JonWB
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- Mar 4, 2002
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- 31
Finally, got authorization to build a sub. This is my first crack at this, and don't expect to be able to do this again real soon, so I'd like it to be a good one.
For about $400 for my parts budget (less cabinet), I don't expect to be able to run with some of the other subs I've been reading about here. I am thinking of a modest sized sealed sub (SAF is definately an issue).
I'm an engineer by day and, as a result, am always looking to do something a bit different. How's this one?
Use a Audiobahn ALUM15X (see here ) cost $150shipped
it is a 15" DVC driver (6ohm each) that looks good in a 3cu.ft. sealed box w/ stuffing.
Now, I could either run a 350W version of the popular PE amp (Stryke AMP350) at 3ohms, to which I ask, will it run at 3ohms without burning up?
or...TWO of the aforementioned PartExpress 250W plate amps with each one running one of the two 6ohm voice coils. Of course all the knobs and buttons on each amp would have to be set the same (and I'd need to make room on my box to mount them both).
I've read a lot of posts here and haven't seen this dual plate amp thing tried. I could always just get the best 2 channel amp (from EBAY) that $200 will get me, but I loose the variable boost and cross-over I get w/ the plate amps. Let me know what you guys think.
Thanks
For about $400 for my parts budget (less cabinet), I don't expect to be able to run with some of the other subs I've been reading about here. I am thinking of a modest sized sealed sub (SAF is definately an issue).
I'm an engineer by day and, as a result, am always looking to do something a bit different. How's this one?
Use a Audiobahn ALUM15X (see here ) cost $150shipped
it is a 15" DVC driver (6ohm each) that looks good in a 3cu.ft. sealed box w/ stuffing.
Now, I could either run a 350W version of the popular PE amp (Stryke AMP350) at 3ohms, to which I ask, will it run at 3ohms without burning up?
or...TWO of the aforementioned PartExpress 250W plate amps with each one running one of the two 6ohm voice coils. Of course all the knobs and buttons on each amp would have to be set the same (and I'd need to make room on my box to mount them both).
I've read a lot of posts here and haven't seen this dual plate amp thing tried. I could always just get the best 2 channel amp (from EBAY) that $200 will get me, but I loose the variable boost and cross-over I get w/ the plate amps. Let me know what you guys think.
Thanks