AX 3000 DE

[bigken817 0]

^^^^ only sadistic people like you haha

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US Amps are the finest amps ever made. And I stand behind that. They sound better, consistently give more wattage than printed, and the plexiglass thing is cool too. Outside of the 1500DE I torched, the AX1000 and the mystery MLT box, and the 3000DE that died from unique circumstances, I've never had a finer amplifier. And I've tried a few dozen brands.

Plus it never shuts off in the Texas heat. And that's a big plus.

[flakko 1]

^^^^ only sadistic people like you haha

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US Amps are the finest amps ever made. And I stand behind that. They sound better, consistently give more wattage than printed, and the plexiglass thing is cool too. Outside of the 1500DE I torched, the AX1000 and the mystery MLT box, and the 3000DE that died from unique circumstances, I've never had a finer amplifier. And I've tried a few dozen brands.

Plus it never shuts off in the Texas heat. And that's a big plus.

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ya i meant they were built for sadistic people like you

no offense (if any taken)

[woodguy 0]

so has anyone else had any real world tests with this amp to confirm its ratings? Mine is still in my closet as the car is still being painted. I cant wait to try it out. I will have a 200 amp alt and 3 batteries running it so it should be a beast. I also picked up an ax 600 to run my doors. I cant wait.

[bigken817 0]

so has anyone else had any real world tests with this amp to confirm its ratings?  Mine is still in my closet as the car is still being painted.  I cant wait to try it out.  I will have a 200 amp alt and 3 batteries running it so it should be a beast.  I also picked up an ax 600 to run my doors.  I cant wait.

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After 2 destroyed AX 3000 DE's in one week, I can safely confirm it is not designed to hold a .5 ohm load for long. My second amp died at this weekend's show.

So until I get another 3000, I'll be running a pair of AX1500DE.

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

nice to have such good back ups

[jrlutor 0]

The AX3000DE need lots current to produce lots of output. A stock alternator will not cut it. The #1 reason the amplifier goes down is due to them not getting enough current. Any amplifier that can produce over 1000 rms watts needs an upgraded alternator.

Audio Designs replaced a Memphis Mojo amp with an AX3000de and got 1 dB more.

[bigken817 0]

The AX3000DE need lots current to produce lots of output. A stock alternator will not cut it. The #1 reason the amplifier goes down is due to them not getting enough current. Any amplifier that can produce over 1000 rms watts needs an upgraded alternator.

Audio Designs replaced a Memphis Mojo amp with an AX3000de and got 1 dB more.

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I wish I had known that before making my purchase (mandatory alternator upgrade required). My old Boss amp never had a problem. Seriously though, the mandatory alternator upgrade, should be noted somewhere on either the website or owners manual, for the do-it-yourselfer.

I still love the amp, but I would have picked up an alternator before hurting my precious.

[jrlutor 0]

The AX3000DE need lots current to produce lots of output. A stock alternator will not cut it. The #1 reason the amplifier goes down is due to them not getting enough current. Any amplifier that can produce over 1000 rms watts needs an upgraded alternator.

Audio Designs replaced a Memphis Mojo amp with an AX3000de and got 1 dB more.

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I wish I had known that before making my purchase (mandatory alternator upgrade required). My old Boss amp never had a problem. Seriously though, the mandatory alternator upgrade, should be noted somewhere on either the website or owners manual, for the do-it-yourselfer.

I still love the amp, but I would have picked up an alternator before hurting my precious.

[jrlutor 0]

The AX3000DE need lots current to produce lots of output. A stock alternator will not cut it. The #1 reason the amplifier goes down is due to them not getting enough current. Any amplifier that can produce over 1000 rms watts needs an upgraded alternator.

Audio Designs replaced a Memphis Mojo amp with an AX3000de and got 1 dB more.

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I wish I had known that before making my purchase (mandatory alternator upgrade required). My old Boss amp never had a problem. Seriously though, the mandatory alternator upgrade, should be noted somewhere on either the website or owners manual, for the do-it-yourselfer.

I still love the amp, but I would have picked up an alternator before hurting my precious.

I am glad you like the amp. Sorry you were not better informed. For any amp producing over 1400 or so watts you would need more current than a standard alternator or you will never get the power out of the amp. It takes power to make power.

[SQBubble 0]

I am glad you like the amp. Sorry you were not better informed. For any amp producing over 1400 or so watts you would need more current than a standard alternator or you will never get the power out of the amp. It takes power to make power.

so if i am to run an ax3000de, what would be the ideal alt? 300amp or 220amp would be enough?

[Accordman 0]

I am glad you like the amp. Sorry you were not better informed. For any amp producing over 1400 or so watts you would need more current than a standard alternator or you will never get the power out of the amp. It takes power to make power.

so if i am to run an ax3000de, what would be the ideal alt? 300amp or 220amp would be enough?

if you can afford it 300amp, but also make sure to upgrade your wiring and batteries as well