View Full Version : How to setup a H/T with Car Subs
marvinwillis
07-11-2009, 01:24 AM
How do i set up a H/T with car subs i want to these for my Flat Screen tv in my bedroom..
SPL-Master
07-11-2009, 01:26 AM
get a power supply and build a box tuned low
marvinwillis
07-11-2009, 01:29 AM
get a power supply and build a box tuned low
can you give me a link to this power supply and how do i hook it up to my tv
SPL-Master
07-11-2009, 01:33 AM
can you give me a link to this power supply and how do i hook it up to my tv
you can buy just a 12volt power supply http://www.powersupplydepot.com/listitems.asp?dept=2&main=1 can also use a computer one to run a car amp or get a plat amp http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=300-750 and then you would need some kinda rca out, whether its from a receiver or dvd player and just plug it into your amp
Buy a real 120VAC amplifier and do it the right way, not these halfassed approaches.
There's more to a "home theater" than just subs, do you have any ideas for the rest of it?
SPL-Master
07-11-2009, 01:38 AM
Buy a real 120VAC amplifier and do it the right way, not these halfassed approaches.
There's more to a "home theater" than just subs, do you have any ideas for the rest of it?
didnt know a bash 300 was halfassed feg
didnt know a bash 300 was halfassed feg
The power supply suggestions are.
mlstrass
07-11-2009, 01:39 AM
buy a plate amp and build a proper enclosure for the sub...
SPL-Master
07-11-2009, 01:39 AM
The power supply suggestions are.
meh if you have a system for a car and wanted to go cheap it works
dumple
07-11-2009, 01:41 AM
The power supply suggestions are.
so for a sub at around 500 rms would you recommend a plate or rack amp?
marvinwillis
07-11-2009, 01:42 AM
Buy a real 120VAC amplifier and do it the right way, not these halfassed approaches.
There's more to a "home theater" than just subs, do you have any ideas for the rest of it?
you can buy just a 12volt power supply http://www.powersupplydepot.com/listitems.asp?dept=2&main=1 can also use a computer one to run a car amp or get a plat amp http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=300-750 and then you would need some kinda rca out, whether its from a receiver or dvd player and just plug it into your amp
Imma prolly get some 6x9s and put them in a box... And use some old subs. But explain to me how do i power the plat amp and have it plugged to the tv
SPL-Master
07-11-2009, 01:43 AM
so for a sub at around 500 rms would you recommend a plate or rack amp?
racks are cheaper
SPL-Master
07-11-2009, 01:44 AM
Imma prolly get some 6x9s and put them in a box... And use some old subs. But explain to me how do i power the plat amp and have it plugged to the tv
plate amp just plugs in the wall : )
marvinwillis
07-11-2009, 01:45 AM
plate amp just plugs in the wall : )
then how do i plug it up my tv?
SPL-Master
07-11-2009, 01:46 AM
then how do i plug it up my tv?
you need a sounds output some where,either tv,receiver,or like a dvd player
dumple
07-11-2009, 01:48 AM
a surround sound or even stereo home theater receiver would be kinda essential in your situation tvs have sound outputs but going from tv to sub is going to be ******
SPL-Master
07-11-2009, 01:49 AM
a surround sound or even stereo home theater receiver would be kinda essential in your situation tvs have sound outputs but going from tv to sub is going to be ******
LPF FTW
You have a flat screen TV, yet are going to be using 6x9s in boxes with it?
Odd priorities...
SPL-Master
07-11-2009, 01:59 AM
i have 5 speakers i would sell you if you want and maybe a bash 300
dumple
07-11-2009, 02:00 AM
You have a flat screen TV, yet are going to be using 6x9s in boxes with it?
Odd priorities...
from westinghouse to samsung(or better)
flat screens are getting cheaper and shittier, i want an hd projector
SRim23
07-11-2009, 02:02 AM
have you installed anything before? car stereo or even a vcr? there should be audio inputs and outputs on all equipment.
marvinwillis
07-11-2009, 02:45 AM
have you installed anything before? car stereo or even a vcr? there should be audio inputs and outputs on all equipment.
