legacy Car Audio Amplifiers

Matttcattt · 1st May 2004, 08:11 AM

How close are the power outputs on Legacy amps to the ratings? Im mainly interested in the Red Series.

Matttcattt · 2nd May 2004, 02:39 PM

No comments? Not even to say I am stupid to doubt the manufacturer's measurements?

minitruck_freq · 2nd May 2004, 05:09 PM

they arent even close. dont waste your money.

Matttcattt · 2nd May 2004, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by minitruck_freq
they arent even close. dont waste your money.

Can you sugges a company that produces a 2kW+ amp that will really output these levels? Yes, the PA drivers I am going to use are rated at 1kw RMS so I dont need to worry about frying them.

minitruck_freq · 2nd May 2004, 08:31 PM

what is your budget? are the subs single or dual voice coil? what ohm voice coils?

Matttcattt · 3rd May 2004, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by minitruck_freq
what is your budget? are the subs single or dual voice coil? what ohm voice coils?

Looking at Fantom Force, a website my friend pointed me to, the amps with this sort of rating are in the $130-$200 range.

I’m looking at amplifiers and subs so that I can work out a sensible budget. The subs are £200 each so I'm looking at ~£800 total, so hopefully I can get some amps under £200 (currently ~$350) each.

The subs are single voice coil, stated as 5.5R.
The Subs

Matttcattt · 4th May 2004, 10:15 AM

How do Power Acoustik amplifiers compare to the Legacy ones?

maylar · 4th May 2004, 01:43 PM

You can't get 1000 watts for $100.

Legacy, Pyle, Pyramid, Power Acoustik, Volfenhag (sp) etc that sell new-in-the-box amps for $100 on eBay are all pieces of crap. They only make 1/4 or less of the power that they claim. I've seen "1000 watt" amplifiers with 15 amp fuses. Figure it out.

Try JBL, Soundstream, and Clarion. All have high power Class D amps at reasonable prices that'll make advertised power, sound good, and last more than a month.

They don't cost $100 tho.

Matttcattt · 4th May 2004, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by maylar
You can't get 1000 watts for $100.

Legacy, Pyle, Pyramid, Power Acoustik, Volfenhag (sp) etc that sell new-in-the-box amps for $100 on eBay are all pieces of crap. They only make 1/4 or less of the power that they claim. I've seen "1000 watt" amplifiers with 15 amp fuses. Figure it out.

Try JBL, Soundstream, and Clarion. All have high power Class D amps at reasonable prices that'll make advertised power, sound good, and last more than a month.

They don't cost $100 tho.

I realise that a 1000W amp will need a ~100A fuse if it is 85% effecient and is run from 12v.

I will look at JBL, Soundstream and Clarion as you suggested.

I realise this. I just dont know what price range I am looking at. Hopefully the JBL, Soundstream and Clarion websites will help.

Thanks for the advice.

Matttcattt · 4th May 2004, 05:32 PM

Well, the JBL GTO1201.1 is $500 which is ~£280 (probably under £350 with postage) which is acceptable. 787W into 4 ohms sounds good too.

I'll have a more detailed look later. Thanks again.

1st May 2004, 08:11 AM	#1
Matttcattt diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bristol	legacy Car Audio Amplifiers How close are the power outputs on Legacy amps to the ratings? Im mainly interested in the Red Series. __________________ If it aint broke, don't fix it. If it is broke, fix it. If you can't fix it, take it apart and see how it "worked".

2nd May 2004, 02:39 PM	#2
Matttcattt diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bristol	No comments? Not even to say I am stupid to doubt the manufacturer's measurements? __________________ If it aint broke, don't fix it. If it is broke, fix it. If you can't fix it, take it apart and see how it "worked".

4th May 2004, 10:15 AM	#7
Matttcattt diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bristol	How do Power Acoustik amplifiers compare to the Legacy ones? __________________ If it aint broke, don't fix it. If it is broke, fix it. If you can't fix it, take it apart and see how it "worked".

4th May 2004, 01:43 PM	#8
maylar diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Connecticut	You can't get 1000 watts for $100. Legacy, Pyle, Pyramid, Power Acoustik, Volfenhag (sp) etc that sell new-in-the-box amps for $100 on eBay are all pieces of crap. They only make 1/4 or less of the power that they claim. I've seen "1000 watt" amplifiers with 15 amp fuses. Figure it out. Try JBL, Soundstream, and Clarion. All have high power Class D amps at reasonable prices that'll make advertised power, sound good, and last more than a month. They don't cost $100 tho. __________________ dave

4th May 2004, 05:32 PM	#10
Matttcattt diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bristol	Well, the JBL GTO1201.1 is $500 which is ~£280 (probably under £350 with postage) which is acceptable. 787W into 4 ohms sounds good too. I'll have a more detailed look later. Thanks again. __________________ If it aint broke, don't fix it. If it is broke, fix it. If you can't fix it, take it apart and see how it "worked".


	Please consider donating to help us continue to serve you. Ads on/off / Custom Title / More PMs / More album space / Advanced printing & mass image saving

2nd May 2004, 05:09 PM	#3
minitruck_freq diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: iowa	they arent even close. dont waste your money.

2nd May 2004, 08:31 PM	#5
minitruck_freq diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: iowa	what is your budget? are the subs single or dual voice coil? what ohm voice coils?

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
C Audio pro amplifiers	SemperFi	Solid State	4	14th August 2008 11:20 AM
Have legacy audio got it right?	paulspencer	Multi-Way	13	7th July 2005 11:10 PM
pro amplifiers vs. home audio amplifiers	bonsai171	Solid State	26	25th February 2004 08:24 PM
Class A vs. IC amplifiers for PC audio	Beggar	Solid State	15	26th July 2002 11:58 AM
IC audio amplifiers	jteef	Solid State	8	21st July 2001 03:14 PM

New To Site?	Need Help?
Register to Participate Search Privacy Statement Contact Us	Frequently Asked Questions Did you forget your password? Mark Forums Read