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PASMAG Amplifier Reviews.
Seeing as real product reviews in hobby are getting harder to find as more publications close down or refocus I decided I would post specs and links to the one car audio mag that is still going. I'm thinking about keeping this thread dedicated to amp reviews (mono, 2-channel, 4-channel, more) but if Al would prefer me to keep all the PASMAG info in a single thread I'm cool with that as well. I claim no authorship for any of these reviews, I'm posting them here to make a simple archive of "current" product reviews for any users of visitors of the site.
Lets start off with two new offerings from Clarion.
First The Clarion XC6410 2/3/4 channel amp:
Attachment 958
Power @ 4-Ohm |
85w × 4 |
Power @ 2-Ohm |
125w × 4 |
Bridged Power @ 4-Ohm |
250w × 2 |
Number of Channels |
4/3/2 |
MOS-FET Power Supp |
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2-Ohm Stable |
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Independent Front/Rear Bass Extender Control |
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Adjustable -12db/Oct.High/Low Pass Crossover, 50Hz-500Hz (×10, 500Hz – 5kHz) |
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Nickel Plated Connectors; RCA/ Speaker/ Power |
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Dimensions (W × H × D) (Inches) |
8-3/4 (W) × 2-3/16 (H) × 6-7/8 (D) |
Pasmag's full review:
Manufacturers Rated Power
85 W x 4 @ 4 Ω
125 W x 4 @ 2 Ω
250 W x 2 @ 4 Ω
Actual Measured Power @ 1.0% THD+N@12.6 V Battery:
68 W x 4 @ 4 Ω
113 W x 4 @ 2 Ω
241 W x 2 @ 4 Ω
Actual Measured Power @ 1.0% THD+N@ 14.4 V Battery
150 W x 4 @ 4 Ω
250 W x 4 @ 2 Ω
318 W x 2 @ 4 Ω
Maximum Current at full power, lowest rated impedance 46.3 A
Second the Clarion XC1410
Attachment 959
Power @ 4-Ohm |
50W × 4 |
Power @ 2-Ohm |
75W × 4 |
Number of Channels |
4 |
Power MOSFET Switching Transistors |
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2-Ohm Stable |
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Selectable (60Hz, 90Hz, FLAT) |
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4-Channel RCA Input |
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4-Channel High Level Input |
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4-Channel High Level Speaker Output |
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Dimensions (W × H × D) Inches |
7-1/8 (W) × 1-3/8 (H) × 2-3/4 (D) |
Pasmag's full review
Manufacturers Rated Power
50 x 4 @ 4 Ohms
75 x 4 @ 2 Ohms
Actual Measured Power @ 1.0 % THD+N@ 12.6 V Battery
36 x 4 @ 4 Ohms
60 x 4 @ 2 Ohms
Actual Measured Power @ 1.0 % THD+N@ 14. 4V Battery
51 x 4 @ 4 Ohms
83 x 4 @ 2 Ohms
Maximum Current @ full power 2 ohms per ch. 29.6 A
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Re: PASMAG Amplifier Reviews.
