650 3 роки тому +1

    Great videos, I watch them ALL. I even watch some many times over.👍 like this one.

  • @DSPrints_
    @DSPrints_ 3 роки тому

    I like you can specifically enter numbers like cross over etc that’s like so much easier. Whether they are ttrue to their numbers is another question.
    But it did it’s rated numbers! Awesome!

  • @shanen921
    @shanen921 3 роки тому

    Who would of thought a Jensen Amp would out perform a big name amp .
    Great for Jensen. Thanks for another great video Big D your still my favorite.

    • @wal
      @wal  3 роки тому

      Thanks brother 👌

  • @thebotlobbydaily
    @thebotlobbydaily 3 роки тому +2

    That’s actually quite a great deal comparing to other amps.
    It’s like a big game to see how long companies can drag out Stone Age tech in car audio, home audio , pro audio have been leaps and bounds ahead of car audio for eons and there honestly is no excuse .
    Think I’ll go buy that Jensen 1200 monoblock at Wally World now.

  • @ratliffmikejr
    @ratliffmikejr 11 днів тому

    i was very skeptical about buying this amp thanks for reviewing it

  • @hunterds21gamingandcars56
    @hunterds21gamingandcars56 3 роки тому

    I'm building an off road rig and would like some extra bump in the 6x9 door speakers and this will work PERFECT. cheap enough I dont gotta worry about a whole lot. thanks for the review!

  • @azmike1956
    @azmike1956 3 роки тому

    Hi big D. Years ago when I was scraping by for my work truck sound system I recycled what I had.
    In my 81 GMC Heavy Half I put Jensen 6 x 9 3ways in the corners behind the seat facing forward & 6 x 9 2ways aimed under the seat from behind & connected to the Infinity 3001's in the dash.
    The tuner was a Technics unamped head unit that came with front & rear dedicated power amps. (Both with built in eq's).
    At 1st I was really disappointed until I was able to dial it in after playing with it.
    Damn it sounded good.
    Sometimes certain things just work out unexpectedly. Don't be too worried to experiment.
    Take care my big bud!

  • @94XJ
    @94XJ 3 роки тому +2

    I have to admit I'm impressed. Definitely would recommend over that Boss amp that's always the Amazon best seller!

  • @davidpalomar9348
    @davidpalomar9348 3 роки тому

    I bought the mono block and the 4 channel of the line up. I had to return due to no gain adjustments or crossover adjustments. Glad to see they would have done rated power but I need that adjustability as the speakers I had were rated for less power. I just couldn't trust an app to keep it in line. Great video as always. Keep up the great work. Always love watching the amp dyno videos.

    • @RobertDickens2002
      @RobertDickens2002 2 роки тому +1

      They do have adjustments on the app

    • @davidpalomar9348
      @davidpalomar9348 2 роки тому

      @@RobertDickens2002 I had seen that but the issue with that was the gain has to be very finally adjusted just can’t be you know set to certain dial so speak but I did like the crossover features being able to just keep it at a solid number as opposed to having to adjust it but when it comes to gains it has to be finely tuned in order for not to be distorting. If it would have just left a gain adjustment I would have been all in. I had even bought the 4 channel for my mids. I returned both and bought a ds18 candy series 5 channel.

  • @bryans5150
    @bryans5150 18 днів тому

    Thanx man!
    I bought this for my work truck to power cheap components but having trouble with tuning it.. I'll dig into some more of your content.

  • @markphilpot4981
    @markphilpot4981 3 роки тому +2

    Congrats on the 200K subs BigD! That amp is at least fun anyway. It stepped up! Stay safe mates!😊👍🏻😷

    • @wal
      @wal  3 роки тому

      Thanks brother 👍

  • @mariorowland8342
    @mariorowland8342 3 роки тому

    I have a jensen 4 channel 400 watt amp from Walmart for 20 years and still going strong. Paid $135 back then, well worth it, pushing Jbl 6x9s and a 10 inch Polk Audio sub.

  • @621ELECTRONICS
    @621ELECTRONICS 3 роки тому +11

    Ah, Jensen, the first brand I owned which I still own; A1000 amp and a pair of Jensen XS10 subs. Sadly I haven't used them in many years. Not the best stuff ever, but it bumped for a first cheap system and I had a lot of fun building boxes / testing stuff. I'll always have a place in my heart for Jensen.

