Phoenix Gold QX4150

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
4.00 of 5, 1.00 votes

Price Paid:  $35.00 from m&m pawn shop

Year / Model Reviewed:
1999 phoenix gold qx 4150

Summary:
i had done a lot of research on amps before making this buy. i thought they made good stuff till i got this , now i know.
this thing is almost capable of any combo i can throw at it!!
i have used one sub and two 300watt 6x9's.

also two 10" pg power punch dvc's(rare)and the 6x9's at the same time.
i got 129 bd's!!!!!!!
i could open the trunk take nine steps back light a cig and the smoke would shake!!
Even thought i have four amps from 300 to 800 watts you will never get this amp from me even if you break in my car!!!!!
i would like to get another one and have a complete pg system that matches if anyones willing.

Strengths:
with a fan (or 2 or3) mounted this amp can handle anything you throw at it with shut downs that last only seconds and no damage!!!

Weaknesses:
needs a twin in order to have a very powerfull stereo system!!!!!!!

Similar Products Used:
NOTHING. and i have rockford's 4002 , boss 1200 crunch , menace 450 . pyramid 1200 two channel

Price Paid:  $170.00 from www.dba.dk

Year / Model Reviewed:
 2001

Summary:
Nice amplifier, sounds good and powerfull. My amp. runs with 2 Rockford 6x9" and a JBL GTi 12" Sub, it's okey but can't handle the sub when the volume is very loud. But its a great amplifier and i'd like to recomend it. .

Strengths:
Strengths: playes good looks good and easy to adjust.

Weaknesses:
The Negative ting about it is that it get's very hot and needs a lot of air around

Similar Products Used:
PG Sapphire 1.0

Price Paid:  $250.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
 1999

Summary:
Very good. I''m verz pleased.

Strengths:
Clear strong sound.

Price Paid:  $200.00

Summary:
A very nice entry level 4 channel amp from Phoenix Gold. Produces a legitimate 50+RMS per channel. Even when the rear channels are bridged down, it can run a decent sub such as a MTX6000. The amp will power all entry level, mid level speakers without a problem. The amp itself is a bit large so it will need some space. Aside from mid/high end audio amps which is twice its price, this is absolutely the best 4 channel amp I've EVER had the pleasure to own. Now keep in mind I'd recommended this amp to power your interior speakers, or a small/efficient sub only. Don't expect this bad boy to power a Solobaric or something of that nature.

Strengths:
Reliability, clean power, sharp chrome finish, and phoenix gold quality. Price is nice too.

Weaknesses:
Lack of Low pass filter when bridging the front 2 channels.

Similar Products Used:
MTX RT4180 & Sony XM754x. This amp is similar in price and will blow the heatsink off those amps. More power, better looks, cleaner signals, just a superior amp overall for the $$$.

Price Paid:  $245.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
 1999

Summary:
I used this for a short time running a ZX component set and one 12" Polk db sub. The rear channels were bridged for 1 x 150. IMO, it sounded great. When the budget allowed and my bass fetish took hold, I was forced to upgrade, and gave this amp to my father in law.

The chrome finish probably tacks needless dineros on the price tag. PG sells phoney heatsinks to join multiple QX amps together, for competition cosmetics. But who would compete with QX series amps?

I had no negative experiences with the QX4150.

Strengths:
A good value for an entry level audiophile. Nice cosmetics and a decent set of features.

Weaknesses:
A little short on power when the volume is cranked, but matched with proper components, this can't be considered a weakness.

Similar Products Used:
For similar money, this beats most 4 channel Kenwoods & Sonys...