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Post by jcoutu1 on Nov 9, 2017 21:27:09 GMT -6
Just picked up some speakers. 4ohms each. They want a lot of juice. Long Term Maximum Power (IEC 265-5): 200 W Continuous; 800 W Peak Recommended Amplifier Power: 150 W - 1000 W (rating into 4 ohm load) How do these look on paper? Price is more than right. I could even grab a pair and run them as bridged Mono blocks for almost no money. Anyone heard them? www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=605030 |
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Post by mulmany on Nov 9, 2017 23:26:52 GMT -6
Are these for wow factor? Filling the holes?
I doubt the specs on that amp... For $99 though you could try it out.
Another option would be the ART SLA-2, or the little passive Carvin. But they are in the $350 range. You could look for a used Hafler P3000 at $200.
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Post by wiz on Nov 9, 2017 23:38:47 GMT -6
what about old Yamahas?
cheers
Wiz
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Post by jcoutu1 on Nov 10, 2017 6:07:14 GMT -6
Are these for wow factor? Filling the holes? I doubt the specs on that amp... For $99 though you could try it out. Another option would be the ART SLA-2, or the little passive Carvin. But they are in the $350 range. You could look for a used Hafler P3000 at $200. Yes. I grabbed an older set of JBL LSR32's to go in the soffits with a sub. Probably mainly for main style playback. Bangers. The speakers are 4ohms each though. Most amps don't seem to handle a stereo 2 ohm load or 4ohm bridged. Neither the Art of Hafler do. That's why these Monoprice amps are tempting. |
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Post by johneppstein on Nov 10, 2017 13:21:40 GMT -6
Are these for wow factor? Filling the holes? I doubt the specs on that amp... For $99 though you could try it out. Another option would be the ART SLA-2, or the little passive Carvin. But they are in the $350 range. You could look for a used Hafler P3000 at $200. Yes. I grabbed an older set of JBL LSR32's to go in the soffits with a sub. Probably mainly for main style playback. Bangers. The speakers are 4ohms each though. Most amps don't seem to handle a stereo 2 ohm load or 4ohm bridged. Neither the Art of Hafler do. That's why these Monoprice amps are tempting. Don't laugh - Old Peavey CS-800, maybe modded with lower noise parts in the front end. (Not that they're excessively noisy to begin with) Essentially the old Flame Linear 700 circuit, modded with protection circuitry to remove the flame, and with slightly lower power (IIRC it's slightly lower rail voltage). Factory rated at 2 ohms, plenty of power, built like a tank, and these days you can find 'em cheap 'cause they weigh a ton. I'd DEFINITELY take it over either an ART or a Carvin. |
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Post by notneeson on Nov 10, 2017 18:15:56 GMT -6
I had an ART SLA-1 (actually it is sitting a shelf here still) and the fan noise is a real drag.
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Post by kcatthedog on Nov 13, 2017 13:03:45 GMT -6
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Post by jcoutu1 on Nov 13, 2017 13:08:13 GMT -6
Doesn't do the ratings that I need. I ordered a couple of those Monoprice amps to check out. Got a pair for under $200 and they'll do 500 watts per side. I figured for that low of a price, it won't hurt too much if they suck. |
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Post by jcoutu1 on Nov 26, 2017 11:01:39 GMT -6
Doesn't do the ratings that I need. I ordered a couple of those Monoprice amps to check out. Got a pair for under $200 and they'll do 500 watts per side. I figured for that low of a price, it won't hurt too much if they suck. These might be the worst purchase of my life. Boxed back up and ready for return. If I didn't have more than 1, I would think it's broken. Barely drives my speakers and sending any decent signal level into the units clips them out. No idea what's up with these. I was worried that it might be the speakers or cables having some issues, but I brought my Emotiva down, and everything works great. Total junk, avoid at all costs. Fan sounds like a jet engine too. |
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Post by ericn on Nov 26, 2017 11:12:03 GMT -6
Yeah best to just watch local Craigslist for Adcom GFA- 555/545, this from the guy who almost bought a Used Bedini 100/100 class A monster last week of course!
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