    • @303nitzubishi4
      @303nitzubishi4 3 роки тому +3

      Yeah boy I bought my first (and last) brand new car in '98 and put a Jensen bandpass box in it I believe they were called G.R.I.P. subs. I bumped them hard for 4 or 5 years on a Jensen 75x2 amp. I have built many systems in my vehicles over the years and that cheap ass BestBuy Jensen setup was far from the worst. I am glad to see Jensen has stayed true to affordable gear rated accurately.

    • @621ELECTRONICS
      @621ELECTRONICS 3 роки тому +2

      @@303nitzubishi4 For sure. I have no complaints at what I paid for the stuff. I finally got a 10" Jensen bandpass box I use to see at Best Buy, I have not put my XS10 subs in it yet though. The one that said Jensen right across the front acrylic and ports at top towards rear of box, but plan on it at some point as I wanted that box bad back in the late 90's. Yeah it wasn't high end gear, but it did the job fine.

    • @pgboyinthehouse9041
      @pgboyinthehouse9041 3 роки тому +3

      Still have an old pair of Jensen xs12's packed away.
      The ones that are mirror blue.
      Have the matching 6.5 and 6x9 three ways.
      Always did the job.
      Probably use them in my 280z for nostalgia.

    • @justmeisthatok7990
      @justmeisthatok7990 2 роки тому +2

      I'm old..years ago Jensen was the better gear available in my small city in Massachusetts..was in 70's. And we never heard of changing out stock tunes before..nice crisp paper cone speakers were the norm..pre blown from the factory 🏭 😳..or so it seemed as no one had clean sound in the car..till I met 1 guy with windows down and I followed him to learn how that sounded good! I Told my buddy, he had more cash then me!
      Buddy put 6x9 Jensen 3way with eq amp..like 50 bucks for the pair.. and holy shit! Compared to stock radio suddenly this trans am was audiophile dream!.was so loud! But I'm listening and trying to figure out why it seemed that sounds missing certain things in the song .then we realized that we had only left speaker connection completed hadn't put wire on the right side speaker yet..the joys of 🍺 & weed! The next week he got KLH 3 ways and new head unit..THAT really kicked it up.

    • @justmeisthatok7990
      @justmeisthatok7990 2 роки тому +1

      Was a hundred dollar amp or less. Not A1000! I bought this from him after he upgraded again!

  • @Beamerbrad
    @Beamerbrad Рік тому

    Just bought one of these for my underseat subs. Perfect power and price.

  • @justinmurphy2227
    @justinmurphy2227 3 роки тому

    And I'm still running the two channel and four channel Dual amps that Ryan dyno'd.
    I mean I've hammered them.
    Can't kill these things. And they sound good!

  • @davidtappe5337
    @davidtappe5337 2 роки тому +1

    Great vid. I have this amp pushing a 10” kicker under my back seat in a Nissan Frontier.
    Very impressed, got it all at Wamalart. Dual head unit, I also have this amp in the 4 channel pushing kickers in the doors.
    For the money it is a great system that flat out rocks Joe Bonamassa, black label society, clutch. I put both amps behind receiver in the dash. There is that much room after thin head unit.
    They get plenty of air. I crank Tool up everyday and still going.

    • @DownSouthhuntingsim
      @DownSouthhuntingsim 9 місяців тому

      How did you have the amp set up for the kicker I been trying to find out all day long I have the tc10 300 watt peak power 150 watt rms

  • @stormyyoung6344
    @stormyyoung6344 3 роки тому

    I thank I'm impressed good choice of amplifier to test and as allways a good video.

  • @ruffnrede2
    @ruffnrede2 3 роки тому

    I just bought the four channel version XDA94RB thanks Big D for the two channel review

    • @wal
      @wal  3 роки тому

      Nice!

  • @VidTubeWatch
    @VidTubeWatch 3 роки тому +1

    I've been following you since the "Big D Wiz" days early on in your channel. I love your reviews. I think we are around the same age. I was around in the late 80's and all through the 90's when bass was king. LOL. I'm still around now. You and I also dig the old school Phoenix Gold and Punch amps etc.

  • @TheoneDragon51
    @TheoneDragon51 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you for enlarging that!

  • @Boatsaccle
    @Boatsaccle 3 роки тому

    I have bought a few Jensen products and I have not been let down at all, very good bang for your buck

    • @wal
      @wal  3 роки тому +1

      Great feedback

  • @girthquake9655
    @girthquake9655 3 роки тому

    Jensin xs 12" subs were my first subwoofers! We all have to start somewhere! Thanks for everything you do Big D!!

