Bazooka EL1500 1-Channel Car Amp

I purchased this amp in December, 2002 with 2 12" Bazooka subs. I added a remote power switch and keep it at 1/2 volume. This amp has plenty of power and has not failed or overheated for almost 3 years. I have the amp in between the back seat and the speaker box and no problems with overheating. For the money, you can't go wrong. I agree the power change after the 1/2 way mark does not change the sound too much. If you have a decent audio system, you can adjust the bass the way you want it. Overall, it was a great purchase. I would bet people who complain about overheating are the ones driving Honda Civics playing rap. They eventually blow up all their speakers.