Basically, the problem you have is that 2 voids is a big load. You either need a BIG amp to run them both off a single channel (4 ohm load), or a SOLID amp to run them both bridged (4 ohm load).

BIG or SOLID are not cheap.

If weight and size isn't an issue then the best option is actually two amps, both running in bridge driving an 8ohm load. This keeps the amps happy and you can use much cheaper amps and still get lots of power. For example, years ago I used Peavey PV-2600 amps, one per v18-1000 in this configuration and they did the business! Heavy as hell, but they worked! - Cheap too.

Try to get amps on loan from people local to you if possible and work out what you like.

ive used allsorts to power mine including a coupls of PV2600 bridged , a QSC RMX2450. an opus ka3000 etc etc , none smashed it out quite like our inf8s do.

the benefit being you will only need one amp and will still need only one if you buy more v18s

what do you think would work better in this case, a pair of the pv2600's or a thomann proline 3000?

also i would like to know more about bridging and wattage and ohm law, (as i said i am quite new to all this) because after reading the spec of the pv2600 and the pv1500 it said that the 1500 bridged gives out 1000w at 8ohm and the 2600 bridged gives out 1800w at ohms and you lot have recommended the 2600 even though the void v18s are 1000w rms. call me a noob but im a little confused haha

cheers

never had a problem powering my voids and the only ever problem i get is complaints from local residents

 

2nd hand heavyweight if you're on a budget.

 

Jbl mpx 1200

Jbl mpa 1100

Qsc mx3000a

Qsc ex4000

Qsc 4050HD

Crest 8001

 

All good

 

Just want to piggy-back off this old thread. I want to power a single X1 loaded with Void V18. I only have 1U left in my rack. So I want a 2-channel 1U that I can put in bridge mode at 8ohms. Nothing crazy expensive, but obviously something tha reaches at least 1500W (I guess 2000W ideally) bridged.

Was thinking 

- JAM Systems X35 (chinese. powerful. but a bit of an unknown quantity)

- Admark (chinese. they almost seem too powerful, as even their entry AD20 offers 6800W in bridge mode)

Ideally only 2-channel and no DSP (why pay for something I don't need).

Thanks so much!

I am 'upgrading' some Turbosound TMS Low cabinets with VOID V18-1000 drivers, tonight/tomorrow. I am going to power them with Admark AD42 (one per channel) Will let you know how it goes/sounds

You're doing it right...

Why buy big man drivers, if not intending to drive them properly.

And yes Robbo, you are correct. However, it will be possible with some minor modifications to the cab. 

I wrongly assumed TMS low you just ment TSE218 which is a lovely box with super high quality drivers in.

Happy noise making :)

Thanks! There were Celestion OEM drivers in the TMS Low that I have (blown), but it's an 18" driver with 4,5mm xmax, 3" voice coil, high Qes & Qts,... So I assume the VOID will be a better alternative to fix them. Here are some pictures of the drivers side by side

I did compare the measurements (like diameter and height) but not the diameter of the magnet unfortunately 

If you're going to make some adjustments to get the driver to fit, it may also be worth putting an ali plate on the back as that drivers could get pretty warm in what looks like quite a small back chamber if you're giving it full beans, esp with the wadding in there. If you've got the V18's there might be a better option in the long run to get the most out of them, keep the celestions and when you're ready, move on the TMS and source some boxes more suited to the Voids. I'm sure there are people on here that could jump in with recommendations if you share your size and freq range requirements.

jacethebase wrote: Putting Void Drivers in a 90’s Turbosound box is not an upgrade. I would advise getting the original drivers refurbed and put them back in and buy a decent quality amplifier.

+1

Putting in a (supposedly) higher power driver, that will then just overheat & lose 10dB due to thermal compression (very small cab) is just stupid! Use the most efficient driver, which is most probably the original - or maybe something like the JBL 2242. You also won't need to find some amp with silly watts. They'll run on any decent amp with a bit of headroom.

Same as you I got confused had to Google the 'newer turbo tms' 

I think the last  proper turbo horns was the tsw  218? I might be wrong. 

It went to that sounds like turbo sound  to is that .. em what's that ! In the flick of the behrignger switch at a time when everyone wanted line array turbo had aspect. No one wanted them point source. 

Now I see aspects everywhere 

I already tried with one Faital Pro 18HP1030 (had only one, so one cab) and was pleased so was looking for another one. But then I found the VOIDs not so far from where I live, and those 2 were a lot cheaper than only one Faital Pro... 

And in case the VOIDs are not good enough, I still have 4 WSX cabinets so I can use them in there. Downside is that I need to find another pair of V18s and those don't come up for sale that often where I live unfortunately

I'm happy with them and curious how the VOIDs will sound in the TMS Low 

I'm interested to find out your results. What are the new tms tops like? 

I like them, they go loud and clear. Only downside is they only play from 180Hz. Here are some pics of the horns

I managed to get the VOID V18 in theTMS Lows and it sounded good. I didn't use the Admark, but a Powersoft M50. I'll try to test with the Admark asap and do some measurements!