Bryant0086 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I have an older Bag End Infrasub 18 that never really got played a great deal considering it's age, but the plate amp gave up on me, went DC and started blowing fuses. I am more of a music guy than movie buff, so I absolutely love the BE sub. That sub seemed to be quite polarizing as the music guys adored them and the movie buffs couldn't get rid of them fast enough. Ha ha ha anyway, I thought about buying a new sub, but figured at $279 plus a speakon plug and RCA to 1/4 mono jack, I could make this thing rock again. I have even already downloaded and "played" with the software. Even if the driver failed, I think the driver is VERY similar to an Eminence Sigma Pro 18 which is 175 ish. I did my homework and through liberal use of Google and various forums, I seemed to figure out Bag End's "magic" ELF technology with the 12dB roll off per octave at 63 hz. I also am a musician and have dealt with pro audio gear, though we are talking about lead boxes called Peavey CS800s when it comes to power amps, so it has been a while. Having said all of that, I have never put my hands on one of the inukes, so other than the fan sounding like a radio controlled jet plane, is there anything I am missing, or any advice anyone can give (other than get a "real" sub ha ha ha) ? Bryant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 You have done your home and the I Nuke 3000 DSP should be a good replacement amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 (edited) Please share your experience. I've already bugged derrickdj1 for iNuke advice, and I plan to do so again soon. I have put my hands on an iNuke1000dsp, but I've not gotten a chance to power it up. This will make no sense to most and seem moronic to a few, but I have a question regarding the Speakon connections. I'm guessing that channel A output is positive to +1 and negative to -1, with channel B output positive to +2 and negative to -2. Given the confusing, to me, instructions, including examples regarding mono and bridged outputs, I'm reluctant to plug it in and elect a Pope (white smoke). Edited February 16, 2015 by DizRotus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I am not at home right now but, the diagram in right on the back of the amp. This amp has some good safety features, I doubt if you will see smoke, lol. You may need a little light to see the +1, +2, -1, and -2 on the speakon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 (edited) I am not at home right now but, the diagram in right on the back of the amp. This amp has some good safety features, I doubt if you will see smoke, lol. You may need a little light to see the +1, +2, -1, and -2 on the speakon. Light is good. Younger eyes would be an even better help. I can see the tiny designations on the Speakon. The diagram on the back of the amp is consistent with my assumption described above. I'll give it a go this evening. Thanks Derrick. Apologies to Bryant0086 for the minor hi-jack of his thread. At least it's on topic. Edited February 16, 2015 by DizRotus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryant0086 Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 You have done your home and the I Nuke 3000 DSP should be a good replacement amp. Thanks, I have read many of your posts. You are quite knowledgeable. That puts my mind more at ease. Bryant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryant0086 Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Please share your experience. I've already bugged derrickdj1 for iNuke advice, and I plan to do so again soon. I have put my hands on an iNuke1000dsp, but I've not gotten a chance to power it up. This will make no sense to most and seem moronic to a few, but I have a question regarding the Speakon connections. I'm guessing that channel A output is positive to +1 and negative to -1, with channel B output positive to +2 and negative to -2. Given the confusing, to me, instructions, including examples regarding mono and bridged outputs, I'm reluctant to plug it in and elect a Pope (white smoke). I am purchasing the amp today. Don't have one near me locally, so I will have to order it. Maybe a week before I get it. I am off next Monday and Tuesday, so tentatively, that will be when I hook it up. If it and the cables come in sooner, I may not be able to wait. I'll post everything here though. Probably going to go with Parts Express. The price seems to be bottomed out at $279 wherever I look, so I will get it from somewhere that also has the cables is my thought. Bryant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Bryant, Does PE have any "open box" iNukes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizik Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Bryant, Does PE have any "open box" iNukes? Looks like they have open box iNukes (3000dsp) for $250. But it appears they only come with a 6 month warranty. Not sure the $30 savings is worth losing the 3 year warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paducah Home Theater Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 (edited) Bryant, Does PE have any "open box" iNukes? Looks like they have open box iNukes (3000dsp) for $250. But it appears they only come with a 6 month warranty. Not sure the $30 savings is worth losing the 3 year warranty. Warranty Schwarranty. First thing you need to do is a fan mod which throws any warranty out the window anyway. Of course if you are careful I'm not entirely sure how they could ever know, it is possible to remove the original fans without destroying them, and if you get a 3-pin replacement fan they plug right in to the board. I would think that swapping back would be super easy. Edited February 17, 2015 by MetropolisLakeOutfitters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryant0086 Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 Bryant, Does PE have any "open box" iNukes? Looks like they have open box iNukes (3000dsp) for $250. But it appears they only come with a 6 month warranty. Not sure the $30 savings is worth losing the 3 year warranty. Warranty Schwarranty. First thing you need to do is a fan mod which throws any warranty out the window anyway. Of course if you are careful I'm not entirely sure how they could ever know, it is possible to remove the original fans without destroying them, and if you get a 3-pin replacement fan they plug right in to the board. I would think that swapping back would be super easy. I already bought the new one from PE. Most likely I will be doing a fan swap, but I have dogs, cats, chickens (I live in the sticks) and two elementary school age kids. The fan noise may be a lot more "tolerable" to me than it would be for some. Don't get me wrong, I don't have the amp yet and don't know how loud it will be....... just sayin'. The fan swap won't be a problem, either way. I am an