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Need Advice
Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 7:19 pm
by Chumpy
Hi guys..
I need some opinion..
I know that PG Octane-R 8.0.4 is a discontinued product, but what is the review?
Is it a bright or warm amp?
This amp is for SPL or SQ setup?
Please advise me..
Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 7:44 pm
by Bfowler
i couldn't really describe it as bright or warm...its a normal mosfet amp, that makes 75x4 damn reliably
the only difference you can really hear in sound imo, is how early it seems to "fatigue" ie, an amp like the ti500.4 which is also rated at 75x4 will still sound clean at much higher volumes.
overall, its a rock solid amp, pg designed it to not have to deal with warranties. but there is nothing special about it.
its the honda accord of amps
Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 7:55 pm
by Chumpy
Bfowler wrote:i couldn't really describe it as bright or warm...its a normal mosfet amp, that makes 75x4 damn reliably
the only difference you can really hear in sound imo, is how early it seems to "fatigue" ie, an amp like the ti500.4 which is also rated at 75x4 will still sound clean at much higher volumes.
overall, its a rock solid amp, pg designed it to not have to deal with warranties. but there is nothing special about it.
its the honda accord of amps
Thanks for the opinion bro..
I've just starting my journey to ICE world..
Now i'm using Audio System Twister F4-560..
Would it be good if i pair Octane-R with Boston Acoustic SX60 component or should i stick with my Twister?
Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 8:03 pm
by Bfowler
they are both fused at 30 x 2, so i would guess they make about the same power. honestly, if there is nothing wrong with the f4-560, you probably wouldn't hear any difference.
Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 8:09 pm
by Chumpy
Bfowler wrote:they are both fused at 30 x 2, so i would guess they make about the same power. honestly, if there is nothing wrong with the f4-560, you probably wouldn't hear any difference.
I guess there is nothing wrong with the F4-560 if i don't max out my gain..
When i check my F4-560 with the oscilloscope with maximum gain, the right channel distorted..But not the left channel with maximum gain..
Been trying to locate the problem, can't find the problem..
That's why i kinda looking for Octane-R review..
Posted: Tue May 18, 2010 10:40 pm
by Bassinjason
I would also like to see a review on an Octane.
I have a chance to pick this up for 50$...is it worth it? Phoenix Gold Octane-R 5.0:4
(sorry if I threadjacked, but I'm interested in the Octanes also)