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Post by a63 on Mar 12, 2007 17:06:38 GMT -7
Hello everyone. This is a great forum to get educated. I am glad I was redirected here.
I am working on designing my IB set up that will be 4 (four) 15” or 18” woofers. 2x2 since my Yamaha DSP-a1 provides stereo output for subs. The size on woofers will be decide pretty soon as well. I already have Behringer DSP1124P on order.
So my first ? for now is: what AMP is better Behringer EP-2500 (that is recommended by this forum) or Crown XLS 602 that I can get for about the same amount of $ after rebate.
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Post by ThomasW on Mar 12, 2007 17:43:53 GMT -7
Depends on your priorities, the XLS has Crown's 3 yr warranty, and roughly 1/2 the power of the EP2500.
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Post by htnut on Mar 12, 2007 18:15:28 GMT -7
I am very pleased with my Nady XA900's. They work fine into two ohms.
I will let you know how a Tapco 1400 works as soon as it arrives. Supposed to deliver 800 watts per channel into two ohms. Just right for the new (to me) high excursion high power drivers that arrived today.
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Post by a63 on Mar 12, 2007 21:58:16 GMT -7
Depends on your priorities, the XLS has Crown's 3 yr warranty, and roughly 1/2 the power of the EP2500. So how much power will I need to drive 4 15" or 18" woofers? |
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Post by ThomasW on Mar 12, 2007 22:04:36 GMT -7
So how much power will I need to drive 4 15" or 18" woofers? That depends on the sensitivity of the drivers you buy. |
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Post by a63 on Mar 13, 2007 8:10:29 GMT -7
I am considering 4-15" www.tcsounds.com/tc3000.htmIs it a good choice? My drivers will be mounted on both sides of my ceiling (I guess it is called lineal array or so) so I want them to look nice. |
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Post by ThomasW on Mar 13, 2007 8:56:45 GMT -7
The TC-3000 are nice drivers, looking at the T/S parameters it appears they're really designed for high output car audio use. IMO the TC-2000 is a better choice for home audio if you need/want a metal cone driver. If you're not concerned about the looks of the cone material, I suggest looking at the .Q series drivers from www.ficaraudio.com. Many have used their 18"s in IB subs and the results have been impressive. With any of the driver being discussed here, you'd want the added power of the EP-2500. |
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Post by a63 on Mar 13, 2007 9:09:30 GMT -7
Thank you Thomas. I appreciate your input. I am a newbie so good advice is always appreciated.
Any ways if I stick with TC-2000 witch voice coil is more suitable for IB SINGLE or DUAL?
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Post by ThomasW on Mar 13, 2007 9:19:53 GMT -7
The choice of VC configuration is dependent on how many driver are being used, and what impedance you want the amp to see.
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Post by a63 on Mar 13, 2007 10:05:14 GMT -7
I am thinking about 4 drivers and 4 oms (seems like 4 oms is used by most) but I really do not know which way is better for the sound 2 4 or 8. I intend to use my HT 50x50 (movies/music)
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Post by ThomasW on Mar 13, 2007 10:42:33 GMT -7
Keeping the amplifier load at 4 ohms per channel is a good idea
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Post by a63 on Mar 13, 2007 11:08:00 GMT -7
So SINGLE or DUAL?
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Post by a63 on Mar 13, 2007 13:48:17 GMT -7
correct me if I am wrong but the answer would be DUAL
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Post by ThomasW on Mar 14, 2007 12:48:58 GMT -7
Dual will give you the most flexibility
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