First time seeing these soundstream xtreme amplifiers, pretty cool looking. Big D doing his thing with the dyno love watching these new amps they come out with. Keep up the good work.
It’s always good to see amplifiers put as much interest in quality as much as they do with looks
Entertaining as usual. You seem to have upped the enthusiasm! Real nice. I literally laughed out loud LEDeez-nuts.
Watching the footprint change on the high power amps since the early 90s blows my mind. My first amp was a Orion 2100 hcca, it was huge....
I appreciate these vidoes Derek. It did well on most of those tests on the amp. I was happy with that it did most of its rated power. It did well in my book considering who made the amp.
Man I love all your videos you are completely neutral on judging the amp whether it's a cheap or expensive the Dyno speaks for itself .
That's gotta be one of the coolest amps I've seen soundstream put out since the Rubicon series, definitely gonna get me one.
I just picked up a rubicon 2500 to repair and I agree, sleek! especially the matte greyish blue.
In 2001 - I had two Rubicon 302s and always wanted a 1002. Bought one that was new old stock a few years ago. These were so good. Expensive but good.
Eric Simpson REAL Rubicon amps are top notch. I have a closet full of MINT amps in boxes. Is yours still running?
I love the looks of these amps I am probably going to get one. Space saver decent power looks awesome
Not bad for the money. You’re right, they do look really cool. It’s nice to see retro modern designs, this was pulled off well.
Wow - they did very nice work on rating this one! Only a very slight bummer on the 1ohm test, but I'm not complaining as it still easily surpassed the rating dynamically. I am genuinely excited to see that - this line is on my radar now! :D
Gotta admit I was not expecting rated let alone higher than. Well done Soundstream.
I ordered min on Amazon and it’s shines the whole plexi glass up and the guts
Nice.. I wasn’t expecting it to do rated.
Pretty good budget bump 👍🏼
Thanks for the video Big D, always love ur content. I don't care much for the full bridge design amps, bit live watching u test anything. I'd watch u test an old school eq booster.
I was definitely pleasant surprised to see it do it’s rated power, plus!!
I'd love to see the 4 channel tested, personally. That level of power in a small form factor and price tag would be ideal for a lot of people.
That amp does look good. Would love to see the 4 channel get reviewed, but also do a subjective listening test to let us know if it's really viable to run midranges and tweeter or if the amp sound is a bit harsh on the top end. I'm looking for really good resolution and details and I'd take some warmth as well :)
I've been wondering about that too, those new Nakamichi amps made me curious also.
Who would have thought in the 90's that Soundstream and budget would be used in the same sentence. I spent a fortune on that stuff!
I love all your amp dynos they help me so much. I purchased an amp.based on your review and it was great until I spent some months using it and its performance degraded fast. I'd like to see videos of you using these see amp in a real car under real time performance like stock alternator with stock wiring no big 3 and see if they perform the same. again 5 star for testing and info.
ps: your videos are awesome huge fan. iv watched easily 90% of your videos when I have time
Gotta say, I'm shocked to see soundstream put out 2k watts and beat the 2 and 4 ohm ratings certified. Looks like going to a full bridge design was the right move, even if they did steal the design from soundigital. Nice video Big D! I wasn't expecting this and It was a fun video.
I was surprised as well, totally in love with the look of these and I wasn’t paid to say that
i like this amp looking to buy ty for the vid i liked and sub but im not sure witch one i should buy 2 channel or mono is for subwoofer but i also want the feature high pass filter thats good witch one u recomend me mono or 2 channel
oi3 Vehicle not running will run @ 12v. Vehicle running will provide 14v. That’s why BOTH ratings are provided. Get the amp that makes the most power for a sub. 2 channel or 1 channel is fine as long as it has enough power. The 2 channel amps are bridgeable to one channel.
@@Assimilator702 Ty so mutch for reply im thinking on buying this amp to connect in home with 1800w psu there is 12v on the psu cables
Just bought this amp today based on your video. Only running it at 2 ohms with 2 Ct sounds 10’s. Sounds great. Gonna be upgrading the electrical soon to feed it a little more juice. Thanks for the video.
BIG D!! Jimmy V.... Man, I have loved Soundstream since back in the day!! I went to the USAC World Finals on Soundstream Earthteam (1995) .... I know they have gone through some changes, But.... They are looking, and doing Better,Lol... Great Job, Buddy..Keep up the Great Testing!!
Yes, would love to see the 4 channel amp test
Great video 😁 keep pumping them out
Would love to see a dyno test on the wolfram 4 channels 😉
It's crazy I was researching this amplifier last night and I thought here we go another Soundstream underpowered, im happily suprised. Great video derek
I was shocked and happy because I like the look of these. Just need some more LEDeeze Nuts inside 😜
Was looking at these the other day. Even messaged BigD on facebook about them a week ago. They did over 300w what i'd thought they'd do.
