Peavy IPR with T48/DR250

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Peavy IPR with T48/DR250

#1 Post by jjohnson »

I currently have two T48s and two DR250s but plan on doubling the size of the system. I am looking at replacing my current amps with two Peavey IPRs. I'm wondering if I should buy 2 of the 3000's or 1 - 3000 and 1 - 1600? I am using the Behringer DCX for crossover and limiting.
Built: 2 T48 24" 3015LF, 2 DR250 2510
Planned: 4 T48 18" 3015LF, 4 DR250 2510

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Re: Peavy IPR with T48/DR250

#2 Post by Ryan A »

Either one would work just fine. The 3000 might be better for a quad stack of t48. Its always nice having more than you need, however the 1600 is a very capable amp too. I'd probably go with a 1600 for the tops and the 3000 for the bottoms.

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Re: Peavy IPR with T48/DR250

#3 Post by BrentEvans »

ryan222h wrote: I'd probably go with a 1600 for the tops and the 3000 for the bottoms.
-1. Even though the DR250 does not "need" the extra power that the 3k provides, there is a noticable difference in SQ when pushing hard. I run 3ks on the woofer section of my Dr200s, with good results. I tried the 1600s, and the headroom does make a difference. The DDT limiters on the amps work really well and sound good for limiters, but having the extra headroom for transients is beneficial.
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Re: Peavy IPR with T48/DR250

#4 Post by jjohnson »

Thanks for the input. I think I will go with two of the 3000's. The cost difference is a few dollars but I think it is well worth it. At least there isn't a weight difference anymore.
Built: 2 T48 24" 3015LF, 2 DR250 2510
Planned: 4 T48 18" 3015LF, 4 DR250 2510

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Re: Peavy IPR with T48/DR250

#5 Post by AntonZ »

Quite the contrary. Better tie them down on outside gigs or they will float away on the first sign of a breeze.

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