Carver amp for 2 18" 8 ohm subs

Looking at purchasing a set of passive subs in the near future. The manufacture recommends an amp capable of 500 watts RMS @ 8 ohm, but I can obviously make due with less. I am looking to see what options I have besides pro amps (like the QSC G5X) and just curious as well.

I am curious what amps you guys would run with passive subs. I am thinking possibly something likt the M 1.5t, or the M 1.0t

Spec's for the subs can be found here: http://www.chasehometheater.com/index.p ... Itemid=143

The room they will be in is 21'6 x 13'6 x 8'.

PT 2400. I heard Kingman has a couple and he'll sell one cheap to finance a pair of CRM-2s!

If you are looking at Carver amps? The M1.0t hands down IME. I had that one running with a Velodyne SMS-1 [recommended] and a VMPS larger ran in mono configuration. While the amp may not shine overall, it's an accurate absolute haus when it comes to lower frequency reproduction. The MKII will bring that amp up to the next level as well. Another amp I would recommend for that application would be an amp specifically built by Klauss. Here's his link...

http://www.odysseyaudio.com/products-st ... tereo.html

Talk to him to see what he has to offer. Sometimes he has rebuilt or traded in amplifiers in stock. Word to the wise, if you get anything custom built from him, be prepared to wait for up to 3 months. You might also want to look on the 'gone for used deals with these. With either one of these choices, you can't go wrong. You might also want to contact Tom at Pittsburgh High-Fi to see what he has in stock. What is your budget?

Have you considered plate amps? Dayton audio has a 500 watter and so does Bash. Built in crossovers etc. might be worth looking into.

PT 2400. I heard Kingman has a couple and he'll sell one cheap to finance a pair of CRM-2s!

You read my mind....

Have you considered plate amps? Dayton audio has a 500 watter and so does Bash. Built in crossovers etc. might be worth looking into.

Problem is that they arent rated very well for 8 ohms which is what each sub would be.


Budget would be about 400 total (about what the QSC M5X would cost), but its money NOT in my pocket currently. Planning in advance here, so when its time to pull the trigger I know what to get....

You could buy a single 1000 watt Dayton, run the 2 18s in parallel to get your 4 ohm load, 500 watts each. Or just get a pair of the 1000 watters, they would be 500 @ 8ohm each if you're running stereo subs in separate cabinets. I think they're around $400 a piece new, shipped to your door.

You could buy a single 1000 watt Dayton, run the 2 18s in parallel to get your 4 ohm load, 500 watts each. Or just get a pair of the 1000 watters, they would be 500 @ 8ohm each if you're running stereo subs in separate cabinets. I think they're around $400 a piece new, shipped to your door.

I am wanting to run them independent of each other so when I purchase a new AVR w/ Audyseey XT32 I am all set to EQ them independent of each other.

The QSC is 400 for 2 channels of more than enough wattage (at both 8 and 4 ohm), whereas getting a pair of the 1k dayton plate amps are double that price

If you can independently and adequately power 2 18" subs for $400, I'd say you have a winner!

You could buy a single 1000 watt Dayton, run the 2 18s in parallel to get your 4 ohm load, 500 watts each. Or just get a pair of the 1000 watters, they would be 500 @ 8ohm each if you're running stereo subs in separate cabinets. I think they're around $400 a piece new, shipped to your door.

I am wanting to run them independent of each other so when I purchase a new AVR w/ Audyseey XT32 I am all set to EQ them independent of each other.

The QSC is 400 for 2 channels of more than enough wattage (at both 8 and 4 ohm), whereas getting a pair of the 1k dayton plate amps are double that price

Or my PT-2400 rated 750 at 8 ohms stereo or 2400 watts mono into 8 ohms. Serial # 8.

How much...

You could buy a single 1000 watt Dayton, run the 2 18s in parallel to get your 4 ohm load, 500 watts each. Or just get a pair of the 1000 watters, they would be 500 @ 8ohm each if you're running stereo subs in separate cabinets. I think they're around $400 a piece new, shipped to your door.

I am wanting to run them independent of each other so when I purchase a new AVR w/ Audyseey XT32 I am all set to EQ them independent of each other.

The QSC is 400 for 2 channels of more than enough wattage (at both 8 and 4 ohm), whereas getting a pair of the 1k dayton plate amps are double that price

Or my PT-2400 rated 750 at 8 ohms stereo or 2400 watts mono into 8 ohms. Serial # 8.

I do agree that amp is a BEAST, but with a budget of 400 when that time comes I have this feeling its out of reach as I think that amp is valued much higher than that, and I would not want to insult you with a low offer

tfm55's and 300x2's whip major ass. then the 35 as those are the ones i have and used. 55 is no joke. i am told the 760x is a little better than the 55 by others.

I do agree that amp is a BEAST, but with a budget of 400 when that time comes I have this feeling its out of reach as I think that amp is valued much higher than that, and I would not want to insult you with a low offer

...PM me with your insult...it won't be the first or last time and you never know.....

I do agree that amp is a BEAST, but with a budget of 400 when that time comes I have this feeling its out of reach as I think that amp is valued much higher than that, and I would not want to insult you with a low offer

...PM me with your insult...it won't be the first or last time and you never know.....

I will PM you when I have the money hand, otherwise its even more insulting lol.

But now I know what I should be looking out for....