Replace a plate amp

[darkfinger]

Hi All,
My first post to this august body :-)

I have a subwoofer with a fried amplifier that I would like to replace. The cutout is 11" x 7" so I've been looking for a suitable plate amp. I checked out PE and others, but it's not clear I'll be able to find one with the right dimensions. Hardly surprising, I guess. The 300W BASH amp does measure 11 x 7 exactly, but it's not clear whether those are the outside dimensions or the cutout (I suspect the former).

So, 2 questions:

Do any of you know the cutout dimensions of the BASH amp?

Can you suggest any way for me to somehow use a smaller plate amp and fit an "adaptor" to the back of my sub? Sounds unlikely.

Thanks,
D

[LucasG]

Looks like all of the amps on PE's site are spec'd at their overall size. But I dont see why you couldnt make an adapter by taking a peice of MDF and cutting a hole for the new amp and then screwing the MDF plate to the existing enclosure. As long as you use some sealant around the adapter plate on the enclosure side.

[Swerd]

Hi All,
My first post to this august body :-)

I have a subwoofer with a fried amplifier that I would like to replace. The cutout is 11" x 7" so I've been looking for a suitable plate amp. I checked out PE and others, but it's not clear I'll be able to find one with the right dimensions. Hardly surprising, I guess. The 300W BASH amp does measure 11 x 7 exactly, but it's not clear whether those are the outside dimensions or the cutout (I suspect the former).

So, 2 questions:

Do any of you know the cutout dimensions of the BASH amp?

Can you suggest any way for me to somehow use a smaller plate amp and fit an "adaptor" to the back of my sub? Sounds unlikely.Welcome august newbie :D .

Call Parts Express and tell them exactly what you told us. They can look up what will fit your 11 x 7 cut out.

Also Madisound sells a Keiga KG5150 (http://www.madisound.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi?cart_id=4934609.3232&pid=449) 200 watts for $169. It requires a 10-7/16" x 7-1/4" cutout.

[darkfinger]

Thanks for your comments.

Maybe if I'm going to spend $100-$180 on a plate amp, and then my own time putting cutting and gluing MDF, I should spend a little more to buy a good sub? This probably isn't the right forum to post that comment on, but I wonder whether I'd be "throwing good money after bad" as my Mom used to say.

D

[j_garcia]

Yes, a pre-built sub would likely be a good idea, however if you have decent wood working skills and like this sort of thing, you can get a lot more for your money by doing a DIY sub.