Rockford Fosgate P600x4
Attachment 960
Rated Power
(RMS Continuous Power): |
75 Watts x 4 @ 4-Ohm
150 Watts x 4 @ 2-Ohm
300 Watts x 2 @ 4-Ohm Bridged |
Total Power
(Sum of Rated Power): |
600 Watts RMS |
Dynamic Power
(PVC/PowerCube® Measurement): |
129 Watts x 4 @ 4-Ohms 0° Res
211 Watts x 4 @ 2-Ohms 0° Res |
Efficiency (average): |
68% @ 4-Ohm |
Crossover Controls: |
Front High-Pass (HP): 50Hz-250Hz 12dB/octave Butterworth
Front Low-Pass (LP): 50-250Hz 12dB/octave Butterworth
Rear High-Pass (HP): 50Hz-250Hz 12dB/octave Butterworth
Rear Low-Pass (LP): 50-250Hz 12dB/octave Butterworth |
Tone Controls: |
Front Punch EQ2 Bass: 0dB to +18dB @ 45Hz and/or
Front Punch EQ2 Treble: 0dB to +12.5dB @ 12kHz
Rear Punch EQ2 Bass: 0dB to +18dB @ 45Hz and/or
Rear Punch EQ2 Treble: 0dB to +12.5dB @ 12kHz
Function depends upon LP/AP/HP switch position |
Signal Input: |
Hi/Low level: 2 RCA pair |
Signal Output: |
Low level: 1 RCA pair |
Power Input Connector: |
Captive C-Clamp |
Speaker Output Connector: |
Captive C-Clamp |
Speaker Wire Gauge: |
8 AWG to 18 AWG |
Heat Sink Type: |
Cast aluminum |
Remote Controls: |
Optional Punch Level Control (PLC2) Ready |
Visual Indicators: |
Power/Protect/Thermal LED
Power/Protect/Thermal LED
Input Clip LED |
Circuit Topology Class: |
Class-A/B |
Frequency Response: |
20Hz to 20kHz +/- 1.0dB |
Shipping Weight: |
12.8 Lbs.
(5.80 Kg.) |
Dimensions (HxWxL): |
2.38 x 7.76 x 13.28 (in)
6.05 x 19.71 x 33.73 (cm) |
Pasmag's full review
Measured Performance Specifications
Manufacturers Rated Power
75 x 4 @ 4 Ohms
150 x 4 @ 2 Ohms
300 x 2 @ 4 Ohms
Actual Measured Power @ 1.0% THD+N @ 12.6 V Battery
97 x 4 @ 4 Ohms
156 x 4 @ 2 Ohms
318 x 2 @ 4 Ohms
Actual Measured Power @ 1.0% THD+N@ 14.4 V Battery
127 x 4 @ 4 Ohms
206 x 4 @ 2 Ohms
420 x 2 @ 4 Ohms
Maximum Current @ full power, lowest rated impedance: 89.1 A
Re: PASMAG Amplifier Reviews.
I think it's cool seeing manufacturer's rated power versus actual power. I think having individual threads for each category would be the way to go.
Re: PASMAG Amplifier Reviews.
An old one (2009) but well worth posting: Soundstream REF4-760
http://www.pasmag.com/images/stories...19723_opt.jpeg
Channels |
4 |
RMS Power @ 4Ω, 14.4V |
4 x 115 |
RMS Power @ 2Ω, 14.4V |
4 x 155 |
RMS Power @ 4Ω Bridged, 14.4V |
2 x 380 |
Total Harmonic Distortion (4Ω power) |
0.02% |
Frequency Response |
15-50kHz |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (4Ω power) |
102dB |
Damping Factor (100Hz, 4Ω) |
>3000 |
Dimensions:
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20.5"l x 2.25"h x 9.875"w |
Ch. 1&2 HPF/Hawkins/Subsonic
(12dB Slope / 0-10dB Hawkins Boost) |
15Hz-4kHz |
Channels 3&4 HPF (12dB Slope) |
15Hz-4kHz |
Channels 3&4 LPF (12dB Slope) |
50Hz-4kHz |
External Fuse Required |
80 A |
Pasmag's full review
Manufacturers Rated Power
115 x 4 @ 4 Ω
155 x 4 @ 2 Ω
380 x 2 @ 4 Ω
Measured Performance Specifications:
Actual Measured Power @ 1.0% THD+N @ 12.6V
85 x 4 @ 4 Ω
122 x 4 @ 2 Ω
247 x 2 @ 4 Ω
Actual Measured Power @ 1.0% THD+N @ 14.4V
113 x 4 @ 4 Ω
160 x 4 @ 2 Ω
324 x 2 @ 4 Ω
Maximum Current @ full power 2 ohms per ch: 74.9A
Re: PASMAG Amplifier Reviews.
