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Sub amp recommendations
John Woodfield:
I have two Community SBS25's rated at 1200w continuous 3000w program 4 ohms impedance recommended 2400w amplifier at 4ohms.
So if I go with the recommendations, I would need 2400w per side at 4 ohms unless I run parralell and drop to 2 ohms but I'm thinking that would cook the amp.
Thoughts on best bang for the buck in terms of amp's to consider? I am open to EOL boxes. The only thing I can seem to find that comes close (unless we are talking low of the low like Behringer) is a Crown I-T6000 which I can pick up on eBay for around $1500.
Steve Crump:
--- Quote from: John Woodfield on January 12, 2023, 10:22:52 AM ---I have two Community SBS25's rated at 1200w continuous 3000w program 4 ohms impedance recommended 2400w amplifier at 4ohms.
So if I go with the recommendations, I would need 2400w per side at 4 ohms unless I run parralell and drop to 2 ohms but I'm thinking that would cook the amp.
Thoughts on best bang for the buck in terms of amp's to consider? I am open to EOL boxes. The only thing I can seem to find that comes close (unless we are talking low of the low like Behringer) is a Crown I-T6000 which I can pick up on eBay for around $1500.
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Used
Crown MA5000i
Powersoft K3
New
Powersoft T602.
Mike Monte:
--- Quote from: John Woodfield on January 12, 2023, 10:22:52 AM ---I have two Community SBS25's rated at 1200w continuous 3000w program 4 ohms impedance recommended 2400w amplifier at 4ohms.
So if I go with the recommendations, I would need 2400w per side at 4 ohms unless I run parralell and drop to 2 ohms but I'm thinking that would cook the amp.
Thoughts on best bang for the buck in terms of amp's to consider? I am open to EOL boxes. The only thing I can seem to find that comes close (unless we are talking low of the low like Behringer) is a Crown I-T6000 which I can pick up on eBay for around $1500.
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I would go with the Itech....
I use three original series Itech6000's and one Itech8000 (all with the ribbon-cable upgrade...done way-back-when under warranty) on subs and they sometimes don't even get warm when in use.
With the above amps I am able to adjust the power output to exactly what I need.
I also have an Itech5000HD (purchased as B stock/factory refurb) that I bring along as a spare.....
Bill Hornibrook:
I have a Peavey IPR2-7500 that's still hanging in there after 10 years of service - anywhere between 2 and 5 nights per week (with the exception of lockdown year). No problems ever. Back then you could get them for around $800. I'm sure they're more now.
doug johnson2:
I would suggest looking at Dynacord. They have some amps that are a great value with pretty amazing DSP. You can get a new L2800fd for less than the price of a used I-Tech 6000 right now.
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