Hows the Pioneer GM-3400T 2 Channel Amp?

k2max6 · 15th November 2011, 00:18

I am about to buy a 2 channel amplifier to power my rear infinity coaxials 9633i.
Saw the JBL GT5-S422 and the Pioneer GM-3400T.
Could not find anything about the GM-3400T.
How is it & is it advisable to go for it against the GT5-S422.
Similar Price for both.

nitrous · 15th November 2011, 06:38

Better options are available.
Get a 4-ch amp like the JBL GT5-S644 or the hertz ep8 and you could power either the front channels or a sub too.

panky12345 · 15th November 2011, 11:16

Having used the same amp, I can firmly say that its a quite average product. With the same money, you have better options, as my friend nitrous has pointed out.

k2max6 · 15th November 2011, 16:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitrous

Better options are available.
Get a 4-ch amp like the JBL GT5-S644 or the hertz ep8 and you could power either the front channels or a sub too.

Thanx.
I have the GT5-S644 powering the front components and the sub.So i guess the GT5-422 would be good to power the rear coaxials ?? Also is it advisable to amplify the coaxials ? Would i feel the difference,soundstage being in front ?

DerAlte · 16th November 2011, 11:17

If you are driving, you wouldn't (shouldn't) know the difference in the rear seat. The rear seat passengers will definitely feel the difference between amplified and not amplified even with a coax.

Also, instead of buying a weak 2 channel amp, it is recommendable that you buy a good amp (mono or more powerful 2 channel) to drive the sub separately, and use the existing 4-channel to drive the front and rear speakers.

k2max6 · 16th November 2011, 23:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by DerAlte

If you are driving, you wouldn't (shouldn't) know the difference in the rear seat. The rear seat passengers will definitely feel the difference between amplified and not amplified even with a coax.

Also, instead of buying a weak 2 channel amp, it is recommendable that you buy a good amp (mono or more powerful 2 channel) to drive the sub separately, and use the existing 4-channel to drive the front and rear speakers.

I always drive alone ! Do i have any options under 7-8k ?

How would be Auditor RIP 2300 ? (450W RMS @4Ohms)

One last noob question - Is it by any way possible to bridge all the 4 channels of an amp to 1 Mono Channel

DerAlte · 17th November 2011, 11:15

How much are you getting the Auditor for? Sounds good.

NO, one cannot bridge 4 channels of a 4 channel amp to get one powerful mono channel. Of course, if one has a DUAL-voice-coil sub, one can drive each coil with the bridged channel. There are limitations in driving in bridged mode: most amps cannot drive less than 2 ohms in bridged mode, so one cannot connect the coils of a 2+2ohm sub in parallel and connect it across the bridged channels.

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k2max6 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 523 Thanked: 183 Times	Hows the Pioneer GM-3400T 2 Channel Amp? I am about to buy a 2 channel amplifier to power my rear infinity coaxials 9633i. Saw the JBL GT5-S422 and the Pioneer GM-3400T. Could not find anything about the GM-3400T. How is it & is it advisable to go for it against the GT5-S422. Similar Price for both.
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nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Re: Review Wanted : Pioneer GM-3400T 2 Channel Amp Better options are available. Get a 4-ch amp like the JBL GT5-S644 or the hertz ep8 and you could power either the front channels or a sub too.
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panky12345 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2,697 Thanked: 171 Times	Re: Review Wanted : Pioneer GM-3400T 2 Channel Amp Having used the same amp, I can firmly say that its a quite average product. With the same money, you have better options, as my friend nitrous has pointed out.
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DerAlte Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 8,069 Thanked: 2,919 Times	Re: Hows the Pioneer GM-3400T 2 Channel Amp? If you are driving, you wouldn't (shouldn't) know the difference in the rear seat. The rear seat passengers will definitely feel the difference between amplified and not amplified even with a coax. Also, instead of buying a weak 2 channel amp, it is recommendable that you buy a good amp (mono or more powerful 2 channel) to drive the sub separately, and use the existing 4-channel to drive the front and rear speakers.
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DerAlte Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 8,069 Thanked: 2,919 Times	Re: Hows the Pioneer GM-3400T 2 Channel Amp? How much are you getting the Auditor for? Sounds good. NO, one cannot bridge 4 channels of a 4 channel amp to get one powerful mono channel. Of course, if one has a DUAL-voice-coil sub, one can drive each coil with the bridged channel. There are limitations in driving in bridged mode: most amps cannot drive less than 2 ohms in bridged mode, so one cannot connect the coils of a 2+2ohm sub in parallel and connect it across the bridged channels.
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