4,000+ Watts for $400 bucks? CT Sounds 3200.1D Monoblock Torture Tested on the Amp Dyno (Results)
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CT Sounds engineered the CT-3200.1D Compact Class D Monoblock Car Amplifier for anyone in need of a powerhouse amplifier that fits just about anywhere in your vehicle and won’t destroy your wallet. If you want a 3200 watt amplifier that absolutely pounds and delivers clean power to your subwoofers then look no further.
This 1-ohm stable monoblock amplifier features a Low Pass Filter (LPF), Subsonic Filter, and Bass Boost so you can get the exact sound you are looking for out of your amplifier. The MOSFET power supply and proprietary heat dissipation design will ensure that the amplifier runs cool for even the most demanding playlists. Furthermore, the compact chassis and small footprint make it easy to install in any car audio application.
You can sleep easy at night knowing your subwoofer amplifier is protected from damage due to the amplifier's uniquely engineered protection circuitry featuring high voltage, low voltage, over current, and high-temperature protection.
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all these years later and people still don't get it. If you want to have a slightly better understanding of gain overlap you can follow this link here www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/207759-what-is-gain-overlap/?page=2 - i also posted a few images from my MECP study guide which talks about the same stuff facebook.com/SteveMeadeDesigns/posts/a-lot-of-people-have-asked-me-what-gain-overlap-is-and-why-we-use-it-read-this-e/10157421195868430/ - these writings pre-date the DD-1 by decades so that is why you will see the o-scope is being used. Done properly, the o-scope is way better than any DMM or "ear-o-meter". The DD-1 can see what the o-scope (especially your 40 dollar amazon handheld scope) can't see. The DD-1 is MADE for setting gains and it does it in spectacular fashion. But as far as overlaps, that (above) is a decent read. Once you understand that and have years of using an o-scope (using the PROPER PROCEDURE) you can truly appreciate the dd-1.
Hey steve, got a quick question on this amp dyno video. did you catch the amp efficiency for the 1 ohm load. curious on watts in to out on this amp. thanks man!
Hey Steve if you have two pride 12s would you do 1 ct sound amplifier or two?
Not bad! I also have a 2000.1D and a 4 channel at the shop. Might do those soon! Hit like if you want to see the results. Thanks for watching if you did! Oh also, i have a Tik Tok channel now. Sometimes i post little snippets of fun things. If you just so happen to feel like subbing, then please do so! thanks! www.tiktok.com/@meade916
I just got n to TIK TOK your my second person who i follow 🤟
hi steve question how would you go about using the dd1 if an epicenter is involved
Yo, that CT Sounds amplifier did a great job. Over 1000w more than rated at 1 ohm and it took a beating and was barely warm. I used to look forward to Amp Test Tuesdays every week, and barely any of the amplifiers did 1000w over rated, and survived the .8 ohm tests. Great video Steve!
With build purpose set aside how do you rank the Rockford Fosgate T2500-1bdcp to this amp or vice versa? I'm curious as a T2500-1bdcp owner.
Thanks
@@goldeneagle7559 that tired old 2500.1bdcp is a GREAT amp. I don't really care for RF anymore these days. But that amp is still one of my favorites.
Big D is smilin' somewhere out there right now, in internet land.
Because they ain't lieing to ya 🤣
@@justaaussie Dick-Riculous won’t have any problem with those RMS numbers on this one! 😂
I did the baby CT 400W monoblock a while back and it performed beyond it's specs as well. It's always nice to get more than you pay for!
I had the same amp but sent it back because they don't like the cold so I got the 700.1 and I love it killer little amp I have it on 2 vfl 8s
Very happy with my little ct400.1d big thx Big D for posting your review 🙏
Nice to see CT Sounds getting some love. Great stuff.
People be sleeping on CT Sounds but they make quality equipment and that amp is a testimony to that. It took Steve's abuse like a champ 🏆. Great amp dyno bro, ✌️.
