Author Topic: Choosing AMP (Read 1793 times)

Newgen · « **on:** August 24, 2010, 01:37:23 PM »

Hi Guys,

Just got my HU recently, a 9887, now planning on the next item, AMP!

So now, how much should I allocate for a decent 2 or 4 Channel Amp?
I do have a old 12" sub (BM Audio Labs) which is like more than 4 years old, from my old Saga.
Ya I know, to a lot of you guys, the Sub is a cap ayam sub...

But what to do... Last time know nuts about ICE... and now still... So pls bare with me...

Current Setup:
HU - 9887
Front - German Maestro Alpha 6.5" Component Set
Rear - Original Saga BLM Speakers

Item in hand:
12" Sub Woofer (No AMP to power it yet)

So now, my plan is to power up all the speakers with AMP(s)
And MAYBE I want to try to play Active Setup(Tweeter and front woofer separated channel? Please correct me if I'm wrong)
So what amp and what kind of budget should I start with?
2 X 2 channel, 4 channel or 6 channel?

I saw someone selling this amp online, STEG QM75.6MX for like 1K, but I'm not sure if it's OK or not.

Please shed some lights!

Thank you!

Boi · « **Reply #1 on:** August 24, 2010, 02:13:05 PM »

wow.. nice price for the amp.. could u post the link? cos i cant find 6ch amp for 1k..

cuai · « **Reply #2 on:** August 24, 2010, 03:30:52 PM »

bro,

y dont u start with buying a 4chn amp 1st? & slowly throw away ur rear speaker..

Newgen · « **Reply #3 on:** August 24, 2010, 03:58:34 PM »

Quote from: cuai on August 24, 2010, 03:30:52 PM

bro,

y dont u start with buying a 4chn amp 1st? & slowly throw away ur rear speaker..

Well Said! That's part of my plan, throwing the rear speakers away!

Well, not to say Throw lah, will de-activate it once my SUB is UP!

So Sifu-Sifu here, what kind of amp should I look for?
Whats the difference with A/B/D type amps?
If ask me Wireless A/B/G/N I can tell lah... :P

calvinhpk · « **Reply #4 on:** August 24, 2010, 09:35:50 PM »

Quote from: Newgenic on August 24, 2010, 03:58:34 PM

Whats the difference with A/B/D type amps?
If ask me Wireless A/B/G/N I can tell lah... :P

read the threads in the forums..... search around...alot of infos....

sometimes you'll get little response because every newbie asks, then forumer reply, the another asked again, again and again.
so ... many forumer here lazy to reply anymore.

http://www.icehifi.com/index.php/board,8.0.html

http://www.icehifi.com/index.php/topic,2207.0.html

Newgen · « **Reply #5 on:** August 24, 2010, 11:29:54 PM »

Thanks Calvinhpk, will go through those!

Have anyone of you heard of this amp? Alpine T320 (2 Channel), like RM350?
Any idea it's worth to buy or not? Looks like a very old amp thou, like 3 years...

krayden · « **Reply #6 on:** August 25, 2010, 01:59:56 AM »

3yrs ago was PDX models, b4 that i think MRV.

craziechild · « **Reply #7 on:** August 25, 2010, 08:13:19 AM »

t320 i thought was ages ago? no?

Newgen · « **Reply #8 on:** August 25, 2010, 08:14:42 AM »

No idea :P
But is it worth the money or hassle?

Zenn · « **Reply #9 on:** August 25, 2010, 11:14:15 AM »

not worth la, t is their lowest model and quite old also

mnkh27 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 25, 2010, 11:20:19 AM »

Never know but if it's too old, repairs will cost you 1/2 or more than the amp itself.

Newgen · « **Reply #11 on:** August 25, 2010, 11:26:35 AM »

I see... Then will have scout for others de

andoropoi · « **Reply #12 on:** August 25, 2010, 11:59:38 AM »

Take the Focal FP4.75...im using it n quite satisfied....

Xai-V-iaX · « **Reply #13 on:** August 25, 2010, 10:58:11 PM »

The STEG amp SOLD off some time back. Get a 4 Channel first and take it from there. You can get good 'used' amps if you scout around properly....and may I ask why do you intend to go with 'Active' set-up?

Newgen · « **Reply #14 on:** August 25, 2010, 11:37:13 PM »

Quote from: Xai-V-iaX on August 25, 2010, 10:58:11 PM

The STEG amp SOLD off some time back. Get a 4 Channel first and take it from there. You can get good 'used' amps if you scout around properly....and may I ask why do you intend to go with 'Active' set-up?

The Steg sold off? You knew that amp also? So how was it like? Good? Or am I suppose to ask... "Are all Steg Amps good?" hehehe

Actually... I have really heard an Active's setup before... But from what i read online, it looks like it sounds more dynamic, and more detailed. Not too sure... I'm using cheapscate component sets without amps now... Have to live with what I have now cause I really only have that much to spend for now... got to save one ler... LOL... What to do... Gaji small small... Have to dream big!
:D

Anyway, my component set is only German Maestro... someone told me it's the "father" or "mother" of MB Quart discuss or somesort....
LOL...

duck_killer99 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 26, 2010, 12:48:56 AM »

i guess u get ur component set from howiechoo, m i right????