It is neat to see exactly how over/under rated some of these amps are. The RF Punch just blows the factory specs out of the water at 12 volts and even though the SS REF4.760 was a little overrated those specs are still pretty impressive and not off by too much.
Re: PASMAG Amplifier Reviews.
I'm betting in the old days, Soundstream would have been way underrated.
Re: PASMAG Amplifier Reviews.
They very well may have been, though I would like to see a second look at the 4.760 seeing as that review was before/ right at launch and may have been a pre production model.
Re: PASMAG Amplifier Reviews.
Digital Designs M4A monoblock amp
http://www.pasmag.com/images/15.04/c...r_top-side.jpg
Channels |
1 |
Cont Power at 1 Ohm |
5,200W x 1ch @ 12v, 7000W x 1ch @ 14.v |
Damping Factor |
>150 |
Dimensions (US) |
27.63" x 9.13" x 2.5" |
Dimensions (Metric) |
70.17 x 23.19 x 6.35 cm |
Dynamic Power |
9500W |
Efficiency Thru Output |
87% |
Input Sensitivity |
0.15v - 5v |
Shipping Weight |
36 lbs / 16.33 kg |
Wire Gauge (Power and Ground) |
2 x 0 AWG |
Wire Gauge (Speaker Output) |
10 AWG |
Pasmag's Full Review
MEASURED PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Manufacturers Rated Power
Not stated x 1 @ 4 Ohms
Not stated x 1 @ 2 Ohms
3200 x 1 @ 1 Ohms
Actual Measured Power @ 1.0 % THD+N@ 12.6 V Battery
1193 x 1 @ 4 Ohms
2223 x 1 @ 2 Ohms
3809 x 1 @ 1 Ohms
Actual Measured Power @ 1.0 % THD+N@ 14.4 V Battery
1558 x 1 @ 4 Ohms
2897 x 1 @ 2 Ohms
4955 x 1 @ 1 Ohms
Maximum Current @ full power, lowest rated impedance: 422.4 A
Re: PASMAG Amplifier Reviews.
I know this guy wouldn't be the choice of most people on here but I've heard conflicting things about RE since the US Amps buyout (particularly about the new USX line) and though I would post this for anyone interested. It's not terrible but it sure isn't good.
RE Audio USX4250:
http://www.reaudio.com/products/1-USX/USX%204250/1m.jpg
- Class: AB
- Channel: 4 CH
- Dynamic Power: 1200 W
- RMS Power (4Ω@14.4V): 100 W x 4
- RMS Power (2Ω@14.4V): 150 W x 4
- RMS Bridged Power (4Ω): 300 W x 2
- THD: <0.05 %
- SN Ration: 85 dB
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz ~ 30 KHz
- Crossover Frequency(Low Pass): 40 ~ 250 Hz
- Crossover Frequency(High Pass): 40 ~ 1 KHz
- Input Sensitivity: 0.2 ~ 8 V
- Heatsink Size(WxLxH) [inches]: 9.65 x 15 x 2.05
- Heatsink Size(WxLxH) [mm] : 245.11 x 381 x 52.07
- Fuse Rating: 30 A x 3
Pasmag full review
Measured Performance Specifications
Manufacturers Rated Power
100 x 4 @ 4 ohms
150 x 4 @ 2 ohms
300 x 2 @ 4 ohms
Actual Measured Power @ 1.0% THD+N @ 12.6 V Battery
63 x 4 @ 4 ohms
95 x 4 @ 2 ohms
194 x 2 @ 4 ohms
Actual Measured Power @ 1.0% THD+N @ 14.4 V Battery
85 x 4 @ 4 ohms
129 x 4 @ 2 ohms
262 x 2 @ 4 ohms
Maximum Current @ full power, lowest rated impedance: 65.3 A
Re: PASMAG Amplifier Reviews.
I'd love to see one of these for my amp.
Phoenix Gold Ti1600.5
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