I have two Paradigm servo 15's that just aren't cutting it anymore, I am
hoping to be rid of them in a couple years. I have decided to build my own
sub system next time. I have am quite impressed with some of the stuff done
at:
http://home.comcast.net/~infinitelyb...-Gallery3.html
I would optimally like to build in at least 16-32 drivers(probably
transmission line), the construction aspect is not a problem, I am a little
baffled(pun intended) as to what sort of amplifier solution I should be
looking at. I feel that class D car audio stuff would probably be the most
cost effective, however I then run into the problem of rectifying power etc.
Anyone have any idea's on what would be optimal for powering lets say 16
shiva 15's

The new Paradigm Reference servo 15s have class D amps producing a reported
1200W RMS.


"AudioFan" audioguy@nospam wrote in message
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I have two Paradigm servo 15's that just aren't cutting it anymore, I am
hoping to be rid of them in a couple years. I have decided to build my own
sub system next time. I have am quite impressed with some of the stuff
done
at:
http://home.comcast.net/~infinitelyb...-Gallery3.html
I would optimally like to build in at least 16-32 drivers(probably
transmission line), the construction aspect is not a problem, I am a
little
baffled(pun intended) as to what sort of amplifier solution I should be
looking at. I feel that class D car audio stuff would probably be the most
cost effective, however I then run into the problem of rectifying power
etc.
Anyone have any idea's on what would be optimal for powering lets say 16
shiva 15's

"AudioFan" audioguy@nospam wrote in message

I have two Paradigm servo 15's that just aren't cutting it anymore, I
am hoping to be rid of them in a couple years. I have decided to
build my own sub system next time. I have am quite impressed with
some of the stuff done at:
http://home.comcast.net/~infinitelyb...-Gallery3.html


Well you should be impressed. While some of this is probably overkill,
you'll get more sonic exciemtent for your money invested this way than in a
truckload of Shatki stones.

I would optimally like to build in at least 16-32 drivers(probably
transmission line), the construction aspect is not a problem,

I think if you started out with 1/4 or 1/8 as many drivers you'd probably
wonder what you were thinking.

I am a little baffled(pun intended) as to what sort of amplifier solution
I
should be looking at.

The amps can be mounted remotely, so fan-cooled pro audio amps can be very
effective.

I feel that class D car audio stuff would
probably be the most cost effective,

Car audio stuff looses a lot of its attraction once you include the cost and
hassle of coming up with enough 12 volt power.

however I then run into the problem of rectifying power etc.

Exactly.

Anyone have any idea's on what would be optimal for powering lets say 16
shiva 15's

http://www.behringer.com/EP2500/index.cfm?lang=ENG

start out with one, and add as required to provide desired SPLs.

AudioFan wrote:

I have two Paradigm servo 15's that just aren't cutting it anymore, I am
hoping to be rid of them in a couple years.

I reviewed the updated version of that sub in issue 71 of
The Sensible Sound (Sept/Oct, 1998). It was able to generate
114 clean dB at 31.5 Hz at the listening position 17 feet
away in a 3,400 cubic foot listening room and could hit 110
dB at 20 Hz. Two such subs, positioned correctly, would be
able to add an additional 6 dB to those peaks in most rooms.

I do not know what you are listening to when you use those
subs for entertainment purposes, but it certainly cannot
involve a desire to have live-music realism with typical
recordings. Well, maybe you live in an airplane hangar, or
your idea of entertainment is rock music at live-performance
levels. If this is the case, be prepared to require the use
of a hearing aid well before middle age.

Heck, it is likely that you need one right now.

Howard Ferstler