Looking for an amp to pair with this driver..

Falkon212 · 28th May 2009, 03:45 AM

I'm planning a subwoofer building that will use a single CSS SDX15 driver. Specifications can be seen here:http://www.creativesound.ca/details.php?model=SDX15

The enclosure is going to be ~6.75cu.ft. and tuned to ~20Hz with two 4" flared ports. I'm looking a subwoofer plate amp that outputs about 1,000w @ 4 ohm, as this is the RMS rating on the driver. I would prefer an amp with features such as adjustable low-pass 'rumble' filter and RCA/LFE inputs. I'm looking at a budget of about $500 CAD for this amplifier.

I have been looking at the Dayton HSPA1000 which is sold on the Creative Sound website for $450, although I've heard mixed reviews about it. Some people have complained of it lacking power at high volumes, and this is a bit of an issue for me.

Any suggestion would be appreciated!

Cal Weldon · 28th May 2009, 10:24 PM

That combo should be fine. Plate amps are not the greatest but if you are getting a clean 250 watts from it you're doing ok. If you feel the need to step up, there are things like this from Reckhorn where you would use a regular amp in bridge mode.

http://www.creativesound.ca/details.php?model=B-1

zora · 29th May 2009, 02:23 AM

If you want to stick with a plate amp, I would look at the Keiga 52100 or the Elemental Designs LT1300 (keiga-based). These both have the features you want, and unlike the PE amp will make their rated power (plus a little more.)

JP

Falkon212 · 29th May 2009, 04:02 AM

Thanks for the suggestions. I was also looking at the eD LT1300, although it's a bit outside of my price range.

I'm just curious, why is it that you aren't fond of plate amps?

zora · 29th May 2009, 02:27 PM

I have, and have used, both high-power plate amps and pro amps. They each have their own positive aspects. I can say that the Keiga-powered AV15/PR subs I have would be more than enough for 99% of the people interested in HT or music subwoofers.

JP

28th May 2009, 03:45 AM	#1
Falkon212 diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2009	Looking for an amp to pair with this driver.. I'm planning a subwoofer building that will use a single CSS SDX15 driver. Specifications can be seen here:http://www.creativesound.ca/details.php?model=SDX15 The enclosure is going to be ~6.75cu.ft. and tuned to ~20Hz with two 4" flared ports. I'm looking a subwoofer plate amp that outputs about 1,000w @ 4 ohm, as this is the RMS rating on the driver. I would prefer an amp with features such as adjustable low-pass 'rumble' filter and RCA/LFE inputs. I'm looking at a budget of about $500 CAD for this amplifier. I have been looking at the Dayton HSPA1000 which is sold on the Creative Sound website for $450, although I've heard mixed reviews about it. Some people have complained of it lacking power at high volumes, and this is a bit of an issue for me. Any suggestion would be appreciated!

28th May 2009, 10:24 PM	#2
Cal Weldon Speakerholic diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: British Columbia	That combo should be fine. Plate amps are not the greatest but if you are getting a clean 250 watts from it you're doing ok. If you feel the need to step up, there are things like this from Reckhorn where you would use a regular amp in bridge mode. http://www.creativesound.ca/details.php?model=B-1 __________________ Next stop: Margaritaville Some of Cal's stuff \| Cal Weldon Consulting

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29th May 2009, 02:23 AM	#3
zora diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2009	If you want to stick with a plate amp, I would look at the Keiga 52100 or the Elemental Designs LT1300 (keiga-based). These both have the features you want, and unlike the PE amp will make their rated power (plus a little more.) JP

29th May 2009, 04:02 AM	#4
Falkon212 diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2009	Thanks for the suggestions. I was also looking at the eD LT1300, although it's a bit outside of my price range. I'm just curious, why is it that you aren't fond of plate amps?

29th May 2009, 02:27 PM	#5
zora diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2009	I have, and have used, both high-power plate amps and pro amps. They each have their own positive aspects. I can say that the Keiga-powered AV15/PR subs I have would be more than enough for 99% of the people interested in HT or music subwoofers. JP

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