Anyone cut a hole in the Larger to add a plate amp?

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ctviggen

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If so, are there any tips on how to do this?  Thanks.

Vr3

Re: Anyone cut a hole in the Larger to add a plate amp?
« Reply #1 on: 3 Sep 2007, 04:36 pm »
Outline the rectangle...

Drill at all 4 corners...

Then take a jigsaw and follow your lines, trim as nessicary.

ctviggen

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Re: Anyone cut a hole in the Larger to add a plate amp?
« Reply #2 on: 3 Sep 2007, 04:44 pm »
Thanks.  That doesn't sound too hard. Any location you'd recommend?  Do you putty the contact points to seal the plate to the sub? 

Woodsea

Re: Anyone cut a hole in the Larger to add a plate amp?
« Reply #3 on: 3 Sep 2007, 08:18 pm »
I did not putty my original and there are no leaks. 

warnerwh

Re: Anyone cut a hole in the Larger to add a plate amp?
« Reply #4 on: 3 Sep 2007, 10:31 pm »
Thanks.  That doesn't sound too hard. Any location you'd recommend?  Do you putty the contact points to seal the plate to the sub? 

The plate amps I've used have had a rubber seal on the outside edge so nothing else is needed for sealing it up.

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Re: Anyone cut a hole in the Larger to add a plate amp?
« Reply #5 on: 4 Sep 2007, 03:53 am »
PartsExpress sells the 1000W sub amp as a standalone for $400, no cutting required.

Baffle is 1" material, so cut carefully.  Best location is directly behind the 15".


warnerwh

Re: Anyone cut a hole in the Larger to add a plate amp?
« Reply #6 on: 5 Sep 2007, 03:59 am »
I think the PE 1000 watt plate amp is on sale for only 299 right now. That's a super bargain imo.

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Re: Anyone cut a hole in the Larger to add a plate amp?
« Reply #7 on: 6 Sep 2007, 04:40 pm »
The Dayton Loudspeaker Plate Amps are on sale at Parts Express for $330 for the 1000 watt and $240 for the 500 watt.  I have two of the 500 watt plate amps on my VSS upgraded (dual voice coil) Larger and am very happy with them.