bebster Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I have a 10" subwoofer mounted in an in-wall back box, but I noticed that most home theater receivers output line level un-amplified signals on the subwoofer channel. I guess that means I'll need a separate amplifier for the subwoofer. It would be ideal to have it turn off if automatically when not in use. Any recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jberger Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Buy the one that matches your sub?That's the normal answer. What Sub do you have in the wall?What type of cabling to the sub? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bebster Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 It's the Proficient Audio IWS10, and is located about 10' feet away from the closet where the receiver/amp would be. There is a 16-2 speaker wire running to it. The room is only about 11' wide by 19' long, so I don't see running it anywhere near it's full capacity.http://www.proficientaudio.com/iws10.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henniae Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 It's the Proficient Audio IWS10, and is located about 10' feet away from the closet where the receiver/amp would be. There is a 16-2 speaker wire running to it. The room is only about 11' wide by 19' long, so I don't see running it anywhere near it's full capacity.http://www.proficientaudio.com/iws10.html16-2 wire seems a little week for the sub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jberger Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Just use the proficient amp, it's matched to the sub and works well. Hope you used the in wall back box, the sub sounds MUCH better with the back box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akg4y Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 If its a short wire run there shouldnt really be much difference between using 16 gauge and 12/14 gauge wire should there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bebster Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 Since the wire is so short, I may as well upgrade it to 12 gauge. But since it's short there's not much voltage drop over it. I sure have plenty of scraps around so why not.As far as amps, I've haven't found a Proficient amp that isn't really a stereo amp. Seems like there are plenty of subwoofer amps made for automobiles - I guess if you want that low-rider look at the stop light! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecodeman Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 http://www.crownaudio.com/amps.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jberger Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I don't have a proficient price book, but I'm 99% certain it's the Proficient 200 amp that matched the 10" sub. It's a mono class A-B amp that is designed to be paired with the backbox and sub. 200 Watts, 4 ohm, etc. I think it's around $500 retail. Normally ordered as an entire kit with the amp, backbox, sub etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bebster Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 Thanks for the help. I found the M3 mono amp / crossover from Proficient at www.proficientaudio.com/Brochures/Electronics%20Brochure.pdfIt has signal sensing for auto on /off which is important.Just need to see if my distributor sells it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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