jdm56 Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Is there any reason this wouldn't be a good idea? Of course, Velodyne wants to sell their own SC series passive subs to use with the SC-1250, but I see no reason it couldn't be used to drive any passive sub(s). It is really cool: 1250W and can power two (8ohm) subs, built-in 7-band auto EQ w/ mic, four pre-set EQ curves, remote control --pretty much all the typical Velodyne bells and whistles. I'm thinking of maybe building a couple of vented, higher eff. subs than the Velo SC series. Although I'm sure they are excellent, their small size concerns me as far as keeping up with my 'scalas spl-wise. I dunno, just a thought... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael hurd Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Ding ding ding... we have a winner Johnny.... tell him what he's won... ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael hurd Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 What's your budget... I think I recall somwhere around the $1200 mark, correct? I would decide on a maximum cabinet size ( external dimensions ) and go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdm56 Posted November 19, 2008 Author Share Posted November 19, 2008 Typical price I see for the SC1250 is $1000. The SC15 passive sub box'n'driver is also $1000 each...which is the other reason I was thinking to go homegrown on those...and maybe wait for a deal or go ebay for the amp/crossover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Wouldn't a Behringer EP-2500 and an ART BFD do the same thing (sans remote) for about half the cost (and more wattage)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdm56 Posted November 19, 2008 Author Share Posted November 19, 2008 Hmm....have to check those out! I'm not that up on pro gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 As a general rule of thumb, you can get more bang for your buck with pro gear. The downside is you normally have loud fans (replaceable with quiet ones) and different connectors (easily adapted). But the upside is more wattage for the dollar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 With subs pro amps are the way to go to power them. I like Velodyne but when you compate the amp they sell with a pro amp of the same price,you get alot more with the pro amp. You can get a QSC PLX2 3602 or RMX5050 both beat the caps,transistors and resistors off the Velo. Whe I started looking for viable power amps for sub duty it became clear and fast,pro amps are the best choice. I would NEVER take a pro amp over my trusty SimAudio MOON W5 for two channel audio ,but for sub duty the RMX5050 beats the W5 with ease. For sub duty clean output ,alot of clean output DC-100Hz counts. Who cares the amp does not qualify as liquid in the midrange..who cares? It has only to deal with frequencies often 80hz on down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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