    • @bigassfordsd
      @bigassfordsd 3 роки тому +1

      I had a a pair of the "bass" 12's from the mid 90's at one point. Used them for a while after my JL audio 12W3 blew up powered by my crossfire vr302.

    • @girthquake9655
      @girthquake9655 3 роки тому

      @@bigassfordsd I don't know what it was but those subs in a sealed box and a lanzar vibe amp would actually pound. Impressive back then but that was the beginning of car audio for me. I now just have a American bass xr15" which I'm content with. For now...

  • @bradlwykfulbright
    @bradlwykfulbright 3 роки тому +5

    The V pattern, or what I call the smiley face. Makes everyone smile.

    • @wal
      @wal  3 роки тому +6

      I’ve already had people say that isn’t the best sound but they never used an old school booster EQ 😂

  • @TechGorilla1987
    @TechGorilla1987 3 роки тому

    This bit of kit is just as strong as it needs to be seems pretty solid. The channels are remarkably even too.

    • @JosephArata
      @JosephArata 3 роки тому +1

      Most R/L channels are little bit off on most amps, just nature of the beast, gets worse with higher outputs. This amp seems pretty solid for a really compact deal. You could protentially use 2 of these on a stereo board for a Shop radio or whatever with a cheapish bluetooth only HU. Would sound better than any of the pre-made stereo junk they have out on the market today.

  • @RJSDZNS
    @RJSDZNS 3 роки тому +1

    Go Jensen doing rated power! Thanks Big D, you da man!!

  • @Jboost412
    @Jboost412 3 роки тому

    This little amp is absolutely incredible for the price to run some mids & highs i run one at 2 ohms per channel and it sounds really good...if it lasts a year it’s worth the money in my book

  • @Carl_Jr
    @Carl_Jr 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome! Thank you!
    It just goes to show that you can't judge an amplifier's output based on the fuse on the side. According to the "rule of thumb" that amplifier should only be able to put out 250 Watts. There's no doubt it's efficiency helped a lot with that.

    • @91CavGT5
      @91CavGT5 3 роки тому +1

      An amp’s fuse size multiplied by 10 will still get you in the ball park so it is still a good way to judge amps. As amps get more efficient with technology increases then we might have to change that.

    • @Carl_Jr
      @Carl_Jr 3 роки тому +1

      @@91CavGT5 I know. I get just tired of arguing with people all of the time that see these videos and say "There's no way that amplifier makes XXX watts. The fuse is only XXX amps."
      That's all.
      I mean technically at 14.4 volts and 303 watts @ 75% efficiency this amp will pull about 28 amps which is slightly more but you're right. It's still within the ballpark.

  • @LouisianaFisherandFun
    @LouisianaFisherandFun 3 роки тому +2

    I bought the ne and I must say a lot easier to control because it’s Bluetooth and it’s awesome looking and it runs my 12” kicker really good

  • @falc302
    @falc302 3 роки тому

    This is a good little amp. reminds me back in the day of a Jensen I had. If you can find and test an old school Jensen amp from about 1996-97, blue with a light in the center, where it lights up to the beat of the music.

  • @niZSht561
    @niZSht561 3 роки тому

    Great video as always!!

  • @HEAVYMETALJSTYLES
    @HEAVYMETALJSTYLES 3 роки тому

    I used Jensen amps as back ups, never let me down, outlasted punch, kicker, lanzar, pioneer, only amp that was longer lasting was alpine, and Sony xplode. The xplode was pretty good, i always got the biggest i could get, way more than I needed for 2 12s and 2 10s and another for my mids and highs, 3 amps total.

  • @MrBitemeidareya
    @MrBitemeidareya 3 роки тому

    You make some fantastic videos, love the quality you put into them. However I am thinking it might look better if you put the zoomed in view of the amp dyno screen over the the screen

  • @CotyRiddle
    @CotyRiddle 3 роки тому

    sold my Dual XPR82D with a little Power Bass PS10 sub in a simple sealed enclosure to a friend of mine. Told him to go buy a cheap schoshe wiring kit from walmart and he asked which one I told him to just get the 8 guage kit. wired it up for him and even installed his stereo and some cheap soney speakers in his doors and I must say I've never really set the amp up in my own personal vehicle for sub use and that little shit BANGS. He was impressed by the little thing and he is quite happy with it. got him a little rattle outside now .

