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I'm giving some thought to replacing my current Logitech Z-340 2.1 computer speaker setup w/ one consisting of a pair of Tang Band W3-871 Elfs and a ported W8-740C subwoofer (possibly going 5.1 w/ some more Elfs or Elf 1.5s later on).
My question is this... do you think it would be possible to use the internal (amplification) from my current Logitech 2.1 system for this project since purchasing a 2ch amp of any kind and a sub-amp would drive the cost up considerably? I've had the Logitech speakers apart and it's physicly possible, but my big concern would be whether or not there's some kind of built-in EQ to boost the sub-responce or even the speakers.
If you don't think it's a reasonable idea to use the amp(s) from the logitech system, what would be a cost-effective source of amplification for the speakers and sub? I was thinking the Velman 2x10 watt amp kit from Parts express ($30) would work well for the speakers, but what about the sub? If the velman amp kit were some-how bridgeable another one of those would work perfectly, but i seriously doubt there's any way to do that. I also wouldn't have any kind of crossover, so it's looking like some type of sub-amp w/ high-level inputs and a crossover is going to pretty much be mandatory to get this project working, right?
I'd like to keep the project under $100 (excluding wood and finish) because otherwise i'm not sure it's worth it other than for the fun of building it all. Maybe a PE 100W 10" and building the ELFs would be a better choice? Would cost about the same as a 100w plate amp, velman amp kit, and all three TB drivers.
Thanks
My question is this... do you think it would be possible to use the internal (amplification) from my current Logitech 2.1 system for this project since purchasing a 2ch amp of any kind and a sub-amp would drive the cost up considerably? I've had the Logitech speakers apart and it's physicly possible, but my big concern would be whether or not there's some kind of built-in EQ to boost the sub-responce or even the speakers.
If you don't think it's a reasonable idea to use the amp(s) from the logitech system, what would be a cost-effective source of amplification for the speakers and sub? I was thinking the Velman 2x10 watt amp kit from Parts express ($30) would work well for the speakers, but what about the sub? If the velman amp kit were some-how bridgeable another one of those would work perfectly, but i seriously doubt there's any way to do that. I also wouldn't have any kind of crossover, so it's looking like some type of sub-amp w/ high-level inputs and a crossover is going to pretty much be mandatory to get this project working, right?
I'd like to keep the project under $100 (excluding wood and finish) because otherwise i'm not sure it's worth it other than for the fun of building it all. Maybe a PE 100W 10" and building the ELFs would be a better choice? Would cost about the same as a 100w plate amp, velman amp kit, and all three TB drivers.
Thanks