You have a flat screen TV, yet are going to be using 6x9s in boxes with it?
Odd priorities...
yes i installed my system in my car.. Idk any recommendations
kpozr2
07-11-2009, 02:48 AM
this thread *****/
Idk any recommendations
How much do you have to spend?
jdawg
07-12-2009, 05:22 PM
get a receiver with a subwoofer output, hook that to the plate amp, hook plate amp to sub, use the front channels of the receiver for ghey *** 6x9's (really, thats a bad idea), hook tv to receiver, done
gladiator_jai
07-22-2009, 08:32 PM
ThreadJack
Any recommendations on equipment?(sub, reciever, speakers and amp)
Have 500 to spend.
skmfkr
07-22-2009, 10:30 PM
receiver = head unit
plate amp or rack amp = amp
ac outlet would be ur batt, just think of it that way
gladiator_jai
07-22-2009, 10:46 PM
Save up.
Hmm, ok give me something to motivate me.
Give me a tentative list and i will start saving up.
Is there something like a budget setup??
receiver = head unit
plate amp or rack amp = amp
ac outlet would be ur batt, just think of it that way
My bad. I should have explained better.
I am looking to buy a sub, set of speakers(lookin at 5.1), reciever and amp.
Budget was 500, will go up. Any recommendations on equipment?
gladiator_jai
07-23-2009, 06:44 PM
Guess typing 2 words is much easier.
MrMckie
07-30-2009, 11:55 AM
this whole thing is a bad idea imo...just buy a receiver two floor stander and maybe a 8" or 10" Home theater sub.
ThreadJack
Any recommendations on equipment?(sub, reciever, speakers and amp)
Have 500 to spend.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9258625&type=product&id=1218070095121
OP you can get that too
godhatescivics
07-30-2009, 11:58 AM
i have a single 15 inch axis in 5 cubes tuned to 28 with a 1000 watt bash amp it shakes the house lol
Frankensuby
08-11-2009, 08:26 PM
A bit delayed for a reply, but for the guy who wants a decent systen under $500:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882120141
or better
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882120122
I love Onkyo because I am using a 10 year old unit that keeps chugging and still sounds great. Even made a set of 5.1 Bose surround sound speakers sound better than with that atrocious Bose reciever. However, Bose made the sub setup super stupid (Power from reciever by stealing power from all 5 surround channels, wtf?!) so I'm in the market to build/buy a cheap 150-200 RMS solution.
As for using a car subwoofer for a home theatre setup, I am debating this route. reason being is that you can get some decent SQ subs for cheap, pair it with a decent plate amp and build a 3/4" MDF enclosure for a good deal and come out on top for power. SQ would hurt slightly, but the Surround reciever processor and plate amp should take care of alot of the sound quality anyhow, so I doubt many would tell the difference unless they got some really craptastic subs like Lanzar or Legacy.
Heck, I'd be willing to be an Alpine Type-S 10/12" would sound great for a fantastic price with a box and some filler. A 4 Ohm DVC wired to 8 Ohm would also slightly improve SQ though it'd reduce power output if you were working with a 4 Ohm plate amp, but they do sell them in 8 Ohm as well.
EDIT: Looking closer, the Type-S 12" has almost exactly the same specs as the JBL line of home theatre, http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=ES250PBK&hl=en&cid=9744303857932005&os=tech-specs#p but they only give 80RMS (240 peak plate amp) in that unit. You'd have to buy a much nice plate amp and mod the box to pull out the true ability of that speaker, and it costs more money. A 200 RMS plate amp from parts express costs $150, a Home Depot piece of MDF is what, $30? You can get a 12" Type-S DVC in 4 ohm for $85. So for the same price plus some time and a friends (or your) tools, and $10 of hardware, you'd have a system with 3 times the power and nearly identical sound.
how about you dont waste your time or money on nonsense :)
thxsubwoofers
08-11-2009, 09:43 PM
How can you tell which power supply matches your amp. Like I want to run my Digital designs 9512 in my house.
