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Class d for flanking subs [message #83752] Fri, 21 October 2016 06:07 Go to next message
jonone is currently offline  jonone
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Does anyone think the type of amp used for flanking subs matters? I.e class d or ab.
I've just brought a class d amp to power mine and wondered if audiophiles would secretly scoff.
Does it make any real world difference sonically?
Re: Class d for flanking subs [message #83779 is a reply to message #83752] Sun, 23 October 2016 10:29 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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Any good quality amp is suitable for subs. Just be careful of clipping, as subs are particularly sensitive to high-frequency content. Their cooling systems require cone excursion to work.

Re: Class d for flanking subs [message #83780 is a reply to message #83752] Sun, 23 October 2016 11:24 Go to previous message
johnnycamp5 is currently offline  johnnycamp5
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In the past few years, I have read a lot about audiophiles who switch from tube amp to class d for their mains.
Most claim that the bass sounds tighter, or has more "grip",
while the midrange and high end suffer.

I noticed a similar effect (looser bass but better mids and highs) when switching from a transistor amp to a S.E.T. amp.

This should not be a concern with flanking subs.

I guess It comes down to what you like/prefer.
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