Taramps HD 3000 Monoblock Car Amplifier vs MTX THUNDER1000.1

Buy the Taramps HD 3000 if you want maximum output and full-range flexibility: it is rated far higher, runs down to 0.5 ohm, and its high- and low-pass crossovers let it drive mids and tweeters as well as subs. Buy the MTX THUNDER1000.1 if you want a compact, sub-only amp with a subsonic filter and sturdier 1/0 AWG power terminals. The Taramps is the more powerful and versatile amp; the MTX is the tidier, more conservative build for a sealed or vented sub setup. Owners rate the Taramps highly, while MTX's Thunder line has a long reputation for durable, vibration-resistant class D designs.

• Choose the Taramps HD 3000 if you are running one or more subwoofers hard, want headroom to spare, or need an amp that can also drive mid-bass, mids or tweeters.
• Choose the MTX THUNDER1000.1 if you want a small sub-only amp with a subsonic filter, selectable bass boost and heavy-gauge power inputs that fit easily in tight spaces.