This US Amp worth the price?

[rjay 10+ year member]

It's a 5 channel amp, model AX 5600 for $350. I know these amps are pretty good, but wasn't sure if the price was too high. Amp is used but in great condition, just has a small scratch on the casing. Thanks

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[infamous_e46 5,000+ posts]

Audio Savings | US AMPS AX 5600G 1700w RMS 5 CHANNEL CAR AMPLIFIER 5600

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[rjay 10+ year member]

Oh wow thanks! I thought it was an older amp and didn't know they are still selling them new, guess I didn't put too much effort into researching it! I was originally going to get an Eclipse XA5000, but missed out on that opportunity. How does this US Amp compare to Alpines PDX 5 channel amp? I think the PDX amp new is around $360.

 

[infamous_e46 5,000+ posts]

i like us amps better

 

[rjay 10+ year member]

It shows that amp is unavailable. What would you guys consider a decent price would be for a used one?

 

[akheathen Premium Member]

actually, the 4channel section in that amp looks pretty weak in an average section. readings suggest more of a hc a/b section, which might be good for subs, and sound real clean, but not practicle for the price. that 325 was a clearance price to sell off the stock, msrp was 1100 according to that site, though i don't think it was really worth that much. i wouldn't pay over 150 for a used one, and not expect to see any more than 45x4 on the mids section. come y2k, the usamps were not the same.

 

[rjay 10+ year member]

That's good to know. What do you think about Alpine's PDX amp? I am wanting to get a good, clean sounding 5 channel amp that is somewhat compact in size. Was also looking at the Alpine MRX-V60 amp, it's around $290 new.

 

[Robert 2001 10+ year member]

Us amps are usually underated on there mono amps not real sure on there 5 channel amps.they are good amps if u can find them for the right price I paid $130 for my amp 1200 watts with a warranty used.solid amp no overheating.

 

[Papermaker85 5,000+ posts]

Us amps sold out last one I used was grossly overated.

 

[Robert 2001 10+ year member]

Idk I think id go with the us amps depending on what your running. I pound mine at 1 ohm for hours on end and the amp stays pretty cool. Plus it sounds good doing it.

 

[rjay 10+ year member]

So then what about the alpine units I mentioned?

 

[VWBobby 10+ year member]

Alpine PDX....

Check out the review I did of them here:

http://www.caraudio.com/forums/amplifiers/521590-review-surprised-sq-class-d-full-range-amps-alpine-pdx-jl-audio-etc.html