Hey,
I'm seeing more online about traditional amps being better for subs than the lightweight class D amps. I believe I've seen that here before too. If so, what would be some good ones to consider for sub duty, new or used? Any difference for tops?
I just came across this also, which I believe emphasizes it's more a factor of shorter cable than the amp itself.
http://eaw.com/amplifier-damping-factor ... -or-is-it/
Thanks!
Donny
Traditional Amps for Subs
Traditional Amps for Subs
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Presonus Studio One DAW
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Re: Traditional Amps for Subs
Damping factor is a non-factor:doncolga wrote: I just came across this also, which I believe emphasizes it's more a factor of shorter cable than the amp itself.
http://eaw.com/amplifier-damping-factor ... -or-is-it/
http://www.cartchunk.org/audiotopics/DampingFactor.pdf
Speaker cables should be limited to 50 feet primarily to keep resistance and capacitance values low. Class D amps work just as well as any other for subs. It's the inadequate current capacity of some switching power supplies commonly used with inexpensive Class D amps that limits their performance.
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Re: Traditional Amps for Subs
This. The difference is audible. It's why I sell Ashly. They're a hybrid, with some iron in there.Bill Fitzmaurice wrote: It's the inadequate current capacity of some switching power supplies commonly used with inexpensive Class D amps that limits their performance.
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Re: Traditional Amps for Subs
I have been looking at old irons to incorperate into my home systems and trying to find info on what to look for in amps....thought this may be a good read for some like me..
.https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amplifi ... s_of_merit
.https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amplifi ... s_of_merit
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