So i am running a Hifonics Brx 1600.1D and this VM Audio 15" and a fosgate P3D4-15 (both 600 rms 1200 peak 4 ohm DVC) in parallel (final impedence of 1 ohm). VM Audio blew but the fosgate did not. Why? So i am running a Hifonics Brx 1600.1D and this VM Audio 15" and a fosgate P3D4-15 (both 600 rms 1200 peak 4 ohm DVC) in parallel (final impedence of 1 ohm). VM Audio blew but the fosgate did... » Read More So i am running a Hifonics Brx 1600.1D and this VM Audio 15" and a fosgate P3D4-15 (both 600 rms 1200 peak 4 ohm DVC) in parallel (final impedence of 1 ohm). VM Audio blew but the fosgate did not. Why? « Show Less
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Rock ford under rates there subwoofers/amps. Vm audio over rates there subs an amps much like Pyl lanza pyrami legac Exedra.... A 3000 want Pyle amplifier is actually about 250 Rms a rockford 250 watt amplifier is 250 rms is the same amount of power as the 3000 watt is a lot of companies over right there stuff. The brand is everything an I
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They are the same output and quality the 4 ohm is more common. Check compatibility with your amp and go from there
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Hello, I connected my Dual 12" 4 ohm SVC to the amp just fine. You run the two wires from the woofer to either the right or the left pos. and neg. terminals. Tip: make sure your woofer is rated for less than 4 ohms or the amp may over heat.It ran this woofer pretty loud without distorting!Good luck!
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I agree with Archie Leach. I would also like to point out, probably just bad luck, but I've had issues with the VIP 3 cutting out on me randomly where the volume suddenly drops, whatever effects are being used then drop, and then it cuts out completely.. I haven't had anyone look at it, but this has been the behavior since day 1 about 8 months ago when I bought the amp. I suspect it got bounced around during shipping, but figured I'd mention it. Maybe others have experienced the same issue. Eventually, I'll have an authorized shop take a look at it. I do like the presets, and for now, I'm using a Marshall MG102CFX but miss the presets that come with the VIP 3 I agree with Archie Leach. I would also like to point out, probably just bad luck, but I've had issues with the VIP 3 cutting out on me randomly where the volume suddenly drops, whatever effects are being used then drop, and then it cuts out completely.. I haven't had anyone look at it, but this has been the behavior since day 1 about 8 months ago when I bought the amp. I suspect it got bounced around during shipping, but figured I'd mention it. Maybe others have experienced the same issue. Eventually, I'll have an authorized shop take a look at it. I do like the presets, and for now, I'm... » Read More I agree with Archie Leach. I would also like to point out, probably just bad luck, but I've had issues with the VIP 3 cutting out on me randomly where the volume suddenly drops, whatever effects are being used then drop, and then it cuts out completely.. I haven't had anyone look at it, but this has been the behavior since day 1 about 8 months ago when I bought the amp. I suspect it got bounced around during shipping, but figured I'd mention it. Maybe others have experienced the same issue. Eventually, I'll have an authorized shop take a look at it. I do like the presets, and for now, I'm using a Marshall MG102CFX but miss the presets that come with the VIP 3 « Show Less
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More than enough power to drive most speakers. Very clean power, too. The only problem is mixing "pro" gear with "consumer" gear. The output voltage from your preamp has to be high enough to drive the amp. I returned mine for just that reason. Oddly enough, my Zune drove it beautifully, but my Denon AVR would not. Your want to check your preamp's line voltage and be sure it's high enough for the Crown to "hear" it. I don't recall the exact specs, but it's somewhere around 3v (+/-) for home gear and around 5v (+/-) for pro gear.The other interesting thing is that your left and right channels have individual volume controls, so you have to manually set your levels. This is a pro or a con, depending on what you like. More than enough power to drive most speakers. Very clean power, too. The only problem is mixing "pro" gear with "consumer" gear. The output voltage from your preamp has to be high enough to drive the amp. I returned mine for just that reason. Oddly enough, my Zune drove it beautifully, but my Denon AVR would not. Your want to check your preamp's line voltage and be sure it's high enough for the Crown to "hear" it. I don't recall the exact specs, but it's somewhere around 3v (+/-) for home gear and around 5v (+/-) for pro gear.The other interesting... » Read More More than enough power to drive most speakers. Very clean power, too. The only problem is mixing "pro" gear with "consumer" gear. The output voltage from your preamp has to be high enough to drive the amp. I returned mine for just that reason. Oddly enough, my Zune drove it beautifully, but my Denon AVR would not. Your want to check your preamp's line voltage and be sure it's high enough for the Crown to "hear" it. I don't recall the exact specs, but it's somewhere around 3v (+/-) for home gear and around 5v (+/-) for pro gear.The other interesting thing is that your left and right channels have individual volume controls, so you have to manually set your levels. This is a pro or a con, depending on what you like. « Show Less
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I did some brief reading about how to match amps and speakers, and my understanding is that the amp's power rating should be less than that of the speakers--around half the peak rated wattage. But as well as power you have to make sure the impedance of the speakers matches the output impedance range of the amp. If you're running two 8 ohm speakers in parallel on each channel, that's actually 4 ohms, so check those numbers. We use this Grace BTAR122 in conjunction with two 80 watt Polk Atrium 4 speakers and it sounds fantastic.
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I use High Performance OFC connecting cables-2 TRS on one side the other XLR's which I made up! Guitar cables are Great! Your ears will pick up the Difference..I connect the XLR's to a power amp then out into the Virtualizer pro DSP2024P-Preset settings on the Virtualizer: I:O73 TUBE AMP! This Creates a Giant Stereo Smack with Clarity = MID BASS & TREBLE & the Levels are Way up to 0.5db & of coarse the CD recorder to lift the Levels to that Mark. I hope this was helpful to complete your Music Workmenship, God Bless ya Bruce & have a Great Week.
