Budget Korean 1500 watt Amp Tested - Orion XTR-1500.1dz plus Old School Coustic DR-514 from 1994

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I get asked almost daily when I'm testing the next Orion amp. Well, those who continually ask, here ya go! Today I try out the baby brother of the XTR-2500.1dz, the XTR-1500.1dz. At the time of the video, this amp was available on Amazon for $220 shipped. Who knows what the price will be when you check, but I've been told by Orion this amp is discontinued and will be replaced with a more powerful version. We will get one of those to try for sure! Let's take a closer look at this 1500 watt amp and see how it performs on the Amp Dyno!

Make sure you stay tuned until the end of the video as I sneak in another amp and test after the end credits! The brand new in box, old school, from 1994 Coustic DR514 "Design Reference" Amplifier.

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Big Brother Orion XTR-2500.1dz:



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Shop for the Orion XTR-1500.1dz: (affiliate links)

Big Brother Orion XTR-2500.1dz:

[phila]

I guess they listened to you because i just bought the new version and it has adjustable subsonic now and a metal bass knob with a clip light. Awesome for the money!

[legendsofcaraudiobradnewso]

I have to be honest, you can’t deny that Orion Amps have amazing power. Glad to see they are doing the industry right. Great job Orion

[chief--games]

This is the perfect example for how other companies should do things There's no inflated numbers and great build quality at a decent price 👍🏾

[MrSeth]

Orion have been the best amps since what I remember since the late 80s

[tubesteak]

Been a big fan for a long time. I'm an old school Made in the US Rockford Fosgate fanatic. Love the channel love the content. Keep up the awesome work.

[bpig]

man, I love looking back at the old stuff that was out when I was a kid and completely devoted to car audio. I had nothing but pawn shop junk, but some of that stuff was actually pretty good.

[danny]

Thanks alot Big D- I was contemplating this exact amp because the 2500 did so well, but wasnt sure if the 1500 would be the same. Just ordered 2 to strap up and get my build going. You da man as always

[jasonjackson]

I miss my old 90’s black Orion amp. That thing was a small beast

[msh]

The Orion does exactly what we've come to expect the "new" Orion Xtreme series to do.
But, the real surprise in this video is the output of that beautiful Coustic DR!

[laxrrs]

I really like the way you did the pro and cons at the end. Great quick summation of what you found out. Great amp! Wow.

[kriscarter]

Oh my god. That DR 4 channel was freaking beautiful. Loved the guy shots. They definitely took pride in what they were building. Impressive power too.

[draft]

I must admit I enjoyed the coustic part better. An amp that gorgeous and powerful deserves it's own video. Great job as usual. Your the reason I even have YouTube

[ryanmalin]

That is a monster! I'd have killed for something this powerful and compact back in the day!

[drrckhamilton]

I remember having these Coustic amplifiers. I had the 15" DR subwoofers and components. Some of the best equipment I have ever had.

[FLINTmitten]

Always excited when I see Big D Wiz the ole school playa post a video! Always excellent content my friend!

[aaronpowell]

Nice to see another of the few newer amps do rated+!
Also enjoyed the back to the future clip.

[madmat]

FWIW, the birth sheet on the Orion, that test is over the entire range the amp covers. It's not just a 40hz tone, more likely white or pink noise. It's not surprising it has a higher output than you're seeing at 40hz.

[phillipbainbridge]

One must see those OS Coustic amps in person to really appreciate them. Great footage!

[catchfrubert]

I bought the 2500.1dz after your original Orion test 2 years ago, and mine is still going very strong to this day. I can confirm that they put out tons of uncertified power. I still love the way it sounds on 2 American Bass XR 12's. Very strong for just a couple 12's in a ported box, on a $350 Orion amp.