Using a 40 litre enclosure and a Scanspeak 28w 4878T00 driver, I have the choice of two.
Monacor SAM 300D which is very good for the money or Hypex Fusion FA251.
Anyone with experience of the Hypex Fusion?
Monacor SAM 300D which is very good for the money or Hypex Fusion FA251.
Anyone with experience of the Hypex Fusion?
The Hypex fusion is the best arround that i know, using the Hypex UcD technology. Even better but no plate amp is the NCore NC400 monoblock kit. It's a high power absolute top of the range class D amp kit with all needed for about 575€. But if that is too expensive, the Fusion is what i would take from your list, if you can afford it.
Not that the Monacor is bad, just not on the level of Hypex plate amps. But it's also almost halve the price...
Not that the Monacor is bad, just not on the level of Hypex plate amps. But it's also almost halve the price...
I think you will be hard pressed to hear the difference on sub, it depends if you want DSP or not.
The Fusion amps are also based on Ncore technology and actually based on a newer incarnation Ncore than the NC400.
Hypex FusionAmp FA251 Is Best Choice
The Hypex FA251 FusionAmp is the mid force Hypex DSP plate amp, however is more than ground-breaking enough for making little advanced sub woofers. Utilizing this 1 way plate intensifier you can shape the premise of either DIY sub-woofer or a self controlled speaker for the best dynamic speakers for your home/film/studio or little gig.
Hypex FusionAmp FA251
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Classification: Plate Amplifiers
Labels: 1 channel plate intensifier, dynamic speaker, dynamic subwoofer, Class-d, advanced plate enhancer, DSP plate intensifier, combination amp, Hypex, Hypex FA251, Hypex Filter Design, N-center, plate amp, plate intensifier
Depiction
The Hypex FA251 FusionAmp is the mid force Hypex DSP plate amp, however is more than ground-breaking enough for making little advanced sub woofers. Utilizing this 1 way plate intensifier you can shape the premise of either DIY sub-woofer or a self controlled speaker for the best dynamic speakers for your home/film/studio or little gig. An advanced information plate amp like this permits you to fabricate a functioning computerized speaker without a preamp. An incredible method to update your speakers to Hypex Ncore enhancer modules and dispose of the boxed intensifier from the sound rack simultaneously.
The FA251 has one amazing 250 Wrms Ncore® Class-d intensifier with full DSP abilities.
Measurements: 280 * 120 x 55 mm
Weight: 725 gram
Details
Associations
Simple adjusted XLR in and through
Simple lopsided RCA input
Significant level info
USB 2.0 arrangement interface
Highlights
15 biquads per enhancer
Three selectable presets for channels
Source choice
Signal distinguish
Auto shutdown
Clasp secure
Warm secure
Channel security
What is remembered for the crate:
The FA251
A printed duplicate of the client control
Speaker association links
Elevated level info connector
The Hypex FA251 FusionAmp is the mid force Hypex DSP plate amp, however is more than ground-breaking enough for making little advanced sub woofers. Utilizing this 1 way plate intensifier you can shape the premise of either DIY sub-woofer or a self controlled speaker for the best dynamic speakers for your home/film/studio or little gig.
Hypex FusionAmp FA251
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Classification: Plate Amplifiers
Labels: 1 channel plate intensifier, dynamic speaker, dynamic subwoofer, Class-d, advanced plate enhancer, DSP plate intensifier, combination amp, Hypex, Hypex FA251, Hypex Filter Design, N-center, plate amp, plate intensifier
Depiction
The Hypex FA251 FusionAmp is the mid force Hypex DSP plate amp, however is more than ground-breaking enough for making little advanced sub woofers. Utilizing this 1 way plate intensifier you can shape the premise of either DIY sub-woofer or a self controlled speaker for the best dynamic speakers for your home/film/studio or little gig. An advanced information plate amp like this permits you to fabricate a functioning computerized speaker without a preamp. An incredible method to update your speakers to Hypex Ncore enhancer modules and dispose of the boxed intensifier from the sound rack simultaneously.
The FA251 has one amazing 250 Wrms Ncore® Class-d intensifier with full DSP abilities.
Measurements: 280 * 120 x 55 mm
Weight: 725 gram
Details
Associations
Simple adjusted XLR in and through
Simple lopsided RCA input
Significant level info
USB 2.0 arrangement interface
Highlights
15 biquads per enhancer
Three selectable presets for channels
Source choice
Signal distinguish
Auto shutdown
Clasp secure
Warm secure
Channel security
What is remembered for the crate:
The FA251
A printed duplicate of the client control
Speaker association links
Elevated level info connector
Does anyone know the links for downloading the DSP software for the Fusion FA251?
