Found a bunch of old school stuff

EmJay · 15th February 2011, 05:32 AM

Was helping a friend out a few months ago cleaning up his garage and came across an old sub box with all the goodies. He said that he didn't have a use for it and it was taking up space, that I could have it if I wanted. Sooooo, it's at home, I took it apart. Here is what I have:

I would like to know more information about my haul. I found technical information about the Nakamichi PA-300 II, but that's the 75 watt unit that came out like 4 years later to my understanding.

No information available AT ALL about the HiFonics Hercules (no roman numerals involved here.) I just know that it's 200W 1 channel. Both the subs were hooked up to this.

I have no idea what the Alpine 3650 does. It's an Electronic Active Dividing Network. Does this mean that it's an electronic crossover unit? And those Alpine connectors, can they still be found? I have a basic understanding as to how the Canton Crossovers work, but clueless as to how good they are or were.

Tested out the amps and the subs, and they all work. Was quite surprised as to how deep those subs can hit without the seals in place. I plan to redo the seals on them and reglue the cone. I need to find a seal kit that will work though and the proper glue for it as well.

EmJay · 16th February 2011, 05:06 AM

If I posted this in the wrong section could a moderator kindly move it over to the correct one? kinda new to this forum and am overwhelmed at a lot of the work youse guys do.

Pano · 16th February 2011, 12:03 PM

Moved to Car Audio.

warpedhifi · 12:49 PM

The Hercules is a Hifonics Hercules VI, This is the early version. It is rated at 200 watts at a 4 ohm load mono, and 375 at 2 ohm. Here is a link to the owners manual:

http://www.maxxsonics.net/manuals/hi...f_SERIESVI.pdf

Very good catch is it works!!!

The Alpine is a electronic crossover. Not been able to find anything on it yet, will keep looking.

gisewhcs · 16th February 2011, 09:50 PM

I've had a Gemini VI!
Your old Hercules is a very good amp, even at that age.
It must be built somewhen around 1987-1989.
Give it to someone who can spend new capacitors to that little gem and be lucky!

Here's a link to my benchmarked Gemini:
Hifonics Gemini VI
It's, as usual, way underrated!

Why don't I find such stuff...

EmJay · 17th February 2011, 02:25 AM

thank you very much for the information on the Hercules. I didn't even notice that there was a much smaller VI in the picture, great catch

. For what I was able to find, the nakamichi PA-300 II had some great specs, even for a 75 watt amp. I was hoping that I could find more specific information about the PA-300 though as that's what I have. I have no interest in buying a guide and having to translate it from Russian, and that's all that I could find.

Anyone know where I could get a reseal kit for those subs? The subs and amps are what I am mainly going to be using, I don't have much interest in using the crossovers unless I can find some good information about them that would motivate me to do otherwise.

15th February 2011, 05:32 AM	#1
EmJay diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Roswell, GA	Found a bunch of old school stuff Was helping a friend out a few months ago cleaning up his garage and came across an old sub box with all the goodies. He said that he didn't have a use for it and it was taking up space, that I could have it if I wanted. Sooooo, it's at home, I took it apart. Here is what I have: I would like to know more information about my haul. I found technical information about the Nakamichi PA-300 II, but that's the 75 watt unit that came out like 4 years later to my understanding. No information available AT ALL about the HiFonics Hercules (no roman numerals involved here.) I just know that it's 200W 1 channel. Both the subs were hooked up to this. I have no idea what the Alpine 3650 does. It's an Electronic Active Dividing Network. Does this mean that it's an electronic crossover unit? And those Alpine connectors, can they still be found? I have a basic understanding as to how the Canton Crossovers work, but clueless as to how good they are or were. Tested out the amps and the subs, and they all work. Was quite surprised as to how deep those subs can hit without the seals in place. I plan to redo the seals on them and reglue the cone. I need to find a seal kit that will work though and the proper glue for it as well.

16th February 2011, 12:45 PM	#4
warpedhifi diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Denton, Tx	The Hercules is a Hifonics Hercules VI, This is the early version. It is rated at 200 watts at a 4 ohm load mono, and 375 at 2 ohm. Here is a link to the owners manual: http://www.maxxsonics.net/manuals/hi...f_SERIESVI.pdf Very good catch is it works!!! The Alpine is a electronic crossover. Not been able to find anything on it yet, will keep looking. Last edited by warpedhifi; 16th February 2011 at 12:49 PM.

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16th February 2011, 05:06 AM	#2
EmJay diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Roswell, GA	If I posted this in the wrong section could a moderator kindly move it over to the correct one? kinda new to this forum and am overwhelmed at a lot of the work youse guys do.

16th February 2011, 12:03 PM	#3
Pano diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: North Carolina Blog Entries: 4	Moved to Car Audio.

16th February 2011, 09:50 PM	#5
gisewhcs diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2007	I've had a Gemini VI! Your old Hercules is a very good amp, even at that age. It must be built somewhen around 1987-1989. Give it to someone who can spend new capacitors to that little gem and be lucky! Here's a link to my benchmarked Gemini: Hifonics Gemini VI It's, as usual, way underrated! Why don't I find such stuff...

17th February 2011, 02:25 AM	#6
EmJay diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Roswell, GA	thank you very much for the information on the Hercules. I didn't even notice that there was a much smaller VI in the picture, great catch . For what I was able to find, the nakamichi PA-300 II had some great specs, even for a 75 watt amp. I was hoping that I could find more specific information about the PA-300 though as that's what I have. I have no interest in buying a guide and having to translate it from Russian, and that's all that I could find. Anyone know where I could get a reseal kit for those subs? The subs and amps are what I am mainly going to be using, I don't have much interest in using the crossovers unless I can find some good information about them that would motivate me to do otherwise.

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