  • @musicmadantidevil3688
    @musicmadantidevil3688 3 роки тому

    I had a 2 channel jensen 75x75 rms amp back in early 2000s was a good amp for my mids:) loved the led jensen logo.

  • @bassjunkie2020
    @bassjunkie2020 3 роки тому

    I was just looking at that amp at Walmart last week. I ended up buying 2 dual 2 channels. But can't wait to see how this Jensen does. My dual is 600 peak. I got the compact one Ryan did a dyno on.👍💯 Dang the Jensen looks just like my dual. Same power and ground and speakers inputs. My dual has a 25 amp fuse to!👍

    • @wal
      @wal  3 роки тому +1

      Yeah it’s the same amp minus the DSP features

  • @303nitzubishi4
    @303nitzubishi4 3 роки тому

    Great choice for a review bigD! I have the older Dual 4 channel model and it has proven reliable. Has anyone torn one down past the board to see what chip these amps run? You can plainly see the power supply and filtering/strapping components by taking the cover off but the actual amp chip is sandwiched between the back of the board and the heatsink. I'm afraid to tear my Dual down that far since you have to separate the power supply FETs From the sink to get the board out of the case

  • @tedtrotz8145
    @tedtrotz8145 3 роки тому

    Thanks for all the work you do putting these vids together. But I have not seen any comments on SQ. Meeting the rated power, or not, is a big factor, so is the sound of the amp if you were planning to use something like this for driving the main speakers.

  • @tony4metallicaify
    @tony4metallicaify 3 роки тому

    Really good amp for the money, im happy with mins, im pushing two 6inch w3's and they sounds good

  • @jaydawg4065
    @jaydawg4065 3 роки тому

    I get all excited when you post a new vid!!!!

    • @wal
      @wal  3 роки тому +1

      Trying a day early this week 🤟

  • @curtchase3730
    @curtchase3730 3 роки тому

    Pretty nice lil amp 4 sure! The blu tooth DSP is really cool. We need high power amps w/that feature! As for the issue of amp not being able to stream music via BT, I can understand that. That's the job of the head end unit IMO. Thanks for reviewing that amp. I may pick up a couple of them myself!

    • @wal
      @wal  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @joesshows6793
    @joesshows6793 3 роки тому +2

    Yeeeeeeeeeah V pattern for the win! Daaam this thing is pretty rad

  • @jimbomeriwether9873
    @jimbomeriwether9873 3 роки тому +1

    Great Job as always!

    • @wal
      @wal  3 роки тому

      Thanks 🙏

  • @ROCKNROLLMODS
    @ROCKNROLLMODS 3 роки тому

    The "v pattern" in the pro audio world that's known as the "disco smile" the reason for the "disco smile" is Equal Loudness Contours or the "Fletcher Munson Curve" awesome video as usual!

  • @azactor
    @azactor 3 роки тому

    Jensen used to be great back in the 80"s. I had 2 Jensen 6x9's and they were very clear sounding. They were so loud you could hear me coming down the street, 2 blocks away (as per my GF's mom).

  • @davids9089
    @davids9089 Рік тому

    i have a pair of 8" w0-8 .. im going to use this amp on hopefully it does well thanks for this video

  • @kevszman
    @kevszman 3 роки тому

    Have always had respect for Jensen stuff. Old and new.

  • @bobsyouruncle8052
    @bobsyouruncle8052 3 роки тому

    i got the 91 and 94 love them clean sounding amps

  • @2011joser
    @2011joser 3 роки тому +30

    Who would’ve thought it? Jensen putting out an accurately rated amp at a great value while Precision Power races Boss to the bottom. Strange times but its great that there are still good values to be had. Credit to Big D for putting this out there.

    • @juliobello4561
      @juliobello4561 3 роки тому +1

      I hope there’s something related to Rockville getting sue because of inaccurate rating

    • @timwegman5776
      @timwegman5776 2 роки тому +1

      Agreed!

    • @dwmaddawgs
      @dwmaddawgs 2 роки тому

      Jensen used to sell some higher quality stuff a long time ago. But since they went to Walmart from Sears they went to crap. They were American made when Sears sold them.

    • @extremedave5442
      @extremedave5442 2 роки тому

      Why is my amp have wire ports with no wire??

  • @bradlwykfulbright
    @bradlwykfulbright 3 роки тому

    Yes!! *** (Didn't want to give it away) plus watts dynamic bridged! I LOVE THE EXTRA BIG SCREEN TO SEE!!! Thank you, Big D!

