Sold 6 Channels of Champagne Sony

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I could use some extra cash for the season so I'm willing to let go of some nice Sony pieces I've been hanging on to. Not going to split these up, so please don't ask. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif I'll get better pics up soon with my username and such but these will get you started. These amplifiers are in like-new condition.

Sony XM-450 and XM-250. One is a 4 channel, one is a 2 channel. Both are 2ohm stable in stereo, and 4ohm bridgeable. Each has built-in HP/LP crossovers but they are fixed at 80Hz so they might be best paired with an active head unit and bypassed altogether. Great for a three-way front stage with 6 channels in stereo or perhaps a two-way front stage with the 4 channel bridged down to 2 channels to make more power for the midbass drivers. There are plenty more options to go with but I'm sure you can figure out what best suits you.

The plan was to replace the original badges with pieces solid cherry with a rich red stain to compliment the champagne color but I haven't gotten around to that yet. I still have the original badges so you can decide whether or not you like them in place.

Specs - These are not powerhouses but they are very well built with large copper bus bars, quality caps, and big Sanken output devices. Built in Japan, very clean sound and very reliable performance.

XM-450

4 x 50 RMS @ 4 ohm (4 x 100 dynamic) THD 0.04%

4 x 65 RMS @ 2 ohm (4 x 130 dynamic)

2 x 130 RMS @ 4 ohm (260 x 2 dynamic)

XM-250

2 x 50 RMS @ 4 ohm (2 x 100 dynamic) THD 0.04%

2 x 65 RMS @ 2 ohm (2 x 130 dynamic)

1 x 130 RMS @ 4 ohm (1 x 260 dynamic)

High pass filter fixed at 80Hz 12dB slope.

Low pass filter fixed at 80Hz 18dB slope.

Can be fully bypassed to run full range.

10.3V to 16V power input.

.2V to 2V input sensitivity.

Looking for $150 plus shipping.

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Thanks, guys. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 
These are great amps. I love mine shane!
these were made back before sony went shitty. great looking amps here
Thanks, guys.

Shelby, I nearly forgot you had that amplifier. You should just snag these since you have a head start, lol. ZOMG!1!!!1!!!!! 8 channels of Sony.

Bump for fresh pics.

 
Thanks, guys.

Shelby, I nearly forgot you had that amplifier. You should just snag these since you have a head start, lol. ZOMG!1!!!1!!!!! 8 channels of Sony.

Bump for fresh pics.
Just replaced it the other day with a SAX-125.2 and let me tell ya, the Sony sounded just as good //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

The amp is still with me though. I think Im going to hang on to it and for spare. Maybe I should buy some more and has an SQ build like you //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/tongue.gif.6130eb82179565f6db8d26d6001dcd24.gif

 
Just replaced it the other day with a SAX-125.2 and let me tell ya, the Sony sounded just as good //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif
The amp is still with me though. I think Im going to hang on to it and for spare. Maybe I should buy some more and has an SQ build like you //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/tongue.gif.6130eb82179565f6db8d26d6001dcd24.gif
Wow, that's quite a jump in power. You went from 35 x 2 to 125 x 2, lol. You must have had a noticeable improvement with dynamics and low frequency ability. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

Anyhow, I removed everything from my car but next summer I should have two setups for you to hear. One will be to get somewhat loud.

 
Just wondering, but would you consider these amps underrated?
Reason I ask, is because I have one similar. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif
I would say Sony did a great job of rating these. In fact, Sony always has. These don't have huge power supplies that will give you gobs of current and they don't like low impedance situations (I guess that's kinda redundant) so I wouldn't expect more than what they spec out at. In reality, probably 10 to 15 watts more than rated. With that said, it's important to look at these from a musical standpoint. These were meant to be used at 4 ohm where they will provide their best damping for the driver and the lowest distortion within the design's capabilities. Best results will be had with careful driver selection.

Hope that helps, that's probably more than you wanted, lol.

 
I would say Sony did a great job of rating these. In fact, Sony always has. These don't have huge power supplies that will give you gobs of current and they don't like low impedance situations (I guess that's kinda redundant) so I wouldn't expect more than what they spec out at. In reality, probably 10 to 15 watts more than rated. With that said, it's important to look at these from a musical standpoint. These were meant to be used at 4 ohm where they will provide their best damping for the driver and the lowest distortion within the design's capabilities. Best results will be had with careful driver selection.
Hope that helps, that's probably more than you wanted, lol.
A simple yes/no would have sufficed.

I do like my 4520.

 
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