So lately I have been going on about getting a new amp, and was tossing between the idea of a used Crown or Crest. I then decided on an RMX1850HD and had one ordered but they didn't have stock so I had to wait. I called around to a few other places and noticed some other amps in my price range. I had never heard of EV for Pro Audio but after doing some research seems they make a pretty good amp (very comparable to QSC RMX). My initial impressions are a very solid unit (old iron amp design). Pots feel good and firm, and thick metal chassis.
Power output is 1800 watts RMX X 1 @ 4 ohms and it does 2 ohm stereo. I haven't opened it up yet to look at innerds but so far happy with the amp. No on board filters except for a thing called LPN (Low Pass Notch). It says it corrects the phase and freq response and to turn it on or off depending if you like the sound etc. It will do 65v RMS on each rail so its more than adequate to run any of the designs.
Best of all I was able to pick it up for $519 CDN.
Some pictures:
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My new amp (EV Q66)
Re: My new amp (EV Q66)
Ok just an update.
Ran the amp for our new years party last night, had a pair of T39 connect to it on CH A. The fans don't come on unless its getting too hot and even when they do the speed is variable so for the most part the amp is silent. Gave it a workout last night but the amp didn't break a sweat. I'm loving this thing.
Ran the amp for our new years party last night, had a pair of T39 connect to it on CH A. The fans don't come on unless its getting too hot and even when they do the speed is variable so for the most part the amp is silent. Gave it a workout last night but the amp didn't break a sweat. I'm loving this thing.