Anyone With Experience w/ this Amp?

Is this amp OK?
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Anyone With Experience w/ this Amp?

#1 Post by ripNdeb »

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ ... Mgod7zUAMQ

It 'claims' 440W X 4 @ 8Ω

I'm looking to run my tops, two OTop 112s w/ 3012HOs on two channels (stereo) and have two other channels for monitors. Subs, so far, are two 20" T39s - two more in the works - and run off an IPR 3000.
2X OTop 112, 3012HO, melded - 2X T39, 27", Lab 12 - XF 212 - 4 DR250, 2 melded, 2 straight
2 20" T39 3012LF - WH10 - WH8 - in the shop - 2 more 20" T39s
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Re: Anyone With Experience w/ this Amp?

#2 Post by BrentEvans »

It works. I put one in an install recently and I was pleasantly surprised. It clips super nasty (typical Behringer amp) but up until clip it's decent.

This is not an endorsement of the amp or company... just an observation. :) As with all things Behringer (and other cheap Chinese brands), it should be treated as a disposable purchase. Expect the warranty period and no longer.
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#3 Post by ripNdeb »

thanks Brent. Do you think it'll clip before it reaches my OTops potential? 440W @ 8 ohms per channel; so, say, half that 220 realistically (Behringer specs evaluated) , should be about right? I'm not looking for max SPL, just good quality.
2X OTop 112, 3012HO, melded - 2X T39, 27", Lab 12 - XF 212 - 4 DR250, 2 melded, 2 straight
2 20" T39 3012LF - WH10 - WH8 - in the shop - 2 more 20" T39s
http://saltandlighteureka.org still need a trailer :)

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#4 Post by BrentEvans »

They'll work fine for that. I limited them with the X32 output limiters just below clipping and they sound fine, even on sub duty at 4 ohms. No real reason to limit to 1/2 PE of the drivers unless you just want to... they'll complain before they're damaged.

The Nu4-6000 is hard to beat for the price, but I still prefer the IPRs.
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