I USED to think one needed tons of power to reproduce the bass in music too. Then it dawned on me that that vast majority of the music(percentage wise) is above 150hz. I'd say get one of the A500s here:(http://www.samedaymusic.com/product--BEHA500),and see if that doesn't satisfy your needs(you can always add another). From what you mentioned as your listening tastes- you won't be trying to rock your foundation anyway. Some nice things about Same Day are their prices, satisfaction guarantee, and liberal return policy. If the Behringer doesn't do it for you, look for a Hafler TransNova 9505. It'll cost more, but your ears will thank you.
Subwoofer Power Amplifier Recommendations
I'm bi-amping a pair of 3.5 way speakers. Using a Joule VZN-80 tube amp to mids and tweets, but need an inexpensive SS amp to the woofers. Using a Marchand XM9 2-way electronic crossover & Marchand XM8 Basis. Specifics are:
- 2 Closed Box passive subwoofers
- Each box contains 2 Scanspeak 8 inch woofers
- Box Qtc = 0.731
- Driver Qts = 0.27
- Crossover to woofers @ about 80 to 100 Hz
- USE FOR AUDIO ONLY, NO MOVIES. Listen to folk, jazz, soft rock & vocals.
Question: Any recommendations for an inexpensive SS amp to run the subwoofers?
Do I need a low pass subsonic filter?
Will a 100 to 150 watt amp be sufficient?
Can I effectively use a standard SS amp or should I go pro audio equipment?
Thanks all, Jim
- 2 Closed Box passive subwoofers
- Each box contains 2 Scanspeak 8 inch woofers
- Box Qtc = 0.731
- Driver Qts = 0.27
- Crossover to woofers @ about 80 to 100 Hz
- USE FOR AUDIO ONLY, NO MOVIES. Listen to folk, jazz, soft rock & vocals.
Question: Any recommendations for an inexpensive SS amp to run the subwoofers?
Do I need a low pass subsonic filter?
Will a 100 to 150 watt amp be sufficient?
Can I effectively use a standard SS amp or should I go pro audio equipment?
Thanks all, Jim