    • @wal
      @wal  3 роки тому

      Zoom in’ in fo da older folks (like me!)

  • @cardiffGIANT067
    @cardiffGIANT067 3 роки тому +1

    Who remembers those metallic blue Jensen XS 10s you could get at walmart??? Damn decent for the price!!!

  • @johnalenwork53
    @johnalenwork53 3 роки тому

    Thanks Big D for the awesome video!!

    • @wal
      @wal  3 роки тому

      Thanks John for the awesome comment 😝

  • @Brock_Landers
    @Brock_Landers 3 роки тому

    Wow, Jensen staying with the times. I've never really preferred Jensen speakers, stereos, or amps, but they've never given me any particular issues and always performed as advertised. Like I always say, it's hard to argue with results. This would be a really nice amp to buy on a budget and bridge it down to power a single 10 or even a low power 12 for those who are just looking for some slight bump or more depth to their particular style of music. Good on ya Jensen!

    • @wal
      @wal  3 роки тому

      Kick it J

  • @jawanpowell9053
    @jawanpowell9053 3 роки тому

    Thank you for this dyno test. Ive been looking at this amp for awhile now. O actually bought it but returned it because I wasnt 100% on it lol. Now Im for sure gonna get it to run a small 10" sub.

    • @wal
      @wal  3 роки тому +1

      It’s perfect power for a small sub or some door speakers

    • @jawanpowell9053
      @jawanpowell9053 3 роки тому

      @@wal exactly! The sub is in the factory free air location on my sc300 so I dont need alot of power.

  • @robland6118
    @robland6118 3 роки тому +9

    I like the cheap dual amps. I love stuff that is mostly overlooked by others.

  • @nickstalhood5380
    @nickstalhood5380 3 роки тому

    I've actually ran a few Jensen systems back in the 90s. They definitely weren't the best but they were able to hang

  • @chris.o
    @chris.o 3 роки тому

    Wow a lot of features and value for the price

  • @ChipRed87
    @ChipRed87 9 місяців тому

    Just bought this a couple days ago, very pleased with this little amp, just wish it could do 2 ohms bridged.

  • @Jayb21724
    @Jayb21724 3 роки тому +1

    Need somebody to check the noise floor on this...its interesting great video!

  • @huskiesgo5944
    @huskiesgo5944 3 роки тому

    I'm an old school Jensen person. Remember the old (circa 1990-2000)? Nice to see they still sell good stuff.

    • @frankingram3477
      @frankingram3477 3 роки тому

      80's Jensen Triax 6x9's, legendary budget speakers.

  • @douglas1982b
    @douglas1982b Рік тому +1

    I used Jensen when I was younger because it was in my budget. I had 4 amps at one time and never had any issues with any of them. I have nothing bad to say about them. I feel they make better products than many other cheap brands.

    • @JoeTaco83
      @JoeTaco83 10 місяців тому

      Same here. Jensen was my to go to Brand when in a budget and hungry for Sound. Never failed on me.

  • @SDS-1
    @SDS-1 3 роки тому

    Hell yes!!! Been waiting for this vid

    • @wal
      @wal  3 роки тому +1

      Awe jeah I’ve been waiting to release it 👌

    • @SDS-1
      @SDS-1 3 роки тому

      Yea i think it should Bluetooth stream As well.

    • @SDS-1
      @SDS-1 3 роки тому

      @@wal thanks D!!!!!!

  • @MuvoTX
    @MuvoTX 3 роки тому

    wow!!!... thats impressive. the channels are really well balanced too. Never thought I'd see the day when Jensen smokes PPI and Hifonics... 8^O. I like that dsp function too.

  • @luckyyou200
    @luckyyou200 2 роки тому

    Picked this up yesterday before looking at reviews. Found it aline for 59$ on Walmart they rang it up at 109 and they obviously price matched the website but I've gotta say this Amp is pretty killer for the deal and quality seems amazing. And the Bluetooth setup I think Is a killer touch. Highly recommend to anyone running a smaller sub setup or in a budget

    • @MISTERTWISTER785
      @MISTERTWISTER785 Рік тому

      Have you had any issues with it not remembering settings or does it not do that? Do I have to connect through the app every time I turn the truck on? Dealing with a 2012 GMC Sierra that the guy repinned the stock wiring harness so it's been a fun time lol

  • @athews1976
    @athews1976 3 роки тому

    I have this. Just to push my tweeters. The app on the phone via Bluetooth is a pretty clever feature.