I run CT’s team 3000.1 on 4 ct meso 8’s. Very pleased with the performance. Cool to see CT on here
Man you can't beat it for that price. 🙌💯🔊
I happened to run across a CT sounds 15 in a pawn shop years ago, and have been hooked ever since. I have nothing but positive things to say about CT sounds. I run their amps in both my trucks, and all 3 of my kids have full CT sounds systems in their cars… Components, subs and amps !Currently on the CT sounds 2000.1 And I love it !!! ✊
I got one of these, no issues so far.
Good shit as usual Steve
Solid dyno. Thanks for sharing, Steve.
Finally. Ct sound gets some shine back. The family is doing really well for the company. They always have had solid products. Coleman just did some mistakes. But we all are not perfect. We all make them
What are the mistakes he did?
I smiled so much at you making the book. Ive got a dd-1 and cc-1 and my daily has the om1 and vm1. The volt meter is my favorite, couldnt imagine using anything else now. Gives me so much peace of mind with my equipment. 1000 Thanks for helping with the motivation and know how all these years. Legend status
Good looking Amp for the price.
Always love interior footage !!
I've been out of the car audio scene for years, but I remember back when I was in it that we paid $1.50+ per watt...how times have changed. Wanna thank Steve for doing these tests.
You still do for some of the high end stuff. There are corners cut to get this kind of performance for these prices.
Ct sounds makes quality equipment. People need to quit trashing the dd1. Mostly people that cant buy one or dont even own a system. Steve has spent his life with this equipment making all of us have a better experience with our audio systems. Appreciate all you have done for car audio man👌👏👏👏🤟
I love my DD-1, been using it since 2016 and I am going to get the DD-1+ pretty soon so I can easily set my overlaps.
I own a Ct sounds At23000 and its a beast. Excellent power at 13.2 Volts with a killer bass knob.
I’m running 2 1500 ct-1500 amps strapped together and they perform very well
I wish ct audio would sell complete bass packages with the subs amp enclosure and wiring all together. Cause I just want a good system for the daily grocery getter.
Very powerful and efficient amps from ct sounds. Enjoyed my 1k
Solid amp
Can't lie. That output and price is tempting.
Love my ctsounds stuff.. even their budget bio line is good when installed in a system that's tuned properly.
still got my 1400.1 these amps are highly recommend power wise.... had mine for years never quit on me
COLUMBIA SC IN HERE BROTHER SINCE THE HONDA CIVIC DAYZ AND YOU STILL BASSIN. GOTTA LOVEIT
Wow!! I remember when apps cam out a a $1 a watt.😅😅 1,000w= $1'000
Do it bump doe
Yea it bumps fo sho
Yes more than bumps and I have just 1 12 inch Walmart power acoustic gothic hooked up and bass / sub knob on amp all the way down! And my receiver negative 4 shit Walmart sub put in work for real and not even wanted to try turn up
Ct sounds amp 3,200 best purchase for real $180.00 yesterday drove 90 miles for it
I miss amp test Tuesdays, dang that was too good almost hit 5000 watts
I love the beginning and end of every video that really thumps
Steve the goat in my opinion
Facts boiii
Wow, that's really affordable. Thanks for the testing and the link
Holy shit man, that’s more than impressive
Steve I've been waiting on this video. I got the CT 2000 mono block on a single mesos 8 in a prefab skar box and that shit is bangin. I wish I could run 4 mesos 8" under the seat of my Silverado without a rear seat lift. My only complaint on the CT sounds amp is that remote bass knob. The light is so damn bright its blinding lol.
Same lol.
I have the amp he tested
Get a black marker and color over the lil bulb 👍👍
What a beast of an amp man, great to see.
Miss seeing these videos, love that power supply/bank
Always liked CT ..Had a 4 Chanel i ran for four years. Ended up putting in a kids car for graduating
Coleman would be fucking proud with how that amp performed right there
Man ct sounds out there Killin it 👌 that's the budget line too!
I've been sitting with 1500 watts for about a year now and I need more 😂 I think this amp will be my next one.
Good to see you back on. For some reason wasn't seeing the vids even though I'm subbed. Damn algo
This is one of the amps I was looking at as I have all CT sounds in my trailblazer. Thank you for testing this!
Ct sounds putting out some wattage
I got two ct2000.1 powering my ragexl 15. Awesome amps for the price.
I am ordering me one right now. Hellz ya
I been telling people about CT Sounds is better than Skar.Ive had both plus many other brands.
