It got pretty hot when I was using it and I didn't get to use it for very long because the voice coils in my sub blew.

Good quality. Good power output.

Great amp that packs a punch and fits almost Anywhwre with is super small footprint!

Amp fits virtually anywhere! Sleek design and plenty of power to back it up!

Skar Audio tells the truth. This 500 watt rated amp definitely is at least 500 watts. You can see amp dyno tests on their website, and other people perform dyno tests on YouTube, and Skar amps do at least what they claim they will.
Skar amps internal parts and design are shown in the pictures available for the consumer. This reveal is impressive and a very cool advertising concept.
The companies who don't lie about their product, or give the highest possible pulse peak watt rating, have the integrity to sell you a product that does what it is supposed to do. Skar has a two year warranty, where even the other highest quality companies have a one year warranty. I am, and always have been a Rockford Fosgate fanatic. I also believe that all the best companies have several grades of amplifiers. RF's Prime line has their lesser quality but most affordable products. The Prime 500×l amp costs a bit more than Skars 500×1(higher quality line) amp. I feel confident saying the Skar amp is a considerably better amp.
Over all less money can be spent on Skar products for superior products with comparable quality and performance as JL, Rockford, Orion, Soundstream, or any higher quality manufacturer. I compared two RF p3d4 12 inch subwoofers to one Skar EVL 15 inch subwoofer, both wired @ 1 ohm to a RF 1000×1 bd (1465 watt) amp. I think the Skar EVL sounds better!