  • @bradylar123
    @bradylar123 3 роки тому +1

    Your channel is awesome.

    • @wal
      @wal  3 роки тому

      I enjoy making vids, thank you for watching

  • @Chuck_Sanders
    @Chuck_Sanders Рік тому

    I just traded with a friend, that had this amp, new in the box. He bought it awhile ago, and got out of audio, when he and his wife had their first child. I swapped him a very nice, baby stroller we had. I wanted a decent 4ch for my wife's budget build, to run her 6.5" components, but this 2ch came at no money, and it'll run her front stage just fine. Plus, mounting under the seat, will add a lil glow..she'll like that lol.

  • @shawnsatterlee6035
    @shawnsatterlee6035 2 роки тому

    I had a Jensen mono block and it was CEA2006 certified. I currently have this variation mono amp and believe it's also certified. It's just running a single 10" dvc power acoustic mofo sub at 2ohms happily in a labyrinth box. Believe the amp is 1ohm stable also.

    • @wal
      @wal  2 роки тому +1

      Don’t forget what CEA2006 certified means…that it does it’s rated 4 ohm power at 14.4VDC! Doesn’t have to mean anything else

  • @dirtywhiteboy0828
    @dirtywhiteboy0828 3 роки тому

    Very first system i had back in the day was an 4 channel audiovox eq/booster on 2 jensen 8s in truck boxes and 2 pioneer 6x9s. It sounded good for what it was. And yes i did run the v formation. Lol

  • @robsorgdrager8477
    @robsorgdrager8477 3 роки тому +22

    I have to say what ever company owns duel/jensen is impressing me lately.

    • @thomaspepera2711
      @thomaspepera2711 3 роки тому +1

      Namsung is the parent company. They acquired Jensen from Audiovox in 2014. Their other brands include Dual and Naxa.

    • @TristanSpeno
      @TristanSpeno 3 роки тому +1

      @@thomaspepera2711 namsung lol sounds like Samsung

  • @peterkay2406
    @peterkay2406 3 роки тому +1

    I'm impressed, being that Jensen is no longer made in america nearby me in Shiller Park Il. Like most other American companies selling out to China, it's a shame to say there least but at least Jensen here is selling what your buying and then some, thumbs up

  • @cooknbbq53
    @cooknbbq53 3 роки тому

    Congratulations Big D! That Jensen amp will light them nutts up. 🤣🔥🚗. Still waiting on the oldschool Kenwood amps . (You already know)

  • @djnaughtybass
    @djnaughtybass 9 місяців тому

    I've been running this little thing pretty damn hard, wired down at 2 ohms bridged. It's not rated for it, but it handles it no problem if your gain is set properly.

  • @wtfngarage2082
    @wtfngarage2082 Рік тому

    just got 1 for $35 used its working great as a highs amp for my doors love it so far

    • @wal
      @wal  Рік тому

      Awesome 👏

  • @recon440
    @recon440 3 роки тому +17

    While Jensen car audio has always been a budget brand, even bordering on being flea market gear, people forget that they have quite a long heritage dating back to the 1920s and they make some really stellar guitar speakers and pro audio gear. Good to see they are releasing something compelling these days in the car audio game.

    • @wal
      @wal  3 роки тому +3

      Great point!

    • @cpufrost
      @cpufrost 3 роки тому +1

      Yes but like other big names still showing what they are today and yesteryear are hardly a resemblance of one another! ;-)
      As for the 600W, if they printed 300W it would be correct as it was revealed the amp is capable of 300W dynamic power output. Which in a nutshell is a meaningless spec. ;-)

    • @tatialo37
      @tatialo37 3 роки тому +1

      Their guitar speaker are fantastic!!!

    • @texastyrannyresponseteam794
      @texastyrannyresponseteam794 3 роки тому +2

      I just re-coned a vintage 15" jensen from a 1960 fender brownface pro amplifier..

    • @recon440
      @recon440 3 роки тому

      @@cpufrost The amp dyno dynamic test is still an RMS (root mean squared) value, which inherently is an average. There is also a measurement of PMPO, which is certainly not a meaningless spec as an amplifier can have huge instantaneous power and low RMS power, which generally related to the power supply section being able to sustain the necessary voltage over some given duration. At the end of the day, RMS is kind of universally understood but the PMPO numbers which I'm sure are realistic in most cases (2x - 3x the RMS) are the more attractive ones that sell.