MB-Quart-ONX4.125 - 13 months and it's DEAD

[SedanSandwich]

Jensen Power 5500 FTW. 5 chan. close to 130ish dollars. 500 watt RMS. built in cross overs on every chan. I have had mine for quite some time and it does not even get hot unless I turn it way up to where the sound is almost unbearable.

[Jean]

Well, yeah my previous amp cost 4x this one but I am not willing to spend that much on car audio anymore. So, as far as the under $200 4ch 100x4wrms amp goes they are probably all the same more or less ...

[R3Z3N]

Personally I like Mmats or Audison. $$$$ though... Their new 5 channel is just amazing.

[Jean]

That one doesn't look too bad actually.

[5Toes]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PRECISION-POWER-PPI-S760-4-760W-RMS-4-2-CHANNEL-CAR-AMP-STEREO-SPEAKER-AMPLIFIER-/320946913871?pt=Car_Amplifiers&hash=item4ab9ed424f&_uhb=1

nice amps for what they are

[Jean]

This one looks similar in specs and power, it may be the same thing internally lol - http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...r-BK800.4.html

[5Toes]

Get a precision power. Almost the same price

Luke really likes them. He was recommending their 5 channel all the time a couple years ago

[greentalks43]

I have had the best of luck with used Kenwood KAC-729 2 channel and Kenwood KAC-749/849 4 channel amplifiers for my installs. I cannot recommend these amplifiers enough, especially for how little you can get them used on eBay.

[Jean]

Yes, there is voltage all the way up to the amplifier power terminals it does not go away when the amp stops making any sound.

[dwvw]

All connections are good, I've already checked everything before making this post and contacting the seller.

The rear two channels are bridged into a single 4ohm sub (svc). I know a thing or two about electronics and audio (build many home audio hifi amps/preamps/crossovers etc), just not happy that it failed so quickly.

I guess you can't expect much from these made in china amps.

Do you repair amps? I may open it up if they don't offer to replace it.

Did you use a multimeter? Or just visually inspect it?

[Jean]

You can't beat this one for the price alone, just pay for the 3 year warranty.

[E30_Pare]

So what would be a good alternative 4 channel for the price?

[Jean]

They won't cover it under warranty but offered me another new one at lower cost + 3year warranty and s/h included. I may go for it after I open this one up first.

[Jean]

^ It's not exactly an MB Quart amp of the past, it's a made in china Maxxsonics?

[E30_Pare]

:( I was about to get this amp. Heard good things about mb quart & seemed to be of some quality