Head to head.
CT Sounds 4 the win.
Numbers don't lie.🤨
Neither does the quality. I bought my wife a Strato 8, not even a Meso 8, it shits all over the ZVX-8 I had.
The Skar RP-3500.1D is pretty close in numbers. Probably based off of the same design as well although there are a few differences internally.
Damn I am super impressed with this amp.
Good stuff as always , Big Dawg 🤜🏻🤛🏽
appreciate these videos very much my man thank you for the content
I have the 400.1 D amp powering 2 6.5 Tropo subs @1 ohm and they get down with that tiny little amp! CT sounds is no joke. Love all their products!
Thanks man for the vid been eyeballin these for my audiopipe bdc4 15s!
Very nice CT performance. Nice guts. 😜 Nice budget amp. 👍
Nice looking amp. Reminds me of the DD. Audio amps a while back
I was always wondering if CT sounds were a good brand now I can see they are so far.
I'm running two CTSounds amps and the mono block I'm running, the 1000 is very clean bass. I'm running it at 4 ohms on a 6.5 soundqubed sub. I had a skar and it may be me but the bass on the 1000 sounds cleaner.
I have the 2000.1 of this series and it’s beating the snot out of my alpine type r 10s
Thank you SMD.
you are welcome! thanks for the comment! :)
Dam that is a pretty Awesome Amp.
Good power, excellent dyno
I think the CT line is more durable than all their other lines, at much less cost.
Got a 1500 the other day been putting in good work for me wish it had fans but other thin that been great for 180 bucks
Steve your bucket o bass video inspired me to do something similar with my OBS. I have three 12’s waking with SMD distro blocks.
I was looking a ct sounds today for my upcoming build I think I’m a get one
Just got a DD-1+ after blowing a sub. I really like it. My gains were way off! My system sounds better and is more efficient. Now after a day of playing my amps are just warm, before they would be scolding hot.
Why didn't you just turn the volume down a click or two??
@@bailey2517Because it would still be clipping. Clipping has nothing to do with the volume and the gain knob is not a volume knob.
@@dayjeremy I know, but if you turn the volume down enough it will stop clipping. I was just saying there's no need to adjust the gains if he can just turn downt he head unit. Unless he wants to gain match, which I'm doubting he knows how to do..
@@bailey2517oh just turn the gain down a bit
👍 keep it up man, hey Steve what are your thoughts on sealed boxes, have you ever thought about doing a sealed box setup?
Im pretty impressed with mine so far.
Though not recommended and not really safe, (as an amp repair guy myself) but would be a test to do that Derick from Sundown Audio did, is see if the amp does its rated power at low voltage. 12.8-12v or so. Simulate an in car, real world, no upgrades on the electrical test. Takes power to make power, but if the option is there to run stock electrical, and not need the voltage and current upgrades to get the rated power, then it would help others distinguish the difference between manufactures amps. The majority of amps (to name a few, Massive audio, DC Audio, Hifonics, JP and some of Sundown Audio) have the same boards and layouts, but choose better or the same components across the 8 types of boards (Though there are more designs being Rockford, Alpine, JL Audio, JBL, and of course, Tony D'Amore to name some who design their own boards). CT Sounds is quite impressive though. Would love to see test done simulating Stock Electrical vs Upgraded Electrical. That can further help the budget guys. Also would show how good of a protection circuit the amps possess.
12.8-12v is not "Simulate in a car, real world, no upgrades". When the vehicle is running it should be between 14.xx-15v. That isn't an "upgrade" that is a normal vehicle. I have never really cared about 12v numbers because that means your car is OFF. Makes no sense.
@@meade916 Understood what you are saying, but when running your system without the proper current and voltage, will cause a dip into the 12.8-12v range on heavy operation. That's what I'm speaking of. You have a solid power source @14.4-15.2v and higher if you want, but most getting into the hobby don't in their car and would drop low into the 12v range. So to showing them the results of the mentioned, would show why an amp with the same power cost different from others. On your free time, or a donation I'm willing to offer, try the test of say a Sound Digital, and the CT Sounds amp with the same ratings, or what you may have, doesn't matter, and run the test the same way at 1 ohm, but let it run like its a car. 14.4v one good battery certified. Got me brotha?
