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Originally posted by levyte357- levyte357- wrote:

Heaviest dub sounds in UK, WSP, Aba, Iration, JTS, all use Powersoft.

Something to think about.

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Blimey, didn't know JTS had switched to Powersoft, not seen them for a while tho ... Spoke to K while ago and had a conversation around bs peak output for miliseconds not being suitable for reggae/dub. At that time he talked about bench tests and wasn't impressed. 
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Originally posted by valve head777 valve head777 wrote:

Originally posted by levyte357- levyte357- wrote:

Heaviest dub sounds in UK, WSP, Aba, Iration, JTS, all use Powersoft.

Something to think about.

Wink

Blimey, didn't know JTS had switched to Powersoft, not seen them for a while tho ... Spoke to K while ago and had a conversation around bs peak output for miliseconds not being suitable for reggae/dub. At that time he talked about bench tests and wasn't impressed. 
Still have love for his UA series amps.

UA series had great sound, but just not enough power for 6-8x  1850s.

JTS driving 6x Redeye off K20, is apparently life changing experience!!

LOL
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Originally posted by levyte357- levyte357- wrote:

Originally posted by valve head777 valve head777 wrote:

Originally posted by levyte357- levyte357- wrote:

Heaviest dub sounds in UK, WSP, Aba, Iration, JTS, all use Powersoft.

Something to think about.

Wink

Blimey, didn't know JTS had switched to Powersoft, not seen them for a while tho ... Spoke to K while ago and had a conversation around bs peak output for miliseconds not being suitable for reggae/dub. At that time he talked about bench tests and wasn't impressed. 
Still have love for his UA series amps.

UA series had great sound, but just not enough power for 6-8x  1850s.

JTS driving 6x Redeye off K20, is apparently life changing experience!!

LOL

From where I reference from, if Tubbs is using that, then that's a very good advertisement. The crew I was involved with seriously tested Aba on bass more than once using UA. 
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[QUOTE=levyte357-]Heaviest dub sounds in UK, WSP, Aba, Iration, JTS, all use Powersoft.

Something to think about.

Wink
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Are these systems heavier than the crest powered RC1? 
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August 24-08-2018,

SCALA : WSP vs Aba vs Masaai Warrior.

I took this pic, look at Amp rack..
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Originally posted by concept-10 concept-10 wrote:

Originally posted by levyte357- levyte357- wrote:

Heaviest dub sounds in UK, WSP, Aba, Iration, JTS, all use Powersoft.

Something to think about.

Wink
Are these systems heavier than the crest powered RC1? 


WSP, Aba, JTS, Iration specialize in pounding you with 35-50hz sub, with approx 6x-8x Subs, covering 500-1000 people.

So maybe different Arena to RC1.


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Originally posted by levyte357- levyte357- wrote:

Originally posted by concept-10 concept-10 wrote:

Originally posted by levyte357- levyte357- wrote:

Heaviest dub sounds in UK, WSP, Aba, Iration, JTS, all use Powersoft.

Something to think about.

Wink
Are these systems heavier than the crest powered RC1? 


WSP, Aba, JTS, Iration specialize in pounding you with 35-50hz sub, with approx 6x-8x Subs, covering 500-1000 people.

So maybe different Arena to RC1.

How so? ive heard RC1 pound a few hundred people with 4 bins or 5000 people with 16 in exactly the same frequency band you are mentioning, iv'e also heard them shaking a building in the mid to high 20s.
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Consider the number of drivers in that stack of 16 subs

More than one I'm led to believe :)


Edited by Sinai Sound - 19 September 2018 at 5:22pm
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Originally posted by toastyghost toastyghost wrote:

Originally posted by Beast Beast wrote:

Thanks for the comments. So assuming I wanted around 3-4kw into 4r bridged (continuous, 20hz-20khz) which switching amps would I need to be looking at in order to match a P3000 or MC1250 for out and out sub duties?   


I would ask what you’re going to put that much continuous power into? The biggest rated drivers will burn if you give them more than 600-700w long term. Fact. You should base your amp purchase on the peak voltage capability of an amp compared to your boxes. Another reason why the Powersoft is popular.


I have 4x McCauley 6174 (4r) drivers. The plan is that they are to be installed into some bespoke two piece folded horns with around 11feet of horn path (playing 25hz-80hz). The 3-4k was a rough guestimate to allow some headroom. They're serious sub drivers not common here in the UK. The main goal is control of cones, hence why I am looking for amps that are sub friendly.   Above that will be 4x direct radiating 2206h per side from 80hz-500hz
above that some BMS 2" neo coax's on jbl 2365a biradials. 80hz and up is being handled by Chevin amps.
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Originally posted by valve head777 valve head777 wrote:

Originally posted by levyte357- levyte357- wrote:

Heaviest dub sounds in UK, WSP, Aba, Iration, JTS, all use Powersoft.

Something to think about.

Wink


Blimey, didn't know JTS had switched to Powersoft, not seen them for a while tho ... Spoke to K while ago and had a conversation around bs peak output for miliseconds not being suitable for reggae/dub. At that time he talked about bench tests and wasn't impressed. 
Still have love for his UA series amps.


Well it's measured in seconds on the K series, so that's not really an issue. I guess trying it and doing your own research rather than just listening from what some other guy told you is better?
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Those drivers would be a perfect match for Crest 10001 which would offer you double rms at 2 ohms. Check the spec. 
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