Testing out the new DS18 FRP 5k/TI Full range class D 1 channel Monoblock amp. One thing I LOVE doing is testing amps that don't burn up on the bench. I know it is a good amp if I can test it over and over again without any problems. The SMD Damore Engineering AD-1 Amp Dyno is like the Honeybadger though, it just doesn't care. There is no feelings when it comes to testing amps on this bench. But this one did great! What an amazing little powerhouse. I was REALLY impressed! At just 10 cents a watt, you can't go wrong! Product Links in the description Thanks for watching!
Part of me wants to sign it, certify it and give it to someone. What would you do with this amp if you had it? Leave me a comment with your city, state, or country!
I would love it but theres ppl out there in worse shape that would love a gift like this. Im currently helping my son build his beginner system (there's nothing about it beginner lol).
😮😮😮😮😮 if SMD approves?, im DEF all in to purchasing something like this! Iv found it hard to believe that an amp that size can punch out power like this, always imagined the bigger the amp the bigger the power output - but i forgot car audio technology has made massive leaps and bounds since the 90s-2K lol salute
Man.. just a few years ago I was impressed about that little 500w wallet sized amp and now this one is blowing my mind. I'm ngl I kinda want one for my car now. I'm still running with one of the old hifonics brutus amps lol.
I just got the first part of my final project. I started back in the 80s with 2x MTX 10s in a prefab hatchback enclosure. Tossed it on the backseat of my '76 Nova (2 door, 350 sb, white with wrap around flames) my dad built for me.... Running a 500 watt Majestic amp I borrowed from my cousin. Rolling in the highschool parking lot feeling like a god! A few years later, it would be a 91 Ford Festiva. Not a pretty car but it was a gift for graduating. Took the backseat out and built a wall holding 4 Kicker comp 12s and only powered by a Rockford Punch 75 (@$400.⁰⁰+ I could only afford one). Lowered her down. Painted silver with royal blue flakes. Added 4 Street Glow neon tubes (purple. Blue was illegal back then) under her belly. And now @ 51....I just got the first part of my final project done. 2000 Honda Accord sedan. The backseat has been replaced with 2x Lanzar 15s with a 3200.1D Orion Cobalt.... Today, I'll be starting on the 2nd part. Adding 2x Lanzar 12s with a SoundXtreme 5000.2 A/B.... The rest is still on the chalkboard.. I know I'm going with some 8s for midrange and I have a couple pairs of bullet style tweeters.... I'm just not sure how I want them all set up. It's just me and this Georgetown, South Carolina USA heat is taking this ole man for a hard ride! It's got to be done! If I had that amp? After wiping the drool from my chin, ... It would get installed somewhere in the build... Nice amp. Thanks for the review test!!
Damn thing is smaller that my Memphis PRXA 1000.1 Mono block amp. Crazy how small powerful amps are getting. Remember back in the day how big some of the amps were?
Sick power in that tiny footprint. Signed by the legend Steve Meade, it would be hard to decide to finally get my system playing, or mount it on the wall as a priceless gem! Columbia, Mo
its going in my tahoe, replacing my orion 2500 pushing an 18" fi btl neo; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma! Been watching you since you were running your fi BTLs... Learned so much from your content over the years!
Been tuning in since I was 21 big bruh! (35 now) And I'm finally ready to hang wit tha big Dawgs! Bout to purchase a 2019 Tahoe Premier, and slowly work my way up to 4-18s. Prolly gonna start with 2-12s tho 😂 (It's been a while since i had bass in the whip.) Keep goin strong brutha!
That's amazing! I would love to build a comp system with a bunch of those. Love the dyno videos, lots of great info, and pups in the background, thanks Steve!
Labelle , Florida and I would definitely use this amp to push my single 15 American bass. My buddy has a couple ds18 full range amps and those amps suck up a lot of power but they also produce their rated power. This is another example of ds18 stepping up their game.
I need this blew my massive 4k last week been looking for replacement was saving for 5-8k amp glad I seen this video ! Ds18 been having some good products I got 6 of there 6.5 pros last week and they scream
I would install it in my conversion van that I received from my late uncle and ride around with his ashes for an experience that he couldn't have. Detroit Michigan
I love the honey badger amps!! Cant say I dont like watching the crap blow up too though. .its good content. Glad you still doing your thing in Sac. Cheers
Trying to figure out how many of your videos I haven't watched? I think I've seen them all. I guess that's why I don't think to hard about it. Your content is still very interesting. Do you edit your videos? This would be a question I would ask if I catch you going live. Keep it going. We all get tired. But on this end of it. I love it. You put in the work Steve!
yup, I film, edit, upload and admin everything you see. Occasionally I will get someone to hold the camera for me or hit the record button while it is on the tripod. Also my son admins the channel with me. But I do all the filming, editing and uploading on my own and always have. Thanks for ridin' with me all these years my bro!
