DaVibe

iTrader: (9)

So what's going on with the Kicker WarHorse?

It's up for $1400 here and the U.S. guys are talking about how they were told $1300 shipped ...

At one point, was this not one of most powerful, most expensive amps ever made? Now its $1500?

What's going on?

Father Yuli

iTrader: (17)

just like all statement peices in any industry. it isnt worth if more than 1 is made.

DaVibe

iTrader: (9)

I think a main issue has got to be that no one has the power supply just to turn the stupid thing on ... don't you need a truckload of batteries for operation?

This might work in a concert hall or something, I don't know. But a car?

DeadlySones

iTrader: (4)

Its rated into 14.4v and 1.5% THD... like you said a huge power hog... they probably had to drop the price considerably just to move a few.

The manual says " eight (8) 800cca 12v batteries and a minimum of 2 200 amp alts to power this beast... lol

Father Yuli

iTrader: (17)

any decent street cmpetitor knows how to get that thing goin off of 1 battery

buy one and i will show you.

DaVibe

iTrader: (9)

I want to buy one just because. I won't because I'm not a tool ... Anymore

And I'm talking about real power operation, not running 1/10th of that amp or whatever you're suggesting.
It'd be fun to see though!

JohnVroom

Ahh come on dont sell yourself short, you're still a tool

DaVibe

iTrader: (9)

Oh ok, thanks. Yeah, I guess anyone that's interested in spending thousands on CAR audio is a slight tool.

Haunz

iTrader: (3)

The warhorse is one of the most efficient amps on the market, so I wouldn't call it a power hog at all... that is quite to the contrary...


There are quite a few amps out there that put out 5kw++ these days, and its not uncommon for some people to run two or more of them.. really a 10kw amp is not that outlandish, especially for those involved with db drag...

kevmurray

For sure. Even the starter motor in a small car uses over 10Kw and that's with the small factory battery. A bass note typically doesn't last as long as cranking in cold weather, and that's without any contribution from the alternator.