Boss iQ-400.4 Amp Reviews! Anyone?

[dan1234 10+ year member]

Anyone got this and can tell if it is any good?

I'll get it for US$105.00

What do you guys think? Will it give me at least 4x150rms @ 4ohms?

Thanks in advance

Dan

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[azzkikr 10+ year member]

I doubt that you would have any problem with it being a multi channel for speakers. I also doubt that it will put out that power. I would say about half. For regular speakers it would probably fit your request but not for a sub or high power speakers.

 

[Slaugh 10+ year member]

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[dan1234 10+ year member]

I doubt that you would have any problem with it being a multi channel for speakers. I also doubt that it will put out that power. I would say about half. For regular speakers it would probably fit your request but not for a sub or high power speakers.

It says it will put out 4x210rms @ 4ohms. I know that's really impossible //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/uhoh.gif.c07307dd22ee7e63e22fc8e9c614d1fd.gif But do you think it will put out at least 4x150rms @ 4ohms(70% of the specified power)?

And I really don't need "stay away" or "get an Alpine" answers, thanks! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/laugh.gif.48439b2acf2cfca21620f01e7f77d1e4.gif

 

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Anyone got this and can tell if it is any good?I'll get it for US$105.00

What do you guys think? Will it give me at least 4x150rms @ 4ohms?

Thanks in advance

Dan

Is that $105 pricetag for a new or a used unit? Boss' website is down currently and I'm too lazy to look elsewhere for specs...

I'm no Boss expert by any means but if it's for a new unit it's highly unlikely that any multi-channel in that price range will give you anywhere approaching that kind of output unbridged.

Boss, traditionally, simply doesn't build quality audio gear, Dan. Pretty much every unit that carries the Boss name is highly overrated as far as output ratings and generally will prove to be unreliable over the long haul (this isn't an uneducated opinion but rather factual history) I'm not trying to be one of the 'Stay Away' or 'Buy An Alpine' type of responders but I will say will all seriousness that your money truly will be better spent elsewhere.

Decent budget companies worth looking at include:

Profile and US acoustics. I hear good things about Lanzar's Opti line but know nothing about them myself.

Really - not trying to bash or flame or anything of the sort but I strongly suggest you don't buy that Boss. Certainly don't buy it expecting anywhere near that level of useable output - you'll just end up disappointed and $105 lighter.

 

[chinny 5,000+ posts]

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