Cerwin Vega HED amps any good?

[Gary S 10+ year member]

Cerwin Vega HED amps any good?

Hey guys, any amp guru's here? What do you think of the Cerwin Vega HED line of amps? Thinking about getting some budget amps. The only two names I trust right now for budget amps are Cerwin Vega and Orion. Also, does the amp look similar to any other brands? (I would think they might be using the same build house as Orion - Sonavox, perhaps?)

I just want something that will last a year and not blow up. Making a small sound quality system. with two amps - a 4-channel, probably around 80 watts X 4, and a mono sub amp on a couple of hi frequency tens in a custom made sealed box. I have a Surround sound processor and will play some Hi Res music. I might only need 400 to 600 watts on bass but I'm going with a 900 watter on bass for extra headroom. Mostly stock electrical system.

Also, any other amps you guys recommend? I also might look at Cadence or Powerbass. Give me a list.

Amp guts about 11 minutes into this video. Thanks guys

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[BOOMINGRANDPA 5,000+ posts]

this was tested to do good power or the pioneer 4 channel are good amps do like 130x4.. look at vids on bigblanks channel maybe he can point u in right direction

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

NVX and Zapco STs

 

[youdoofus]

NVX and Zapco STs

pretty hard to go wrong with anything that bears the zapco name. i dont think theyve ever made a garbage amp to my memory.

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

pretty hard to go wrong with anything that bears the zapco name. i dont think theyve ever made a garbage amp to my memory.

I’m about to “downgrade” to the STs if this guy buys mine this week.

 

[youdoofus]

I’m about to “downgrade” to the STs if this guy buys mine this week.

ive always wanted a zapco. i need to check the pricing of a 2 or 4 channel and maybe swoop one up

 

[youdoofus]

holy buckets!! the Zapco ST-4XSQ only $190??

 

[Gary S 10+ year member]

The Zapco amps look interesting. I've never worked with them before, the name is legendary.

What is the 0db, 6db, 12db switch on the amp, top of the page here:

https://www.zapco.com/st-x-series

Is that a switchable crossover slope? I thought I saw that on another amp - Precision Power, perhaps?

NVX - yup, forgot about them.... that's another brand I would trust. They don't have very many amps on their site though.

Yeah, I've been watching some amp dynos on youtube - some good brands, some bad.....it makes my head spin though, watching all those vids, too much information, lol

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

holy buckets!! the Zapco ST-4XSQ only $190??

That’s what I’m getting. Or the JL RD.

 

[YourNameHere 10+ year member]

i recently purchased the zapco ST-2X SQ....im very very happy with it so far...

 

[BOOMINGRANDPA 5,000+ posts]

The Zapco amps look interesting. I've never worked with them before, the name is legendary.
What is the 0db, 6db, 12db switch on the amp, top of the page here:

https://www.zapco.com/st-x-series

Is that a switchable crossover slope? I thought I saw that on another amp - Precision Power, perhaps?

NVX - yup, forgot about them.... that's another brand I would trust. They don't have very many amps on their site though.

Yeah, I've been watching some amp dynos on youtube - some good brands, some bad.....it makes my head spin though, watching all those vids, too much information, lol

it's bass boost, i guess since it has a 0 option

 

[BOOMINGRANDPA 5,000+ posts]

yeah zapco has some ok amps for like $120-$259 like this 1k mono https://www.amazon.com/Zapco-ST-1000XMII-1000-Class-Amplifier/dp/B013F2FRNE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527112752&sr=8-1&keywords=zapco+amp

 

[Gary S 10+ year member]

it's bass boost, i guess since it has a 0 option

- That makes sense.

The JL amps are ugly. But then so am I! JL is excellent but usually pricey.

The Pioneer 4-channel is impressive, lots of power for the dollar.

But wow, I'm starting to drool at the Zapcos.

 

[youdoofus]

yeah zapco has some ok amps for like $120-$259 like this 1k mono https://www.amazon.com/Zapco-ST-1000XMII-1000-Class-Amplifier/dp/B013F2FRNE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527112752&sr=8-1&keywords=zapco+amp

The 2k is about 450, dang near the same as the sq2200 when it was new

 

[youdoofus]

That’s what I’m getting. Or the JL RD.

I'd rather have the zapco just because of the lore of the company. They kinda look like they're from the zenon buildhouse