Outlaw Amps Any Good?

[jmanlp]

My brother is looking to get a 5 or 7ch HT amp soon and was looking at NAD (he has an integrated from them now and loves it) but for half the cost of NADs 7ch he could get an Outlaw 7ch or 5 Outlaw monoblocks. Anyone had any of their amps before. How would you say they compare with NAD in build quality and sound quality?

 

[WndrBr3d]

I was also thinking of upgrading later next year using the Outlaw monoblocks and they look great. The review over at Secrets said they have an issue with frequency response, but other than that, they performed wonderfuly.

 

[mulester7]

The review over at Secrets said they have an issue with frequency response, but other than that, they performed wonderfuly.

.....Wndr, what was the proposed issue with the frequency response of the Outlaw mono-blocks?.....

 

[jaxvon]

Scroll most of the way down in the review to see the FR issues:
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_10_2/outlaw-audio-200-amplifier-4-2003.html

Keep in mind that this is a review of the older Outlaw Monoblock. The newer version might have addressed and corrected this issue.

 

[jmanlp]

Ok, so I'm hearing they are pretty darn good amps?

 

[Doug917]

I have 2 of the Outlaw 755 (5 x 200) amps an love em'. They are great amps at a really great price. They also have a 5-year warranty and a 30 money-back guarantee, so what can you lose.

 

[Snarl]

I have an Outlaw 755 Amp and loved it, at least I did for the last few months. The Amp just fried (2 Channels shorted I think) and I have to send it back, this is where my problems started. The Outer Box (Outlaw sends in a double box) it came in is toast (water damaged when I got it from UPS so I tossed it) I still have the inner box in Great Shape and offered to add an outer box myself, "no go" with the Outlaws guy, so now I have to pay another $38.63 USD for a new Outer Box (by the time I send my cheque and then they send me a new Outer box I figure 1 to 2 weeks) then I have to pay shipping to send it back (They do pay to return it to me however). Hey, I know stuff happens and I really like the amp but nailing me like that for another Box hurt, especially on an Amp only 3 Months old plus it added weeks to the whole process. I offered to Send a Cheque with the Amp, no good as they go differnt places. I asked them to get the box on it's way immediately as to save time and I'd send them the cheque now, they said no way, money first then the box. They do indicate in the manual to return in original packing but the outer box was in my opinion no longer useable, there warranty policy also does explain on the shipping (I pay one way they pay the other) but it really hit's home when there's a problem and your paying again. Also for what it's worth the support guy on the phone was polite enough but would'nt even discuss the repair unless I bought their carboard box. I'm not saying don't buy Outlaw as their stuff is good however my situation has seriously angered me and once I get this unit fixed I'm going to sell it and no longer deal with the company.

Just based on my current experience

 

[Eric Apple]

I like them Outlaws, just fine

I have a 7125 and it sounds great, appears to be built like a tank. "thumbs up" - I can easily can recommend this amp.

P.S. reading the previous post on shipping, yes that hurts. I have also grown a bit tired on return shipping for online vendors. A $40 box, ouch. I kinda find it really annoying to pay $100 (round trip shipping) to play with an amp or speakers for a couple of weeks. I always try to tell myself the overall savings make it worth while. Still sometimes --- it's a pain in the wallet.

 

[mulester7]

Scroll most of the way down in the review to see the FR issues:
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_10_2/outlaw-audio-200-amplifier-4-2003.html

Keep in mind that this is a review of the older Outlaw Monoblock. The newer version might have addressed and corrected this issue.

....I see, Jaxvon, thanks....it dropped 1 db around 20 hz....OH, the shame....and you're using it to push mains or center or surrounds or rears....Outlaw mono-blocks....one transformer feeding one mouth....quick....clean......

 

[surveyor]

I own the Outlaw Model 770 amp.
I am very pleased with it.
It's very powerfull and has a very low noise floor.
It really delivers!

 

[mulester7]

I own the Outlaw Model 770 amp.
I am very pleased with it.
It's very powerfull and has a very low noise floor.
It really delivers!

....BUT!!, was this report derived from using blindfolds?....(plural, of course).....

 

[surveyor]

....BUT!!, was this report derived from using blindfolds?....(plural, of course).....

No blindfolds!
I'm not a follower of all amps sound the same, just my opinion!

 

[beta5alphamu]

Outlaws are quality amps.....I hear the will be replacing the 755's and 770's so you might want to hold out for that to either get the new ones or the old ones at blowout prices

 

[highfihoney]

The Outer Box (Outlaw sends in a double box) it came in is toast (water damaged when I got it from UPS so I tossed it) I still have the inner box in Great Shape and offered to add an outer box myself, "no go" with the Outlaws guy, so now I have to pay another $38.63 USD for a new Outer Box

Just based on my current experience

outlaw was just looking out for your best interests requiring you to buy a new outer box ,if you would have shipped that amp in any other form of packaging(other than 100% factory) if there had been damage durring shipping you would have been SOL no matter how much you insured the package for & your warranty would have became invalid.

think of it like this,IF outlaw had allowed you to use a generic outer box instead of the factory box specifically designed to house that amp had there been shipping damage they would not have been required under the terms of the warranty to repair the amp & the shipping company surely would have dismissed your damage claim on the grounds of improper packing.

you will find the same shipping policy with most higher end gear.

 

[Snarl]

outlaw was just looking out for your best interests requiring you to buy a new outer box ,if you would have shipped that amp in any other form of packaging(other than 100% factory) if there had been damage durring shipping you would have been SOL no matter how much you insured the package for & your warranty would have became invalid.

think of it like this,IF outlaw had allowed you to use a generic outer box instead of the factory box specifically designed to house that amp had there been shipping damage they would not have been required under the terms of the warranty to repair the amp & the shipping company surely would have dismissed your damage claim on the grounds of improper packing.

you will find the same shipping policy with most higher end gear.

You do have a point, there's no doubt about it, but without going through a fairly lengthy story this goes beyond that one singular issue by a long shot, a very, very negative experience for me all around. Problem with situations like this is that there can good points on both sides of the argument.

Good Job BTW