QSC PLX3002 for bass?

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   noticed an install i was working with today has a PLX3002 driving 4x dual18" reflex subs. Now this theoretically means a 2ohm load per side depending on the wiring all done 4core so could be some series parallel going on? Was installed by a reputable company who i have full faith in + did a good job! 

I know the cabs by default are 4ohm (8ohm drivers), and the drivers are 1k each.

So despite being underpowered at 1500w per side = 375w/driver which seems rather odd. Sounds pleasant out front with just enough volume on the dance floor in a balanced manor, but lacked potential i know these cabs have, on the stage behind the stacks you cant really hear a thing of the FOH which is rather bizarre. 

Ive only used these amps on midtop, whats their performance generally regarded as for the lower stuff?

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mk2_ginger_biscuit69 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 03 November 2008 Location: Brighton Status: Offline Points: 7801	Post Options Post Reply Quote mk2_ginger_biscuit69 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: QSC PLX3002 for bass? Posted: 28 January 2011 at 4:55am
	noticed an install i was working with today has a PLX3002 driving 4x dual18" reflex subs. Now this theoretically means a 2ohm load per side depending on the wiring all done 4core so could be some series parallel going on? Was installed by a reputable company who i have full faith in + did a good job! I know the cabs by default are 4ohm (8ohm drivers), and the drivers are 1k each. So despite being underpowered at 1500w per side = 375w/driver which seems rather odd. Sounds pleasant out front with just enough volume on the dance floor in a balanced manor, but lacked potential i know these cabs have, on the stage behind the stacks you cant really hear a thing of the FOH which is rather bizarre. Ive only used these amps on midtop, whats their performance generally regarded as for the lower stuff?
	''Remember that the object of a subwoofer is to enhance the output of your main speakers, not overpower it'' ''Dubstep - an elongated electronic fart''

QSS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 21 July 2009 Location: Bristol UK Status: Offline Points: 2414	Post Options Post Reply Quote QSS Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 January 2011 at 9:14am
	I've used both the PLX3002 and PLX3402 on bass and they do a pretty good job. The difference is I bridge them to run two PD186 loaded bins on each amp, so there was enough power.
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mk2_ginger_biscuit69 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 03 November 2008 Location: Brighton Status: Offline Points: 7801	Post Options Post Reply Quote mk2_ginger_biscuit69 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 January 2011 at 5:02pm
	forgot to add this rooms got 750 person capacity!
	''Remember that the object of a subwoofer is to enhance the output of your main speakers, not overpower it'' ''Dubstep - an elongated electronic fart''

Tekasis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 03 July 2006 Status: Offline Points: 6492	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tekasis Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 January 2011 at 8:44pm
	Where's Sufferer! was it one of these amps (PLX3002 and PLX3402) you used on sub at the best entertainment last year?
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swannie Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Registered User Joined: 15 March 2008 Location: WEYMOUTH Status: Offline Points: 276	Post Options Post Reply Quote swannie Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 January 2011 at 12:20pm
	+1 on the PLX3002's .. ive got 4 of them, often run 2 in 4ohm bridge mono for bass. Seem to cope very well with loads of headroom + i can lift all 4 amps in one flight case :0)

darkmatter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 26 February 2005 Location: LDN Status: Offline Points: 2425	Post Options Post Reply Quote darkmatter Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 February 2011 at 2:27pm
	http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=12938838#post12938838 Think the general consensus is they meet specs for bass, exceed them for mid/hi. The heavily compressed sustained sub heads might be left wanting more but other than that I think they're really good.