Frankensuby
08-11-2009, 09:45 PM
how about you dont waste your time or money on nonsense :)
Clarify, assuming you mean my post?
What's the downside to getting 3x the power for your dollar with minimal SQ loss (assuming the 8 ohm load on a 200 RMS 8 ohm plate amp).
If you didn't mean me, then carry on :)
tEh koRnDog
08-11-2009, 09:47 PM
Give up...
Naow
Frankensuby
08-11-2009, 09:48 PM
How can you tell which power supply matches your amp. Like I want to run my Digital designs 9512 in my house.
I could only imagine you would need to look at your car amplifiers limitations. It should be able to take a voltage between X volts and Y volts. Cars generally run between 13.8 and 14.4, but the amp maybe able to handle a 12 volt supply. Just check where the amp will cut out.
Assuming you meant using your car amplifier of course.
Humansville
08-11-2009, 09:49 PM
How can you tell which power supply matches your amp. Like I want to run my Digital designs 9512 in my house.
You won't be able to power any car amp with power supplies without spending more money than the 9512. Get a Dayton 1000w plate amp put the sub in a box bigger than spec.
thxsubwoofers
08-11-2009, 10:00 PM
LOL, too bad inflation on the Dayton SA1000 went up :/. I remember it was in the mid $350 around. Now its at $425.
joetama
08-11-2009, 10:53 PM
Buy a real 120VAC amplifier and do it the right way, not these halfassed approaches.
There's more to a "home theater" than just subs, do you have any ideas for the rest of it?
I love you Jim... YOu want to have my MOS-TUBE Hybrid babies?
The power supply suggestions are.
Truth
didnt know a bash 300 was halfassed feg
Jim isn't a feg... You are.
racks are cheaper
Huh? I'm confused.
You have a flat screen TV, yet are going to be using 6x9s in boxes with it?
Odd priorities...
Truth
How much do you have to spend?
About $1.
A bit delayed for a reply, but for the guy who wants a decent systen under $500:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882120141
or better
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882120122
I love Onkyo because I am using a 10 year old unit that keeps chugging and still sounds great. Even made a set of 5.1 Bose surround sound speakers sound better than with that atrocious Bose reciever. However, Bose made the sub setup super stupid (Power from reciever by stealing power from all 5 surround channels, wtf?!) so I'm in the market to build/buy a cheap 150-200 RMS solution.
As for using a car subwoofer for a home theatre setup, I am debating this route. reason being is that you can get some decent SQ subs for cheap, pair it with a decent plate amp and build a 3/4" MDF enclosure for a good deal and come out on top for power. SQ would hurt slightly, but the Surround reciever processor and plate amp should take care of alot of the sound quality anyhow, so I doubt many would tell the difference unless they got some really craptastic subs like Lanzar or Legacy.
Heck, I'd be willing to be an Alpine Type-S 10/12" would sound great for a fantastic price with a box and some filler. A 4 Ohm DVC wired to 8 Ohm would also slightly improve SQ though it'd reduce power output if you were working with a 4 Ohm plate amp, but they do sell them in 8 Ohm as well.
EDIT: Looking closer, the Type-S 12" has almost exactly the same specs as the JBL line of home theatre, http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=ES250PBK&hl=en&cid=9744303857932005&os=tech-specs#p but they only give 80RMS (240 peak plate amp) in that unit. You'd have to buy a much nice plate amp and mod the box to pull out the true ability of that speaker, and it costs more money. A 200 RMS plate amp from parts express costs $150, a Home Depot piece of MDF is what, $30? You can get a 12" Type-S DVC in 4 ohm for $85. So for the same price plus some time and a friends (or your) tools, and $10 of hardware, you'd have a system with 3 times the power and nearly identical sound.
Hmmm... Close.
how about you dont waste your time or money on nonsense :)
LAWL...
How can you tell which power supply matches your amp. Like I want to run my Digital designs 9512 in my house.
Don't... Seriously... /life now.
Give up...
Naow
LAWL again.