Thoughts

[popotoys]

Hi

I have a single Carver Silver Edition Amazing Loudspeaker (don't ask about the one that is blown up) and a Carver TFM-45 power amp. Can anyone comment whether or not I could use the subs from the speaker and the amp to build a DYI sub for my HT?

 

[lsiberian]

Hi

I have a single Carver Silver Edition Amazing Loudspeaker (don't ask about the one that is blown up) and a Carver TFM-45 power amp. Can anyone comment whether or not I could use the subs from the speaker and the amp to build a DYI sub for my HT?

It would take a lot of work. First I'd need t/s parameter for the drivers. To get those you'd need a woofer tester. Then I could help you with the box design if it were possible.

I still think for all this effort you may as well build your own sub from scratch

 

[popotoys]

It would take a lot of work. First I'd need t/s parameter for the drivers. To get those you'd need a woofer tester. Then I could help you with the box design if it were possible.

I still think for all this effort you may as well build your own sub from scratch

OK thx, was just a thought... even though it was brief.

Would I be able to use just the amp in a DIY sub project?

 

[lsiberian]

what are it's parameters for wattage and ohm load.

 

[popotoys]

what are it's parameters for wattage and ohm load.

From the top of my head,

1,000 watts, 8ohm bridged
375rms 8ohm
500rms 4ohms

I would have to research whether or not it can drive to 2 ohms

 

[popotoys]

what are it's parameters for wattage and ohm load.

I found this:

TFM-45
8-ohm FTC rated power/ch 375 W
4-ohm FTC rated power/ch 500 W
2-ohm dynamic power/ch 560 W
Bridged mono power 1000 W
4/8-ohm FTC rated THD 0.5 %
Rated full power bandwidth 20-20kHz
S/N-IHF A-Weighted,dB 110
Slew Rate 180
Dimensions (HxWxD inches) 3.5x19x10.5
Comments Stereo

 

[popotoys]

bump.......

 

[lsiberian]

You can use either amp however you will be limited by the 500watts.

What's your budget for this?

 

[popotoys]

No budget at the moment. Just trying to see if it is possible with what I have or would it be better to purchase something else. I have no rush either. Both posts above are the same amp. So, I guess you are saying that the limit is the 4ohm load? What about running it bridged?