What Amp
01-12-2003 | 07:50 PM
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Staging Lane
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From: PA
What Amp Hey I dont have much cash right now I have about 120 bucks for a good amp. I need a pretty high wattage amp like 1600 watts ebay has some nice ones like legacy I just dont know how good legacy amps are for the price. I need an amp that will sound pretty good and run my audiobahns pretty good any other suggestions on amps.. thanks
01-13-2003 | 12:27 AM
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From: new castle, ind
Re: What Amp I got my 1200 watt sony class d amp witch after finding out how to install the dang thing it hits very very hard it cost me 209.00 from best buy. You might think of saving your money for a while longer like I had to and get what you want not what you can afford. Just my 2 cents.
01-13-2003 | 09:09 AM
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Re: What Amp You should also look at the JBL amps. They are an overlooked value amp. They give big watts for the money. Be advised, Legacy amps are only rated at peak output, not rms. So 1800 watts peak output but who knows what they put out rms. Also, legacy doesn't list their thd's or any other vital information. If a company doesn't list this stuff, they don't want you to know it, and that scares me. Either save up to buy a good name brand amp or check out used amps. A lot of iasca guys will sell of their used gear at unbelievable prices.
01-13-2003 | 03:12 PM
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Staging Lane
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From: PA
Re: What Amp yea the legacy amp I have looked at has a built in crossover 4 channel and 1600 watts of power for only $88 its refurbished with a 1year mfg warrenty though I just dont know if I got that I could run each sub at 650 each. Rms is 2 x 800 Watts Bridged Output ill have to think about it more....
01-13-2003 | 10:34 PM
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Re: What Amp If you are only running a pair of 12" or 10" an amp that puts out a true 500 - 600 true watts will pump them pretty hard. On your budget I would check out the JBL 300.1 on E-Bay and run one sub for now and get another one later for the other. These are the ones that look like a smashed pyramid and though they are ugly they put out great power and are dirt cheap for the power.
