We all know that Hifonics provide some of the best subwoofer amplifiers that you can get, even at cracking prices. Exciting news came over last night of the new 2009 range which is to hit the UK this week. The Brutus amplifiers have now moved onto the 10th re-design, showing that Hifonics are constantly trying to improve their already great designs.

The main products in action will be the Monoblock amplifiers such as the Hifonics BXI-1210 which has replaced the best selling Hifonics BXI-1206 and the Hifonics BXI-2610 which is the all singing all dancing 2600w RMS mono amplifier.

Other additions are the new Olympus range of subwoofers to replace the Goliath subwoofers currently on sale in the UK and a new range of accessories which include OEM intigration kits and very well priced EQ’s.

For a sneak peak at the catalogue click here.

Hifonics Brutus Mono-Amp Specs;

BXI 1210D
Super D-Class
1 x 450 W @ 4 Ω
1 x 900 W @ 2 Ω
1 x 1200 W @ 1 Ω
Size
11.42" x 2.52" x 9.45"

BXI 1610D
Super D-Class
1 x 550 W @ 4 Ω
1 x 1100 W @ 2 Ω
1 x 1600 W @ 1 Ω
Size
14.17" x 2.52" x 9.45"

BXI 2010D
Super D-Class
1 x 650 W @ 4 ½
1 x 1300 W @ 2 ½
1 x 2000 W @ 1 ½
Size
14.97" x 2.52" x 9.45"

BXI 2610D
Super D-Class
1 x 850 W @ 4 Ω
1 x 1700 W @ 2 Ω
1 x 2600 W @ 1 Ω
Size
17.72" x 2.52" x 9.45"

Audio Assault are very proud to offer our customers, a NEW promo line from Rockford Fosgate.

New Prime Amps/Amplifiers, New Prime Speakers and New Prime Loaded Subwoofer Enclosures.

Prime amplifiers offer legendary Rockford class A/B amplification in mono, 2 channel & 4 channel configurations with power output up to 500 watts (RMS). No skimping here the R500-1 also features on-board Punch Bass with remote level control so users can dial in just the right amount of PUNCH for their listening flavour. All Prime amplifiers feature Rockford’s exclusive POWER (Power Output Without Excessive Regulation) supply/output design to insure true rated output power at all levels.

R150-2
2 – Channel amplifier
50 Watts RMS x 2 @ 4-Ohms
75 Watts RMS x 2 @ 2-Ohms
150 Watts RMS x 1 @ 4-Ohms Bridged/Mono
H 2.40’’ x W 7.67’’ x L 11.54’’
RRP:£129.99

R300-4
4 – Channel amplifier
50 Watts RMS x 4 @ 4-Ohms
75 Watts RMS x 4 @ 2-Ohms
150 Watts RMS x 2 @ 4-Ohms Bridged/Mono
H 2.40’’ x W 7.67’’ x L 17.09’’
RRP£179.99

R500-1
Mono Amplifier,
320 Watts RMS x 1 @ 4-Ohms
500 Watts RMS x 4 @ 2-Ohms
H2.40’’ x W 7.67’’ x L 16.65’’
RRP:£229.99

Loudspeakers are the voice of any premium system and the new Prime coaxial loudspeakers from Rockford Fosgate speak volumes about how a high-end system should sound. Available in 5.25”, 6.5” and 6×9” configurations, all loudspeakers feature Mica injected polypropylene cones an 18 AWG stamped steel frame for superior stability and a 13mm Mylar balanced dome tweeter. Prime loudspeakers are the perfect upgrade to any factory system and are optimised to work as a system with Prime amplifiers.

R152
2-Way Full-Range
5.25" Diameter
53Hz - 22kHz frequency response
35 Watts RMS
70 Watts Max
RRP£43.99

R1653
3-Way Full-Range
6.5" Diameter
48Hz - 22kHz frequency response
40 Watts RMS
80 Watts Max
RRP£45.99

R1693
3-Way Full-Range
6"x9"
48Hz - 22kHz frequency response
60 Watts RMS
120 watts Max
RRP£59.99

Prime Loaded subwoofers featuring perfectly matched woofer and enclosures that break new ground in construction, sound and value. A compact sealed design, Prime Loaded is available in single and dual configurations for both 10” and 12” woofers, both feature 150 watt RMS/300 watt peak handling power, parabolic polypropylene cones and a stamped steel frame.

R1L-1X10
Single Prime 10" Loaded Enclosure
150 Watts RMS
300 Watts Max
Sealed 5/8" MDF
H 12" x W 15.825" x D 12.25"
RRP£119.99

R1L-1X12
Single Prime 12" Loaded Enclosure
150 Watts RMS
300 Watts Max
Sealed 5/8" MDF
H 14" x W 17.5" x D 12.25" 
RRP£135.99

R1L-2X12
Dual Prime 12" Loaded Enclosure
300 Watts RMS
600 Watts Max
Sealed 5/8" MDF
H 14" x W 33.75" x D 12.25" 
RRP£215.99

So you love your music, and you play it all the time whether at home or more often than not in the car, but do you know the difference between music and great sounding music, or does it make a difference to you how good your music sounds?

Often modern cars have an option to upgrade all the audio equipment, this will often increase the quality of the audio (or video) especially when the volume is turned up. However If you haven’t upgraded any of the factory fitted equipment in your car it’s likely that you haven’t experienced good sounding music. So the question is do you want to hear your music how it should be played. If so you will need to go aftermarket.

Most people are unsure about upgrading the sound system because they are concerned it will be too complicated, either fitting or compatibility. However with speakers the only thing you really have to look for is the mounting size and depth. The rest tends to take care of its self. The size of the speakers will depend on the size of the “holes” left from the previous speakers. They usually 5.25” but can be 4” and 6.5”. The depth is the amount of space between the door card wall and the car door wall; this will vary from car to car.

 The Price of the car speakers will be dependent on the quality of the equipment (and the sound you want to produce) however often you don’t need spend loads to get a significant improvement. Factory speakers often run at around 5-15watts per speaker (20watts if you have the upgrade) however you can buy a cheap pair of speakers for £20 that will produce around 50watts, doubling or tripling the power handling capabilities.

If you still have your factory fitted headunit (stereo) installed the new car speakers would be under powered however this wouldn’t affect the quality of the audio being played (it just means it wouldn’t be as loud.)