Hertz HDP Amps

37Z · 08-26-2011, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

I would say that is an opinion not a fact.

With so many great names out there it is like home audio everyone has a preference to what they think is the best.

McIntosh
Sinfoni
Brax
Zapco
Butler
Audison

And older US amps come to mine when I think best of the best

Almost purchased a Brax amp. What I didn't care for was the size. I will check out Sinfoni, Butler, and Zapco amps. The amp size must have a small footprint.

I will likely need to bridge the rear for two small (6-8") subs I plan to located in the rear hatch where the foam piece is locate. I am looking into a Audison Bit Ten (it's a smaller version of the Bit-One with only 5-channels instead of 8-channels) for its tuning aspect sometime down the road.

Do you have any experience with any of the suggested amps and a Bit-Ten?

bigaudiofanat · 08-26-2011, 12:17 PM

The audison and zapco I have the bit-ten never heard of that one.

37Z · 08-26-2011, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

The audison and zapco I have the bit-ten never heard of that one.

A bit-ten is a tuning signal processor (not an amp) similar to the Bit-One manufactured by Audison.

bigaudiofanat · 08-26-2011, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 37Z

A bit-ten is a tuning signal processor (not an amp) similar to the Bit-One manufactured by Audison.

Got ya

Unclemeaty · 08-26-2011, 03:14 PM

Burrbrown is now a division of texas instruments, and that division of ti is simply the best in terms of audiophonic IC construstion. BB is the intustry standard for operational amplifie circuits in terms of their entire line of parts and such. Many repair techs will pay the 30x premium for BB over other opAmps made in China or even from Texas Instruments. BurrBrown components can mainly only be found in the highest of the high audio equipment mainly in home audio, but is also the primary device used by engineers in their reference designs. Often times stumped by Acountants who prefer cheaper parts for making higher profits.

you can pay someone to upgrade most amps and processors with BB parts but the cost is usually not worth the trouble.

as far as I know for car audio BurrBrown is found in Zed factory upgraded amps and not many others.

37Z · 08-26-2011, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unclemeaty

Burrbrown is now a division of texas instruments, and that division of ti is simply the best in terms of audiophonic IC construstion. BB is the intustry standard for operational amplifie circuits in terms of their entire line of parts and such. Many repair techs will pay the 30x premium for BB over other opAmps made in China or even from Texas Instruments. BurrBrown components can mainly only be found in the highest of the high audio equipment mainly in home audio, but is also the primqry devised used for engineering reference design of absolute quality.

you can pay someone to upgrade most amps and processors with BB parts but the cost is usually not worth the trouble.

as far as I kno for car audio BurrBrown is found in Zed factory upgraded amps and no many others.

I will have to check the Burrbrown (BB) options from ZedAudio. I know it was an option in the past. What's the longivity of the BB componets?

bigaudiofanat · 08-26-2011, 06:30 PM

Here is another sick amp!!

:: Ground Zero :: Amplifier / GZPA Reference 4

37Z · 08-29-2011, 11:41 AM

ZedAudio does not have the Burr-Brown option anymore. According to Stehphan (ZEDAudio) The chips in the current amps are similar to the Burr-Brown chips.

Wicked CAS · 08-29-2011, 03:49 PM

Have you decided where you want to install the amp?
It helps to know what to shop for size wise.

As for Hertz and Audioson... Parent company is Ellettromedia.

They are Italian owned and manufactured.

Hertz HDP amps seem to be built solid. They were going after JL HD class business. and they wanted to be lesser priced then the JL amps. They have achived their goal.

37Z · 08-29-2011, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wicked CAS

Have you decided where you want to install the amp?
It helps to know what to shop for size wise.

As for Hertz and Audioson... Parent company is Ellettromedia.

They are Italian owned and manufactured.

Hertz HDP amps seem to be built solid. They were going after JL HD class business. and they wanted to be lesser priced then the JL amps. They have achived their goal.

I'm likely installing an amp in the rear hatch where the foam piece is located in front of the spare tire.

How does the Hertz amps compare with the JL HD amps?

