rgp6373 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 I have a RSW-15. it recently suffered a total failure of the electronics. It owes me nothing as I have had it since new. Since the actual driver seem fine, my question is what are my options for powering it now. What external amps would be suited to this duty? Without costing a fortune. Or is it not worth the effort? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 I would check with Parts Express and see what they have to offer. Maybe send them the specs on your current sub and amp and see if they have any recommendations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlthess40 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 I may have a extra plate amp for that subI bought one a few months ago a d I think it came with a extra amp. Or at lest one that can be repaired more easily then yoursI’m on vacation and can see what I have when I get home in a few daysPost some more photos so I can match it upSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgp6373 Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 these are the only un burned pictures I have of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlthess40 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 That’s the old modelI99.9% sure that the only one of that model that I have is toast as well. SorrySent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 On 10/30/2020 at 1:41 PM, rgp6373 said: I have a RSW-15. it recently suffered a total failure of the electronics. It owes me nothing as I have had it since new. Since the actual driver seem fine, my question is what are my options for powering it now. What external amps would be suited to this duty? Without costing a fortune. Or is it not worth the effort? The RSW-15 is a fantastic sub I think if were you I'd wire it as a passive and drive it with an external amplifier something like an I-Nuke 6000 should so the trick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlthess40 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 I have a few stand alone pro amps and a Dayton dsp 250 watt plate ampAlso a dbx rack sub amp. Maybe 100 / 150 wattsSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 15 hours ago, carlthess40 said: I have a few stand alone pro amps and a Dayton dsp 250 watt plate amp Also a dbx rack sub amp. Maybe 100 / 150 watts The RSW-15 amp rating is 685 watts rms and something like 2700 watts peak? if I recall correctly the 15" woofer has a heavy triple stacked magnet in order to maintain the same quick punch and accuracy of the RSW I don't think I'd try and power it with anything less than 1000 watts rms, not that I'd blast it full volume or anything with that kind of power but would want plenty of headroom on tap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter P. Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Why not have the amp repaired? Looks like just one transistor blew. There are several shops advertising such an amp repair service. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgp6373 Posted November 5, 2020 Author Share Posted November 5, 2020 I had the unit out for repair and was told it was beyond saving. I have been looking for a replacement but finding it very difficult to find anything that can match the output of the original amp. its difficult to see what most amps will output for rms and peak at 6 ohms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 7 hours ago, rgp6373 said: I had the unit out for repair and was told it was beyond saving. I have been looking for a replacement but finding it very difficult to find anything that can match the output of the original amp. its difficult to see what most amps will output for rms and peak at 6 ohms. Lots of great pro options available out there for reasonable prices if you have a crossover built into your preamp / receiver? The RSW-15 MSRP was around $2k IIRC and still a very hard sub to beat IMO for high resolution / music playback, well worth throwing some cash at. I-Nuke 6000 2x3000 watts into 4 ohm, 2x1600 into 8ohm built in DSP $460 new open box w/ warranty: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Behringer-iNUKE-NX4-6000-4-Channel-Power-Amplifier-Amp-6000-Watts-NX46000-MINT/303341613976?epid=3030655049&hash=item46a091b398:g:ykoAAOSwmCVfSZXk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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