That's Great for Soundstream. Thanks for the video. YES PLEASE DO THE 4 CHANNEL
Thank you for this and yes please do a 4 channel test I am planning a all soundstream build with soundqued subwoofers in my 18 wheeler(Big Truck) these are really great news and numbers. Keep up the wonderful work giving us the realistic details and numbers 👌 P.S. check out Incriminator Audio amps IA 20,IA 30,IA 40
Great men. Thanks for share. Nice little amp
This is pretty cool. We lusted for smoked plexi and lighting back in the day. Solid amp in my opinion.
Nice power in a small package. This amp might be on my to buy list.
Bought one of these.... AND LOVE HOW MUCH OOMPH IT HAS!!!!
Yes, do the 4 channel! But, honestly, I don't care what you test or show, I LOVE it! Love your stuff, sir! I've been trying to watch all of your stuff recently, like 12 V Talk, live streams, I just absolutely love your videos! Hope you are doing well and everything! Be safe and keep doin' what you do! 😎
@@wal OMG, thank you! As if your videos didn't make my day, the response made me feel like a school kid and made my week! 😂😂😂😎 Thanks again, kind sir! I'll be grinning for days. ❤️
Nice wasnt expecting a soundstream amp making its rated power.
It would be interesting to see what some of their other amps can do.
Another gr8 video g
So my theory is correct. SS amps with a half spider = half power, whole spider = whole power 😂
I never thought of it that way. I just assumed all SS amps were 1/2 rated.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Bro this about made me crap myself. Freaking hilarious. I've had SS amps with half spider and full spider
Not bad love your amp Dyno videos big d wiz keep up the good work bro
Thats a cool lil amp and a total powerhouse!
Interesting to see. Looks to be pretty decent quality. Hope to see the 4 channel test.
Heck yea I’m going to watch this tomorrow
Boom diggity! Nice looking & good performance to boot 😎
Hi Big D, great looking amp! And it sure made your garage wobble. I would like to see the 4 channel amp. IM OUTTA HEEEEEYUHHHH
Hey BigD. I'm a big fan just getting into the car audio scene. Thanks for this review! I'm getting the TXP1.12000D (this amps bigger brother) installed in two weeks and I'm glad to see it can keep up with its rated power (almost) lol
@@SoundstreamTVNetwork Yeah buddy. Im excited. This will be my first big boy system. It'll be pushing 3 10's in the very near future, god willing. Cant wait to get into the brand.
@@luciusstringfield Make sure and send or post pictures so we can share then on social media!
Great video sir keep up the good work jamaica 🇯🇲 🇺🇸
Thx for testing big D
Shop (affiliate links):
Soundstream Tarantula Xtreme Amps: ebay.to/2ZSgQqd
*New* Amazon links (some models): amzn.to/3011GPK
Savard Hi-Q Subwoofers: amzn.to/2ZPdgNx
SounDigital Amplifiers: ebay.to/3hKGFyH
Williston Audio Merch: teespring.com/stores/BigDWiz
DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you purchase from one of the product links, I may receive a small commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases
Please.... do something with ground zero amplifiers.
I would like to see are they worthy or not.
Thanks big D
Very nice good for the door Planel speakers 😁👍 hey can you test the China clone amps from lap gruppen amplifiers the fp22000 you find it in the Alibaba Shop if you search fp22000 😉 its a PA amplifier..
Good Video ever 😊👍 greetings from germany my friend 😊👍 iam the guy with the 152,9 Dezibel at home 😊
Look exactly like a sundown sfb-1500 which also does 2000-2200 @ 1ohm Certified
Would like to see the sound stream arachnid model 4 channel 2000watts and the 2500mono block on the dyno to see the power they are putting out. Thinking about getting them for a system but want to see the power they have at first.
Yeah, test the four channel please. Very interesting amps.
Too bad they don't make a five channel, at least not yet.
That's not a bad value for the money and it looks cool.
I'm looking forward to you testing the four channel.
Love the "Price is Right" sound! takes me back. 🤣
I definitely want to see the 4 channel test. I’m in need of some budget amps that put out some juice, at a good price
I love tarantula aeries amps. They all do very good power. They all sound good too.
At the beginning of the video I was like Ok where's Dickriculus? Then I saw the dyno, cool good job Soundstream. Thanks Big D!
I would love to see you test the 4 channel version. It’s crazy how small these amplifiers are getting and still making big power. I’ve got an old school reference 405 sitting in my closet that I’ve been thinking about bringing out of retirement, but it’s literally 4xs the size of these amps. I’m sure the quality isn’t what it was back in the day, but it also wasn’t a cheap amp back then either.
Right, that’s the point a lot of people miss. Taking inflation into account, your Reference 405 would cost $1200 today new.
I like to read archived audio magazines online and I discovered Soundstream was quite the revered car audio outfit back in the 1980's
sound stream has been around for 30 yrs.. Great amps! and there subs are bad azz to.
