BT2180 amp vs ARC 125.2 amp Comparison

[MBrown]

Anyone ever tested or had experience comparing the BT2180 and the arc ks125.2 amps? By reading the specs looks like the BT2180 would be the way to go.

[AAWAV]

getting BT2180 in this weekend for bench test.
I have not had the ARC on the bench, so cannot speak to that one.
BT4180 was "impressive" - results will be posted once I had to opp. to look at the 2180 as well...
once that one is done, a new thread will be posted with 5 tests (different amps). if I can pull it off, 6 (my RZ4-2000 included, tested again)
that should give you a good impression of what's out there (other amps are there as well, but the ones I tested are the "most commonly used ones).
RFPBR300x2 is not in the set - it is used a lot, but knowing RF, specs are "dead" on or over (T400x2 AD test result will reveal that)...

[hdrolling]

Before I put my BT 4180 in I was using a J&M 250, I think its the same as the Ark 125 just renamed by J&M. It was rated at 125 RMS at 2ohms and like 70 at 4 ohms I believe?
I was going to originally run 4 speakers of the BT 4180 and run two off the J&M but it didn't sound good at all and I ended up just going with all Biketronics.


If you can flip it I would highly recommend going with the BT amp, IMHO.

[4nic8]

All JM amps are Arc rebranded with DSP chips that JM encode, honestly I've always said your better off buying the Arc amps you can buy a much better arc for the same money, I fact the 600.4 is a pretty good amp, but personally I prefer the performance of hypex chips with their ultra high efficiency small size ratio thus Biketronics is the choice for me.

[MBrown]

Looking forward to seeing the test results AAWAV. Thanks.