AV15 Power Handling (1 Viewer)

[Richard Little]

I see the manufacture states the Pe is 500W for the AV15, but I think I've seen post stating that it can take more. What is the consensus on Peak and Continuous power handling of this driver or is 500W when it melts down?

 

[Jack Gilvey]

Are you considering an alignment in which Pe would be an issue?

 

[Richard Little]

I have considered MANY alignments and just curious as to what my parameters are. Your question begs me to ask, is it typically a problem trying to max out power? I have 4 AV15's, and a BFD. Looking to get a QSC PLX2402 amp (and modifying it to natively accept 0.775V). I want low frequency AND 120dB ~ 122dB at 20hz, the rumble filters I have to chose from are 12hz and 18hz. The max height for a port is 49" minus the port diameter (~7.5"). I can have 1 or 2 boxes with up about 400L gross internal volume in each then taking out volume for bracing, drivers, and port. I think I have a good feel for most of the parameter limits, now I just am looking at max power. I’m just trying to optimize the finished product maximizing output and depth with selectively chosen components (without wasting... ie designing for a 14hz tuning point and having to use the 17hz rumble filter, wasting usable low end)

 

[Jack Gilvey]

Your question begs me to ask, is it typically a problem trying to max out power?

It's not usually an issue with subs, you almost always exceed the mechanical limits first. I like the looks of the AV15 in 200L tuned to 18Hz with a 6" flared port and ~750 watts. An infrasonic filter that kicks in around Fb should be fine.