Peavey Power Amplifier Reviews

Peavey CS3000 Power Amplifier Review

» Peavey CS3000 Power Amps

The CS3000 delivers extremely accurate sound reproduction on similarly high-powered speakers, with punchy bass and crisp highs. It has the endurance to survive all-day music events, and harsh road conditions. Although this is certainly not recommended, there have been numerous reports of the CS3000 being dropped on hard surfaces, and surviving. Peavey backs the CS3000 with a five year warranty.

Peavey CS2000 Power Amplifier Review

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Peavey CS2000 Power Amplifiers are an excellent choice for a band that is playing medium venues, and is ready to upgrade from smaller combo amps, due to their ability to output sound with a great deal of power, and their protective circuitry enabling them to withstand a great deal of abuse. On the other hand, a band that plays very large concert venues may find that a more powerful model, such as the CS3000, would be more suitable as the CS2000 may have difficulty filling a large hall with sound.

Peavey CS1400 Power Amplifier Review

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Although the Peavey CS1400 produces a great deal of power, 1400 watts may not be enough for very large concert halls or for outdoor performances. For musicians who expect to play in larger venues, a more powerful amp such as the CS3000 or CS4000 may be preferable. On the other side of the coin, a combo amp may be a better choice for musicians who primarily play in venues such as coffee shops, where 1400 watts may be too much power.

Peavey PV3800 Power Amplifier Review

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Peavey PV3800 Power Amplifiers provide the high quality sound that musicians have come to expect, in a tri-amp ready package that is ideal for house sound systems and DJs. The PV3800 is also built with the same rock solid durability as the rest of the PV power amplifier range, ensuring that the unit will be able to operate under the most rigorous conditions for many years.

Peavey PV2600 Power Amplifier Review

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The PV2600 is able to accept stereo or mono inputs, making it suitable for use by DJs as well as bands, and due to its very high output capacity is able to fill medium to large concert halls with the clean, uncolored sound that Peavey users have loved for decades. The unit is also built to last. With its heavy metal construction and extensive circuitry for cooling and protection, the PV2600 is able to survive the high range of abuses that can occur with equipment that is used by touring acts.

Peavey PV1600 Power Amplifier Review

» Peavey PV1600 Power Amps

The PV1600 has the same capabilities found in Peavey's instrument and vocal power amplifiers, protecting its internal components from the damage that can be caused by power spikes or input overload. If the input volume is high enough to cause speaker clipping, the PV1600 automatically reduces its input gain to compensate and prevent permanent component or speaker damage. When this happens, a light on the front of the unit switches on, warning the owner that corrections need to be made. The PV1600 is also equipped with internal cooling fans, keeping the unit within the proper operating temperature ranges at all times.

Peavey PV1500 Power Amplifier Review

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The name Peavey is synonymous with high quality amplification. Since 1965, Peavey has been an industry leader in great sounding, low cost amplification, and Peavey PV1500 Power Amplifiers continue this longstanding tradition.

Peavey PV900 Power Amplifier Review

» Peavey PV900 Power Amps

Peavey PV900 Power Amplifiers are ideal for professional rehearsal situations, or performances at small venues. Additionally, combined with a mixing board, the PV900 can be an ideal front of house amplifier for an auditorium with good acoustics, where clean sound is necessary but high volume is not. For bands that perform at large, outdoor, or very noisy venues, Peavey produces several amplifiers that are able to produce much higher volumes, such as the CS3000 or CS4000, which still maintain Peavey's typically affordable price points.

Peavey CS4080 Power Amplifier Review

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A touring band would do well to have Peavey CS4080 Power Amplifiers on stage. It is a workhorse that can withstand a high level of abuse and still power day-long events without flinching. The CS4080 is not for small venues, however. Bands that are still in the rehearsal stages or only playing smaller clubs should consider purchasing one of the many Peavey combo amps instead, as they will not overpower a small venue in the way that the CS4080 would.

Peavey CS4000 Power Amplifier Review

» Peavey CS4000 Power Amps

In addition to being able to provide mono amplification for instruments and vocals, the Peavey CS4000 is also able to output in stereo, making it suitable for house music and DJs. Peavey is known for pure, uncolored sound, and the CS4000 provides what musicians have come to expect: bass that pounds without sounding flabby, and highs that are crisp but never shrill. The Peavey CS series has been the workhorse of performing musicians for decades, and the sound quality of the CS4000 rivals that of many studio amplifiers.

Peavey GPS3500 Power Amplifier Review

» Peavey GPS3500 Power Amps

The GPS3500 is intended for virtually any application. It can output sound in stereo, mono, and bridged modes up to a maximum rated output of 1500 watts, providing enough power for most medium and large concert venues. For very large or noisy outdoor venues, multiple amplifiers can be used. The sound quality of the GPS3500 makes it equally desirable for studio use, where it has found many a permanent home. For any recording or touring musician, Peavey GPS3500 Power Amplifiers are the best that money can buy.

Peavey CS800X4 Power Amplifier Review

» Peavey CS800X4 Power Amps

The CS800X4 can provide an all-in-one solution for a band that is just beginning to enter the world of touring. For a band that is on a budget, purchasing all of the equipment required can be a daunting prospect: the standard equipment, aside from the amplifier, can include speakers, cables, a mixing board, and more. Peavey CS800X4 Power Amplifiers can ease the transition from small to medium venues by providing a single amplifier that all of the musicians in a band can use, thanks to its powerful four channel output.

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