passive tube

hakeem · #1 10-29-2006, 02:50 PM

hello i need help finding the right passive tube sub for my JL AUDIO 500-1 MONO AMP TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION RMS POWER RANGE 500 WATTS NUMBEMBER OF CHANNELS 1 LOW FREQUENCY RESPONSE 5 HZ HIGH FREQUENCY RESPONSE 500HZ BUILT IN CROSSOVERS YES FEATURES 500 W RMS@1.5 OHM-4 OHM(11V-14.5V) THD AT RATED POWER<0.05% @ 4 OHM. S/N RATIO:>95db below rated power.frequency response: 5 hz _500 hz(+ 0, - 1db)damping factor:>500 @ 4 ohm/50hz.input range:switchable from 200mV-2v rms to 800mV-8v rms. dimension:13.4"l x 9.25"w x 2.36"H.DIFFERENTIAL-BALANCE input topology(1 pair of inputs)on-board crossover: fully-variable(40-200 hz)selectable-slope LP(12 or 24 db per octave)preamp output:2-channel(independent active filter,parallel with amp filter or full range)bass eq: variable boost up to 15db.infrasonic filter: fully-variable 24db/actave from 15-60 hz. i only need 1 sub for my amp can be a 10 inch 8 inch or 6 inch tube i was looking at the EL SERIES OR THE RS SERIES PASSIVE TUBES I LIKE THE RS SERIES 104 BUT DONT KNOW WHICH IS THE BEST FOR MY AMP I WILL ONLY RUN MY AMP TO 1 SUB AND ILL USE MY 4 CHANNELS ALPINE AMP TO THE MIDS ETC CAN ANYBODY TELL ME THE RIGHT SUB I CAN ADD TO MY 2005 TIBURON HATCHBACK? THANKS

aznboi3644 · #2 10-29-2006, 05:36 PM

With your amp you must read how to set up the amp and set to gain and other controls.

I would say get one of these http://bazooka.com/productAutoRawWoofersRS.asp?id=165 and build a sealed enclosure for it...1 cu ft as stated by the site.

This sub will be able to handle the power of the amp better than a tube can.

(If I had a 500/1 I would never buy bazooka subs...a 500/1 is able to easily power a JL 12W7...that amp puts out more like 650 watts than 500...underrated...I would get a much beefier sub...I would take advantage of the sweet power of the 500/1...If you want bazooka subs than the 250/1 would be a better match for one bazooka)

hakeem · #3 10-29-2006, 09:14 PM

thanks aznboi3644 but i did not post all the facts i do have this amp hooked up to an mtx-9510-44 dual in a subzone box but i was looking for less space in the trunk thats why i ask if tube will work but i guess not wat other options are there i need more space because this mtx 9510 sub in the subzone box is hell heavy and big i know im dealing with a monster amp with lots of juice is there any other sub out there with space saver ? im not going to give up this amp if anything going will be my mtx 9510 and ill check out the boston acoustics G5104-4ohm to see the size diffrences and weight

aznboi3644 · #4 10-29-2006, 10:26 PM

Well basically get a high power handling subwoofer that is made for smalled sealed enclosures if you want so save some major space...yeah those mtx's do need a pretty big box.

Here are good 10 and 12 inch subs that can handle all the power you have and work best in small sealed boxes.

-the WMD subs are the ones I'm talking about
http://pierceaudioproducts.com/index.html

hakeem · #5 10-30-2006, 12:02 AM

AZNBOI3644 WMD1047 SOUND LIKE A GOOD CHOICE BUT DO I HAVE TO FIND SOMEONE TO BUILT THE SEALED BOX OR CAN I PURCHASE THE BOX FROM ONLINE SOME PLACE DO YOU KNOW WHERE CAN I GET THE SEALED BOX? DID U TRY THE WMD PRODUCT BEFORE ARE THERE ANY GOOD? THANK HAKEEM

aznboi3644 · #6 10-30-2006, 05:10 PM

Never tried them out...I don't have the power to power one of them...nor the money right now.

But on www.realofexcursion.com there are vids of them...3 inches of peak to peak excursion is crazy.

You can build the box yourself...its quite easy and fun...I love building boxes.

Also where are you located??? Maybe I can build one for you.

aznboi3644 · #7 10-30-2006, 05:13 PM

I'm not a fan of pre-made boxes you can buy...I hate them. Subs need a specific volume of are and the pre-made "one size fits all" deal will make some subs sound like dog ***.

Sure there are some pretty decent prefabs buy they'll cost and arm and a leg...heres a good site that can build a good one for you.

Also look into this sub...its made for that kind of power you have.

http://www.edesignaudio.com/edv2/pro...products_id=31

Also theres a custom box builder on the site and they'll build it and send it to you...all custom however you want it

hakeem · #8 10-30-2006, 09:38 PM

thanks dude ill check out the sub and that website because i really need somthing to run this bad boy. located california south side and thank for all the positive answer u really help me alot.

aznboi3644 · #9 10-31-2006, 12:01 AM

Eh damn I'm in Southern Indiana lol

No problem...only here to help man...coyg can't do it all himself lol

hakeem · #10 10-31-2006, 12:40 AM

ok i check the website on the elemental design 13kv.2 sub is this a good sub? and if it is should i go with 2 dual or 4 dual can i use the stock sealed box on that website or build my own i dont need anything to big is that a good size or should i have them build one for me and if so can u help me out with the right spec to build it ill be happy if u did or that one on that site is ok tell me what u think thank