Ryan and I both tried the Stetsom 3kW amps a few years ago and we both had them blow up. I showed the Timpano, which was a rebranded Stetsom and it went POW! The signal you’re seeing is most likely EMI caused by improper output filtering. These amps could be communicating with aliens and who knows what the signals are telling them 😊
I remember seeing the Timpano a year or two ago? The noise the amp made at 1 ohm had me not wanting to force it through any more testing... It was sooo sketchy the whole time. I think I'm lucky it didn't go poof!
@@Facekicker I think you made a good choice. The Amp Dyno tests are brutal and some amps just can’t handle those resistors. Most of the Brazilian brands have beefed up their amps for the US market and I’ve seen newer versions of Stetsom out but haven’t tried them yet (Bass versions?)
I have a stetsom vulcan 8k and it kicks ass.had it for about a yr and a half now no issues.doesnt even get warm.stetsom are the original brazilian amp.
I’ve have a Stetsom Export 8k 2 ohm and I had a 6k before that. No issues no noises I run a 300 amp alternator with 2 XSpower D7500. Kicker solo X 18 motors on 15 inch frames. Then Adire Kali 15’s. I’ve ran only Stetsom amps. There 4channels I’ve had issues with all covered under warranty luckily there mono exports are solid in my experience. Was think on getting a volcan when they first came out but my Stetsom 8k is still jammn
My Vulcan 5k was used for maybe 3 weeks. I had a smart3 taramps before that on same setup and it lasted years but after 3 weeks the Vulcan 5k would power on but had no output at all. One of the speaker terminals looked slightly burnt. Idk wat happened to it but I got 3 weeks for my $400 or $500. I don't remember exact cost but very disappointed. And I I had 2 2ohm subs wired up not down low on impedance.
This why I avoid stetsom🤷♂️ what ya think about that Surge Audio 10k? Looking to upgrade to a Korean atleast 8k, from the smart 5k you recommended to me about a year ago. And I've loved it! I'm pushing 2 sundown Xv3 12's.
Given the history of the "owner" of Surge, I would stay away from them also. Try looking into Ruthless Audio which is using the same build house, or even our JSS 7500.1 model.
Absolutely nothing wrong with stetsom. Running one of the newer bravo bass 5K at 1ohm absolutely zero issues. And going to half bridge is in not rrally upgrading - upgrading and staying full bridge would be going to Powerus amps (they rival any high end half bridge amps) ... Now that being said it's just a matter of preference really. But what face kicker said avoid surge at all cost with the drama going on between those guys. Go with Ruthless audio or Synergy audio absolutely top-notch half bridge amps getting more than your money's worth for either of the two.
@@lewokejames I said upgrade cuz I got a 5k and going to an 8k. I don't mean it in a brand way or korean vs full bridge. I love Taramps! Been using em for 3 yrs now. I have heard the newer stetsom amps are pretty solid. But big d blowing one deff didn't reflect well on them. And I hear the guy that owned wolfram now owns surge. And I remember alot of ppl that wanted to warranty stuff and was ghosted. So that kinda rubs me the wrong way. But deff thanks for the suggestions! 🙏
So far Hifonics hasn't done rated power, including the Brutus models. I'll see if I can get a Gamma 4000 at a decent price though and if so, I'll run it.
this is not a sounddigital clone as stetsom is the oroginal brazilian fullbridge amp sounddigital is a copy or clone of the stetsom amps you say this on most videos and your wrong.
Those 🇧🇷amp are made for 1000 khz test bot 40hz because are made for mids and highs not bass i had a tons of them all popular brands and never had any problems
It's def cheap power, $400 for 5kw I think it's safe to assume it'll be noisy cheap power. The synergy wfo 3k is almost a grand. You pay for what you get. I don't blame you for being nervous, big D has blown a few of these up haha
@@Facekicker just because a lot of uneducated people call Brazilian full bridge boards ‘Soundigital’ clones doesn’t mean they are correct. Stetsom is the original Brazilian amps to hit the north American market. Now it’s the Chinese making clones of the Brazilian full bridge amps
@@MrDanielknew the terminology came about because the first Chinese clones were a direct copy of Soundigital model, and not a Stetsom. I'm not arguing whether or not Stetsom came first or who designed the board first. I used the term very generally speaking. Next time I run a Stetsom, if I do, I will not call it an SD clone.
