Legacy amps.... are they any good??

Question

im thinking of buying a 4 channel 1200 watt american legacy amp

does any one no if they are any good???

please let me know

Answer 1

they are decent.do u want cheap. remember u get what u pay for

Answer 2

No, Legacy amps are not good, they do not produce the power they claim and they fail prematurely. Legacy is not CEA-2006 compliant. If the amp is not CEA compliant there is no garantee it produces as much power as it claims. Companies that have nothing to hide have their equipment tested to prove they meet CEA standards. If you are looking for a low cost amp CRUNCH and HIFonics are better than Legacy but they are not CEA compliant either.



On May 28, 2003, the Consumer Electronics Association published standard CEA-2006, "Testing & Measurement Methods for Mobile Audio Amplifiers." This "voluntary" standard advocates a uniform method for determining an amplifier's RMS power and signal-to-noise ratio. Using 14.4 volts, RMS watts are measured into a 4-ohm impedance load at 1 percent Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) plus noise, at a frequency range (for general purpose amplifiers) of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz. Signal-to-Noise ratio is measured in weighted absolute decibels (dBA) at a reference of 1 watt into 4 ohms. This applies to both external amplifiers and the amplifiers within in-dash receivers.

Answer 3

ehh Legacy is ok... Go for a Rockford fosgate or power accoustic.

Answer 4

they are alright but they sound as good as they cost

Answer 5

From what I've seen, they are all right for the money but they wouldn't be on my list for reliable power. Legacy is in the group of amps that sell by their peak output(1200). All the cheaper amps are sold and compared by their peak output. Peak output is figured by doubling their continuous output summed from all channels. Continuous or RMS output is the only real way to compare and match all audio equipment. So 1200/2=600. 600 divided by 4 channels would give us 150 watts per channel. All though I've never seen a Legacy amp that big... it wouldn't surprise me if it only output 75 per channel on a 4ohm load or speaker. Which would be plenty of power for most any set of highs. Yes in case you didn't know most 4 channel amps are not designed for subs and being that it is a cheaper amp I wouldn't hook each channel on a load any lower than 4ohms unless you live in a cold climate.