SVS 25-31 Passive subwoofer... opinions?

[Bluesmoke]

How good is this sub compared to the powered one? What's a cheap but effective amplifier would do the job powering it? Would the Pioneer 1016 power this sub (I have no clue about passive subs, sorry)? Also, should I expect this sub to destroy my Velo DPS-12?
Thx.

 

[Bluesmoke]

Bump.

any help? Is this sub worth getting?

 

[Sheep]

1: I can safely say this will destroy the DPS-12.

2: No, the 1016 will NOT power this sub. Buy a Behringer A500. That should suffice.

3: I've heard the passive units are supposedly better, due to the extra volume, and airflow because of the lack of a plate amp inside them. However, take this with a grain of salt.

SheepStar

 

[Buckeyefan 1]

Not only will you need a separate amp, but some type of equilization. Add a Berhinger Feedback Destroyer for $99 to that A500 amp, and you'll have a heck of a sub. The BFD alone will do wonders for flexibility in bass output, but adding a quality dedicated rack amp should be heads and tails better than a plate amp.

 

[Rik]

Will the A500 drive a 4 Ohm load bridged? If not, that would leave him with just 230 watts.

 

[Bluesmoke]

All this EQ and Poweramp sounds very complicated.

 

[mtrycrafts]

All this EQ and Poweramp sounds very complicated.

In that case, I think you'd better stick with a powered sub from SVS.

 

[mtrycrafts]

Will the A500 drive a 4 Ohm load bridged? If not, that would leave him with just 230 watts.

Apparently not.
But 8 ohms, bridged will do over 300 watts.

 

[Bluesmoke]

In that case, I think you'd better stick with a powered sub from SVS.

Sure thing, SVS subs just tend to fly over to Canada at good deals.

I'd love to get a powered 20-39 or 25-31. But getting it shipped to Canada is retardedly expensive.

Can you guys recommend some other affordable power amps that will do the job? I'm not looking for serious power. I live in an apartment.

What I really love about my Velodyne DPS12 is that when I'm done using it, it automatically shuts off after 15min. Can passive subs do that?

 

[Sheep]

Sure thing, SVS subs just tend to fly over to Canada at good deals.

I'd love to get a powered 20-39 or 25-31. But getting it shipped to Canada is retardedly expensive.

Can you guys recommend some other affordable power amps that will do the job? I'm not looking for serious power. I live in an apartment.

What I really love about my Velodyne DPS12 is that when I'm done using it, it automatically shuts off after 15min. Can passive subs do that?

Passive subs are always shut off.

There may be a feature on the amp such as a sleep timer, but I doubt it(wouldn't want it shutting off during a movie).

SheepStar

 

[Bluesmoke]

Passive subs are always shut off.

There may be a feature on the amp such as a sleep timer, but I doubt it(wouldn't want it shutting off during a movie).

SheepStar
SheepStar

So basically, I have to manually shut off the poweramp everytime. Ugh! Well, I do have a harmony 880

 

[JES14]

Mmmm, I just bought a SVS passive sub model 25-31 off a gentleman in Brampton, coincidense?
It's running off an Adcom 5300 amp @125watts right now and sounds good. But with some 300 watt + power I wonder how much better it could be. Any recomendations for something cost effective (under $300 CDN) and available in Southern Ontario? SVS recomends a Samson SX1800 but I was quoted $649CDN!!! from local supplier.
Input appreciated.

 

[WorldLeader]

THE CULT SOLVES ALL SUB PROBLEMS*












*provided you can tear half your ceiling or wall apart

 

[Rik]

Mmmm, I just bought a SVS passive sub model 25-31 off a gentleman in Brampton, coincidense?
It's running off an Adcom 5300 amp @125watts right now and sounds good. But with some 300 watt + power I wonder how much better it could be. Any recomendations for something cost effective (under $300 CDN) and available in Southern Ontario? SVS recomends a Samson SX1800 but I was quoted $649CDN!!! from local supplier.
Input appreciated.

This is close: http://www.outlawaudio.com/products/2200.html

 

[JES14]

Interesting! Will do some research on it. Thanks!

 

[mulester7]

All this EQ and Poweramp sounds very complicated.

.....it shouldn't be that complicated using the sub-out of a receiver to the sub's amp, be the amp strapped or no....I suggest checking out an inexpensive 2-channel bridgable amp from Crown.....

 

[billy p]

Dumb Question

what is the advantage of a passive sub. I mean buy a hsu or svs with a power amp and be done with it.
Hey bluesmoke svs is coming to Canada!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Bluesmoke]

Mmmm, I just bought a SVS passive sub model 25-31 off a gentleman in Brampton, coincidense?

Ah, looks like you snagged it. I was going to buy it but had to put it off to see what this fall's university courses + books was going to run me.

 

[JES14]

Understandable, but with SVS heading north you will have your choice of any of their subs now

 

[Bluesmoke]

Hey bluesmoke svs is coming to Canada!!!!!!!!!!!!

Who's the dealer? I'd love to get a 25-31 or 20-39 PC.