@@meade916 Ok. That's why its unique. So we are getting a true personal perspective of you. That's rare on RUclips these days. It did take a wile to get that mill button. But you earned every subscriber. That's more respectful and your gonna keep your subscribers longer. I've been with you for over 30 years. How many times do you make a video before its ok to present? I wanna know because that has to be alot of work. Some vids you even say its after 12 midnight. Wow!
The compact size would definitely do nicely in my mega cab Dallas Texas would definitely hear it just got to decide what to hook it to. May have to grab some DS-18 subs for it
Ocala fl I would put it on my sons two American bass Xr-12 I have a skar 2500 but it’s not enough and gets hot. I just came across your channel and looking back at your vids definitely wish I would have found your channel couple weeks ago when I was installing it lol. Thanks for providing honest info
I’m hoping to get picked. Because I would love to have this amplifier to pair them with the DS18-12” EXL XX DHE subs I had to buy in payments thru ÁCIMA because I couldn’t afford to cash out on them and this amplifier would get me there and get bumping. I’m watching from Tacoma,WA
Im ready to see that 3.5k in action. Hopefully they'll send some big monoblocks too along with some mids and highs. I enjoy seeing other ppl test and try them out. Ive been using DS18 mids and highs for yrs theres a cpl vids on my channel of them. It would be awesome if you chkd them out gimme your opinions.
I would put it in my 2004 Subaru Forester (the dad mobile). Since it's small I can tuck it anywhere so all the kids bikes and groceries and crap won't get in the way. Probably 2 beefy 10s in a small box. Bob from Chicago area. Love the channel!
Do you have any plans on opening it up to see whats inside, I'm interested in seeing the guts. Thanks for taking the time to Run that lil' Monster on the Dyno for the Community.
@@meade916 My Bad, I went straight to the Dyno portion after you told us what it was. Thanks for Pulling My Coat Tail. Thanks again for featuring this unit.
Mini Trucks rule! Had a 91 S-15 purple on purple scalloped paint job, full tweed and vinyl interior. I worked an Orion dealer and my boss negotiated a deal for me from Jestar Int. the distributor for Orion in Canada. It was a promotional sponsorship of sorts. I got dealer cost on equipment as long as I took the truck to a couple events they wanted me to. Had a lot of great times bombing around in that slammed little truck... Probably the best years of my life. 😊
Badass!! I'm having a hard time finding any videos on the ds18 GFX-5k2. I would love to know what it does at 2 and 4 ohm. I have 2 of them and want to run one to each of my 15s at 4ohm
I just got the 3500 watt and put on my 2 American bass XFL 15s crazy power from a small amp just be sure to go with copper wire so it runs the most efficient
Testing out the new DS18 FRP 5k/TI Full range class D 1 channel Monoblock amp. One thing I LOVE doing is testing amps that don't burn up on the bench. I know it is a good amp if I can test it over and over again without any problems. The SMD Damore Engineering AD-1 Amp Dyno is like the Honeybadger though, it just doesn't care. There is no feelings when it comes to testing amps on this bench. But this one did great! What an amazing little powerhouse. I was REALLY impressed! At just 10 cents a watt, you can't go wrong! Product Links in the description Thanks for watching!
Do they have a 4 channel version
Ooooh, the full range can be used on midrange speakers too
That's exactly what I need something compact in size to put in my 22 dodge charger scat pack
Could definitely use it for my work van 2 8s currently on a Taramps md3k but the 8s are still hungry
I need a good small platform sub amp for my square body Chevy build I may have to give one a try. I only need about 2k but the 35k would be fine.
Part of me wants to sign it, certify it and give it to someone. What would you do with this amp if you had it? Leave me a comment with your city, state, or country!
That amp is awesome! Id restart my build and replace my Taramps lol. Pick me im in Michigan!
Id go two 15s only thing to do 🤟🏽 brownsville tx
I would love it but theres ppl out there in worse shape that would love a gift like this. Im currently helping my son build his beginner system (there's nothing about it beginner lol).
I would probably upgrade from my old Punch XLC 10's and wake this sleepy Montana farm town up 😁
I'd use it in my first vehicle. I'm getting a chevy astro van and It would be nice to start off my first car audio system. Indianapolis Indiana
Man that's some crazy power! Beast hidden inside that little amp!!
