Pyle Pro PT4001X (250 Watt RMS X 2 @ 8 Ohm Stereo)
Dec 9, 2011
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from Fort Wayne, IN,
Rating:5.0
First and foremost: This amplifier is NOT 5500 watts. Don't be mesmerized and fooled by insultingly inaccurate large numbers. The only way this amp could produce 5500 watts is If Lightning Strikes it (i.e. 5500 Watts I.L.S.). In reality, it's producing a maximum of about 250 continuous RMS watts per channel at 8 Ohms. That means don't embarrass yourself by posting videos on Youtube claiming that you have a 5000, 10000, 50000 watt stereo system in your bedroom that is running off of a standard 110 volt / 15 - 20 amp circuit breaker...OOPS!
Pros: This amp is simple and produces good, clean, and powerful sound at high volumes without distorting nor overheating. The cooling design is great. There are two 60mm fans inside the front of the chassis. Each fan is attached to a large square tubular heatsink (one on each side of the chassis) that extends the entire depth of the chassis. All of the MOSFETS (8 per side) are attached to these large fan cooled heatsinks. I've rocked out on this amp f...
- How did the image on site compare with the actual product? The image of the front of the product matched exactly.
- Was the product free of any manufacturer defects? The only MANUFACTURER defect was the reset/fuse switch on the back of the unit.
- Please tell us about the quality of the product. The overall quality of this product is good. The only problem is Overstock and UPS damaged (dented/dropped) the unit.