Stinger Audio MT-600.4 4-Channel Car Audio Amplifier vs DS18 G1000.4D
Buy the Stinger MT-600.4 for a normal system: four door speakers, or two bridged for a sub, at $119.00. Buy the DS18 G1000.4D only if you need a dedicated high-power sub stage, at $179.95 as of October 31, down from $349.95 on October 28. The Stinger is the better fit for most shoppers because it drives a full speaker set, while the DS18 is a single-channel sub amp.
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Stinger Audio MT-600.4 4-Channel Car Audio Amplifier
4.9Choose the Stinger MT-600.4 if you are powering four door speakers or want the option to bridge two channels into a sub later.
Pros
- Four channels cover a full speaker set, or bridge to 500W x 2 for a sub
- Wide 0.5V to 11V input range works with most head units
- -90dB S/N ratio keeps background hiss low
- Remote bass controller included in the box
Cons
- 80% efficiency runs hotter than a dedicated Class D sub amp
- 4-gauge power terminals cap wire size
- 150W per channel at 4 ohms is modest for power-hungry speakers
What separates them
| Stinger Audio MT-600.4 4-Channel Car Audio Amplifier | DS18 G1000.4D | |
|---|---|---|
| Channel count | 4 channels, bridgeable to 2 | 1 channel, not bridgeable |
| RMS power | 150W x 4 at 4 ohms, 250W x 4 at 2 ohms | 2500W at 1 ohm |
| Bridged output | 500W x 2 at 4 ohms | Not bridgeable |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | -90dB | 83dB |
| Input sensitivity | 0.5V to 11V | Not listed |
| Preamp output | Not listed | None |
| Efficiency | 80% | Class D, efficiency not rated |
| Price | $119.00 | $179.95 as of October 31 |
Price history
$349.95$119.00
- Stinger Audio MT-600.4 4-Channel Car Audio Amplifier: lowest $119.00 on Oct 31 at Stinger.
- DS18 G1000.4D: lowest $179.95 on Oct 31 at Amazon.
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Specs compared
| Spec | Stinger Audio MT-600.4 4-Channel Car Audio Amplifier | DS18 G1000.4D |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency Response | 10Hz - 20KHz | 10Hz-20KHz |
| Model Number | MT-600.4 | — |
| Channels | 4/2 | — |
| RMS Power 2 Ohm | 250W x 4 @ 2Ω | — |
| RMS Power 4 Ohm | 150W x 4 @ 4Ω | — |
| Bridged Power | 500W x 2 Bridged @ 4Ω | — |
| S/N Ratio | -90dB | — |
| Input Sensitivity | 0.5v-11v | — |
| Efficiency | 80% | — |
| Operating Voltage | 9V to 16V | — |
| Power Terminal |
Questions and answers
- Which is better for powering four door speakers?
- The Stinger MT-600.4. It has four channels at 150W x 4 at 4 ohms. The DS18 is a single-channel amp and cannot drive a speaker set.
- Which is better for a subwoofer?
- The DS18 G1000.4D, if you want maximum output. It delivers 2500W RMS at 1 ohm. The Stinger can bridge to 500W x 2 at 4 ohms, which suits a modest sub.
- Is the DS18 worth the extra money?
- Only for a sub-only build. At $179.95 as of October 31 it costs about $61 more than the Stinger at $119.00, and that buys sub power, not flexibility.
- Which has less background noise?
- The Stinger, at -90dB signal-to-noise versus 83dB for the DS18. The gap is small in practice but favors the Stinger at low volume.
- Can I run both amps in one system?
- Yes. Use the Stinger for the door speakers and the DS18 for the sub. That covers full-range and bass, but costs $298.95 at the listed prices.
- Which is easier to install?
- The DS18 is smaller at 5.5 inches wide and has one channel to wire. The Stinger needs more wiring for four channels and 4-gauge power terminals.
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