Just have to say I love my Savard HiQ subs man I would never have even heard of them or considered them if it wasn't for your videos
@@wal I have to say I have a problem with getting subs and getting tired of them and selling them and getting different ones but these HiQ 12s are keepers
That D'Amore Engineering Amplifier Dyno is awesome!
There biggest client who also designed it for building & testing stereo systems is Steve Meade of Steve Meade Designs in Sacramento CA.
D'Amore Engineering is top shelf!
Yes, Tony D’Amore was formerly chief Engineer of Rockford Fosgate, so this guy knows what he is doing 🤟
I got one on the way for my 2 sundown sa 12s. Cant wait to try it out.
Edit: 2 years later and its still going strong. It pushes my sa 12s to the limit and sounds pretty clean. Its not a sq amp by far but well worth the 160 bucks I payed. Mine is fed using 1o cable power and ground on a stock 140 amp alternator and a napa gold agm battery.
@popspowell4981 nope but from no fault of the amp. I lifted my back seat and it snapped the terminals in half because the cable was caught on a bolt. Ive already bought and installed a 2nd one and its going great. It snapped because the terminals are like 4 guage so you need a pair of offset metal adapters to run 0 guage.
Civic2980 do you have the big 3 done or just the things you said in the comments
i think i am going to buy this amp thanks to you and you dynoing this puppy
Looks like amp manufacturers are finally getting the point and reach of UA-cam content providers like our boy! Keeping them honest and look at Sounstream... getting away from shady marketing lies on ratings... big boon to their once coveted reputation. 👍🏽
Would love to see the four channel. I'm hard core old school when it comes to amps. But I really like the look of these, they might just end up in the ladies car.
Hi Big-D, thank you for all these test. You really expose the false advertising. All the way from South Africa and we love what you do. Wish I could get an amp dyno to expose the crazy ratings on amplifier we have in SA (24000 watts) 😳. Any chance you will test the DD DM2500? Love to see the rating on this amp. Thanks once again and God bless
Just bought this amp, thank you for making this video!
@@MookieFlex bro mine blew right after i installed it and i dont wanna knock the brand so dont take it that way,because i have bought tons of soundstream products, but there wasnt a replacement available, and i ended up going with sundown audio and i just gotta say WOW my new amp rockss
Finally a sound stream that does rated power.
I love this amp, gotta get one to replace my Rockville RVA M3!
For the money this thing is a beast. Unreal.
Great video.....It would be nice to know what load you had your speakers wired too.
It definitely bumps.
Love the amp.
I would really like to see the 4 channel tested. With the way this one looks and performs I can see myself running 2 4 channels, 1 for my mids and highs, and the other in 3 channel mode(if it has it) for midbasses in stereo and bridged to a sub
That's a lot of power for such a tiny amp. I'm impressed. I'm sure that even Dick Rickulus would approve. May even pick 1 up for myself. Yeah boi! 😁👍🔊.
Watch you Man before I buy. Your clip of "Got ya" is so true.
j'aime beaucoup le test que tu a fait
Thanks Big D!
This is a good looking amp and it’s performs. Not too bad...
Now you making me want to waste the rest of my stimulus check on something I don’t really need 💵 😂✌🏼
Bruh... I was gonna say the sammmeeeee shit... like that was a half year ago.... mine was gone before the day ended.....
I would love to see a review of the whole series if possible.... you hear that Soundstream??? Potential buyers are watching! Keep up the good work!
Sounds clean.
Thanks for the reminder that I really need to get the stuff to build a box for this old shit that I've had lying around forever and actually get that in my car. And I need to snag a little Class-D unit for the truck, also.
It never ends. Anyway, yeah you should test that 4ch unit. This stuff is always fascinating.
Great video. I wonder how long that amp will last in a daily application. And yes please test the 4 channel.
Nice I loved it great amp for the price and one sexy beast💪
This amp is dope!!!..it does the job😎
Yes, please test the four channel version
Nice little amp.👍
This was a definite shocker 😲😲
First Epsilon I've seen at least do rated in probably 15 years.
BULLSHIT...CHECK OUT THE TARANTULA 1.4000D BUDGET GEM OR BUST REVIEWED IT. IT DID POWER. THAT'S THE AMP I HAVE HAD FOR 4 YEARS NOW. GOING AS GOOD AS NEW AT 2000 WATTS.
Epsilon is in on the fake numbers game, but by saying you havent seen one do it in fifteen years, it just shows you havent seen much lol.
@@flatearthgenius5732 I was on the fence, but your yelling has definitely convinced me that Epsilon is g2g.
It's nice to see Soundstream put out an amp that's able to put out what it's rated at. I'd be interested to see how their TXP4.3500D does in a test. You did an awesome job on the video, it's great to see the amp's performance as well as both the inside and the outside from as many angles as possible. Thanks!