@@mikehonda7934 these tests show what the amp is capable of if you have solid electrical in your ride. If you don't, than clearly you can't expect rated results. Pretty simple. Music is dynamic though that is why the Dynamic RMS test is so important. As for "testing it like its a car", the AD-1 was developed for that purpose. To bring it (the AD-1) out the vehicle and see how YOUR amps are performing in YOUR car with YOUR electrical situation. I put them on the bench because it is fun to test this way and it shows that if you actually install your system properly, you can get the rated power stated on the box. It isn't the manufacturer's fault that people run 10k watts on a stock alt and battery and are upset it don't put out 10k LOL.
@@meade916 I feel you. I get what you mean being a long time audio head myself. For me, I have an issue explain this same thing you mentioned to me to others without video or having my AMM-1 with me. Most don't understand that the test are done with solid power, and they don't get that you lose power when you don't have a solid electrical. (a 1000 watt amp doing 1200-1500w at 14v but 800-1000w when voltage drops to 12-12.8v in some cases.) Some amps will still do their power even with horrible electrical, like my Subaru has. ( Sundown Salt amps example low voltage amps. ) I went with the (2) JL slash 1200/1 amps on my 13.5w7 custom built by myself, being Subaru alternator upgrades weren't available in 2015 when I built my car, just to have a solid 2000-2400w power across a 14.4-12.4v stable.(although I don't really drop below 12.8v unless I'm banging hard for about an hour without a break. So I had to sacrifice not having space for the required batteries to compensate by rolling with technology over tons of power I can't use and hurt my car. I understand your angle though. I'll keep enjoying the content. Fun having the available power on tap if you want it there though.
you might be referring to the SALT amps they have which specifically are for low voltage(not sure why) otherwise your question is dumb, just upgrade electrical and don't bump your system off, unless you wanna listen in your garage door closed to not disturb neighbors or whatever, but even then garage doors are thin. With a 4k watt amp, upgrade your electrical and then don't comment, that's why Steve meade stopped replying, b/c you don't get it. With Steve Meade you are lucky to get about 3 or 4 "yeah but..." and then you are done. Do your own research ffs.
Very nice amp did great!!
Was looking at the ct 2000.1 I have two scar shallow mounts and I swear they can take more. Not the whole 2000 at one ohm but more than the 1500 Brutus I'm giving them. The amp is getting hot and the speakers aren't sweating at all!
Amp test Tuesday a little early this week lol
I remember when you would spend $1 per watt, glad the world changed 😆 🤣 😂
This amp is awesome😈💪🏻💯
Some stout power coming from that lil guy!!
I have to get one of the distortion detectors.
This the guy with the ridiculous Tahoe?
After watching this I think I’m going to go with them for my new build I’m starting. I know the 6.5s sound great in my lancer and they don’t get the power they need.
Those little tags don’t void your warranty anyways. You’re protected by the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act of 1975. As long as you don’t modify or do anything to cause damage you can open your products and look at them without voiding a warranty. Imagine buying a car and the warranty is voided because you opened the hood.😂 This is also why you can change your own oil or use different brand filters then manufacture as long as it’s meant for your model.
Man I miss your Amp test tuesdays...
@meade916 in your opinion between this CT sounds and the skar rp3500 which one would you say is a better amp the price is pretty close but I mean in terms of quality and power output??
I'll come right out and say it man as a commercial industrial master electrician nothing beats my oscilloscope I've got four channels so I can tune multiple amps gain match and phase match plus I like to see what each amplifier puts out in voltage from 20 HZ to 80 Hertz for my woofers and then adjust how I want to properly set them with my DSP throughout the frequency band but I also use my clamp so I can see my real time current I love the ease of your products but when it comes to really going the extra mile I will definitely prefer the oscilloscope
the DD-1 is still better. For setting gains AND gain matching. The DD-1 Can see what your scope can't see. If you want to do it the hard way, the less accurate way, that is on you. Also, being an "industrial master electrician" has nothing to do with 12v car audio electronics. Sounds like a cool title though.
please make a video demonstrating how you set your gains with your 4 channel scope. I would love to see your procedure. Lets see your system and your your DSP install. You talk super technical there is no way you don't have a badass system (even if its not big) to show us.
