I NEED AN AMP! PLZ HELP ME GUYS I AM SO NEW TO THIS!

leftygolferuk · Post by **leftygolferuk** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 9:50 am

ok i work at a hifi shop and i got given a real nice subwoofer driver, i know i need to get a box for it i can sort that out, but i am stuck on the amp side of things, i know that the subwoofer in question is worth around 700 quid new with its casing, and well its my fav subwoofer at work just cos its so cool! anyway its a b&w pv1 just incase anyone on here knows there hifi or home cinema, here is the spec for the bad boy
Woven Kevlar
Crossover Tuning
Nautilus Tapering Tube
Flowport
Mushrooms
FST
Tweeter on Top
Matrix
Rohacell
Diamond Tweeters
Sphere / Tube Enclosure
De-Coupling
Nautilus

Technical features Pressure vessel enclosure
500W ICEpowerÂ® amplifier
Switch mode power supply
Description Active closed-box subwoofer system
Drive unit 2x f200mm (8 in) mica / aluminium diaphragm long-throw
Frequency range -6dB at 18Hz and 40/140Hz adjustable (EQ at i)
Frequency response Â±3dB 21Hz â€“ 31/110Hz adjustable (EQ at i)
Amplifier
Power output: 500W
Rated power consumption: 110W (105W - 100V version)
Input impedance: 100kW
Signal / noise: >90dB
Functions: Volume level
Low-pass filter frequency
Bass roll-off alignment
Auto sense on/standby
Phase switch
Inputs: Line In (RCA Phono)
Speaker Level In (FCC68 4/4)
Outputs: Link Out (RCA Phono)
Low-pass filter Active 2nd-order, variable cut-off frequency
(applies only to speaker level input)
Dimensions
Height: 335.5mm 13.2 in)
Width: 289mm (11.4 in)
Depth: 347mm (13.7 in)
Net weight 20.5kg (45 lb)
Finish
Cabinet Gloss silver with grey trim
Gloss black with anthracite trim
Gloss white with chrome trim
Supplementary information:
Fuse ratings:
100V 6.3A
120V 6.3A
220V T3.15AL
230V T3.15AL

i really dont have to much money at the moment but if someone could just point me in the right direction it would be very highly appriciated!
thanks charlie

kc · Post by kc » Thu Mar 13, 2008 5:37 pm

dont get me wrong... but are you wanting to put this in your car... or at to go along with your home cinema?

cos last time i check the PV1 is a active sub... with a intergrated amp so you dont need an external amp to power it...

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 8:12 pm

Yeh is this thing going in your car?

leftygolferuk · Post by **leftygolferuk** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 5:45 pm

its going in my car, i work in a hifi/cinema shop, sorry about the confusion guys, so this will work without an amp?!

kc · Post by kc » Sat Mar 15, 2008 1:14 am

cant see why not if you use the inputs on the sub from the output from the rca?

wont hurt to try

leftygolferuk · Post by **leftygolferuk** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 6:55 pm

ok went to work today and picked it up, me being the idiot i am didnt ask fully what i was gettin! anyway it turns out it is just the drive unit from the subwoofer so it doesnt have the amp that is built in with the actual sub, so therefore i really do need an amp! its only 6 inches as well as i need my boot to put golf clubs in, so any ideas guys? has anyone got something cheap lying around?

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 7:57 pm

If you want something cheap mate, try all car forums and eBay. Just beware though, alot of people try and flog off dodgy stuff,

kc · Post by kc » Sat Mar 15, 2008 9:37 pm

personally i wouldnt stick a household sub with a car amp mate, it will take its life at the first beat lol

sell that sub on ebay for 300-400 quid, get yourself a nice active sub and you'll be sorted lol