Zed Audio Minotaur

[Shogen 325]

Question, this being a "subwoofer" amplifier, why does it not have a subsonic filter? Is it only meant to supply power in a sealed enclosure application???

Are the crossover points setup in a way so that I may remove the frequencies I don't want>?

Example:

It has crossover points @ 25hz , 31hz, 40hz, 50hz, and 63hz..

If I set the crossover points on 25hz to -12db will that "remove" that frequency's reproduction? If I leave it at 0 will it do the same?

I really like this amplifier and feel that 1000w is more than enough to get an Xcon moving...

My other choice would be a RF t1500-bdCP when funds allow.... Hopefully review at work goes well and I get a raise... Then I'll jump on one of them

Currently they are both the same price for me... so that is not in the equation right now..

Would I benefit from the ZED's crossover setup and would the options it has serve as what is usually a subsonic filter on most amplifiers???

Here is how it looks:

[thor02 2]

Subsonic filters are high-pass filters, so that knob on the bottom of the amp on the diagram labeled HIGH PASS is the SSF.

Edited May 17, 2011 by thor02

[Shogen 325]

That sounds kinda right, but why would they not have a "subsonic filter" like the draconia and dreadnaught have??? Just seemed weird to me...

[thor02 2]

Hmm, not sure, but i don't see that it could be anything else. As for the eq points of 25 hz, 31 hz, etc, i believe those are there to reduce peaks in frequency response.

[Shogen 325]

reduce and increase as it has a -12db, 0, and +12db ..... I think this will be my next amplifier... Wished they had a 2ch so I could have matching amplifiers....

[S.DeYoung 967]

Get the dreadnought and run it in 3 channel mode. 225x2@4ohm and 800x1@1ohm. Perfect

[Shogen 325]

hmm... something to thing about... But I don't want an "all-in-one" amplifier... I'm one of those people that comes from a troubleshooting/technical background and I wouldn't want to make an amplifier do more than a part of one task... So that could be a last resort.. I'd probably keep my BA GT2-125 and just replace my JL 500/1 with it...

I'm pretty sure I already know the answer but would I be safe powering the Xcon in a 3.3 cube enclosure with 1000w? That safe to do??

[Shogen 325]

Another note, I am running my front stage and subwoofer at 2ohm loads so I don't know if that would make a difference for that amplifier anyway...

[S.DeYoung 967]

The channels are rated for 2ohm loads but not when bridged, only 4 or 8 ohms when bridged. I would say yes to the power and sub box question. But you will just have to listen and adjust the power accordingly.

[Shogen 325]

Cool... I'm keeping my eye on the Zed Minotaur then and drop the idea of the RF since it really has no equalization.... Plus it has a fixed SSF and that would kinda suck when going ported ... although I would tune to about 29-30hz...

[S.DeYoung 967]

Definitely a great choice

[Shogen 325]

The amplifier or box tuning?lol... I'm going sealed first. Then will have someone build me a box. I just know argent will having rape style shipping since he is in Cali.

[S.DeYoung 967]

Good choice on the amplifier. Booo on the sealed box for the xcon

[Shogen 325]

Kiss it Sean... !!!

[S.DeYoung 967]

Its all good. I'm going sealed first with the icon. Just giving ya shit.

[Shogen 325]

lmao.... Yea boi!!

[S.DeYoung 967]

Does this mean that you are selling me your JL amp? Slash series?

[sefugi 166]

Good choice on the amplifier. Booo on the sealed box for the xcon

Does this mean that you are selling me your JL amp? Slash series?

The "baby amp" is mine!!!

[S.DeYoung 967]

Good choice on the amplifier. Booo on the sealed box for the xcon

Does this mean that you are selling me your JL amp? Slash series?

The "baby amp" is mine!!!

O well, worth the try. Sefugi, would you agree with me that Shogen needs to start a build log?

[sefugi 166]

Good choice on the amplifier. Booo on the sealed box for the xcon

Does this mean that you are selling me your JL amp? Slash series?

The "baby amp" is mine!!!

O well, worth the try. Sefugi, would you agree with me that Shogen needs to start a build log?

Yep! He should stop being a slacker!!

[Shogen 325]

whats a build log???

Since when did people want my "baby amp"???

[Shogen 325]

If this is the case, then I'd like to see what kind of fight I can get going with you two for my "baby amp"

Maybe a deathmatch???

[S.DeYoung 967]

I know someone that would like it. If its the slash series. But if Sefugi called it first, he can have it, I guess

[sefugi 166]

I know someone that would like it. If its the slash series. But if Sefugi called it first, he can have it, I guess

Actually I think you called it first, so I'll step back for you.

[Shogen 325]

I haven't even got a replacement and I've already sold it.. lolz.. Good to know...