Los Vega's HT

[Fanaticalism]

Originally Posted by vega2K

Holy Sh!t how could I forget your two Fathoms!! I deserve 20 lashes, 10 for each Fathom! Consider yourself added! So Sorry.

Hehe.

[Fanaticalism]

Originally Posted by vega2K

Updated list of members who are on a Sub fixation at the moment:

Crazyblue - led the way with his mozambique 15" creation w/ Dayton driver
Fors* - just purchased his second SVS PC12-NSD
Callas - just purchased his ED A2-300
Aerodude - just purchased 2nd PA-120
Vega2k - just purchase M&K MX-125 and currently building second M&K sub
Gates70 - about to (if he didn't already) buy a second Paradigm Sub12
JJ - looking to purchase one shortly
Tals - getting the driver for his second Polk PSW10 and rumor has it he may be getting two more!
Ryan4blu - ordered a Paradigm sub
Fanaticalism - purchased second JL Audio Fathom F112
Naturephoto1 - purchased/received a 2nd Epik Conquest 18" sub!

We did it! I just want to say thank you to all the little people... Oh, sorry, mind wandered on that one!

[vega2K]

Originally Posted by Fanaticalism

We did it! I just want to say thank you to all the little people... Oh, sorry, mind wandered on that one!

Here, let me help you:

For Best Ensemble Cast..... The winner is.... Fantasticalism!

[vega2K]

I received my M&K amp today! So I am all set, now I just need the time to put it all together!

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by vega2K

I received my M&K amp today! So I am all set, now I just need the time to put it all together!

That looks sweet vega . How many watts is it .

[SammyG]

Wow, that amp screams quality, it looks like it's very well built!

[vega2K]

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

That looks sweet vega . How many watts is it .

Thanks Crazy. It is not too high at 272 watts but as I mentioned before, it is an original M&K product. Plus, my smallest 10" sub only has a 100 watt amp, but I can crank it up with no problems, so, at least to me the 272 watts is plenty. Of course I am saying that, at this moment, but who knows what i will say tomorrow.

[vega2K]

Originally Posted by SammyG

Wow, that amp screams quality, it looks like it's very well built!

I am happy with it and it does look nice and well built, plus the M&K line, at least in the past, has held a very good standing on build quality. I do want to try it out and hear/feel how it performs!

[SammyG]

I hope it exceeds your expectations!

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by vega2K

Thanks Crazy. It is not too high at 272 watts but as I mentioned before, it is an original M&K product. Plus, my smallest 10" sub only has a 100 watt amp, but I can crank it up with no problems, so, at least to me the 272 watts is plenty. Of course I am saying that, at this moment, but who knows what i will say tomorrow.

You should do A passive sub vega . It will give you A whole new outlook on Bass .

[vega2K]

Originally Posted by SammyG

I hope it exceeds your expectations!

Thanks Sammy! I hope so too. But at a price of $162 shipped, it's not too bad as long as it at least meets my expectations.

[vega2K]

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

You should do A passive sub vega . It will give you A whole new outlook on Bass .

That is the plan! I already purchased the material to build an enclosure for this amp so that it sits next to the sub or hangs low on my wall. I do not want to cut a hole on that beautiful cabinet! Plus, if I am not happy with the 272 watts, I can always buy a 1200 watt+ amp in the future.


Edit:Okay, kids are asleep, Must take advantage and watch a blu. Good Night All!.

[talstarone]

Originally Posted by vega2K

I received my M&K amp today! So I am all set, now I just need the time to put it all together!

Vega,my Friend.
That has to be one of the Best Looking Plate Amps I have seen.
The Colors along with the Heatsinks and the layout of the controls and inputs are Perfect.

I cant remember seeing a Plate Amp that didn't look Generic](Like one or two places produced them all)

But the M&K Plate Amp is a Looker.
Shame it will be hidden from sight once the Sub is assembled and put into place.

[Fors*]

Originally Posted by vega2K

I received my M&K amp today! So I am all set, now I just need the time to put it all together!

Congarts vega...that is the sexiest plate amp I have ever seen (is there such a thing? ) Anyway, that thing is going to rock.......keep up with the pics during the build buddy!

[talstarone]

Originally Posted by vega2K

Updated list of members who are on a Sub fixation at the moment:

Crazyblue - led the way with his mozambique 15" creation w/ Dayton driver
Fors* - just purchased his second SVS PC12-NSD
Callas - just purchased his ED A2-300
Aerodude - just purchased 2nd PA-120
Vega2k - just purchase M&K MX-125 and currently building second M&K sub
Gates70 - about to (if he didn't already) buy a second Paradigm Sub12
JJ - looking to purchase one shortly
Tals - getting the driver for his second Polk PSW10 and rumor has it he may be getting two more!
Ryan4blu - ordered a Paradigm sub
Fanaticalism - purchased second JL Audio Fathom F112
Naturephoto1 - purchased/received a 2nd Epik Conquest 18" sub!

Vega,my Friend.Exceptional progress with all you have received and worked with in Building another Two Driver M&K Sub.

