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  4. Posted

    dude, definitely likin that 25.1, and a damn good price too. i replied asking when they are gonna ship. i may have overlooked it because that was some pretty guts. i really liked that one.

    damn, i forgot to see if it had high-quality rca's. I'll only buy an amp if it's got the screw-type rca's. i know I'm picky, but that's just somethin else i look for in an amp. it shows quality.

     

    The Synergy Audio amplifiers will incorporate tiffany style RCA's on all models going forward. Along with metal pots for gain, crossover, etc for adjustment.

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    Who is Synergy Audio? Well, it seems they are a brick and mortar store based out of South Dakota that couldn't find anything up to their price to performance standards. So instead of "settling", they did it on their own and started their own line.

    This is the first of what I understand will be (3) size offerings. They are currently available in their storefront (obviously) and I believe 3 online stores including SSA and FB.

     

    Price - $400

    Rated (14.4v)
    4 ohm - 400w
    2 ohm - 800w
    1 ohm - 1,500w

     

    This heatsink... it reminds me of something. Something old school. Kicker Impulse, maybe? I can't put my finger on it. But the first thing I noticed was that it wasn't super heavy. It doesn't seem to have as much sink as some competitor offerings, or maybe I'm just used to hauling around a TFE for too long. Either way, my testing is pretty brutal since I do so many back to back and it got hot, but not like... hot. I'll spend some more time with it in a daily application and report back on that.

     

    "WFO" is the 2nd coolest name for an amp ever. I use that term all the time. I don't know if it's the same thing I use it for, but every time I see those letters, I think "Wide fuggin open". Lol.

     

     

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    Solid 1/0 power and ground. 8awg speaker. Hex key set screws for those that like to overtighten shit like I do. Had a little trouble fitting oversized 1/0 in there, but that's nothing new.

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    Plastic pots. That's ok as long as you don't adjust them with your pocketknife. Strappable. Came with a bass knob. I always mean to take pics of that thing but I forget. Sorry. I bet it's nice. You can see that the plastic end caps double as the mounting feet. You're kinda screwed if you break them. The feet on other amps are pretty wimpy but at least you could replace them if they get jacked. I'd suggest pan head screws and minimal torque when securing this guy.

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    Guts. One little note here... the end caps have a little tab that help hold the backplate in place, but it makes reinstallation of said backplate nearly impossible without removing one of the end caps. Moral of the story... don't take the damn backplate off.

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    On to the testing...

    My CRX. 300A Ohio Gen. (2) JuiceBox batts. All of this testing is resistive testing. For those not familiar with my testing, the voltage on the AMM-1 is the output.

     

    Unloaded. That's a lot of voltage for a 1.5k. Side by side pic to show the difference of one more click on the knob. We're totally fine at 50v at battery resting voltage (car off).

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    5 ohms resistive.

     

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    That's 620w @ 5 ohms and 14.7v. 86% efficiency. Wait... isn't it rated for 400w @ 4 and 14.4? Anyway...

     

    2.5 ohms resistive.

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    1,100w @ 2.5 ohms and 14.2v.

     

    Umm... I'm seeing a pattern here.

     

    1 ohm resistive.

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    2,250w @ 1 ohm and 13.8v with 74% efficiency.

     

    Whaaa?

    One last test. This is sort of an "uncertified" run up to clipping at 1 ohm.

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    Kidding me.

     

    This amp is a little beast. Somebody is messing with my head because this could easily be called a 2k. And a solid one at that.

    At $400, this should rocket right to the top of the list of anyone shopping with that budget. Easily places it alongside the AQ2200 or Crescendo BC2k... but cheaper than either. Durability is still untested, but 1 ohm resistive isn't exactly a walk in the park. And not to pick on the DC2k, but these numbers are comparable to/better than its dyno and the Synergy didn't need 14v batts to get there. Just sayin...

     

    T-Fade approved. bigok.gif

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  6. Posted

    Zed and MMATS make a great quality product and build them here in the USA. But what you need to know most internals of an amplifier are globally manufactured. It is very hard to get anything electronic that is completely made in USA.

     

    Soundqubed and Sundown along with my own brand Synergy Audio have our amplifiers manufactured in Korea. Why? Because imo Korean built amplifiers offer the best in engineering, manufacturing quality and reliability.

