Those Crown XLS's are more affordable than I imagined... Thanks!tallevan wrote: ↑Mon Sep 20, 2021 9:31 am Looks good.
Concerning PA amps, lots of knowledgable peeps will chime in.
There are hundreds of possibilities, it depends on weight, cost, reliability, reputation, size, availability..
I like the old-fashioned lead sleds. You can get them for very little money second-hand, and I like the way they sound.
They are extremely heavy. The old Crowns, maybe the Macro-Tech series.
For light, modern amps, the light Crown XLS or XTi series are really good. They have some useful DSP on them, crossovers and limiters.
If you are looking for new and cheap available in Belgium, Thomann does a large line of t-Amp power amps. They are loved and hated in equal measure.
New Jack 112 build
Re: New Jack 112 build
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I've been running XLS amps for several years (I've got 6 of 'em). Not a failure yet.
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hmmmm.......just recounted....I've got 7 of 'em. Memory is going fast......
6 - T39 3012LF
4 - OT12 2512
1 - T24
1 - SLA Pro
2 - XF210
"A system with a few knobs set up by someone who knows what they are doing is always better than one with a lot of knobs set up by someone who doesn't."
Re: New Jack 112 build
If I use two pairs of Jacks, would something like 2x525W at 4 Ohms be enough (Crown XLS 1502)?
https://www.thomann.de/be/crown_xls_150 ... 9&reload=1
https://www.thomann.de/be/crown_xls_150 ... 9&reload=1
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More than enough. For PA use (especially with subs), the 1002 would probably be all you need.Rickyvt wrote: ↑Wed Sep 22, 2021 8:31 am If I use two pairs of Jacks, would something like 2x525W at 4 Ohms be enough (Crown XLS 1502)?
https://www.thomann.de/be/crown_xls_150 ... 9&reload=1
6 - T39 3012LF
4 - OT12 2512
1 - T24
1 - SLA Pro
2 - XF210
"A system with a few knobs set up by someone who knows what they are doing is always better than one with a lot of knobs set up by someone who doesn't."
Re: New Jack 112 build
For two pairs of Jack 12 cabinets using 8 Ohm drivers recommended in the plans, that looks about right to my amature eye.
It will be very loud..
It will be very loud..
Re: New Jack 112 build
Bruce is probably right. I have the XLS 1002, it's very powerful.
But the cost differential is 83 Euros, not that much.
They are both the same size and weight, and are shallow enough to fit nicely in a shallow DJ rack, if you are trying to stay small.
But the cost differential is 83 Euros, not that much.
They are both the same size and weight, and are shallow enough to fit nicely in a shallow DJ rack, if you are trying to stay small.
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At that price difference - the 1502 would be a good choice and give you more headroom....but, the 1002 will do the job if money is an issue.
6 - T39 3012LF
4 - OT12 2512
1 - T24
1 - SLA Pro
2 - XF210
"A system with a few knobs set up by someone who knows what they are doing is always better than one with a lot of knobs set up by someone who doesn't."
Re: New Jack 112 build
Thanks everybody, the 1502 lies well within price range