Discussion Eclipse XA4000 or JBL Power PX300.4??

[bossman032 10+ year member]

Hello guys.

I am looking into getting either a XA4000 or a Power PX300.4.

Leaning more towards the PX300.4.

anybody have any of this particular amps? Advise noobs stay away!!! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/rolleyes.gif.c1fef805e9d1464d377451cd5bc18bfb.gif

Unless you don't own it don't comment!!! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/rolleyes.gif.c1fef805e9d1464d377451cd5bc18bfb.gif

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[bossman032 10+ year member]

dam most of you people are cheap.

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[squeak9798 5,000+ posts]

Though call.

Both offer virtually identical power output for virtually identical pricing.

The Eclipse is class D, so in it's favor goes slightly higher efficiency throughout the entire range of power.

On the other hand, the actual difference in current draw will very likely be relatively minor in the grand scheme of things. And the JBL offers slightly more flexible xover features with selectable 12db/24db slopes. So if you were needing to use the onboard xovers, the JBL would likely be your best bet.

Besides those, are physical size and cosmetics to consider. I don't know off hand if there is any significant differences in physical size, but if you are size constrained that's something else to look at.

But yeah....IMO it really comes down to whether you really care about having slightly higher efficiency or slightly more flexible xovers, and which amplifier best fit your size/cosmetic appeal. Because price/power wise there's no clear advantage either way.

 

[j3bus2k3 5,000+ posts]

I have the px300.4 and I love it. Squeaks post says the rest...

 

[mysilver02alty 10+ year member]

get the eclipse, your subs will hit hard

 

[SlickCMRick 10+ year member]

get the eclipse, your subs will hit hard

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[bossman032 10+ year member]

Though call.
Both offer virtually identical power output for virtually identical pricing.

The Eclipse is class D, so in it's favor goes slightly higher efficiency throughout the entire range of power.

On the other hand, the actual difference in current draw will very likely be relatively minor in the grand scheme of things. And the JBL offers slightly more flexible xover features with selectable 12db/24db slopes. So if you were needing to use the onboard xovers, the JBL would likely be your best bet.

Besides those, are physical size and cosmetics to consider. I don't know off hand if there is any significant differences in physical size, but if you are size constrained that's something else to look at.

But yeah....IMO it really comes down to whether you really care about having slightly higher efficiency or slightly more flexible xovers, and which amplifier best fit your size/cosmetic appeal. Because price/power wise there's no clear advantage either way.

squeak9798, people like you is why I post here. Yes I am going with the jbl is about 50 bucks cheaper. I think you have made my mind. JBL for the win.

get the eclipse, your subs will hit hard

did you read my first post, apparently not. I call for a IP ban!! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/tongue.gif.6130eb82179565f6db8d26d6001dcd24.gif

 

[mysilver02alty 10+ year member]

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[bossman032 10+ year member]

just got the PX300 this baby is huge!! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wow.gif.23d729408e9177caa2a0ed6a2ba6588e.gif

Its for sale here! I thinking into getting the XA4000~~

http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2980902