#1in terms of actual sound level, which is louder, this or a Fender Mustang III 100-Watt? #2 is it as loud as a 75 watt amp should be?
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They're both pretty comparable as far as volume goes. But you have to realize you're talking about solid state wattage here, which is very different from Tube wattage. There's really not going to be much difference in overall volume from a 75w and 100w solid state amp. But when you say "as loud as a 75W amp should be" that doesn't quite make sense. A 75w tube amp will blow the doors off your house. You would never need to turn it past 1 or 2 and you'd never hit that sweet spot with preamp breakup. One brand's 75w solid state amp can be louder than another. It's not quite as uniform as to how the wattage is used in solid state amps. If you're looking for something loud enough to play with a band, this would be loud enough for most gigs. If you need anything louder, you'd most likely be playing somewhere that has a PA system, so they can just mic it up for you.
1963125
I'd get the Mustang II because it can be used where the Mustang I can't-for example, I use the Mustang II in a church with 250 people in the congregation and have oodles of power to spare-and it sounds great! If you get the Mustang I, especially for a person starting off, within a short while they'll need something more powerful to play with other band members, etc. If you are SURE you will never play anywhere except in your house, the Mustang I wouldn't be an unreasonable choice-not as good a tone nor power, but in a house, that's not a liability. Hope that was a help.Dave
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You'll have to go to the Fender.com website and download the amp's user's manual - that should tell you what you need. I didn't own one long enough to try something like that. The amp's own speaker is very good and the amp can go very loud. If you needed 2x 12 inch speakers, you could purchase the Mustang IV which has 2x Celestion 12 inch speakers. I didn't keep the amp because I found it confusing to use and literally didn't have the time to learn to use it. Also; Google some pictures of the amp's back panel which should also answer the question.
1970257
I have absolutely no clue or way to measure that. However, I did notice that my 10in infinti did get louder with this amp. For the money... Good amp. But if you're trying to power something big that needs a more accurate amount of rms, this amp won't cut it. I'm guessing its around 400 rms bridged and cranked all the way. You get what you pay for.. Hope that helps.
2268889
I'm not sure but I wouldn't think so. This amp doesn't have a "sound" of it's own. It uses models of existing amps so every preset you choose would be influenced by guitar tones. I would get an amp made only for electronic drums to be sure it was a clean signal. That being said, the Mustang lll is nothing if not tweakable so I imagine if it were hooked up to the Fender Fuse software who knows what kind of sound you could come up with? It does have a decent 12 inch speaker--I think the trick would be getting a clean tone. Good luck!
921734
not too sure i have it running at 1ohm and it's great, the amp pushed my Diamond 12" 400watt sub great, clean sound too, getting the Alpine SWR-12D2 12 next week I'll let you know well it pushes that. I have my doubts but only time will tell, I can tell you that's it's not 3000 watts tho, but from experience it's enough for a single 12" 400 watt sub.
1963120
I've never used a Mustang 1, so all I can say is that Fender amps are well worth the money at any price point. If you can afford the Mustang II I'll bet you won't regret the upgrade. If money is tight get the Mustang 1 and upgrade later. Rock on!
878611
it will sound good. louder than one might think. i love the little guy. i've had amps for way more $ and be equal or less than good. the el84 plus the 12x7 yadda yadda is the same as a Vox. A class too. sounds like a beatles amp, but raunchier. problems... the cheap ass plugs electric hook up thingsy is eggshellish. cut corners somehow i guess. if you can afford the speaker cab, i'd go for it. the speaker is voiced for the amp and breaks up when driven at the right time. lovely.
959806
Its sounds great. But it's always better better with 1000watts or more. Mines is only 800watts. The dash radio plays an important role aswell as the amplifier. My amp is 3000watt and i have all 4 car speakers 250w each and 2 subs at 800w each all connected on my 5 channel amp.