Wicked CAS · 08-30-2011, 09:14 AM

I haven't done an A and B comparison. we will be putting one on the demo board soon, we will be able to evaluate soon. Of course I would rather have it in a car.

bigaudiofanat · 08-30-2011, 09:56 AM

I would say hertz amps would be better than JL. Keep in min JL is a lot more hype and way over priced for their products.

butdamnbrian · 08-31-2011, 10:03 AM

OP for tons of info on amps, as well as reviews and comparisons of all the various brands and models folks are listing, cruise over to DIYMA.com - Scientific Car Audio - Truth in Sound Quality and do some poking around. a bit of research there should answer all your questions.

i've got arc audio amps in my car for their low profile.

bigaudiofanat · 08-31-2011, 10:39 AM

Im over there on that site TONS of info I x2 it.

08-26-2011, 12:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 855	The audison and zapco I have the bit-ten never heard of that one. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

08-26-2011, 03:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
Unclemeaty Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 203 Drives: 150cc Scooter Rep Power: 17	Burrbrown is now a division of texas instruments, and that division of ti is simply the best in terms of audiophonic IC construstion. BB is the intustry standard for operational amplifie circuits in terms of their entire line of parts and such. Many repair techs will pay the 30x premium for BB over other opAmps made in China or even from Texas Instruments. BurrBrown components can mainly only be found in the highest of the high audio equipment mainly in home audio, but is also the primary device used by engineers in their reference designs. Often times stumped by Acountants who prefer cheaper parts for making higher profits. you can pay someone to upgrade most amps and processors with BB parts but the cost is usually not worth the trouble. as far as I know for car audio BurrBrown is found in Zed factory upgraded amps and not many others. Last edited by Unclemeaty; 08-26-2011 at 04:26 PM.

08-26-2011, 06:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 855	Here is another sick amp!! :: Ground Zero :: Amplifier / GZPA Reference 4 __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

08-29-2011, 11:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
37Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 476 Drives: 370Z MB 6M -sold Rep Power: 265	ZEDAudio amps ZedAudio does not have the Burr-Brown option anymore. According to Stehphan (ZEDAudio) The chips in the current amps are similar to the Burr-Brown chips.

08-29-2011, 03:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
Wicked CAS The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kingston, NH. Posts: 469 Drives: 98 Supra 1036 RWHP Rep Power: 17	Have you decided where you want to install the amp? It helps to know what to shop for size wise. As for Hertz and Audioson... Parent company is Ellettromedia. They are Italian owned and manufactured. Hertz HDP amps seem to be built solid. They were going after JL HD class business. and they wanted to be lesser priced then the JL amps. They have achived their goal. __________________ www.wickedcas.com Call: 603-642-4222 E-mail: Wickedcas@aol.com *DIRECT AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR:* AUDISON, HERTZ, JL AUDIO, JL AUDIO MARINE, KENWOOD EXCELON, COMPUSTAR, DIAMOND AUDIO, CACHE, ARC AUDIO, K40, PASSPORT ESCORT.

08-30-2011, 09:14 AM	#11 (permalink)
Wicked CAS The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kingston, NH. Posts: 469 Drives: 98 Supra 1036 RWHP Rep Power: 17	I haven't done an A and B comparison. we will be putting one on the demo board soon, we will be able to evaluate soon. Of course I would rather have it in a car. __________________ www.wickedcas.com Call: 603-642-4222 E-mail: Wickedcas@aol.com *DIRECT AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR:* AUDISON, HERTZ, JL AUDIO, JL AUDIO MARINE, KENWOOD EXCELON, COMPUSTAR, DIAMOND AUDIO, CACHE, ARC AUDIO, K40, PASSPORT ESCORT.

08-30-2011, 09:56 AM	#12 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 855	I would say hertz amps would be better than JL. Keep in min JL is a lot more hype and way over priced for their products. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

08-31-2011, 10:03 AM	#13 (permalink)
butdamnbrian Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 254 Drives: the ladies wild Rep Power: 17	OP for tons of info on amps, as well as reviews and comparisons of all the various brands and models folks are listing, cruise over to DIYMA.com - Scientific Car Audio - Truth in Sound Quality and do some poking around. a bit of research there should answer all your questions. i've got arc audio amps in my car for their low profile. __________________ Ex-Build:Alpine W910•Focal Polyglass 165 V30 6.5" Components•Stereo Integrity BM mk. 3•Zapco DSP6-SL•Arc Audio XDi Amps•Nissan Livina Rear Camera•Axxess•Spare Retained•

08-31-2011, 10:39 AM	#14 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 855	Im over there on that site TONS of info I x2 it. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

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