maxmar04 Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 I was just wondering if buying an amp refurbished by the manufacturer is a good or bad idea, specifically a Memphis 16-mc1.1100. There are the options of adding a warranty: $44.99 for 1 year or $67.99 for 2 years. Have you had any bad experiences with refurbed amps from memphis or any other company? Quote 2 12" DC level 4's 4 hertz HSK 165 2 way speakers 1 mmats 3000.1D 1 memphis 16-mc4.75 3 batteries ( 2 V MAX CT 800's) all 0 and 4 gauge memphis wiring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emoxihax Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 generally refurbished are just about as brand new as you can get without it technically being brand new Quote 2004 Volkswagen GLI 1 10" Skar VVX ^^^ Looking for an amp to run it, Pm me if you have one ^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmike Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 (edited) i havent had any bad experience or purchased a memphis,but i have purchased a refurb saz 3500 sundown from dbr. that was 2 years ago, i havent had one problem with amp, came packeaged very well and other than a few minor scratches, i couldnt tell the differnce from a new amp or old amp, took me two weeks to get my amp but was well worth the wait. i would buy from dbr again! Edited December 1, 2011 by Bmike Quote 2007 trailblazer lthead unit- pioneer p4300dvd crescendo ft-1 supertweeters pioneer m650 pros audiocontrol 2xs crossover Rockford fosgate p200-2 highsrockford fosgate p400-2 mids1- fi btl 18amps- saz 3500battery- evermax in front, 2 9a31 dekas in rearwires all knuconceptz 1/0 and rcas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxmar04 Posted December 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 thanks. do you think i should buy the warranty? i just read on memphis's website that they do not support warranties sold over the internet blah blah blah. so i guess its a store warranty??? should i still order it or no? ($45/yr or $67/2 yrs) Quote 2 12" DC level 4's 4 hertz HSK 165 2 way speakers 1 mmats 3000.1D 1 memphis 16-mc4.75 3 batteries ( 2 V MAX CT 800's) all 0 and 4 gauge memphis wiring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RooTxBeeR Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 I would get a referbished if it where offered for the shit I am looking for, If I had the extra money I would get the warranty, if not just be careful. Quote On 11/20/2012 at 8:54 PM, AMI CUSTOMS said: Turned mine up today at a light, guy next to me his steering wheel started moving and he looked over at me like I was a magician lol. On 5/9/2012 at 8:45 PM, skittlesRgood said: fuck the plating. look at what the main metal used is. you could buy unicorn blood plated terminals but if its just covering up dog shit, whats the point On 4/10/2013 at 12:26 PM, mrd6 said: I'll admit, half way through sanding that fiberglass in the rain and cold while I was all itchy I was definitely starting to question why i was doing this haha Soon To Be '04 Ford Escape US Alternator 280A Hairpin D4800 Under the Hood (6) XP3000's in Rear 1/0 SHCA & XS Power 4 runs to back TORK2 kit from Tony @ CE Auto Supply Pioneer DEH-80PRS DD AW6.5 (2) per door *Tweeter Unkown* DD SS4a & C3d (2) SCV4000 @ .5Ohm (2) 15" Sundown Zv5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmike Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 can you come up with any reasons not to get the warranty. id spend the extra doug h and get the warranty, where are you buying this amp from? Quote 2007 trailblazer lthead unit- pioneer p4300dvd crescendo ft-1 supertweeters pioneer m650 pros audiocontrol 2xs crossover Rockford fosgate p200-2 highsrockford fosgate p400-2 mids1- fi btl 18amps- saz 3500battery- evermax in front, 2 9a31 dekas in rearwires all knuconceptz 1/0 and rcas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBleedMusick Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 If the source you are buying from is reputable and will honor their own waranty then go for it. Anyway to save a buck is never bad but def get that warranty you don't want any issues on the back end. Quote 2013 Dodge Charger Build Log 1996 Ford Explorer XLT 5.0Build Log 2005 Honda Civic LX Coupe Build Log SMD SUPER SELLER!!!!My Selling Feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splmark Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 I got a few that worked and looked new, a few years ago I got 2 from ikesound that had noise. Quote http://www.termpro.com/dbdrag/memberalbum/34416a0.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxmar04 Posted December 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 (edited) Heres the link tell me what you think Edited December 1, 2011 by maxmar04 Quote 2 12" DC level 4's 4 hertz HSK 165 2 way speakers 1 mmats 3000.1D 1 memphis 16-mc4.75 3 batteries ( 2 V MAX CT 800's) all 0 and 4 gauge memphis wiring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicks Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Mass produced consumer electronics are tested initially at the factory and have the potential for workmanship issues (loose screws, connections, solder, etc). A refurb product has already discovered those issues and had them fixed. Either that or somebody returned a perfectly good unit and it was tested twice (or more). So in essence, they should almost be better than new (except for the fact that they may have a scratch or two). Electronics have something called infant mortalities which means that most of the failures will happen in the first year (hence why most warranties only cover that period). I would think that most refurb products should come with a warranty. If you have to purchase a warranty it should be less than the difference in price that you saved from not buying new. If you like the amp and are getting a good deal then jump all over it. Thinking about buying a refurb PS3 myself... Quote This post sent with 100% recycled electrons. 2004 BMW M3Mechman 280A 2 - XS Power XP30001 - XS Power D375 500F of Maxwell SuperCaps (soon to be 1000F) iPadMini2Dash mounted O-scopeAudison bitOne (Remote DRC MP) Highs Amp - PPI Art A404 Hertz HSK130 (HSK165 waiting...) DC Audio DC9.0K 2- DC Audio XL12m2LEGAL - 147.3dB @ 41Hz OUTLAW - 150.2dB @ 45Hz OUTLAW - 145.7dB @ 30Hz JUNE 2014 SOTM WINNER 2014 COLORADO PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER SOTM BUILD:http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/141656-wicks-e46-m3-build-bass-turbo-button-and-a-big-new-addition/page-68#entry2802026 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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