Sneak Peek

MW3 · Post by **MW3** » Sun Nov 29, 2009 12:27 am

Thanks for the kind words guys.

Cosmetically our design goal was "clean but mean". However, thermal and electrical performance were most important, after all it is an amplifier.

Entry line amps will have:

- Unregulated power supplies
- Bi-Polar Output Stages
- 12dB crossovers for 4 channels
- 18dB crossovers for monoblocks
- High Level Input with signal sensing turn on
- 4 gauge direct insert angled power terminals
- 12 gauge direct insert angled speaker terminals
- LPL and RMD for all models

Couple other comments:

- Badge on top of the amplifier is die cast metal with a silver plated finish. Heatsink is anodized a brushed black using EVENFLOW technology, more on that later.

- Endcaps are a high temperature ABS plastic that look and feel like diecast aluminum. But due to costs, it just wasn't reasonable to use aluminum part here.

Misfire · Post by **Misfire** » Sun Nov 29, 2009 1:19 am

Looks great for the entry level! Very impressed indeed!

Post by **Eric D** » Sun Nov 29, 2009 1:30 am

I really think silver plating on the badge was a bad call. It should be gold plating.

This is "Phoenix Gold" after all, not "Phoenix Silver".

Do the monoblocks have a subsonic filter? It is not really critical, but would be pretty useful for those with ported boxes, especially since the amps seem to include just about everything else anyone would ever need.

MW3 · Post by **MW3** » Sun Nov 29, 2009 7:53 am

Eric D wrote:I really think silver plating on the badge was a bad call. It should be gold plating.

This is "Phoenix Gold" after all, not "Phoenix Silver".

Do the monoblocks have a subsonic filter? It is not really critical, but would be pretty useful for those with ported boxes, especially since the amps seem to include just about everything else anyone would ever need.

Monoblocks all have a variable subsonic filter.

I hear and respect what you are saying about the plating but a gold badge on this amp looks so tacky. Trust me I had the same idea until I saw it on the amp.

It just doesn't match the fit n' finish of the amplifier.

denim · Post by **denim** » Sun Nov 29, 2009 8:02 am

Morgan, I think it looks great.

Post by **Eric D** » Sun Nov 29, 2009 9:36 am

MW3 wrote:
Eric D wrote:I really think silver plating on the badge was a bad call. It should be gold plating.

This is "Phoenix Gold" after all, not "Phoenix Silver".

Do the monoblocks have a subsonic filter? It is not really critical, but would be pretty useful for those with ported boxes, especially since the amps seem to include just about everything else anyone would ever need.
Monoblocks all have a variable subsonic filter.

I hear and respect what you are saying about the plating but a gold badge on this amp looks so tacky. Trust me I had the same idea until I saw it on the amp.

It just doesn't match the fit n' finish of the amplifier.

Point taken...

ChaosWarlord26 · Post by **ChaosWarlord26** » Sun Nov 29, 2009 10:37 am

All I can say is awesome. Can't wait to see some pics of the high-end line. But I believe we need to see some pics of the subs finally! Again, great work!

brenzbmr@sb · Post by **brenzbmr@sb** » Sun Nov 29, 2009 11:17 am

nice job, as far as subs i wanna beta test them for ya.

looking forward to seeing more products.

aloha

Post by **joerg** » Sun Nov 29, 2009 11:17 am

I hope u kept the plexi style for the high-end line

Post by **mr tibbs** » Sun Nov 29, 2009 12:00 pm

Lookin good Morgan!!

Misfire · Post by **Misfire** » Sun Nov 29, 2009 6:40 pm

joerg wrote:I hope u kept the plexi style for the high-end line

X2!!

dwnrodeo · Post by **dwnrodeo** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 5:58 am

All I can say is these entry level amps look just how I would design them!!! In fact, they look very similar to my XS amps and once these are available I will add one to complete my future build instead of purchasing another XS amp. Great job on the design, and great job on the features! I like the 2 channel option of running the 4 channel amp (something they could have done with the RSD line).

Post by **stipud** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 9:45 am

Looks great, and with a noticeable boost to their specs. Definitely a big improvement on the base line!!

Post by **VW337** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 9:22 pm

Looks Great, overall very nice.

One suggestion-

Darken the silk screen labeling around the controls. that much bright white on black looks a bit tacky. Add a touch of gray to it.

brenzbmr@sb · Post by **brenzbmr@sb** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 1:24 am

VW337 wrote:Looks Great, overall very nice.

One suggestion-

Darken the silk screen labeling around the controls. that much bright white on black looks a bit tacky. Add a touch of gray to it.

dont install in the dark much do u???? LOL

Post by **ttocs** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 9:17 am

in the dark, hell just in a dark truck is enough. I still need a light to read the amp controls on the mustang. Even on a sunny day I wish they were backlit.......

MW3 · Post by **MW3** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 10:16 am

Here is the power side!

deathcloud · Post by **deathcloud** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 10:24 am

Man that looks legit. I can't wait for these to be released. I would even go as far as buying this line for my uncle. BUT saving up for the high end line.

I am super excited for the release of these at CES and then the sale of them. I will deff save up though. bday is coming up. CLOTHES OR AMPS??? FUCK i hate the decisions!

NewOldStock · Post by **NewOldStock** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 10:34 am

MW3 wrote:Update Time:

Here are two spy photos of the affordable/entry line.

Amps will range in power from 250 to 1000 watts.

This is why I (and so many others) keep holding on ... thats a great looking entry-line amp.

I am with Eric, I am shocked at how much I like the look of it.

I cant WAIT for the high-end and even more... the LE lines when/if they ever happen...

They will happen right?

Excellent work...

martinkruit · Post by **martinkruit** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 11:40 am

Please give me a PG product that can beat Sinfoni or Genesis amps.

And i will directly load my Van with PG.

Please Please, Please make it happen..................

Post by **Bfowler** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 11:52 am

so morgan...what are the differences between that and the exile xi800.4?

http://www.exilecaraudio.com/manuals/am ... manual.pdf

denim · Post by **denim** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 11:55 am

Looks great!

itchnertamatoa · Post by **itchnertamatoa** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 12:28 pm

Bfowler wrote:so morgan...what are the differences between that and the exile xi800.4?

http://www.exilecaraudio.com/manuals/am ... manual.pdf

it does look a lot like exile

dwnrodeo · Post by **dwnrodeo** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 12:28 pm

Bfowler wrote:so morgan...what are the differences between that and the exile xi800.4?

http://www.exilecaraudio.com/manuals/am ... manual.pdf

12db/oct vs. 18db/oct crossovers.

Post by **Eric D** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 1:03 pm

The power end looks EXACTLY like an Exile, but that is not a bad thing.

The Exile amp does not have an RMD port, that is the difference...