Big Deeeeeeee!
made me go back to watch your a6000gti video....20 years of shrinkage
@@wal big D is in the house🙋♂️...and he is right👍🆙️
That lil amp is not messing around. I have the DS18 ZR 2000.1 and love it! Cannot go wrong with their amplifiers!
😮😮😮😮😮 if SMD approves?, im DEF all in to purchasing something like this!
Iv found it hard to believe that an amp that size can punch out power like this, always imagined the bigger the amp the bigger the power output - but i forgot car audio technology has made massive leaps and bounds since the 90s-2K lol salute
Man.. just a few years ago I was impressed about that little 500w wallet sized amp and now this one is blowing my mind. I'm ngl I kinda want one for my car now. I'm still running with one of the old hifonics brutus amps lol.
Damn I didn't think DS18 stuff was that good, this changed my mind.
Damn that amp was awesome I like how you were able to keep on playing it and it didn't blow.
Thats crazy even smaller hatchback vehicles could run multiple 5k amps now ds18 just raised the bar
Nice to see Brando back. Thank you for your videos!!
I just got the first part of my final project. I started back in the 80s with 2x MTX 10s in a prefab hatchback enclosure. Tossed it on the backseat of my '76 Nova (2 door, 350 sb, white with wrap around flames) my dad built for me.... Running a 500 watt Majestic amp I borrowed from my cousin. Rolling in the highschool parking lot feeling like a god! A few years later, it would be a 91 Ford Festiva. Not a pretty car but it was a gift for graduating. Took the backseat out and built a wall holding 4 Kicker comp 12s and only powered by a Rockford Punch 75 (@$400.⁰⁰+ I could only afford one). Lowered her down. Painted silver with royal blue flakes. Added 4 Street Glow neon tubes (purple. Blue was illegal back then) under her belly. And now @ 51....I just got the first part of my final project done. 2000 Honda Accord sedan. The backseat has been replaced with 2x Lanzar 15s with a 3200.1D Orion Cobalt.... Today, I'll be starting on the 2nd part. Adding 2x Lanzar 12s with a SoundXtreme 5000.2 A/B.... The rest is still on the chalkboard.. I know I'm going with some 8s for midrange and I have a couple pairs of bullet style tweeters.... I'm just not sure how I want them all set up. It's just me and this Georgetown, South Carolina USA heat is taking this ole man for a hard ride! It's got to be done!
If I had that amp? After wiping the drool from my chin, ... It would get installed somewhere in the build...
Nice amp. Thanks for the review test!!
Powerhouse puts it gently. That little amp is like a Dyson Sphere with the heart of a sun for its energy but stays cool in the game. Nice! Love it!
Man these amps are getting smaller and smaller what we wouldnt have gave for that kinda tech in the late 90s
Power from the Gods
To think 20 years ago that kind of power you were looking at the JBL A6000GTI....google the picture to see the size difference
DS18 never let me down.
That little guy really packed some ooomphhh, they do make great subs and speakers too.
That's crazy back in the days 5000 watt amp was about a 4 ft long that thing is little for the kind of power
Yep those hifonics where monsters
It's amazing how technology keeps getting better and smaller
Damn thing is smaller that my Memphis PRXA 1000.1 Mono block amp. Crazy how small powerful amps are getting.
Remember back in the day how big some of the amps were?
Damn. steve you remember not long ago a 5k amp was 1/3rd the trunk
I have an old kicker SX1250.1 mono block amp that I have had for over 15 years. This amp is small comparted to my old kicker amp. WOW
Sick power in that tiny footprint. Signed by the legend Steve Meade, it would be hard to decide to finally get my system playing, or mount it on the wall as a priceless gem! Columbia, Mo
Damn, that's impressive for an amplifier that size!
i agree!
Always impressive when full bridge makes rated at 40hz rather than just 1khz
That's a lot of full range power!
I have a FULL DS18 System in my Lincoln and I LOVE it. Such an underrated company!! And amazing customer service as well!!
i would most certainly replace my taramps 5k with this on my 2 orion hcca 15's .what's up from Suriname South america
I think its cool that you left the background sound in there cuz you can hear the dyno loading as the resistance goes up and the pulses in burst.
Ds-18 is starting a new line of amplifier for sure😮. Holding up to the we like it loud right. Thank you for volg bro❤
its going in my tahoe, replacing my orion 2500 pushing an 18" fi btl neo; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma!