@@MrDanielknew he calls it a clone bc of the dumb audio community....its a "copy what i say to the rest." then he says terminology blah blah chinese clones. guy is a dumbass. but thats car audio for ya.....little do they know many amps just are clones of older generation boards with build houses changing. JL audio and i think RF used full bridge design in one of their amps back then. idk why this guy talks about chinese clones. i guess its a dumb people thing.....just say chinese and itll be ok people will understand.hahaha
Ryan and I both tried the Stetsom 3kW amps a few years ago and we both had them blow up. I showed the Timpano, which was a rebranded Stetsom and it went POW! The signal you’re seeing is most likely EMI caused by improper output filtering. These amps could be communicating with aliens and who knows what the signals are telling them 😊
I remember seeing the Timpano a year or two ago?
The noise the amp made at 1 ohm had me not wanting to force it through any more testing... It was sooo sketchy the whole time. I think I'm lucky it didn't go poof!
@@Facekicker I think you made a good choice. The Amp Dyno tests are brutal and some amps just can’t handle those resistors. Most of the Brazilian brands have beefed up their amps for the US market and I’ve seen newer versions of Stetsom out but haven’t tried them yet (Bass versions?)
I thought for sure it was going to pop 1 ohm certified, it definitely would have uncertified
@@bigblank69 I'm certain of that too! Dodged a bullet here.
@@Facekicker I could tell you turned the signal off immediately as soon as you saw distortion lol. Cheap Brazilian amps will pop on the dyno quick.
i run my valcan 8k at 0.5 ohms and it works great! doesn't get hot ,at all
great amp!
How is it?
I have a stetsom vulcan 8k and it kicks ass.had it for about a yr and a half now no issues.doesnt even get warm.stetsom are the original brazilian amp.
I’ve have a Stetsom Export 8k 2 ohm and I had a 6k before that. No issues no noises I run a 300 amp alternator with 2 XSpower D7500. Kicker solo X 18 motors on 15 inch frames. Then Adire Kali 15’s. I’ve ran only Stetsom amps. There 4channels I’ve had issues with all covered under warranty luckily there mono exports are solid in my experience. Was think on getting a volcan when they first came out but my Stetsom 8k is still jammn
didnt think the quality was on the low end , great seeing that dyno facekicker! 14.4 crew sending some love
Thank you for the support!
Do you happen to have an ampere aa2000.1 laying around? Ive never saw one on the dyno ever ive been waiting/looking for about 4-5 years now lol
What a bummer J...I'm super happy with my taramps from you..
My Vulcan 5k was used for maybe 3 weeks. I had a smart3 taramps before that on same setup and it lasted years but after 3 weeks the Vulcan 5k would power on but had no output at all. One of the speaker terminals looked slightly burnt. Idk wat happened to it but I got 3 weeks for my $400 or $500. I don't remember exact cost but very disappointed. And I I had 2 2ohm subs wired up not down low on impedance.
Great job Jason thanks for all u do🎯❤️👍💪
Thanks for the support!
Great video sir 👍 👍
I never knew shutting and amp on and off for a test turned into a problem
Could you unhook the rca’s
Hot swapping RCAs is a very bad idea
This why I avoid stetsom🤷♂️ what ya think about that Surge Audio 10k? Looking to upgrade to a Korean atleast 8k, from the smart 5k you recommended to me about a year ago. And I've loved it! I'm pushing 2 sundown Xv3 12's.
Given the history of the "owner" of Surge, I would stay away from them also. Try looking into Ruthless Audio which is using the same build house, or even our JSS 7500.1 model.
Absolutely nothing wrong with stetsom. Running one of the newer bravo bass 5K at 1ohm absolutely zero issues. And going to half bridge is in not rrally upgrading - upgrading and staying full bridge would be going to Powerus amps (they rival any high end half bridge amps) ... Now that being said it's just a matter of preference really. But what face kicker said avoid surge at all cost with the drama going on between those guys. Go with Ruthless audio or Synergy audio absolutely top-notch half bridge amps getting more than your money's worth for either of the two.
