I prefer to build passive subs so I can use any other amp in the future. I am currently using an "outboard" plate amp installed in a custom made wood box. I'm interested in a subwoofer amp in a normal form factor. NHT sells one - and SVS sells the Samson. Are there others? Any recommended? Someone suggested the Crown K2, but $1400 is way to much for me.
That's a bit sarcastic for a moderator... or not? 
Coming from you, I see your comment this way: "If you are lucky enough to get a QSC RMX that won't blow up in the first 10 minutes, it's probably a "lemon", so it will last several years, be reliable and it will sound good."
Why everybody recommend them then?
Coming from you, I see your comment this way: "If you are lucky enough to get a QSC RMX that won't blow up in the first 10 minutes, it's probably a "lemon", so it will last several years, be reliable and it will sound good."
Why everybody recommend them then?
How about a Crown K1? You can usually find one for about half the cost on Ebay. I got my K2 for $900, and I don't regret it one bit. 1250 Watts per channel into a 2 ohm load, or 2500 watts bridged mono into a 4 ohm load
I just checked and there are 3 K1's for sale and 6 K2's for sale on ebay . Higest price for a K2 so far is $825
I just checked and there are 3 K1's for sale and 6 K2's for sale on ebay . Higest price for a K2 so far is $825
I prefer passive subs because:
- I'm not locked in to the plate sub I choose when I build the sub
- If the plate amp fails I can substitute something else
- no possibility of air leaks from the amp
- no rattles ever because of the amp
- no controls on a sub which may be in an inconvenient place
- I think it is slightly preferable to run speaker wire than interconnect wire to the sub
So my ideal sub amp would have all the features of a plate amp in a 2U rack chassis.
- I'm not locked in to the plate sub I choose when I build the sub
- If the plate amp fails I can substitute something else
- no possibility of air leaks from the amp
- no rattles ever because of the amp
- no controls on a sub which may be in an inconvenient place
- I think it is slightly preferable to run speaker wire than interconnect wire to the sub
So my ideal sub amp would have all the features of a plate amp in a 2U rack chassis.
I currently use a plate amp (Keiga) mounted "outboard" in a small wooden box. Of course if the amp fails - I can remove it and repair or replace with the exact same unit. I don't want to be limited to the exact same unit. I may want a different one. And of course they have different dimensions. What could be better than having the controls in my main rack of equipment instead of on the back panel of a sub stuffed in a corner behind something else?
So far the best suggestion I received is the Outlaw M200 1u rack mount mono amp at $299. No crossovers so perhaps a Behringer or similar could be used. It is definitely an audio-type unit compared with the pro-sound suggestions I have also received. The Crown K looks very good but $$$$.
So far the best suggestion I received is the Outlaw M200 1u rack mount mono amp at $299. No crossovers so perhaps a Behringer or similar could be used. It is definitely an audio-type unit compared with the pro-sound suggestions I have also received. The Crown K looks very good but $$$$.
Kittle said:
Yes its mounted as part of the box. -- But its got more power than I know what to do with.. makes a guy wonder what someone would do with 3x or 4x that amount
It lets you combine a smaller box, linkwitz transform, and drivers with a huge Pmax to create louder lower bass with better SAF.
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