Been watching you since you were running your fi BTLs... Learned so much from your content over the years!
I am impressed with all DS18s existing stuff❤ this REALLY steps UP!
Crazy power for such a small amp. Beast.
Been tuning in since I was 21 big bruh!
(35 now) And I'm finally ready to hang wit tha big Dawgs!
Bout to purchase a 2019 Tahoe Premier, and slowly work my way up to 4-18s.
Prolly gonna start with 2-12s tho 😂
(It's been a while since i had bass in the whip.)
Keep goin strong brutha!
That's amazing! I would love to build a comp system with a bunch of those. Love the dyno videos, lots of great info, and pups in the background, thanks Steve!
Labelle , Florida and I would definitely use this amp to push my single 15 American bass. My buddy has a couple ds18 full range amps and those amps suck up a lot of power but they also produce their rated power. This is another example of ds18 stepping up their game.
I need this blew my massive 4k last week been looking for replacement was saving for 5-8k amp glad I seen this video ! Ds18 been having some good products I got 6 of there 6.5 pros last week and they scream
The "Gawd dam, gawd dam" back to back means it's for real! Lol. Hahah
Love unboxing time ds18💪🏾
That's crazy small. Winner right there
I would install it in my conversion van that I received from my late uncle and ride around with his ashes for an experience that he couldn't have. Detroit Michigan
All other amps need to step up their game. Ds-18 showing everyone how it's done. Fans are a must to cool amp during those bass drops.
I would love to put that thing on my 4 kicker compq 15s. Dallas, TX - Tahoe is ready for that smoke…
Holy crap!!! That little thing is a BEAST!
Off all the skar audio ct sounds etc ds18 has worked best for me they don’t overate there specs like others
DAAAMMN! That thing IS small for over 5K.
Nice testing👍
06:12 Don't miss the subtle "flex".....Serial #0001😂😂😂
damn right. hahaha! good catch. :D
Oh yeah baby the steak knife…!! You’re a Bad Ass Steve..
Very impressive.
I love the honey badger amps!! Cant say I dont like watching the crap blow up too though. .its good content. Glad you still doing your thing in Sac. Cheers
The best car and home audio channel on RUclips hands down.
I love my DS18 amp! It puts in work!!
Always wanted to try a DS18.
Better than my DC Audio 20k PITBULL?
The form factor is awesome could easily hide it under a seat
Gainesville Florida, United States, Meade you a bad mufuka when it comes to stereo systems got your own brand and all, appreciate your content
Trying to figure out how many of your videos I haven't watched? I think I've seen them all. I guess that's why I don't think to hard about it. Your content is still very interesting. Do you edit your videos? This would be a question I would ask if I catch you going live. Keep it going. We all get tired. But on this end of it. I love it. You put in the work Steve!
yup, I film, edit, upload and admin everything you see. Occasionally I will get someone to hold the camera for me or hit the record button while it is on the tripod. Also my son admins the channel with me. But I do all the filming, editing and uploading on my own and always have. Thanks for ridin' with me all these years my bro!
@@meade916 Ok. That's why its unique. So we are getting a true personal perspective of you. That's rare on RUclips these days. It did take a wile to get that mill button. But you earned every subscriber. That's more respectful and your gonna keep your subscribers longer. I've been with you for over 30 years. How many times do you make a video before its ok to present? I wanna know because that has to be alot of work. Some vids you even say its after 12 midnight. Wow!
Man that thing is sooo small if that doesn’t overheat that will be a GAMECHANGER I can only imagine how small the 3.5 k is
True its a beast coz i see its using transformers for output stages with mosfet which are great !
I been running a DS18 monoblock since last year and it's been great, I beat on it and it keeps going.
The compact size would definitely do nicely in my mega cab Dallas Texas would definitely hear it just got to decide what to hook it to. May have to grab some DS-18 subs for it
Chiquito pero picoso. 😂
Good things come in small packages.
Steve with another great video! 🔥
Well thanks to you and Big D Wiz my bucket list keeps getting bigger and bigger now I got to transfer things over to a 55 gallon drum. Lol
Thats badass, i would love to put it in my 4runner with my 2 sundown 12's! Placerville, ca
Ocala fl I would put it on my sons two American bass Xr-12 I have a skar 2500 but it’s not enough and gets hot. I just came across your channel and looking back at your vids definitely wish I would have found your channel couple weeks ago when I was installing it lol. Thanks for providing honest info
I’m hoping to get picked. Because I would love to have this amplifier to pair them with the DS18-12” EXL XX DHE subs I had to buy in payments thru ÁCIMA because I couldn’t afford to cash out on them and this amplifier would get me there and get bumping. I’m watching from Tacoma,WA
Perfect for motorcycles and other power sports.
