Tiny Amp doesn't cut it
Written: Jul 10 '03
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Pros: Cheap
Cons: Not enough juice to power my subs
The Bottom Line: It's cheap but I doubt it will power any subs you buy. Spend the extra $40 and get the next best available amp, make your ears happy.
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| psufan0066's Full Review: Bazooka EL260 Car Amp |
Product Specs:
3 Way Ready Yes
Amplifier Type Dual Channel
Bass Boost Yes
Brand Bazooka
Bridgable Yes
Estimated Price Under $100
Manufacturer Part Number b-el260sm • el260
MOSFET amp Yes
UPC 007520007168 • 0752000716 • 607520007160
Dimensions
Depth 10.25 in.
Height 2.69 in.
Width 9.88 in.
Miscellaneous
DealTime Product ID 20290378
Other Features
Input Voltage 10.5 volt
Performance
Bass Boost Frequency 45 Hz
Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20000 Hz
High - Pass Frequency 50 Hz - 250 Hz
Low - Pass Frequency 50 Hz - 250 Hz
Signal to Noise Ratio 105 dB
THD at Rated RMS Power .03 %
Power Output
RMS Power at 2 Ohms 95 W x 2
RMS Power at 4 Ohms 60 W x 2
More Information
Bazooka created EL (Elevated Listening) series amplifiers to be eye-catching, ear-pleasing solutions to your car audio needs. The EL260 amplifier packs performance-driven MOSFET power (70 watts RMS x 2) and useful features into a compact, sharp-looking package.
To start off this review I bought this amp package with 2 10's (Bazooka El1004 subs). I paid $199 which now that im looking at it wasn't that great of a deal but for my first set of subs I can't complain. I was not about to put well over $400 in my car and well this was the cheapest package I could find.
Anyway I'd have to say I'm disappointed with the preformance of this AMP in this package...
Specification Bazooka 10" 275-Watt Subwoofer
"Hear what all the fuss is about. Add a Bazooka 10" subwoofer to your system and hear depth in your music that full-range speakers can’t even approach. Able to handle 180 watts RMS, and 275 watts peak power (375 watts with Bazooka's optional liquid cooling system), this sub combines high output and low distortion for sound your music deserves"
Obviously if the RMS level of the sub at the high end is 175 watts then this thing does not even come close to putting enough juice into these speakers. I do have the amp turned all the way up and the filter set to low. The el1004 subs were one of the cheaper you can buy so I cant imagine their being a Sub the AMP el260 can full power to its limits.
So basically as I said spend the extra money to really get out what your putting into your trunk. The only reason I know my subs are not hitting hard enough is I can still see fine out of my back window 90% of the time. My friends set of subs will rattle the car no matter what type of song so obviously his amp is doing the job right.
Final Answer: Steer Clear
Recommended:
No
Amount Paid (US$): 99
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