Plate Amps?

[Zero]

I am highly considering taking on a DIY project. The idea is to use some Polk GNX 10'' subs on a completely new design.

I am fairly ignorant however, and have no idea where to begin looking for a plate amp that will suit my needs. Since I will need something to drive two drivers, 300 watts will need to be a bare minimum. Looking for quality, more than quantity.

If I have two drivers, will I need a crossover? Anyone have any links to basic sub DIY projects?

Thanks!

Sean

[goingganzo]

the olny problem with car subs is they are obtomised for cabin gain in your car to get the last octive so thhey wont sound that good in a ht enviroment. i would recomend 1 wuality 12 or 1 15 if your room is larger.
look at stryke audio their av series is very sweet. 175 for the 12 and 200 for the 15.
or adire audio the tempest is a 15 for 150 and Shiva Mark III is a 12 for 125
you can get a 250 watt amp for about 110 and a 380 for 180 or 228 dont know if it is still on sale.


i have the av15 ron p has the tempest and burdette has the av12 we are all very happy campers
i am very happy but went a little over bord with dual av15

[tryrrthg]

this site has all kinds of different sub designs but is targeted to sonosubs.

http://members.tripod.com/~terryctheater/shivaphotoalbum/page12.html

check out the DIY forum at the HT forum. I've learned a lot just reading everyones posts.

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htforum/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=22

I'm thinking of building a sealed sub with the Stryke AV12 driver. but I need an amp for my mains before I need a sub. The sub project just sounds like too much FUN to wait!

[Zero]

Gonzo,

Believe it or not, the GNX 10'' sub seemed to have boasted more accuracy than the original sub placed in the psw202 I have. Strange.

Stryke Force seems to carry a good reputation. Will check into it further! Yes, I saw your monster sub many of times Gonzo, it looks great.

Tryrrthg,

Thanks for the links bud. I must put on the thinking cap before I head on over to the HTF. If not prepared, that information can be almost over-whelming!

Thanks,

Sean

[tryrrthg]

No problem Sean!

I learned a lot reading through this site too. Tells you a lot about the basics...

http://www.diysubwoofers.org/

[BeginnersLuck]

Here is an awesome site for DIYers. They carry many different plate amps to suit all different tastes. Check them out!

www.acoustic-visions.com

-BL