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I had to research the Peavy before answering. To get anywhere near the performance and options of the Fender Mustang I V2 20 watt, you have to go with the much more expensive Peavy 100 Watt Vypyr 3. Even then, with the Peavy you are stuck with the built in options. With Fenders FUSE software, you can change this amp a thousand different ways using just your computer, a USB cable and the fender FUSE software. Plus you can download beats and backgrounds to play along with, which you can't do with Peavy. So either this Fender or the Peavy 3 100 watt for a lot more money. (And even then, with the Peavy you have to buy the optional pedals to get any decent sound from the video on the site I watched).
385323
That's a good match, IMO. An 8 ohm load will only make ~7-8 watts on this amp. You may start to see some distortion after half volume but even at that point, it's plenty loud. Just keep in mind, it's not a 100 watt amp.. I had that amp connected to a pair of large 100 watt 8 ohm home stereo speakers and it did a great job! If you have a way to adjust the tone on the input audio, it'll rock! Very clean and accurate..
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Jim,Yes. I use mine with a 250 watt per channel amp and it sounds great, and the speakers can handle it. However,if you crank an amp too high, too much power can damage just about any speaker. However, a quality high power amp doesn't necessarily just make things louder but reaches into the signal and pulls more out of it (nuances) for you to hear and enjoy. In that case, these Pioneer speakers paired with my amp/preamp pulls out and makes prominent sounds and nuances in the music I hadn't heard before- or hadn't been aware of. So, to close, don't let a high power amp deter you from getting these speakers. If anything it will make the sound richer for you to enjoy.Regards, Hank Jim,Yes. I use mine with a 250 watt per channel amp and it sounds great, and the speakers can handle it. However,if you crank an amp too high, too much power can damage just about any speaker. However, a quality high power amp doesn't necessarily just make things louder but reaches into the signal and pulls more out of it (nuances) for you to hear and enjoy. In that case, these Pioneer speakers paired with my amp/preamp pulls out and makes prominent sounds and nuances in the music I hadn't heard before- or hadn't been aware of. So, to close, don't let a high power amp deter you... » Read More Jim,Yes. I use mine with a 250 watt per channel amp and it sounds great, and the speakers can handle it. However,if you crank an amp too high, too much power can damage just about any speaker. However, a quality high power amp doesn't necessarily just make things louder but reaches into the signal and pulls more out of it (nuances) for you to hear and enjoy. In that case, these Pioneer speakers paired with my amp/preamp pulls out and makes prominent sounds and nuances in the music I hadn't heard before- or hadn't been aware of. So, to close, don't let a high power amp deter you from getting these speakers. If anything it will make the sound richer for you to enjoy.Regards, Hank « Show Less
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I agree with ccapehart on this amp. I have it pushing 1 12" in a ported enclosure and I have the gain turned up about 2/3's w/4 volt preamp input. Class D amps are a better choice. I mainly got this amp because price was a factor.
644755
The specification means that it can handle 125 watts per channel (i.e. per speaker) without blowing the speaker. That means a 125 watt/channel amp at full volume. Damage to your ears and ceiling are another matter. With 90dB sensitivity (i.e. 90dB when powered by a single watt of power they will be unbearably loud at 125 watts). So regardless of the power of your amp, you will want to keep the volume at a reasonable level.
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Hey Steve, sorry about the delay. I've been using this thru my Fender The 25-watt Frontman® 25R features classic Fender® Blackface™ looks (black covering, silver grille cloth and skirted knobs), dual selectable channels (normal and drive); auxiliary input for CD, media player or drum machine use; headphone jack; treble, mid, bass, volume, gain and drive controls; reverb; and optional footswitch for remote channel selection. It sounds awesome but I guess that you could use it thru any amp/Speaker. Hope this was helpful.
985339
no it is not ...it has to play loud ever with the half power . Except if you loudspeakers have very low sensitivity ...lower than 85 db. Check also the settings of your phone and your pc , especial the phone volume could be lower when you connect it to headphones in order to protect your ears .Also try different interconnect cables sometimes they dont fit well. If it nothing of them then probably your AMP is faulty
2005535
I went with boss armor series 2,000 watt amp. Basically calc any amp real RMS and u need at least 550watts rms for boom boom sound. My amp and sub is in 99 ford wind star van and it kicks hard. Don't let people tell you that boss amps suck because they don't.