     

    I know Synergy Audio selects the components that are of the highest quality and tightest tolerances in their respective price range.

     

    Imo customer service is what sets most comparable companies apart.

     

    Good luck in your search.

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    Amplifers come with a gain matching dial that has an input sensitivity ranging from 6v - 0.2v. It's not a volume knob it's their to match your HU RCA voltage output.

    You can set your HU to it's loudest setting without hearing any distortion, turn the gain on the amp up until you hear distortion then back off on the dial until you hear no distortion. Use music that you know to do this. Let your ears decide.

    I still prefer to set my gains by ear. Especially my front stage.

    I know and understand all this. That's how they were set. I just wanted to know if it's safe to take the volume higher on these older recordings, as I could take Elton John's album to 52 with no distortion whatsoever and crystal clear. Could probably even go higher but I'm trying to play it safe. Like I said, if it's not safe to exceed the limits that are set I just won't listen to the music.

     

    I would say yes go ahead but be cautious.

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  15. Posted

    Amplifers come with a gain matching dial that has an input sensitivity ranging from 6v - 0.2v. It's not a volume knob it's their to match your HU RCA voltage output. 

     

    You can set your HU to it's loudest setting without hearing any distortion, turn the gain on the amp up until you hear distortion then back off on the dial until you hear no distortion. Use music that you know to do this. Let your ears decide.

     

    I still prefer to set my gains by ear. Especially my front stage.

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  22. Posted · Edited by 98GMC

    Synergy Audio Amplifiers are covered by a 1 year limited warranty. This warranty does not cover improper installation, accidental damage, misuse, abuse, improper wiring, operating the amplifier outside of listed specifications, or any amplifier that has been modified or repaired by anyone other than authorized personnel. This warranty does NOT cover Power/Ground inputs hooked up reverse or other damage caused by improper installation. Repair service is available for faulty installation. Warranty on amplifiers is NOT transferable.

    All warranty returns must be sent prepaid to Synergy Audio and be accompanied by the original sales invoice or receipt. For faster warranty service please contact Synergy Audio to request a return authorization number. At the discretion of Synergy Audio your Amplifier will be either repaired or replaced.

    If no defect is found, the amplifier will be shipped back at the expense of the customer. If the amplifier is found to be defective then the replaced or repaired amplifier will be shipped back prepaid.

     

    In the event of shipping damage due to improper packaging of the returned amplifier. The customer is responsible for the cost of all damages, necessary repairs, or replacement. Synergy Audio requires that all original packaging be utilized when sending an amplifier back for Warranty repair or replacement.

     

    Common sense goes a long way when installing a high power amplifier. Please calculate current draw of your amplifier(s) and make and educated guess whether you will need additional supplemental battery reserve and or extra generating capacity with the addition of an upgraded or additional alternator(s).

     

    We recommend using true OFC power, ground and speaker cable. You’ve spent your hard earned money on a great product don’t buy cheap, undersized mixed alloy wire.

    If using CCA please do your homework and buy a quality mix of copper to aluminum ratio wire.

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  23. Posted

     

    Hello and welcome to Synergy Audio. We are a custom car audio shop that is located in the heart of the Midwest in SD. Synergy Audio is known for producing some of the loudest cars in South Dakota!

     

     

    Recently we looked at our vendors and their ability to supply to our demand and realized we were missing on what we felt was a quality, dependable, economically friendly amplifier to offer to our valued customers. So In the spring of 2014 we decided to release our own brand of amplifiers. We currently have one model, the Synergy Audio WFO 15.1. We’ll let you use your imagination on what the initials WFO mean. coolugh.gif 

     

    As the Synergy Audio amplifier business grows we plan on releasing higher and lower power Class D mono amplifiers and versatile multi-channel Class AB amplifiers. We aren’t out to reinvent the amplifier. What we want to do is offer a top notch quality designed, engineered and manufactured amplifier with excellent quality control at a blue collar budget.

     

    Customer service is our number 1 priority when you purchase from Synergy Audio. We want you to be confident in your purchase and knowing Synergy Audio will be there to assist you after the sale with any questions, comments, complaints or general chit chat.

     

    Remember were consumers and enthusiasts as well.

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