Should I buy a Power Acoustik 3000d?

 

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Username: J_c_wheeler8

Columbus, IN United States

Post Number: 92
Registered: May-06
Im thikning about buying this, because it runs 2100rms which is more than enough for my Apline Type R's. Im kind of skeptical because it is only a little more than $200.00, give me your opinions. THANKS!
 

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Username: Illuminator

USA

Post Number: 5002
Registered: Apr-05
It's not a very high quality amp, that's for sure.
 

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Username: Ctmike

Ct.

Post Number: 3766
Registered: Feb-06
no, it's that cheap for a reason.
 

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Username: Big_edge_head

Post Number: 34
Registered: Mar-07
they over rate their stuff
 

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Username: Trey4sports

Post Number: 875
Registered: Sep-06
look for 1800 RMS. the problem with PA is that durability will be an issue. Hifonics is better for the money, look at a Hifonics Bxi 1606D or a Bxi 2000
 

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Username: J_c_wheeler8

Columbus, IN United States

Post Number: 93
Registered: May-06
hifonics isnt the greatest, i think ill get a memphis 1000D
 

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Username: Naledge503

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Post Number: 1247
Registered: Jun-06
Has anyone here used the A3000DB or just going by what they heard? I've been using it for a year. Bought it used. Did my own research. Love it. There is a few threads on Termpro where people benched it. Search "a3000db" over there, you will find it. Did about 2100 rms @1 ohm. Its rated at 2300 rms @ 1ohm. Same amp as the Planet Audio VX2200D. Birhsheet for VX2200D

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Please someone say something about the birthsheet.....maybe I'll get a "well any company can put what they want on the birthsheet". Just remember if you use that argument, it then voids the argument that kicker or any other companies birthsheet is acceptable. And if you use the argument that "well alot of people have benched so and so amp", then I just posted where you can find that people have benched the PA A3000DB. Thanks for your time. Its been real, its been fun, its been real fun.
 

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Username: J_c_wheeler8

Columbus, IN United States

Post Number: 94
Registered: May-06
what subs were being powered from this?
 

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Username: Naledge503

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Post Number: 1249
Registered: Jun-06
a pair of CVX 12's and a pair of Audioque 12" SD2.5's. Soon to be a pair of Q 15's
 

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Username: Illuminator

USA

Post Number: 5006
Registered: Apr-05

quote:

Did about 2100 rms @1 ohm. Its rated at 2300 rms @ 1ohm. Same amp as the Planet Audio VX2200D. Birhsheet for VX2200D




The price is a better indicator of build quality, not necessarily power output.
 

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Username: Sinful_systems70

Post Number: 552
Registered: Nov-06
Power Acoustik < Hifonics < Memphis
 

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Username: J_c_wheeler8

Columbus, IN United States

Post Number: 95
Registered: May-06
what does build quality mean? Its plastic? Because it looks metal to me? Im not too concerned with build quality as concerned as i am about power output and the actual sound quality of the subs using this amp verses maybe a kicker amp.
 

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Username: Naledge503

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Post Number: 1251
Registered: Jun-06
True. I'm just stating my experience with it. I bought mine used, so I dont know what was done with it before hand. I do know though, that I have been using this amp for over a year without any kind of problem and it has handled everything I have thrown at it. I'd like to get my hands on a RF T20001BD or Orion 2500D though. I'm gonna be selling the PA and my sd2.5s to go towards one of those.
 

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Username: J_c_wheeler8

Columbus, IN United States

Post Number: 96
Registered: May-06
ah good to know, thanks im really trying to get my hands on a memphis 1000D, its used but $250.00. I hear hifonics are easily blown =/ and dont know anything about PA except the above information.
 

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Username: Illuminator

USA

Post Number: 5008
Registered: Apr-05

quote:

what does build quality mean?




Build quality means your equipment isn't going to crap out after a few months of regular use. :P


quote:

I'd like to get my hands on a RF T20001BD




Cool. That's an excellent amp.
 

Silver Member
Username: Sinful_systems70

Post Number: 553
Registered: Nov-06
Audioque = Great-----Nice choice Jesse D.
Keep the audioque's or get the HD's.
 

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Username: Naledge503

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Post Number: 1252
Registered: Jun-06
I got a pair of Q 15's thats waiting on the box to arrive which will be here in a couple of days. And I just had to send my H/O alt back to iraggi cause the new casing didnt fit my ride.
 

Bronze Member
Username: J_c_wheeler8

Columbus, IN United States

Post Number: 97
Registered: May-06
So, for $200 for a PA amp is it worth it. It is one of the few "bargain amps" big enough to power my 2 type R's which I ordered tonight..
 

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Username: Big_edge_head

Post Number: 36
Registered: Mar-07
i just orderd a pair of 12'' AUDIOQUE SD2.5s i cant wait to get them. i still gotta build a box. a 4.74cf box tuned@ 37hz. cant wait. tell me about them.
 

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Username: Nd4spd18

Southeast PA

Post Number: 1256
Registered: Jul-06
people don't call them power crapcoustic for nothing
 

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Username: Sinful_systems70

Post Number: 564
Registered: Nov-06
 

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Username: Oleg

Santa Monica, CA USA

Post Number: 740
Registered: Nov-04
John, get the memphis - it's just over $300 shipped on eBay and it'll match the type Rs powerwise at 500W rms each. You can also get orion HCCA-D2400 for the same price, it'll do at least 1200W rms. Type Rs can handle that too.
 

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Username: J_c_wheeler8

Columbus, IN United States

Post Number: 103
Registered: May-06
Hmm.. That is what im going to do, i found a memphis 1000D on ebay for $250 shipped but i gotta sell my Kicker ZX450.2 first SOMEONE BUY IT! K?
 

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Username: Juliob

Santo DomingoDominican Re...

Post Number: 4354
Registered: Dec-05
i liked that birthsheet. People talk and don't know in some cases. That amp will put 2k rms for 300$. If you're tight, then go for it. In his case he's trying to push type rs, let him run them amp at 4 ohms. That way he can upgrade and still use the same amp. Those amps can be strapped so imagine 4k with 600$ and warranty.

Think about that...
 

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Username: Imalik

SD2.5, New Jersey Ocean

Post Number: 222
Registered: May-06
Steve you will be very happy with the SD2.5's
 

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Username: Rovin

My 1 12 Atom...

Post Number: 11220
Registered: Jul-05
i have used a few PA amps & IMO they r not as bad as those pyramid\pyle crap

its an entry level product which any casual listener could live with

i personally would not buy em but i would rather go soundstream or hifonics if on a budget .....
 

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Username: Oleg

Santa Monica, CA USA

Post Number: 781
Registered: Nov-04
They're definitely not as bad as pyle and pyramid. I had mine for 4yrs and sold it to my friend who's had it for 2 years, still working without a problem. btw those 4 yrs, i ran that 2ohm stable amp at 1ohm lol it was rated to do 740W, i doubt it did that, but it would've been real nice for a pair of subs rated at 250W. They're still cheaper than hifonics.
 

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Username: 420alldaylong

Post Number: 1374
Registered: Sep-06
Somebody had two of these amps on a RDaudio 15" sub htting 150+ but I don't remember who.
 

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Username: 420alldaylong

Post Number: 1375
Registered: Sep-06
I think this is the 15" sub they used.
http://www.rdaudio.net/subwoofers/elitespl.php
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