GX Series Amps by QSC
2011-12-12 06:20:16 by FS
QSC Amplifiers have been up amongst the favourites at Factory Sound since 'the mid 90s' and still they keep coming up with the goods. The latest range - GX series - is designed for middle-of-the-road power requirements, delivering it nicely at an entry-level price.
There are three models in the range, something for everyone requiring 'a good amount' of power for their speaker system. They're all happy to run at either 2 x 8ohm loads, or 2 x 4ohm loads.
When we first got a bunch of these amps into stock, we imagined that they would be most suited to portable sound systems - the travelling PA for DJs and bands with passive speakers who simply want consistent and reliable sound with a nice punch. However, the GX series has quickly proven to be a winner for installers needing to source amplifiers for their project / venue.
Snapshot of the three models...
GX3: 2 x 300w @ 8 ohm / 2 x 425w @ 4 ohm / 12.1 kg
GX5: 2 x 500w @ 8ohm / 2 x 700w @ 4ohm / 12.6 kg
GX7: 2 x 725w @ 8ohm / 2 x 1000w @ 4ohm / 7.5 kg
They're all nice and compact at just 257mm depth, and the front panel LED indicators show power, input and clipping, plus you've got a couple of gain control knobs also on the front (21 detented steps). On the back is your switch of fullrange / crossover (set at 100Hz), plus all the inputs and outputs you'd ever need.
AND there's loads of on-board protection to make sure you cook neither your shiny new GX series amplifier, nor the speakers you're hooking up to. GX is setting a new standard for affordable amplifiers. Nice work QSC - as we expect.

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