I have a XLS system with pair of 215xls and 1 sub xls 15. I heard 2 subs can smooth out the sound. Can I add a CVA-118X or buy a second XLS15? Do I have any problems daisy chain 2 different subs and last do I really need a dedicated 20 amp plug to run it? I have a XLS system with pair of 215xls and 1 sub xls 15. I heard 2 subs can smooth out the sound. Can I add a CVA-118X or buy a second XLS15? Do I have any problems daisy chain 2 different subs... » Read More I have a XLS system with pair of 215xls and 1 sub xls 15. I heard 2 subs can smooth out the sound. Can I add a CVA-118X or buy a second XLS15? Do I have any problems daisy chain 2 different subs and last do I really need a dedicated 20 amp plug to run it? « Show Less
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Hi richard, of course you can add a CVA-118X, you'll have deeper bass, more weight, more punch with a 18 "with a 15" right now man a P1800SX, is slightly more expensive and best under the CVA-118X, frequencies ranging up to 272dB, the CVA has up to 136dB, is very good convinacion that you do, sounded fine, greetings.!
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If this is for a home sound system, you only need one sub. Two does nothing except muddy the bass. The CVA-118x is a stage bass, it is VERY powerful, possibly too much for home audio use. I have one in my home theater, it is plenty, it rattles everything and about blows the glass out!! Yes, it wants power- I put mine on a dedicated 20 amp circuit because I popped the breaker on a 15amp. All is happy now. For stage use I use two. Each on a separate breaker.
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I'm running 2 kenwood excelon subs rated at 300 each. The jx 1000 has more power than they can handle but they sound great. It's better to have to much power than not enough. I think your subs would be a good match up for this amp
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Oops, my bad. The larger Acoustasonic amps all have a trick jack on the microphone channel that takes either the XLR or a 1/4" plug. The 15 doesn't. You'd need an adapter to plug a second instrument into the mic channel.
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Even though your mains go down to 48 hz, the general consensus of audiophiles is to set your cross over around 125 hz. This allows your mains to focus on the higher hz, making them more efficient (it takes much more power for low hz) and allowing the sub to do what it does best.YMMV
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I was advised by my stereo guy that this amp was good for (1) sub.... which I have. I have a 300watt "Total" subwoofer (JBL sub-class). Works great for my setup. Yours...... maybe not. I would suggest a dual output amp to run each subwoofer. I believe this amp is a single output. Hope this helps...
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I had the same question. My recommendation would be to give SVS a call. Tell them what your primary and secondary uses would be, and how large your space is. They were very helpful when I called them with a virtually identical question. The short answer, though, is that poorly-made ported subs tend to range a little deeper but not sound as *clean*. If you call SVS though, they'll tell you their ported sub isn't poorly made, and that the difference between their PB and SB is the PB digs deeper and with a little more power, but it's a bigger box that takes up more space in the room, people with smaller rooms/apartments may want/need the smaller SB option. But again, IMO, call SVS. They were very helpful for me,
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You did not mention the sensitivity of the speakers, but being PA types they probably are pretty efficient. Also, you did not mention how large a playback space will be involved and what kind of SPL targets you are after. In any case, the amp can drive 4 ohms with comfort (it can do that down to 2 ohms, actually), and if you need more power, remember that this XLS1000 unit is the smallest in the series. If you are worried about output limitations opt to purchase the XLS1500 model or either of the two still larger ones. I see no reason to parallel the speakers and then bridge the amp output.Howard You did not mention the sensitivity of the speakers, but being PA types they probably are pretty efficient. Also, you did not mention how large a playback space will be involved and what kind of SPL targets you are after. In any case, the amp can drive 4 ohms with comfort (it can do that down to 2 ohms, actually), and if you need more power, remember that this XLS1000 unit is the smallest in the series. If you are worried about output limitations opt to purchase the XLS1500 model or either of the two still larger ones. I see no reason to parallel the speakers and then bridge the amp... » Read More You did not mention the sensitivity of the speakers, but being PA types they probably are pretty efficient. Also, you did not mention how large a playback space will be involved and what kind of SPL targets you are after. In any case, the amp can drive 4 ohms with comfort (it can do that down to 2 ohms, actually), and if you need more power, remember that this XLS1000 unit is the smallest in the series. If you are worried about output limitations opt to purchase the XLS1500 model or either of the two still larger ones. I see no reason to parallel the speakers and then bridge the amp output.Howard « Show Less
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Your welcome. If your gonna run two subs, you might have to turn up the output to the subs if the subs are over a 1000 watts max each. Adjust to your liking.
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I am planing on buying 2 of these subs this week & I have a Hifonics Brutus 1000 watt stable @ 1 Ohm amp ....to push these babies , am I going to run into problems ???
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I would suggest you do 2 because lo 15s are power hungry subs. I have it on 1 l7 15. And it does great.
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I have always had sealed enclosures for my subs in the past and I bought a ported for the w7 and I was not disappointed. There is a guy on eBay that sells custom w7 enclosures but they are pretty expensive. That's who I bought mine from. Since this sub already has great SQ, I think you should go ported to max out your sound. Make sure the box you buy is Jl specs because I have read if it's not, it might not sound the best
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They are very good speakers and are my primary for watching movies. However the XLS 215,s are UNBELIEVABLE. Cost a lot more and require a massive amp. Will absolutely blow you away.I've had Polk audio, and sony's. Fried them all. The 215's are BIG HEAVY and really rock. Can't endorse them enough. I wasted money on the other ones. Then, when I run all four, watch out!!They come truck freight, save your money, buy them, and get a good amp. I use a QSC GX 5. You WILL be happy.
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I had one SA12 on 1200watts and it handled it like a champ. These subs are way underrated. Look into the Soundqubed HDS300's. They are about $50.00 cheaper. I replaced my SA with one and the HDS rapes the SA. Optimal enclosure specs on both. The Hds plays the lower end and the higher end quite noticeably better. But taking nothing away from the SA's. They are badass!
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You need at smaller amp, this is to much power for you single sub, I got this amp with two vm audio 12 ',3000 watts each one, this amp got enough power to hit very hard my subs, imagine your single sub, will blow out
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you would have a problem running 2 parallel 4 ohm speakers that would make the load 2 ohms. most amps would cut out and go into protection mode. some amps are rated at 2 ohms. you can take 2 4 ohm cabs if there run in series and the ohms double. so if you daisy chain speakers it will cut the load in 1/2 unless you rewire your cabs in series
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That aaaaall depends on your production/genre of music. I don't need them making all sorts of Electronic Dance Music. But I've heard adding a sub makes the sonic range even sweeter in the lowest end. If I had the cash...m'yeah...I'd get the sub, but for now as an intermediate producer, I can happily do without. PS. I bought these instead of the HS50 or HS60 because indeed, those models were bass-poor and only designed for rock, organic jazz or symphony production.
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The XLS-15S is a step up from the PL200. It reproduces the bass with more accuracy and punch.