unbroken: ya alot of those big players from back in the day have really sold out and forgot about where they came from, sad. i like the hi-fonics (maxxsonics's) they have always built a fairly nice product, i use to use them on the competition circuit(USACi) and so did alot of other guys. they are a good blue collar amp not too pricey, they can handle the low ohms well, rarely overheat(not saying they wont but i have never seen it, it is hot as hell when that sun is shining through the glass during the summer) and put out decent power. those 1500's i have really push my 12's well. i have used alot of different amps, have not found many that can compare to the hi-fonics. but there is alot of nicer stuff on the market as well.