Building my reggae ss. Advice

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   I am building my ss and i have planned this so far. I would like to have your opinion
2 x scoops with 18" b&c 18tbx  (1200 watts rms each one)
2 x hd15  with 15" b&c 15tbx  (1000 watts rms each one )
2 x mt 121 with: 12" b&c 12tbx (1000 watts rms) and 2" b&c DE85TN (110 watts rms)

I have the following questions:

1. Amp for the scoops:  I have an offer of a Crown macrotech 3600vz for 600 usd. Not sure if it is the right price. And also, is it suitable for the scoops or the mids? It is a second hand amoliforr in good condition. 

2. Amps for the rest: I understand I need 4 amps. Is there a way to save some money bridging speakers? What amps in crown or qsc would ypu recommend? (Those are the brands most available in my place)

3. Wood. Not sure what is the total wood I need. Could some one give an idea of the total area of the wood needed? And a reference budget? 

Thanks a lot! 

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Guido Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Registered User Joined: 09 December 2020 Location: Peru Status: Offline Points: 10	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guido Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Building my reggae ss. Advice Posted: 19 December 2020 at 5:56pm
	I am building my ss and i have planned this so far. I would like to have your opinion 2 x scoops with 18" b&c 18tbx (1200 watts rms each one) 2 x hd15 with 15" b&c 15tbx (1000 watts rms each one ) 2 x mt 121 with: 12" b&c 12tbx (1000 watts rms) and 2" b&c DE85TN (110 watts rms) I have the following questions: 1. Amp for the scoops: I have an offer of a Crown macrotech 3600vz for 600 usd. Not sure if it is the right price. And also, is it suitable for the scoops or the mids? It is a second hand amoliforr in good condition. 2. Amps for the rest: I understand I need 4 amps. Is there a way to save some money bridging speakers? What amps in crown or qsc would ypu recommend? (Those are the brands most available in my place) 3. Wood. Not sure what is the total wood I need. Could some one give an idea of the total area of the wood needed? And a reference budget? Thanks a lot!

FOO Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Young Croc Joined: 23 December 2018 Location: Denmark Status: Offline Points: 816	Post Options Post Reply Quote FOO Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 December 2020 at 6:37pm
	MA3600 is a powerfull Amp. But you must harness the power and be a bit carefull. If you push it a bit too hard, it Will roast your drivers in a heartbeat

I-shen Soundboy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Registered User Joined: 21 December 2016 Location: Big Smoke Status: Offline Points: 375	Post Options Post Reply Quote I-shen Soundboy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 December 2020 at 11:52pm
	Hi Guido, the 3600vz should be fine for your scoops. The price is probably OK if the Amplifier is good. Check the fan works. You will need more amplifiers, and a LMS /crossover/preamp to run them all, but you can run mids & tops on one amplifier, mids one channel and tops the other, at least until you have four amplifiers. In Europe we use birch plywood or medium density fiberboard (MDF) for speakers, North America uses different plywood, don't know what you can get in Peru, try and get hardwood throughout plywood or make up panels from heavy hardwood (plywood is best). 18mm (3/4") thick birch plywood is about £50gbp / $60usd a 2400x1200mm (8'x4')sheet upwards, MDF about half that price, but I wouldn't use it for.mobile speakers. Two scoops use about 5 sheets (4 sheets for 2 miniscoops) Two HD15 use about 2 sheets, (not sure, never built any). Two MT121 use about 3 sheets So, about 10 sheets in all. You can use 12 or.15mm ply for the MT121 if you can find it cheaper than 18mm, but the scoops need thick wood. Happy sawing. Edited by I-shen Soundboy - 19 December 2020 at 11:53pm

Guido Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Registered User Joined: 09 December 2020 Location: Peru Status: Offline Points: 10	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guido Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 December 2020 at 6:54pm
	Thanks a lot I shen, your answer ir very helpful.