Any sub plate amps with dual inputs?

gprro · « **on:** 29 Jan 2006, 03:10 am »

Trying to find a way to run a integrated and ht receiver through the same sub system. Diferent input gains would be sweet also. Maybe a pro amp?

JoshK · « **Reply #1 on:** 29 Jan 2006, 03:20 am »

wouldn't be hard to build a switch. A DPDT might just be the cats meow. I personally would go for a pro amp over a plate amp any day because of the versatility it provides over a plate amp. I.e. buy a crown, but it once and for all.

gprro · « **Reply #2 on:** 29 Jan 2006, 03:43 am »

Yeah, a pro amp would be prefered, but funds are a little tight after my latest puirchases. I'll need a crossover also for use with an integrated.
DPDT?

JoshK · « **Reply #3 on:** 29 Jan 2006, 03:56 am »

DPDT = dual pole, dual throw...for switching two wires at the same time.

behringer 2500 is a cheap pro amp and the feedback destroyer could make for a good EQ/xo. Pretty cheap overall, about the same as a decent plate amp.

ryno · « **Reply #4 on:** 29 Jan 2006, 04:52 am »

I posted on the parts express board a while ago asking the same question about their HPSA 500 and HPSA 1000 plate amps. They have through the xover inputs, and a HT input thet lets your pre/pro do the filtering. No one said that they tried it, but everyone said that it should work to use both inputs.
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=300-806
Looks like they're on sale now.
Josh, have you used the behringer EP amps? how loud are the fans?
Ryan

gprro · « **Reply #5 on:** 29 Jan 2006, 06:25 am »

I wish they didn't have the early rolloff, whats the point of having big subs tuned to 17hz, I have 2 atlas 15's, they only need 300 watts or so. Something like the Rythmik amps, similarly priced also, but with extra input would be nice.

JDUBS · « **Reply #6 on:** 29 Jan 2006, 06:30 am »

I wouldn't be surprised if Rythmik could do that sort of thing. They're usually very accomodating to special requests / mod ideas.

-Jim

gprro · « **Reply #7 on:** 29 Jan 2006, 06:33 am »

After looking at some of the diferent amps at PE, alot of them have left/right inputs along with lfe.

How are the Bash amps?

MaxCast · « **Reply #8 on:** 29 Jan 2006, 01:42 pm »

Why not run one to the L input and the other to the R input?

I wondered doing the same thing, one input from a merchand active xo (for 2 channel) and the other from a receiver (for HT). I guess what would happen if they were on at the same time

would you get two different sources playing at the same time or an explosion

Levi · « **Reply #9 on:** 29 Jan 2006, 04:13 pm »

Quote from: gprro

Trying to find a way to run a integrated and ht receiver through the same sub system. Diferent input gains would be sweet also. Maybe a pro amp?

...Or you can get a REL sub system and have both worlds. The RELs have low level input and high level input in balanced and unbalanced connection. You can run your 2ch amp directly using the speaker input. The AV system should go to the low level input either RCA or Balanced connection. You set the crossover point and then forget it. Extremely convenient and it integrates really well for 2ch listening mode.

John Casler · « **Reply #10 on:** 29 Jan 2006, 05:15 pm »

The NHT X-2 crossover will do what you want. Just add any acceptable amp and you are good to go.

gprro · « **Reply #11 on:** 29 Jan 2006, 08:31 pm »

Quote from: John Casler

The NHT X-2 crossover will do what you want. Just add any acceptable amp and you are good to go.

Excelent, I think thats along the lines of something I'm looking for, how much are they though?

John Casler · « **Reply #12 on:** 29 Jan 2006, 08:36 pm »

Quote from: gprro

Quote from: John Casler
The NHT X-2 crossover will do what you want. Just add any acceptable amp and you are good to go.

Excelent, I think thats along the lines of something I'm looking for, how much are they though?

MSRP is $350

gprro · « **Reply #13 on:** 29 Jan 2006, 08:37 pm »

Sweet, thanks

gprro · « **Reply #14 on:** 29 Jan 2006, 08:45 pm »

After looking at the NHT site: XLR conects nice, a gain switch good, can this thing drive a pro amp directly?

gprro · « **Reply #15 on:** 29 Jan 2006, 08:57 pm »

yet another question,

When running a LFE signal into the NHT or similarly equiped plate amps, does the lfe input bypass phase settings? IF your setting distance for the sub in the prossesor, you shoudn't need phase adjustments on the crossovere or plate amp. The nht looks to have really good phase options for running out of an integrated.

Maxcast,
I'm wondering the same thing too. It's the explosion thing that is bad

John Casler · « **Reply #16 on:** 29 Jan 2006, 08:59 pm »

Quote from: gprro

After looking at the NHT site: XLR conects nice, a gain switch good, can this thing drive a pro amp directly?

I don't see why not. If the amp has XLR or RCA input, all should work fine.

It is very similar to the X-1 seen here: (except it works with non-NHT products)

http://www.nhthifi.com/products/x1.html

John Casler · « **Reply #17 on:** 29 Jan 2006, 09:03 pm »

Quote from: gprro

yet another question,

When running a LFE signal into the NHT or similarly equiped plate amps, does the lfe input bypass phase settings? IF your setting distance for the sub in the prossesor, you shoudn't need phase adjustments on the crossovere or plate amp. The nht looks to have really good phase options for running out of an integrated.

It is my understanding that the only thing the LFE is "run through" is the LFE gain control.

I can't speak for plate amps.

gprro · « **Reply #18 on:** 29 Jan 2006, 09:23 pm »

I was wondering if the X-2 put out enough voltage for pro amp input sensitivity, I've heard some peole have problems with ht gear and pro amps not having similar output/input sensitivity.

Off topic

I'll have to come visit sometime if you have a showroom, I should be moving to LA soon. Deciding if I want to get a torn pectoral fixed first.

John Casler · « **Reply #19 on:** 29 Jan 2006, 09:31 pm »

Quote from: gprro

I was wondering if the X-2 put out enough voltage for pro amp input sensitivity, I've heard some peole have problems with ht gear and pro amps not having similar output/input sensitivity.

Off topic

I'll have to come visit sometime if you have a showroom, I should be moving to LA soon. Deciding if I want to get a torn pectoral fixed first.

You are more than welcome anytime (just call in advance)

How in the world did you tear your pec?