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Old Aug 16, 2017 | 10:53 AM
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Does anyone else have the need for a micro amp to run just horns? I need one, but not wanting to pay $300 for a Memphis SA2.100. Not even sure that would be a good amp for horns even if I was willing to spend the money. Maybe I am the only one needing something like this. Just wanting to hear your thoughts on a cost effective micro amp for powering a set horns.
 
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Alex had mentioned to me a few weeks back about testing some of PRV's micro amps specifically for horns. $300 just to push a set of horns is pretty steep IMO.
 
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Alex had mentioned to me a few weeks back about testing some of PRV's micro amps specifically for horns. $300 just to push a set of horns is pretty steep IMO.


I have a box of them at the shop and we are using them this weekend at the biggest audio competition of the year. The issue is that they are not small enough for the guys that want to cram 4 amps into their fairing. On a RG it might work with all the extra room though!
 
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I have a box of them at the shop and we are using them this weekend at the biggest audio competition of the year. The issue is that they are not small enough for the guys that want to cram 4 amps into their fairing. On a RG it might work with all the extra room though!
How big are we talking here? Can't be much bigger than a pack of smokes.
 
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I have a box of them at the shop and we are using them this weekend at the biggest audio competition of the year. The issue is that they are not small enough for the guys that want to cram 4 amps into their fairing. On a RG it might work with all the extra room though!


What are the specs on the PRV amp? I'm not opposed to a 4 channel in the case I want to add another set of horns.
 

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How big are we talking here? Can't be much bigger than a pack of smokes.
AD400.4 Dimensions ( H x W x L ): 1.82" x 4.60" x 6.10"
If this is even the one he is talking about?
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What are the specs on the PRV amp? I'm not opposed to a 4 channel in the case I want to add another set of horns.
Again, only if he is talking about the AD400.4
Rated RMS Power at 14.4 V at 2 Ohms: 4 x 105 Watts
Rated RMS Power at 14.4 V at 4 Ohms: 4 x 50 Watts
Bridged 2 x 210 Watts
 
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Just looked at the specs of the PRV AD400.4
Size isn't bad. 4 channel not enough watts for B3 horns. Bridged it's overkill.
 

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Just looked at the specs of the PRV AD400.4
Size isn't bad. 4 channel not enough watts for B03 horns. Bridged it's overkill.
Yep but that's just on paper. We will see what Alex reports back with. No such thing as overkill, just a little room to work with.....
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Yep but that's just on paper. We will see what Alex reports back with. No such thing as overkill, just a little room to work with.....
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Your right Kris. Price is worth giving it a shot. I guess we will hear all the reviews when Alex gets back.
 
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