@@lewokejames I said upgrade cuz I got a 5k and going to an 8k. I don't mean it in a brand way or korean vs full bridge. I love Taramps! Been using em for 3 yrs now. I have heard the newer stetsom amps are pretty solid. But big d blowing one deff didn't reflect well on them. And I hear the guy that owned wolfram now owns surge. And I remember alot of ppl that wanted to warranty stuff and was ghosted. So that kinda rubs me the wrong way. But deff thanks for the suggestions! 🙏
Can I make a request that you do the stetsom bravo bass or full thats their smart series I heard
My bad not the bass or full it's called the stetsom flex series. Dyno please 🙏
I don’t see any dyno videos for a taramp bass 8k or the new .5ohm md12k
I'll try to get them done soon
My 3k works great.
Do Cvr and admark amps
I've got the 8K 2 ohm, DONT trust the clip light, you can get a square wave out of it and the light still won't be on
Can yu do the ds18 gfk 5k
We did the 3k, it should scale similar to what you'd expect in comparison
Have dynoed one of the bass 30ks or 20k
They take the dyno over its limitations and don't give a score at the impedances people wanna see.
@@Facekicker aaahh didn't know..what's the amp dynos limit 15k
Was really wondering about these amp because of price point but it explains it 🙄
thank you for doing this amp!!!
Can you plz do a Dyno on a hifonics Brutus gamma 4000 plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
So far Hifonics hasn't done rated power, including the Brutus models. I'll see if I can get a Gamma 4000 at a decent price though and if so, I'll run it.
this is not a sounddigital clone as stetsom is the oroginal brazilian fullbridge amp sounddigital is a copy or clone of the stetsom amps you say this on most videos and your wrong.
I was thinking the same thing. I have a Stetsom 10kd that is still a beast
This style board is known and referred to throughout the industry as SD clones, but that's good to know.
@@Facekicker doesn't make it right though
@@thedraftdoctor1 I'll make sure to get it right next time.
No bassknob no clip indicator on bassknob
1st !!!!!!
Those 🇧🇷amp are made for 1000 khz test bot 40hz because are made for mids and highs not bass i had a tons of them all popular brands and never had any problems
Full range includes subwoofer frequencies
It's def cheap power, $400 for 5kw I think it's safe to assume it'll be noisy cheap power. The synergy wfo 3k is almost a grand. You pay for what you get. I don't blame you for being nervous, big D has blown a few of these up haha
Stetsom was founded in 1989 and soundigital was founded in the 90’s. So if anything soundigital is a clone.
This style board is known and referred to throughout the industry as SD clones, but that's good to know.
@@Facekicker just because a lot of uneducated people call Brazilian full bridge boards ‘Soundigital’ clones doesn’t mean they are correct. Stetsom is the original Brazilian amps to hit the north American market. Now it’s the Chinese making clones of the Brazilian full bridge amps
@@MrDanielknew the terminology came about because the first Chinese clones were a direct copy of Soundigital model, and not a Stetsom. I'm not arguing whether or not Stetsom came first or who designed the board first. I used the term very generally speaking. Next time I run a Stetsom, if I do, I will not call it an SD clone.
@@MrDanielknew he calls it a clone bc of the dumb audio community....its a "copy what i say to the rest." then he says terminology blah blah chinese clones. guy is a dumbass. but thats car audio for ya.....little do they know many amps just are clones of older generation boards with build houses changing. JL audio and i think RF used full bridge design in one of their amps back then. idk why this guy talks about chinese clones. i guess its a dumb people thing.....just say chinese and itll be ok people will understand.hahaha
Banda 5000 Electra
Never like stetsom I remember when the white ones first came out dirty power?
DC offset
Not likely. Probably high frequency switching noise making it through the LC filter.
Not at all like a Soundigital
No bueno
Agreed
Not impressed, scary to run into 1ohm load
Definitely an amp I suggest against using at all
Test it in a car not all amps like dynos