need amp for mids and highs budget minded

[towncarblue 10+ year member]

i had a 2-channel amp , ppi phantom P600.2 connected to four 100w rms component speakers.

its going into protect mode as soon as it turns on. { I've had this amp for years }

i need a replacement. unfortunately, the prices for this amp skyrocketed. i paid around $100 

for this amp , now its hard to find and they want over $200 for it.

the other one ive seen is the ppi  black ice but i dont know how good they are

i have a budget of about  $150-$200 for a NEW amp. it could be two channel or four channel .

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[YourNameHere 10+ year member]

check your final ohm load...

 

[towncarblue 10+ year member]

i disconnected all speakers and turned on the radio, the amp still goes into protect mode .

each speaker is 4 ohms, 

 

[YourNameHere 10+ year member]

what is the ohm load with them all connected....thats what we need to know... more than likely you had it wired to a lower ohm (parallel) than the amp could handle and fried it...and will likely happen again with a new amp unless you know your load

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

I run the U.S. Acoustics Barbara Ann 4 channel amp and I will wager it would out do the PPI amp you were using. It can be had for $219 brand new @ this link - Barbara Ann

Check it out, the link gives its specs. It's a large and somewhat heavy amp. I have beat mine to hell and back and it barely gets warm... even over 90 degrees outside.

 

[towncarblue 10+ year member]

left... 2ohm (4ohm + 4ohm)

right..... 2ohm(4ohm + 4ohm)

on a two channel amp

i have a separate amp for my subwoofer { works fine }

 

[YourNameHere 10+ year member]

left... 2ohm (4ohm + 4ohm)

right..... 2ohm(4ohm + 4ohm)

on a two channel amp

i have a separate amp for my subwoofer { works fine }

load seems fine for amp...have you measured voltage at amp, checked your grounds, any loose connections....or f**k it and get a new amp or borrow someone elses and see what happens with it

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-GM-D8604-4-Channel-Bridgeable-Amplifier/dp/B00A02PG0C

 

[youdoofus]

https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-GM-D8604-4-Channel-Bridgeable-Amplifier/dp/B00A02PG0C

Pioneer really seems to be making a comeback with their newer amps. It would be nice to see that same thing happen with their subs and speakers. Their TSW line from the early 2000s with the yellow kevlar cones were monsters of their time.

 

[towncarblue 10+ year member]

how about the nvx-jad-800.4 , there are decent reviews for it online

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00852W0HQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A2V3063JU9685N&psc=1

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

how about the nvx-jad-800.4 , there are decent reviews for it online

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00852W0HQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A2V3063JU9685N&psc=1

I havent tried one those yet,but looks like it would be a nice one to be considered for the price

 

[towncarblue 10+ year member]

whats the snr of the Pioneer GM-D8604 ????

im seeing two diffrent ones......

 

[towncarblue 10+ year member]

i bought the Pioneer GM-D8604 . not bad at all. adjusted gain using a DMM .

i think this is louder. i can hear the voices/singing more clearly. had to adjust my old

eq band settings a bit on the highs.  i would recommend this amp to  friends