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I am wondering if an Hypex FE253 plate amp would drive Gale gs401a’s and if so would the sound differ greatly from the class AB I’m running at present.
Thoughts Please.
I am wondering if an Hypex FE253 plate amp would drive Gale gs401a’s and if so would the sound differ greatly from the class AB I’m running at present.
Thoughts Please.
The Gale is a normal 4 ohm speaker with a 2 terminal inlet for a normal speaker wire connection. The Hypex is a 2 amp unit ment to be installed in one speaker - i.e. you need 2 for a stereo pair. The Hypex amp can not be used as a stereo amp. The 2 amps on a plate is intended for active feeding of two speaker drivers in one loudspeaker box - one amp for the bass driver and the other for a tweeter. The hypex is for mounting into the back of a speaker. It's not a freestanding amp.
Get a standard amp unit instead. E.g.
Mordern Class-D amps has a very transparent and clear sound with a lot of details. If one is used to an old, a bit muddy amp, this can be somewhat of a chock once connected. You speakers are not particular hard to drive - any modern higher quality amp will drive it with no problems.
Good luck!!
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Get a standard amp unit instead. E.g.
Mordern Class-D amps has a very transparent and clear sound with a lot of details. If one is used to an old, a bit muddy amp, this can be somewhat of a chock once connected. You speakers are not particular hard to drive - any modern higher quality amp will drive it with no problems.
Good luck!!
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Thanks TNT for your reply.
I am aware of the functionality of the Hypex and I would use two of. My question is would the 2x250w and 1x100w @ 4 ohm be sufficient to drive the 401’s without too much loss of performance.
I like the features of these class D amps having dsp , compact. I would mount them on the rear of the speakers taking up less floor space and stream directly.
I currently use a 300w amp and it drives them admirably but looking to simplify my setup.
Regards
I am aware of the functionality of the Hypex and I would use two of. My question is would the 2x250w and 1x100w @ 4 ohm be sufficient to drive the 401’s without too much loss of performance.
I like the features of these class D amps having dsp , compact. I would mount them on the rear of the speakers taking up less floor space and stream directly.
I currently use a 300w amp and it drives them admirably but looking to simplify my setup.
Regards
The difference between 300 and 250 watt is less than a dB. For HF, 100W must be OK. I see no problems at all. So you will go active and get rid of the passive X-overs? I think it could be very nice. You can also fine trim the FR... If you can implement it properly I think you will up the performance of the system.
Cool project . go for it!
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Cool project . go for it!
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Thanks once again.
Must admit I will need to engage the services of someone skilled in the re wiring of the speakers.
Cheers
Must admit I will need to engage the services of someone skilled in the re wiring of the speakers.
Cheers
Changing the crossover could make things worse, and if you have someone else do it you won't know.
Alternately you could leave the current crossover in place and just use the processing to perform general EQ.
Of course in that case, you could also use a regular single stereo amplifier with processing.. or use a separate processor for EQ.
Alternately you could leave the current crossover in place and just use the processing to perform general EQ.
Of course in that case, you could also use a regular single stereo amplifier with processing.. or use a separate processor for EQ.
Not only rewiring - the is some configuration to be made in the amps as well. If you dont at least add one filter, no sound comes out of them...
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I will leave at least one good capacitor of at least 3 uF in series on the tweeter...
You never know...
You never know...
Thanks for your input.
Thats why I have opened this thread. I am seeking thoughts, pitfalls etc. Should I proceed I will certainly seek a competent technician .
Cheers