Amplifiers Overview
With the increase in the use of amplifiers in the world of electronic media, amplifiers have come a long way. When it comes to Japan in producing top-notch amplifier devices, everyone knows what they are capable of. Japan has some big names in the game like Yamaha, Pioneer, Marantz (Originated in New York, now established in Japan), and Denon is some of the names almost everyone is familiar with. Here are some of the brands with their product descriptions.
Yamaha
With a long history of making award-winning music devices and accessories, Yamaha is a leading name in the world of music. One of the most recognizable series of amplifiers from Yamaha is the THR.
THR10
A true masterpiece to play off the stage, anywhere, in the recording studio, gigs. You want a conventional and a great amplifier; the THR10 got your back. A kind of a new take on the classical note it is. With some great features as the Clean, Crunch, Lead amplifier simulations with some great equalizers and effects, the THR10 is one of the best, budget amplifiers from Yamaha available on the market
THR5
Known as the little brother of THR10, the THR5 is a simpler, handier, and a more conventional portable amplifier used mostly on the go with a lot of great features to be used.
THR10X
The most extreme version from the THR series, the THR10X is an amplifier known for its great performance, with the high gain stacks. If you’re a guitarist that loves more gain, more distortion, and cranked high output gains, the THR10X is the amplifier for you.
Pioneer
From the vintages to the modern-day amplifiers, there is no one who has good taste in audio products that won’t admire Pioneer. The real Pioneer in the industry when it comes to making high-quality devices, with great compatibility and exceptional output qualities, Pioneer is one of a kind brand, and the name is enough for the purchaser to select. They make great qualities of Stereo amplifiers and Integrated amplifiers.
The model's Pioneer GM-DX871 and GM-DX874 are one of the most renowned amplifiers from Pioneer.
GM-DX871
A great amplifier from Pioneer, compact size, 1600 watts maximum power. A great amplifier with a sleek look made from the high quality textured aluminum panel with gold plated RCA terminals for connection. The Variable Low Pass filter for extra flexibility and the subwoofer can be adjusted according to the personal preference. All of these features make the GM-DX871 a great price valued amplifier.
Denon
Denon is another big name in the amplifier category from Japan, the company makes high-quality amplifiers at a very good price and is a very good and useful option if the user wants a great quality product with the same features as some big names in the category with a great price value.
PMA-1600NE
A great featured amplifier for the loudspeakers producing a total output of 140 Watts of power per channel into 4 Ohms. Its compatibility with a wide range of speaker types makes the PMA-1600NE a great option to choose for the people who love a lot of features in their products.
Pros and Cons
Some major advantages of the amplifiers are
- Increased volume
- Adaptability
- Better sound quality
- Extra bass
- Extra sound clarity
- Greater dynamics of sound
On the other hand, talking about the drawbacks of the amplifiers, these are some
- Expensive doesn’t always promise the good quality
- Usually are not a cheap option to install
- Lack of mobility
Conclusion
The amplifiers made in Japan are usually the ones that stay at the top level in the consumer market, due to their detailed work, good quality, and well-priced values. Japanese amplifiers have always been a leading name in the industry, with a great heritage of some valuable companies attached to its name. Whether to buy a Japanese built amplifier or not is always a decision left to the user, but over it won’t be bad to say that Japanese amplifiers can be considered the leaders of the market.