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I'm running 2 8ohm speakers in parallel on each side and it's doing well . hope that helps
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Yesssss no problem. I have Yosemite, Presonus Audio vox 22vsl and Logic Pro ver 10 and no problem. All is OK
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I bought the version with 7 ports and I am using it with Schiit Loki, it works perfect, no more hip sounds when I start a song or change tracks, plus the bass sounds better, I believe it's because it's sending more reliable power to the DAC than what the computer can send.
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Funny You should ask :). This is actually the exact <Product Description> for their Rockford Fosgate Prime R500-1 500-Watt Mono Amplifier: "Rockford Fosgate amplification at an unbelievable value. The R500-1 mono amplifier pumps out 500 watts into a 2-ohm load, perfect for a pair of R1S410 10" or R1S412 12" woofers." This is the combo I'm ordering, taking to mean that they were each designed with the other in mind! So sweet... I love Fosgate :) I heard this combo a few years back from these models in those days. I've heard louder (but 2/3 volume on these will shake your rear view blurry with ease), but NEVER clearer, tighter bass. Funny You should ask :). This is actually the exact <Product Description> for their Rockford Fosgate Prime R500-1 500-Watt Mono Amplifier: "Rockford Fosgate amplification at an unbelievable value. The R500-1 mono amplifier pumps out 500 watts into a 2-ohm load, perfect for a pair of R1S410 10" or R1S412 12" woofers." This is the combo I'm ordering, taking to mean that they were each designed with the other in mind! So sweet... I love Fosgate :) I heard this combo a few years back from these models in those days. I've heard louder (but 2/3 volume on these will shake... » Read More Funny You should ask :). This is actually the exact <Product Description> for their Rockford Fosgate Prime R500-1 500-Watt Mono Amplifier: "Rockford Fosgate amplification at an unbelievable value. The R500-1 mono amplifier pumps out 500 watts into a 2-ohm load, perfect for a pair of R1S410 10" or R1S412 12" woofers." This is the combo I'm ordering, taking to mean that they were each designed with the other in mind! So sweet... I love Fosgate :) I heard this combo a few years back from these models in those days. I've heard louder (but 2/3 volume on these will shake your rear view blurry with ease), but NEVER clearer, tighter bass. « Show Less
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I don't know the technical answer, but mine worked well and sounded incredible right out of the box.
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I may not be the best one to answer this question because I only use mine as a preamp. The reason for this is that I have 4 ohm speakers. This unit drives 6 & 8 ohm speakers. So I use the preamp outputs to go to a separate power amplifier. All of this aside, i very much like the sound I get. I listen to everything from pipe organ to rock and it all sounds top shelf!
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the v2 is very exposed and it had 2 heat sinks compared to v1 has 4, so it will be hotter and the plexy will warp over time, aluminum can handle the heat and it protects all the components, will it sound the same, i would think so, its the same stuff just compacted, it matters in the headset you connect, my dt770 are 80ohms and thats a lot of draw power, while small headsets with 20ohms would draw less and cause less heat
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Do some googling on "Virtual Audio Cable" I know there is a way to set VAC as your default device, and then have that application route audio to multiple other outputs. It can cause slight delays in the audio though... :| Blame Microsoft for not implementing simultaneous multiple audio output channels?
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This amp is rated at: �Power (each channel):8 OHM .............. 2 x 250 Watts4 OHM .............. 2 x 500 Watts1000 Watts Total Powerif you connect (2) 8 ohm speakers in parallel, each pair should give you:4 ohm @ 800 Watts per channel for a total of 1600 watts @ 4 ohmMax power for this AMP is 1000 Watts at 4 ohm The answer is YES, you can connect your 8 ohm speakers as long as all speakers are 8 ohm, so when you pair them together their combined impedance per channel will equal 4 ohm in Stereo mode ---- DO NOT CONNECT ALL 4 speakers in BRIDGE MODE ----- your new speaker system will be able to handle up to 1600 watts @ 4 ohm, You will be able to safely drive your 4 speakers with this amp but your MAX will be 1000 @ 4 ohm. This amp is rated at: �Power (each channel):8 OHM .............. 2 x 250 Watts4 OHM .............. 2 x 500 Watts1000 Watts Total Powerif you connect (2) 8 ohm speakers in parallel, each pair should give you:4 ohm @ 800 Watts per channel for a total of 1600 watts @ 4 ohmMax power for this AMP is 1000 Watts at 4 ohm The answer is YES, you can connect your 8 ohm speakers as long as all speakers are 8 ohm, so when you pair them together their combined impedance per channel will equal 4 ohm in Stereo mode ---- DO NOT CONNECT ALL 4 speakers in... » Read More This amp is rated at: �Power (each channel):8 OHM .............. 2 x 250 Watts4 OHM .............. 2 x 500 Watts1000 Watts Total Powerif you connect (2) 8 ohm speakers in parallel, each pair should give you:4 ohm @ 800 Watts per channel for a total of 1600 watts @ 4 ohmMax power for this AMP is 1000 Watts at 4 ohm The answer is YES, you can connect your 8 ohm speakers as long as all speakers are 8 ohm, so when you pair them together their combined impedance per channel will equal 4 ohm in Stereo mode ---- DO NOT CONNECT ALL 4 speakers in BRIDGE MODE ----- your new speaker system will be able to handle up to 1600 watts @ 4 ohm, You will be able to safely drive your 4 speakers with this amp but your MAX will be 1000 @ 4 ohm. « Show Less
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If u have 2 subs DVC 4 ohm each. Hook them up into 1 ohm parallel connections and you're all set! have fun!