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sujitm · 24th March 2009, 19:39

Now that 1004 is discontinued, the next higher model is JBL PX300.4.

Any idea how much does that cost?

D1ISTHE1 · 24th March 2009, 20:12

Always think twice b4 buying a JBL amp. I had bought a GTO755.6II.
All it has is a pathetic x-over, tripps, no fan and a lousy heat sink. In other words
Sound quality = normal
build quality = ok-just about makes it.
heat sink = not adequate
x-over= the worst i came across.

I regret that i bought a JBL.
D1

panky12345 · 25th March 2009, 10:09

.. did some recommend you for going in for this particular model? generally, 6 channel amps are not that powerful. its always better to go in for 2/4 ch + mono option!

DjNik · 25th March 2009, 12:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by sujitm

Now that 1004 is discontinued, the next higher model is JBL PX300.4.

Any idea how much does that cost?

The 1004 is discontinued???
Are you sure?

I dont think there is any reason for it to be discontinued.

nitrous · 25th March 2009, 12:16

I don't think the GTO 1004 is discontinued.

Sam Kapasi · 25th March 2009, 12:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by sujitm

Now that 1004 is discontinued

No no, it's not discontinued, who told you that?

Quote:

Originally Posted by D1ISTHE1

Always think twice b4 buying a JBL amp. I had bought a GTO755.6II.
All it has is a pathetic x-over, tripps, no fan and a lousy heat sink. In other words
Sound quality = normal
build quality = ok-just about makes it.
heat sink = not adequate
x-over= the worst i came across.

I regret that i bought a JBL.
D1

The GTO755.6II was never sold in India. In any case it is an old and discontinued model. I respect your opinion and I understand that you did not like the amplifier but I am most curious to know a few things.

I'm not sure how you define build quality. Of course I work for JBL and my opinion may be a little biased (please do not feel that I'm leaping to the rescue of an older amplifier that was never sold in India), but I did feel that the old GTO series was pretty well built. In fact the GTO75.4 was one of the most popular amplifiers in its category with many, many fans for its sound quality and power. The topology was similar for the 755.6 but as someone pointed out, it was a 6 channel amplifier and probably had lesser power than, for example, the 75.4.

In the price range of that 6 channel amplifier (I don't know what you paid for it) did you find something that was better built? Do let us know what 6 channel amplifier was better built and in what way. When you say badly built, are you referring to circuit topology, construction, metal gauge, rickety body?

You also mentioned that the crossover was the worst you ever came across. That is a bit vague. Was it missing certain critical tuning elements that are usually present in other amplifiers? What were they?

Lastly - you mentioned that the heat sink was inadequate. How did you come to that conclusion? How does anyone come to a conclusion if the heat sink designed by the engineering department of any brand is insufficient? Amplifiers run hot. This is no secret. How did you come to the conclusion that the heat sink was inadequate? Did the amplifier fail due to inadequate heat dissipation?

Please note that I am not offended by any of your statements, nor am I trying to provoke an argument. I respect your opinion. I am just curious. You may choose to ignore my questions and I'll be fine with that.

sujitm · 25th March 2009, 12:58

^^ Union Auto Industries, i got the mumbai phone no. from India JBL

Sam Kapasi · 25th March 2009, 13:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by sujitm

^^ Union Auto Industries, i got the mumbai phone no. from India JBL

Probably some misunderstanding. Like somebody said, there's no reason to discontinue, there's nothing to replace it and that is a popular category in India.

esteem_lover · 25th March 2009, 13:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

there's no reason to discontinue, there's nothing to replace it and that is a popular category in India.

Is there any JBL amp with higher RMS than the 1004 ? Say 125/150 x 4 @ 4 ohms ?

Sam Kapasi · 25th March 2009, 13:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by esteem_lover

Is there any JBL amp with higher RMS than the 1004 ? Say 125/150 x 4 @ 4 ohms ?

After the GTO1004 comes the Px300.4 - this is from the Power series.

That has the kind of power you are asking about, but the amplifier costs about 40K.

esteem_lover · 25th March 2009, 13:56

So getting this amp from the US for $250 is a steal then.

Bass&Trouble · 25th March 2009, 15:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by esteem_lover

So getting this amp from the US for $250 is a steal then.

If you're talking about the Power Series amp that Sam mentioned for $250, it is a bit like stealing it. No wait, stealing could get you in trouble. This won't.

Sam Kapasi · 25th March 2009, 15:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by esteem_lover

So getting this amp from the US for $250 is a steal then.

Go for it. Eyes closed. What a deal!

frankmehta · 25th March 2009, 15:40

he's right guys! here's the link!

JBL PX300.4 (px3004) Multi-channel Amps Car Amplifiers Car Audio and Video - Sonic Electronix

Sam Kapasi · 25th March 2009, 15:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankmehta

he's right guys! here's the link!

JBL PX300.4 (px3004) Multi-channel Amps Car Amplifiers Car Audio and Video - Sonic Electronix

Yeah, but it's out of stock.

24th March 2009, 19:39	#31 (permalink)
sujitm BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 57 View My Garage	Now that 1004 is discontinued, the next higher model is JBL PX300.4. Any idea how much does that cost? __________________ Zen LX 2003

24th March 2009, 20:12	#32 (permalink)
D1ISTHE1 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: OMNIPRESENT Posts: 115 View My Garage	Always think twice b4 buying a JBL amp. I had bought a GTO755.6II. All it has is a pathetic x-over, tripps, no fan and a lousy heat sink. In other words Sound quality = normal build quality = ok-just about makes it. heat sink = not adequate x-over= the worst i came across. I regret that i bought a JBL. D1 __________________ *DBS....LS600h L ...R36 Skyline GTR* *bliss......gadgets.....business as usual*

25th March 2009, 10:09	#33 (permalink)
panky12345 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2,087	.. did some recommend you for going in for this particular model? generally, 6 channel amps are not that powerful. its always better to go in for 2/4 ch + mono option! __________________ No signatures..

25th March 2009, 12:16	#35 (permalink)
nitrous Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Motorcity Madras Posts: 5,594 View My Garage	I don't think the GTO 1004 is discontinued. __________________ Han:The Red Evo's yours Sean:What do u mean? H:U're representing me now...What did U think, I'm gonna let you roll in a hyundai?

25th March 2009, 12:58	#37 (permalink)
sujitm BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 57 View My Garage	^^ Union Auto Industries, i got the mumbai phone no. from India JBL __________________ Zen LX 2003

25th March 2009, 13:56	#41 (permalink)
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 6,277 View My Garage	So getting this amp from the US for $250 is a steal then. __________________ Let us learn from the past to profit by the present, and from the present to live better in the future.- William Wordsworth

25th March 2009, 15:40	#44 (permalink)
frankmehta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,556 View My Garage	he's right guys! here's the link! JBL PX300.4 (px3004) Multi-channel Amps Car Amplifiers Car Audio and Video - Sonic Electronix __________________ Ford Fiesta S\| Eclipse CD7200MKII\| Alpine SPX17PRO\| JBL W12GTi\| DLS RA20\| Clarion DPX11551\|

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