Performance meets Value
The new 2010 Hifonics Brutus amplifiers are much more than a good-looking amplifier. Underneath the solid aluminum casing, you will find quality amplifier components that are sure to satisfy any compatible subwoofer. The new BRZ amplifiers have changed the heat sinks on each side to vertical aluminum fins. Since heat rises, these fins draw the heat up and allow it so effectively dissipate from the amplifier. The vertical aluminum heat sinks are located on two sides of the amplifier and effectively maintain the temperature of the amplifier to prevent any overheating. Combined with the other power/protection indicators and the 4-way system protection circuitry, the Hifonics Brutus amplifiers prove to be a safe, efficient, and reliable amplifier for your subwoofer.
Every Brutus amplifier is CEA-2006 certified. That means you can be confident in knowing that you are paying for real power. The wattage that the amplifier is rated at is the wattage that it will consistently produce and supply your subwoofer with. This is typically a feature just found on the higher-end, expensive amplifiers, however all the Brutus series amps are CEA-2006 compliant with a low price tag. By choosing one of these amplifiers, you will be high-grade performance and still have money left over. Performance meets value with the Hifonics Brutus amplifiers!
General Features:
- Brutus Series Monoblock Class D Car Amplifier
- RMS Power Rating (@ 14.4V):
- 4 ohms: 600 watts x 1 chan.
- 2 ohms: 1200 watts x 1 chan.
- 1 ohm: 1700 watts x 1 chan.
- MOSFET power supply
- Wired HFR-3 remote bass level control included
- LED power (green) and protect (red) indicators
- Variable Bass Boost (0 to +10 dB bass boost at 45 Hz)
- Mono channel operation
- Preamp RCA outputs to daisy chain multiple amps
- 4-Way System Protection circuitry (thermal, overload, speaker short and DC protect)
- Heavy duty aluminum alloy finned heatsink for maximum heat dissipation
- Silver-plated unbalanced RCA level inputs
- Silver-plated molded screw terminals
- Input sensitivity:
- Input Level (Unbalanced): 0.2V-9V
- Input Level (Balanced): 0.04V-8V
- Variable low-pass filter (35-250 Hz, 24 dB/octave)
- Subsonic filter (15-35 Hz, 24 dB/octave)
- Phase Shift: 0-180°
- Damping factor: >290
- Frequency response: 35-250 Hz
- CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
- Dimensions: 16-15/16"L x 9-1/4"W x 2-7/16"H
- 2-gauge power and ground wiring is required for installation. Contact us for information regarding a discount on select amplifier kits when purchased together with this amplifier.
- Authorized Internet Dealer
- 1-year Manufacturer's warranty
Read more about the Hifonics Brutus BRZ1700.1D in our blog!
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Average Customer Rating is 4.8 out of 5 stars:
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| Durability | | 4.7 |
| Value | | 4.9 |
| Features | | 4.7 |
| Design | | 4.8 |
| Usability | | 4.6 |
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Zookz from Atlanta, GA
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I bought this amp a few months ago and man do I love it! It's so heavy and the only downside to it right now is that I only have a stock battery/alternator so I'm sure I'm not getting the most out of it! WORTH THE MONEY!!
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I had the Hifonics BXi2010, which was a good amp but only lasted 7 months then went into protect. I have 2 Alpine Type R 10's & im running them @ 2ohms. I now have the BRZ1700.1 running @ 2ohm's & this amp is much louder than the BXi2010. The BXi might have been faulty & not putting out the 1300 rms @ 2ohms, but this BRZ is putting out at least the 1200 it claims....I highly reccomend for the $$
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I had A crappy lanzar vibe amp I got at the flee market at full power hooked up to two Alpine Type R 15 in a ported box in my truck. I was looking for something with more power and damn, this amp pounds my 15s hard! My rearview mirror shakes off and parts of my truck are rattling apart. Good value for under $300 out the door(with tax). highly recommend this amp. Never heated up, not once. Blue illumination looks nice at night.
- Dont have capacitor? GET ONE. You will need it.
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I had amp 1608d 1610d and now brz 1700d u can tell the difference between thees amps. 1608d and 1610d were good amps no problems. The brz line is way better . I got this pushing 2 kicker l7 12s in a 6 cubic foot box tuned at 40 htz . And all i got to say is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. Buy this amp its worth it . If u feel like the amp is not putting out properly upgrade your wiring. Also add a yellow top battery and maybe a high out put alternator. And then see what happens . U will be impressed
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I own this amp and it is a very nice amp. The remote control bass is a very good feature if you want your bass low or slamming as hard as you can take it. I have them running 2 Kicker CVR's and its definitely getting the job done. Its not the best amp around but definitely not the worst. I would recommend this to someone who loves a lot of power cause this will do it for you. Has only cut off once and gone into protect mode so I'm very impressed.
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