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audiophileboss

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on: December 23, 2013, 03:27:21 PM
Anyone know how a bottlhead paramount would be with a sub. Its not for me. Frequency needs to hit 10hz


Offline Paul Joppa

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Reply #1 on: December 23, 2013, 07:02:41 PM
The Paramount is listed at 16Hz/-3dB for small signals. Full power bandwidth is more like 30Hz.

I haven't looked at the distortion performance below those frequencies - I don't see the musical relevance - but if you need to go lower you probably need a solid-state amp.

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Reply #2 on: December 24, 2013, 01:19:43 AM
Well thanks. Someone I know picked up 2 velodyne ULD 18s for there home theater and says he wants a tube amp. Anyway thanks


Offline Grainger49

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Reply #3 on: December 24, 2013, 01:38:13 AM
Boss,

One word, "Sensitivity."  That makes SET on a Velodyne impossible.  Another problem is "motional feedback." 
« Last Edit: January 12, 2014, 07:36:13 AM by Grainger49 »


Offline braubeat

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Reply #4 on: December 24, 2013, 05:27:24 AM
A tube amp for this application would not be impossible. You might look at some OTL amps. They tent to use tubes intended as DC amplifiers.

Michael


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Reply #5 on: December 24, 2013, 05:37:10 AM
I've tried several amps for my modified K15 bass bins. The best was a McIntosh 275. Until I tried a Bedini25. Glorious bass. But of course these use 97dB efficient drivers.

Xavier Cortes

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