I would like to check it out before I buy it.
I checked the website but that only has the firmware updates.
I would like to check it out before I buy it.
I checked the website but that only has the firmware updates.
I downloaded it here to tune someones Hypex FA122 plate amp. Hypex FA122 plaatversterker kopen? | SoundImports - SoundImports
Am using two of these: PWR-ICE125 | DSP plate amplifier powered by IcePower technology
Very nice software for them too
Very nice software for them too
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Thanks guys, Ill either be using the Monacor or the Hypex.
Just out of interest has anyone used the Monacor SAM-2 as this might be an option for me?
Just out of interest has anyone used the Monacor SAM-2 as this might be an option for me?
Yes I did, and it's a good amp, but it automatically shuts off when not used/at ultra low volumes and does not have EQ built in. There is a fix for the automatic shut off, you need to solder/desolder something but I don't know what it is you need to do.
I ended up wit the Hypex
I ended up wit the Hypex
Just a heads up, Hypex doesn't recommend running their Fusion amps bridged into 4 ohms, even though the raw amp specs seem to allow it. Not sure what the hazards are but do some research if you plan to use Fusion. Otherwise, it's a great product.
Hi tommus
Interesting. I had started to look at the Hypex FA501. It is one way 500W. Is this ok with a 4 Ohm load?
Thanks.
Interesting. I had started to look at the Hypex FA501. It is one way 500W. Is this ok with a 4 Ohm load?
Thanks.
The Hypex FA501 unit is circa £400
There are some cheap options these days. Does anyone have any experience of either of these?
This is sold on Aliexpress for less than £100 under a different name. The components look good, and the layout looks modern:
Ansecor Subwoofer amplifier board 350W home theater 5.1/7.1 high-power subwoofer amplifier board subwoofer amplifier board, designed for home theater: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo
The Monacor is probably an older design, but at least it is digital and smps. It is largely the same price as the one above.
IMG Stage Line 32.0790 420W Digital Active Subwoofer Module : Amazon.co.uk: Musical Instruments & DJ
There is a more powerful version too.
IMG Stage Line 32.0800 700W Digital Active Subwoofer Module : Amazon.co.uk: Musical Instruments & DJ
Any tips are gratefully received.
My subwoofer build will be 2x 8" (200mm) 8ohm drivers harvested from Velodyne spl800, run parallel (to give an 4 Ohm load) in a sealed push/push configuration.
There are some cheap options these days. Does anyone have any experience of either of these?
This is sold on Aliexpress for less than £100 under a different name. The components look good, and the layout looks modern:
Ansecor Subwoofer amplifier board 350W home theater 5.1/7.1 high-power subwoofer amplifier board subwoofer amplifier board, designed for home theater: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo
The Monacor is probably an older design, but at least it is digital and smps. It is largely the same price as the one above.
IMG Stage Line 32.0790 420W Digital Active Subwoofer Module : Amazon.co.uk: Musical Instruments & DJ
There is a more powerful version too.
IMG Stage Line 32.0800 700W Digital Active Subwoofer Module : Amazon.co.uk: Musical Instruments & DJ
Any tips are gratefully received.
My subwoofer build will be 2x 8" (200mm) 8ohm drivers harvested from Velodyne spl800, run parallel (to give an 4 Ohm load) in a sealed push/push configuration.
Pretty sure that's fine. I think the issue with bridging is related to the power supply limiting current. When bridged, the FA502 actually outputs more power at 8 ohms (1.2kW at 8ohm vs 1.0hW at 4ohm) But the FA501 has higher power output at 4 ohms.
BTW, I got this info from the spec sheets that can be downloaded from Hypex.nl
Spec sheets for the "mains powered NCore family NCxxxMP" not the Fusion amps themselves.
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I'm using the Hypex with a 4 ohm subwoofer. I ran into some problems such as the on/off button stopped working on a few occasions and I had to unplug it to get it working again. Did the trick and has been ok for quite a while now.
Also when I update the software, if I leave the USB cable in for too long while updating it, it goes off, not sure why but I have a guarantee so might return it to them further down the line.
Also when I update the software, if I leave the USB cable in for too long while updating it, it goes off, not sure why but I have a guarantee so might return it to them further down the line.
