DIGITAL amp or ClassAB to drive a bass only speaker?

AndrewT · 12th August 2006, 09:16 AM

Hi,
I have just bought a big pair of woofers in a cabinet. Tannoy B950.
http://store.teleconsystems.com/PDF/tan_b950.pdf

Should I consider ClassAB or the newfangled Digital power amp to drive it?

Once I have this decision made, then it's over to the sub woofer forum to attempt to modify the sub-bass response (none at present).

mazurek · 12th August 2006, 01:26 PM

I have a rythmikaudio plate amp, and some UCD180 amplifiers. From a total cost perspective, its nearly impossible for me to put together a ucd sub amp for anywhere near the cost of a well made cheap import. Got to love the efficiency though of the class d amps.

If you go for a turnkey solution, a lot of the hypex range of products have aux 12 volt, so you could power your sub crossover/input stage.

12th August 2006, 09:16 AM	#1
AndrewT diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Scottish Borders	DIGITAL amp or ClassAB to drive a bass only speaker? Hi, I have just bought a big pair of woofers in a cabinet. Tannoy B950. http://store.teleconsystems.com/PDF/tan_b950.pdf Should I consider ClassAB or the newfangled Digital power amp to drive it? Once I have this decision made, then it's over to the sub woofer forum to attempt to modify the sub-bass response (none at present).

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12th August 2006, 01:26 PM	#2
mazurek diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2005	I have a rythmikaudio plate amp, and some UCD180 amplifiers. From a total cost perspective, its nearly impossible for me to put together a ucd sub amp for anywhere near the cost of a well made cheap import. Got to love the efficiency though of the class d amps. If you go for a turnkey solution, a lot of the hypex range of products have aux 12 volt, so you could power your sub crossover/input stage.