which power amp would you use?

lewislngvw · #1 04-16-2010, 02:13 PM

ok...i have an outdoor gig tomorrow...translation....LOUD........i have an eden wtx-260 to push an avatar 112 neo.....that i like as a preamp also.......i have an avatar 212 neo also...i have two power amps to choose from....a peavey pv-900....or a crown xls-402....the 212 is a 4 ohm.....the peavey shows 300w @ 4 ohms.....the crown shows 450w@ 4ohms.....i know that looks obvious...but im just wondering on opinions about each amp...

flight120 · #2 04-16-2010, 02:24 PM

Have you tried both amps? My gut says go with the Crown, and not just based on the spec sheet.

tdogg · #3 04-16-2010, 02:25 PM

are you only using the 212 or both cabs?

lewislngvw · #4 04-16-2010, 02:27 PM

using both...the eden doing the 112 and poweramp doing 212

artiej · #5 04-16-2010, 02:30 PM

Go with the Crown. I am actually looking at getting one myself. Musicians friend has them for $249. no tax and shipping....

lewislngvw · #6 04-16-2010, 02:39 PM

i am also leaning towards the crown...its already mounted in my rack case.....just wanted other opinions...thx

rpsands · #7 04-16-2010, 02:40 PM

Whichever one weighs less.

BassmanPaul · #8 04-16-2010, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lewislngvw

using both...the eden doing the 112 and poweramp doing 212

I have to question the wisdom of playing a loud outdoor gig with only three 12s. You might well end up speakerless. Will you be having PA support or just going it alone?

Paul

lewislngvw · #9 04-16-2010, 02:53 PM

when i say loud....i dont mean arena levels.....maybe 50-75 yards ......i have played with the crown at a football field and it was heard at both ends.....at only half level on the amp.....im not looking to buy new speakers.....this is outside on a a downtown square..so i could get some sound bouncing back off buildings......but yes i do have pa support if needed...just dont like going that route...