I look forward to following your progress and see the Incredible Finished Result.

And,it is like a Disease or Fever Spreading thru-out the Forum concerning Subs.

And its now,Not a Rumor.I Will Be Adding Two More Polk PSW10 Subs to the Two I already have.So,I will have Four(4) Polk 10inch Powered Subs in my HT Room.

Looks as If I will be following Big Daddy's Sub Law:
Thou Shalt Have 2 or 4 Subs In A Room.Always An Even Numbereth,Never An Odd Numbereth.

So Sometime in February, I will Have Four(4) Polk PSW10 Subs to Place in my Home Theater Room.
If that doesn't help strengthen the Bass Output in my Room,I Dont Know what else to do,Unless I add Six(6) 18inch Subwoofers.

[vega2K]

Originally Posted by talstarone

Vega,my Friend.
That has to be one of the Best Looking Plate Amps I have seen.
The Colors along with the Heatsinks and the layout of the controls and inputs are Perfect.

I cant remember seeing a Plate Amp that didn't look Generic[/B](Like one or two places produced them all)

But the M&K Plate Amp is a Looker.
[B]Shame it will be hidden from sight once the Sub is assembled and put into place.

Thanks Tals!

I agree, it is a very good looking amp. I only wish they would have placed the input and output connectors further apart since my y-connector barely leaves any room between the two plugs. I may just add a piece of rubber or plastic to make sure they don't touch - I hate any time there's a chance metal to metal may touch, just in case.

As far as it being out of sight, actually, my plan is to build an enclosure that will sit on the floor or hang on the wall close to the sub, so it will be visible. I plan on making it such that if you see it, it will not look out of place and instead would look like another geeky component in my HT.

[vega2K]

Originally Posted by Fors*

Congarts vega...that is the sexiest plate amp I have ever seen (is there such a thing? ) Anyway, that thing is going to rock.......keep up with the pics during the build buddy!

Thanks Fors! I felt the same way (about it's sexyness) when I unpackaged it! Do you think we have a problem? Can we be straight but with a slight fetish???

[vega2K]

Originally Posted by talstarone

Vega,my Friend.Exceptional progress with all you have received and worked with in Building another Two Driver M&K Sub.

I look forward to following your progress and see the Incredible Finished Result.

And,it is like a Disease or Fever Spreading thru-out the Forum concerning Subs.

And its now,Not a Rumor.I Will Be Adding Two More Polk PSW10 Subs to the Two I already have.So,I will have Four(4) Polk 10inch Powered Subs in my HT Room.

Looks as If I will be following Big Daddy's Sub Law:
Thou Shalt Have 2 or 4 Subs In A Room.Always An Even Numbereth,Never An Odd Numbereth.

So Sometime in February, I will Have Four(4) Polk PSW10 Subs to Place in my Home Theater Room.
If that doesn't help strengthen the Bass Output in my Room,I Dont Know what else to do,Unless I add Six(6) 18inch Subwoofers.

Tals Congrats!

When I heard about the possible four subs, I assumed you needed the other two to hold-up your futon.

As soon as I got my third sub, I knew I had to quickly get my fourth or suffer Big Daddy's glare of dissapproval (something I can't handle)!

[Fors*]

Originally Posted by vega2K

Thanks Fors! I felt the same way (about it's sexyness) when I unpackaged it! Do you think we have a problem? Can we be straight but with a slight fetish???

We are already both too far gone and mentally unstable due to upgraditis for anything like a slight amp fetish to get in our way.

[vega2K]

I'm posting some pictures to show the sub build progess.

Below you can see the inside of the cabinet, along with the upward-firing driver protective mesh. I am using a 12 AWG speaker wire, but I think it was too rigid (should have used 14 AWG instead). I had to be careful, when I seated the driver, not to bend the wire too much because the driver terminal could have broken from the pressure. Luckily I managed and the connection was very secure.


Here you can see the front-firing driver in place. The cabinet kit came with the screws that fit perfectly on the driver holes. You can see the kit-provided poly-fill as well. Note the slight imperfection/crack on the bottom of the cabinet. It is totally cosmetic (I guess that justifies the B-stock classification) and has no impact what so ever. You can also see my home-made ~1" rubber feet, which I got from an exercise mat.


Finally, here you can see the upward-firing driver in place. The wires are wired out of phase as required in this sub, i.e., the "+" terminal to black and the "-" terminal to red.


I did get a chance to test the sub with the amp and it worked. The amp is a nice one, the auto-off goes from red to green when it senses a signal, which is how amp auto-off should work (I have two others that stay red). Also, I connected and disconnected the input cable and power cable and did not hear any pop or any sound of any kind. I have two others that have a loud pop when they are turned off.

Also, I placed an order with Parts Express for binding posts, which I will be installing at the bottom/inside of the amp so that they are out of sight and easily accessibe through the opening at the bottom.

So, now the next step will require some time, since I have to build the enclosure for the amp, which will require measuring, cutting, drilling, screwing, bleeding, sweating, etc.

I love this stuff!