@@meade916 I love your channel man let me just say that I got mad respect for you quality of your workmanship It is incredible!!! I did leave a couple of things out when I wrote that on my way to work this morning LOL. before I became an electrician I was in the 12 volt DC world for 12 years in several shops im originally from Ventura CA and now in Buffalo ny. On the industrial side of things I still work with a lot of low voltage 12 and 24 volt ac/dc Energy Management Systems. I will definitely make a video of the oscilloscope as for the dd1 that is an awesome tool not saying anything bad about it at all it is incredibly user-friendly & eventually I would like to get one just to play around with it as for my personal system I have a couple but my main vehicle at the moment has Audio Dynamics 3,000 and 4,000 series components fully active running through their DSP and 6 Channel as for my base side of things I have a full Orion hcca splx system it was Tim Johnson's it's a third of it so it's 2 15s and two of his splx 5Ks which I needed to gain match and face match to get them right on top of each other and working together because I do not want to use them in a Master Slave application I also have a pair of 18 in deaf bonce dbsa418d1s and 2 Orion hcca 17000.1 D splx amplifiers that I was going to use one for each woofer as for my alternator I'm using a 390 Brand X on 340 amp hour of Yinglong
@@justforlaughs8988 well it does sound like you got some cool stuff! I am not being sarcastic when i say i want to see it. If you get a chance let's see a walk around :) thanks man!
@@meade916 I'll definitely have to load up some new videos the only stuff I have on my channel is all old from years ago but thank you man that means alot I've looked up to you sense way way back in the early days 👍 one of my favorite videos was of that Franken woofer with the MA audio hard kore series motor on a 12inch basket and you sent that sucker!
Good gut shot!
Nice. Have you ever tested those Taramps? I have been seeing them all over the internet and the look pretty decent.
I LOVE AMP TEST>>>>MONDAY????
LOL! I don't care!
I need to get a DD-1.....thanks for everything sir.
ct sounds!! best deals for the prosumers subs and amps
I was wondering if CT was any good
If I remember correctly, Steve has tested a few in the past, and they always do rated or better.
My 8" d2s have almost the same basket as the sundown v2 8s. Living at 1500 rms in a really bad pine box I am impressed by them for the cost. They make decent budget minded subs imo. if your looking for something to rock your world however theres plenty of better options however
Nice ! Looks beefy not bad results too A
Bossman 🔊🔊🔊🔊💪🏾
I miss watching your video man
He doesn’t care lol
Thats a really good deal for that price. Aure it's $400. But look at the watts it will produce. Less than $1 per watt 😍
@Robert Davidson 😆 thanks for correcting that. That would put it at 4k for the amp 😆. I just got carried away and just went to typing. If I could just come up with the space for subs in my SUV, I will have to order me one of those amps for sure.
@Robert Davidson I have been looking at another amp for some time now. Just not sure if I have the room to fit all the subs required for the amp. When i buy a amp I adjust it with my DD-1 and send it full blast. Looks like i will have to lose my 3rd row seat and make room for either the amp I have been looking for or this one here.
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Excelente amigo 👍
That's a good 1.
😎👍👍
R. I P. COLMAN THEDINGER
Rest in paradise 🙏
Dim amp hit hard I got a 2000 watts ct on soundqubed hds3 15
So the CT sound amps are 1300 watts over rated power at 1ohm stable !!! I been seeing them for a minute and have wondered if the hype is all there !! Aperently it is !!!!! I'll be getting one.
Blessings...
I know what amps I'm buying next!
which one?
CT Sounds is very impressive. I own 1 and it's turned down.
Could you please make a video giving your opinion or comparison about full bridge and half bridge amps?
I wanna see you do a build with the amp you testing and show 2 month results!
every build i do has years of results. And i always test them. I don't choose equipment that breaks easy.
@@meade916 I'm in the middle of building up a 93 caprice wagon, don't see them here in southeast Missouri just looking for ideas... love your channel won't lie bout that, been checking your old amp videos trying to pick a contender for my build