Taramps TS 400X4 Car Audio Amplifier vs SLAPZ Car Audio Mini 160.4 micro amplifier 160 x 4 channel
Buy the Taramps TS 400X4 if you want the lowest-cost working 4-channel amp and 100W per channel is enough. Buy the SLAPZ Mini 160.4 if you want more headroom, real crossover tuning and a smaller chassis, and can pay roughly double. The Taramps is $49.00 at Taramps USA; the SLAPZ is $109.99 direct from SLAPZ.
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Taramps TS 400X4 Car Audio Amplifier
1Choose the Taramps TS 400X4 if you are upgrading factory speakers on a tight budget and only need 100W RMS per channel.
Pros
- Lowest price for a working 4-channel amp: $49.00 at Taramps USA
- Class D design keeps heat and weight low at 0.99 lb
- Bridged mode gives 2 x 200W RMS for a small sub or pair of speakers
- Short-circuit protection and LED status indicator
Cons
- Only 100W RMS per channel at 2 ohms
- Crossovers fixed at 90Hz, so no tuning for different speakers
- Signal to noise ratio of 90dB is modest
- Rated 1 out of 5 from 1 rating
What separates them
| Taramps TS 400X4 Car Audio Amplifier | SLAPZ Car Audio Mini 160.4 micro amplifier 160 x 4 channel | |
|---|---|---|
| RMS power per channel at 2 ohms | 100W x 4 | 160W x 4 |
| RMS power at 4 ohms | Not published; rated at 2 ohms | 100W x 4 |
| Bridged power | 2 x 200W RMS | 2 x 320W RMS at 4 ohms |
| Crossover | Fixed 90Hz high pass and low pass, -12dB/oct | HPF/FULL/LPF, 50Hz-5000Hz adjustable |
| Signal to noise ratio | >90dB | >105dB |
| Input sensitivity | 180mV to 4V | 0.3V to 6V |
| Weight and size | 0.99 lb; compact chassis | 2.8 lb; 7 x 5.3 x 2 in |
Price history
- Taramps TS 400X4 Car Audio Amplifier: lowest $49.00 on Oct 31 at tarampsusa.com.
- SLAPZ Car Audio Mini 160.4 micro amplifier 160 x 4 channel: lowest $109.99 on Oct 31 at SLAPZ car audio.
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Specs compared
| Spec | Taramps TS 400X4 Car Audio Amplifier | SLAPZ Car Audio Mini 160.4 micro amplifier 160 x 4 channel |
|---|---|---|
| Number of channels | 04 | — |
| Nominal power | 400W RMS (4 x 100W RMS) | — |
| Bridged power | 400W RMS (2 x 200W RMS) | — |
| Input sensitivity | (Gain = Max): 180mV (Gain = Min): 4V | — |
| Signal to noise ratio | >90dB | — |
| Frequency response | 10Hz ~ 26KHz (-3dB) | — |
| High pass crossover | 90Hz (-12dB/8ª) Fixed | — |
| Low pass crossover | 90Hz (-12dB/8ª) Fixed | — |
| Input impedance | 10K Ohms (RCA) | — |
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What reviewers say
Taramps TS 400X4 Car Audio Amplifier
Reception is nearly unknown: the only rating on record is 1 out of 5 from a single buyer, which is too little to judge reliability or sound. Taramps amps are widely used in budget builds, but this model has no meaningful owner consensus yet.
Pros
- Low cost for a four-channel amp
- Small footprint for hidden installs
Cons
- One buyer rated it 1 out of 5
- Fixed crossovers limit tuning
SLAPZ Car Audio Mini 160.4 micro amplifier 160 x 4 channel
Feedback is limited to 10 ratings at 4.8 out of 5, so treat the score as early signal rather than a track record. Owners mostly mention the small size and the power for the money.
Pros
- Small size makes it easy to hide
- Good power for the price
- Simple 4-channel setup
Questions and answers
- Which is better for powering four door speakers?
- The SLAPZ, if your speakers can take it. It delivers 160W RMS per channel at 2 ohms and 100W at 4 ohms, while the Taramps tops out at 100W per channel at 2 ohms.
- Is the SLAPZ worth the extra money?
- Yes if you want adjustable crossovers, more headroom and a cleaner signal. The Taramps at $49.00 is the better value if 100W per channel and fixed 90Hz crossovers are enough.
- Which one is easier to hide in a tight install?
- The Taramps. It weighs 0.99 lb against 2.8 lb for the SLAPZ, though the SLAPZ is already a micro chassis at 7 x 5.3 x 2 inches.
- Can either amp drive a subwoofer?
- Both can in bridged mode. The Taramps gives 2 x 200W RMS bridged; the SLAPZ gives 2 x 320W RMS bridged at 4 ohms. Neither has a dedicated subwoofer channel.
- Which has better crossover control?
- The SLAPZ. Its high pass and low pass are adjustable from 50Hz to 5000Hz with HPF/FULL/LPF modes. The Taramps crossovers are fixed at 90Hz.
- Which is more reliable?
- There is no long-term data for either. The SLAPZ has a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 10 ratings; the Taramps has 1 out of 5 from 1 rating, a sample too small to judge.
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