Thank you sir
That is insane brother
Like always, the Best unboxing videos!
Im ready to see that 3.5k in action. Hopefully they'll send some big monoblocks too along with some mids and highs. I enjoy seeing other ppl test and try them out. Ive been using DS18 mids and highs for yrs theres a cpl vids on my channel of them. It would be awesome if you chkd them out gimme your opinions.
All of their amplifiers do rated power.If not over there rated power, especially there hooligan line and the gfx line.
I remember reading that a new generation of power transistors was on the way a few years ago. Guess they've arrived.
Great video. Would love to see you test out a Trinity 8K. I have one.
Tiny as well. Great amp and can be had for $799 Canadian!
I would put it in my 2004 Subaru Forester (the dad mobile). Since it's small I can tuck it anywhere so all the kids bikes and groceries and crap won't get in the way. Probably 2 beefy 10s in a small box. Bob from Chicago area. Love the channel!
I would definitely put it in my yukon on 4 skar evl I'm in redmond oregon
I’m trying to build a Tahoe this could be the first piece of audio to go in it I’m thinking of going the kicker quad box OKC,OK
I'd put in with mycar with 2 12" SMD sound system.
Nice as always!
I wonder how long one of these could do that much power? Could it be beat on all day? Still amazing it does what it does
i don't see why not as long as you can keep it cool.
@@meade916
Please can u test some DS 18 4 channel amps
really nice amp ..
Powerfull and compact
If giving it away I like to put that in my 92 Toyota pickup beater. Would be a blow through with a single 12” FI team/or 2 15’s FI N2’s
That's pretty damn awesome I'd say. WOW
I'm probably gonna be getting 2 SQ hdx 12s soon and I'm sure this amp would be great for them.
Nice! Might just have to replace my 2 cab 45s with 2 of these. 😎👍👍
You should!
Do you have any plans on opening it up to see whats inside, I'm interested in seeing the guts. Thanks for taking the time to Run that lil' Monster on the Dyno for the Community.
did you actually watch the video or come straight to the comments? LOL
@@meade916 My Bad, I went straight to the Dyno portion after you told us what it was. Thanks for Pulling My Coat Tail. Thanks again for featuring this unit.
@@forsale313 LOL no prob :)
Sheeesh if i could get that i would sell my amp to get myself an altenator and use that 5k to bump crazy loud !
Run it on two Fi neo's in a minitruck Grottoes, VA.
I live a few minutes from grottoes va
Mini Trucks rule! Had a 91 S-15 purple on purple scalloped paint job, full tweed and vinyl interior. I worked an Orion dealer and my boss negotiated a deal for me from Jestar Int. the distributor for Orion in Canada. It was a promotional sponsorship of sorts. I got dealer cost on equipment as long as I took the truck to a couple events they wanted me to.
Had a lot of great times bombing around in that slammed little truck... Probably the best years of my life. 😊
that last test had my phone booming
I'd put it in my sons ride that's about to be driving in a cpl months. North Carolina 🤙😎
Wenatchee, WA.
Put it on my wife’s Tahoe she also loves bass!
Lompoc,Ca
That amp is amazing ❤
If i had this amp with your signature ill put it to work on some subs and show it off thats a bad lil thing ,wow from Las Vegas NV , .
Would put this monster on my Sundown U12’s. Seems like it would be a great match. (Oxford,Alabama)
Badass!! I'm having a hard time finding any videos on the ds18 GFX-5k2. I would love to know what it does at 2 and 4 ohm. I have 2 of them and want to run one to each of my 15s at 4ohm
I just got the 3500 watt and put on my 2 American bass XFL 15s crazy power from a small amp just be sure to go with copper wire so it runs the most efficient
Love the video from tannersville Pennsylvania
Can I buy that 5k sir? Ok can I buy either?
They're cheap as hell, only $550 on Amazon. I'm shocked
@@turtle2448thomas 10 cents a watt and doing it easy....if you ask for anything cheaper you need to quit car audio. LOL
@@turtle2448thomas wow Ill be getting 2 thank you Sir
wow tht lil thing I'm amazed in how small it is if tht one can do it I bet the other one will do wrk
I'll take it lol penhook Virginia USA would be a good start to my system build😂
Love the amplifier from Connecticut! 😁
Dammit man, these amps keep getting smaller but more powerful. I'm an Audio Control guy but wow !