Xai-V-iaX · « **Reply #16 on:** August 26, 2010, 08:53:48 AM »

Quote from: Newgenic on August 25, 2010, 11:37:13 PM

The Steg sold off? You knew that amp also? So how was it like? Good? Or am I suppose to ask... "Are all Steg Amps good?" hehehe

Actually... I have really heard an Active's setup before... But from what i read online, it looks like it sounds more dynamic, and more detailed. Not too sure... I'm using cheapscate component sets without amps now... Have to live with what I have now cause I really only have that much to spend for now... got to save one ler... LOL... What to do... Gaji small small... Have to dream big!
:D

Anyway, my component set is only German Maestro... someone told me it's the "father" or "mother" of MB Quart discuss or somesort....
LOL...

I knew that amp and the owner as well mate....LOL...

German MAESTRO huh? Most probably you got got it from Howie I suppose. On going 'active', don't just indulge in certain setup by reading on people's comments. You have to experience it yourself to determine which setup will be suitable for you. Going active will normally cost you slightly more because of the wirings i.e speaker cables & RCAs & stuffs...why not you get yourself an decent amp and try running the Maestros as it is with their OEM passives? Get a feel of your drivers running of an powered amp first. Then you can decide if passive or active suits your ears better...

Newgen · « **Reply #17 on:** August 26, 2010, 09:46:09 AM »

Quote from: Xai-V-iaX on August 26, 2010, 08:53:48 AM

I knew that amp and the owner as well mate....LOL...

German MAESTRO huh? Most probably you got got it from Howie I suppose. On going 'active', don't just indulge in certain setup by reading on people's comments. You have to experience it yourself to determine which setup will be suitable for you. Going active will normally cost you slightly more because of the wirings i.e speaker cables & RCAs & stuffs...why not you get yourself an decent amp and try running the Maestros as it is with their OEM passives? Get a feel of your drivers running of an powered amp first. Then you can decide if passive or active suits your ears better...

I see... thanks for the teachings Sifu!

Anyway, Is Maestro a bad stuff? Seriously, I have not heard of it before until i met Howie, which is introduced by my dad... But I saw it on the web, it really shows that the G.Maestro used to produce speakers for MB Quarts. So please tell me if Maestro is a Cap Ayam, then i'll get rid of it :P

duck_killer99 - yeah i got it from howie...

bafukie · « **Reply #18 on:** August 26, 2010, 10:55:12 AM »

again dun hear say hear say then follow.. ask urself whether u like the speaker. Are they good enough? if yes, u like it, why wanna change even though its cap ayam adik abang or watever. Ultimately its u who is going to enjoy the speakers. Expensive doesnt mean good, good doesnt mean expensive.

Newgen · « **Reply #19 on:** August 26, 2010, 11:58:23 AM »

Quote from: bafukie on August 26, 2010, 10:55:12 AM

again dun hear say hear say then follow.. ask urself whether u like the speaker. Are they good enough? if yes, u like it, why wanna change even though its cap ayam adik abang or watever. Ultimately its u who is going to enjoy the speakers. Expensive doesnt mean good, good doesnt mean expensive.

Hmm... Make sense... Damn right...
Sound wise, OK, bass wise, can even wack up with only HU output... I think it's not bad... Just the brand name abit...out la...

LOL

tjbhuler · « **Reply #20 on:** August 26, 2010, 06:39:03 PM »

i,ve got a 4ch amp waiting for u

-(audison vrx 4ch)

Newgen · « **Reply #21 on:** August 26, 2010, 06:43:36 PM »

Quote from: tjbhuler on August 26, 2010, 06:39:03 PM

i,ve got a 4ch amp waiting for u -(audison vrx 4ch)

Hahaha send to me please
LOL
Free right?

Hehehe kidding :P
PM me the specs and price pls.
Of most important is warranty and age of item

thanks

finalazy84 · « **Reply #22 on:** August 26, 2010, 07:44:12 PM »

u cant b wrong wif that VRX bro...superb amp...recommended

If I got money I oso take

Newgen · « **Reply #23 on:** August 27, 2010, 02:19:41 PM »

Quote from: finalazy84 on August 26, 2010, 07:44:12 PM

u cant b wrong wif that VRX bro...superb amp...recommended
If I got money I oso take

Really? You heard or use before? What kind of setup?
I wanna get a 4 channel to power my comp set and 12" woofer

finalazy84 · « **Reply #24 on:** August 27, 2010, 02:39:49 PM »

never heard n nver owned coz expnsive hi end stuff

it can go 3ch as well.2x102watt + 1x380watt (4ohm) or 1x530watt (2ohm)
u cant go wrong wif audison

izso · « **Reply #25 on:** August 27, 2010, 04:20:37 PM »

Wah.. I haven't seen such an enthusiastic newbie since ages.

You've come at a good time. Recently I've seen a lot of taikors all saying quitting ICE and selling off their good stuff.

rbl84 · « **Reply #26 on:** August 27, 2010, 04:46:03 PM »

list some down la sifu izso :D

Newgen · « **Reply #27 on:** August 30, 2010, 09:32:10 AM »

Yala.... list some down, so that newbies like me can continue the legacy!
LOL

izso · « **Reply #28 on:** August 30, 2010, 09:42:28 AM »

Quote from: rbl84 on August 27, 2010, 04:46:03 PM

list some down la sifu izso :D

All the stuff you sell is good stuff!