wildchild

Would these work just using them as tweeters on top of a fh-1 bin and PRV wg 45-50 mid horn?

Oh trust me I know about the weight. Good news is the bx1 is 30lb lighter than my Sansui Ba5000s. I was bi amping with the 5000s but the left one started dropping out. Got something loose as a tap on the case usually brings it back. Now if you wanna talk about heavy. Holy crap !! Just one BA5000 clocks in around 115lb. The DBX is a light weight, in comparison, at only 85lbs That's why I have 3 dollies around the house.

I've listen to a bgw 750 and I do like them but they're not capable of the current needed and ohm load that the Kappa 9 put on a Amp. The 750 is good down to 2ohm in 2 channel and only 4ohm bridged, and I bridge most of my amps. The 9s go to .8 ohm load when pushed hard, and I do push mine hard. My DBX BX-1 handles that easily and effortlessly while sounding amazing. I believe you are thinking of the later DBX amps that weren't built in Newton Mass. The bx1 cam run will Krell and Levinson all day.

I've been inside all 3 of the amps and plain n simple the DBX is better built, has quality components, wired and soldered extremely well can play and sustain a 1ohm load easily at 1200 watts. I'm pretty sure the BGW and Peavey isn't capable of that ohm load, especially bridged. Yep just looked it up, only good to 2ohm in 2 channel and 4ohm in bridged.

If you open up the 800 you will see the similarities. The BGW just used better quality output transistors and better quality capacitors. The story goes that they both were designed by the same engineer but I really don't put much faith in old internet fairytale. But I have been inside both and the similarities are stunning.

Are you sure you're not thinking about the Asian built bx2 or bx3! The bx1 was built in Newton mass. Just before DBX sold out. I also own a BX3 and it's hot mess compared to the bx1.

The build quality of the bx1 is kind of impressive . Surprised at that opinion. So I have a stack of old CS 800 peavey out in the shop. Maybe go in and recap with the better caps and transistors the BGW had. Basically the same amp just done cheaper.

True, I saw a few around back in the early 90s but it seemed like they just up and vanished. Then again any one I talk to that own one just won't sell them. I do love the clarity and how non- coloring they are. Serious oomph too. I'm pushing a pair of Kappa9 and they never break a sweat, just effortlessly chugs along never gets hot.

Ok I know about that one, ( Same amp different ads. Been on ebay for a year) a friend had checked out( the guy I bought my bx1 from) that amp. Needs a cover and has a constant buzz. Has a bad winding in the toroidal transformer. Unfortunately they are a unobtanium part. I'm sure maybe it could be rewound but by that time it would cost more to repair than it's value.

I'm lucky enough to have one already! If someone has a pair for sale I wouldn't turn my nose up to them. Older gear so it's nice to have a spare.

Thanks checking them out now.

As title says, I'm in need of a DBX BX-1, single or a pair so I can bi Amp my CF-4s and Kappa 9s. I'm in the Florida panhandle in Navarre. If close enough I'll pickup or I'll pay shipping if your willing to box it correctly. Contact me here or e-mail at wildchild2002000@yahoo.com Thanks

I'll buy them at 350. Dm me the details and let's make this deal

Hiker1969 Where are located, I'm 20 miles outside Pensacola FL. and have a pair of bins at the storage house. Never been in them so I dont know of they have k33 or k43 in them. Not perfect but definetly doable with minor work .