industrial technician and do quite a bit of automation with a good bit of electrical/electronics, plus I do computer repair for my friends, family and work associates. DIY projects become my nemisis when they involve wood. In my line of work, everything is made of metal. I can weld, use machining tools etc. However, I have a hard time cutting a straight line with a "skill" saw. >:0 Bryant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Bryant, Does PE have any "open box" iNukes? Looks like they have open box iNukes (3000dsp) for $250. But it appears they only come with a 6 month warranty. Not sure the $30 savings is worth losing the 3 year warranty. Warranty Schwarranty. First thing you need to do is a fan mod which throws any warranty out the window anyway. Of course if you are careful I'm not entirely sure how they could ever know, it is possible to remove the original fans without destroying them, and if you get a 3-pin replacement fan they plug right in to the board. I would think that swapping back would be super easy. I already bought the new one from PE. Most likely I will be doing a fan swap, but I have dogs, cats, chickens (I live in the sticks) and two elementary school age kids. The fan noise may be a lot more "tolerable" to me than it would be for some. Don't get me wrong, I don't have the amp yet and don't know how loud it will be....... just sayin'. The fan swap won't be a problem, either way. I am an industrial technician and do quite a bit of automation with a good bit of electrical/electronics, plus I do computer repair for my friends, family and work associates. DIY projects become my nemisis when they involve wood. In my line of work, everything is made of metal. I can weld, use machining tools etc. However, I have a hard time cutting a straight line with a "skill" saw. >:0 Bryant oh trust us, it will be a problem. It's like having a vacuum cleaner on in the room lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryant0086 Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 Bryant, Does PE have any "open box" iNukes? Looks like they have open box iNukes (3000dsp) for $250. But it appears they only come with a 6 month warranty. Not sure the $30 savings is worth losing the 3 year warranty. Warranty Schwarranty. First thing you need to do is a fan mod which throws any warranty out the window anyway. Of course if you are careful I'm not entirely sure how they could ever know, it is possible to remove the original fans without destroying them, and if you get a 3-pin replacement fan they plug right in to the board. I would think that swapping back would be super easy. I already bought the new one from PE. Most likely I will be doing a fan swap, but I have dogs, cats, chickens (I live in the sticks) and two elementary school age kids. The fan noise may be a lot more "tolerable" to me than it would be for some. Don't get me wrong, I don't have the amp yet and don't know how loud it will be....... just sayin'. The fan swap won't be a problem, either way. I am an industrial technician and do quite a bit of automation with a good bit of electrical/electronics, plus I do computer repair for my friends, family and work associates. DIY projects become my nemisis when they involve wood. In my line of work, everything is made of metal. I can weld, use machining tools etc. However, I have a hard time cutting a straight line with a "skill" saw. >:0 Bryant oh trust us, it will be a problem. It's like having a vacuum cleaner on in the room lol Ha ha ha, yeah I suppose so. I have heard "small jet" and others as well. I'll be sure to get dimensions and get one ordered. Newegg probably has a hundred to choose from. Maybe I can find one that has a connector that will fit. Bryant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryant0086 Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 The amp came in today along with the speakon cables and RCA to 1/4 phone adapters. Cool little machine here !! Bryant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Bryant, I have two of the five I Nuke amps with the fan mod. Depending on how close the amps are to the tv/projection screen depends on if you need the mod. The warranty is void with a fan mod. I did have a board failure in the first 6 months and had to send it in to be replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryant0086 Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 Bryant, I have two of the five I Nuke amps with the fan mod. Depending on how close the amps are to the tv/projection screen depends on if you need the mod. The warranty is void with a fan mod. I did have a board failure in the first 6 months and had to send it in to be replaced. I do appreciate the info due to giving me at least some sort of info as far as reliability, but as far as fan mod, I will just hook it up and see, before I order anything. Since people said it is three wire, it almost has to be two speed...... or Behringer was submitted the lowest bid on a two speed fan, but chose to use a single speed, or something like that. In any sense, I will look at the fan before I actually hook it up and get measurements etc. simply because it is more practical, and the fact I want to see what's inside, and see if I can take the front cover off and spray paint it black. Bryant 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizik Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 (edited) . Edited February 22, 2015 by Fizik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Bryant, I have two of the five I Nuke amps with the fan mod. Depending on how close the amps are to the tv/projection screen depends on if you need the mod. The warranty is void with a fan mod. I did have a board failure in the first 6 months and had to send it in to be replaced. I do appreciate the info due to giving me at least some sort of info as far as reliability, but as far as fan mod, I will just hook it up and see, before I order anything. Since people said it is three wire, it almost has to be two speed...... or Behringer was submitted the lowest bid on a two speed fan, but chose to use a single speed, or something like that. In any sense, I will look at the fan before I actually hook it up and get measurements etc. simply because it is more practical, and the fact I want to see what's inside, and see if I can take the front cover off and spray paint it black. Bryant I'm interested in your plans. Mine will be black also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 When I did the fan mod in the two I Nuke 3000 DSP amps, it was just two wires. The replacement fans from Parts Express were also two wires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Derrick- Still haven't stolen the time to put the amp into service. I hope to, at least, power it up today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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