Forget Boston, I have SR!

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PerfectCreature
PerfectCreature Posts: 1,456
edited December 2010 in Car Subwoofer Talk
Just scored a monster deal on a Polk SR.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rt=nc&nma=true&item=390263041803&si=LGMsT6qKUX%252B%252BjDuaSqk7X5bG5gs%253D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT
$129 from PolkDirect. They charged me tax, but that is okay. I don't get that damn crazy three year warrenty only a 6 month one....but I guess that is okay.
I am so stoked. I had been waiting to buy my subwoofer for quite a awhile I guess this is why.
Anyway. Question is this. 700 watts is a lot of watts. I would love to give this woofer a health amount of wattage. I do not want to make my electrical system unhealthy...so what are my options.
Unfortunately the subwoofer is a single 4 ohm, so I either need a powerful mono, or a good 2 channel rig.
Not looking to draw tons of amps, but I am looking to provide clean power to the sub as well.
What are your suggestions.
Receiver
Harman Kardon HK 3490
Speakers
Polk Audio Monitor 50s
Subwoofer
Klipsch KSW-100
Cables
AudioQuest Rocket 33s 10ft
AudioQuest Optilink1 2m
AudioQuest Alpha-Snake 25ft Interconnect
AudioQuest HDMI-1 2m

Alienware X51 R2
PS4
Samsung Smart TV 40" 1080p 3D
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  • KaosTsoc
    KaosTsoc Posts: 372
    edited November 2010
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    I think Dskip is only running like 300-400 watts to his. I cant remember off hand what type of amp he is using, but Im sure he will let you know. So, you could use that as a base line. That would also help your electrical as well.


    Thanks.
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  • evil ryu
    evil ryu Posts: 41
    edited November 2010
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    what kind of car/alternator?
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  • PerfectCreature
    PerfectCreature Posts: 1,456
    edited November 2010
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    They have them back up if anyone else wants to snag one.
    http://cgi.ebay.com/SINGLE-SR104-10-Car-Sub-Polk-Audio-10-units-left-/230551702313?pt=Car_Subwoofers_Enclosures&hash=item35adf3cb29
    Receiver
    Harman Kardon HK 3490
    Speakers
    Polk Audio Monitor 50s
    Subwoofer
    Klipsch KSW-100
    Cables
    AudioQuest Rocket 33s 10ft
    AudioQuest Optilink1 2m
    AudioQuest Alpha-Snake 25ft Interconnect
    AudioQuest HDMI-1 2m

    Alienware X51 R2
    PS4
    Samsung Smart TV 40" 1080p 3D
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  • PerfectCreature
    PerfectCreature Posts: 1,456
    edited November 2010
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    Well, I have adopted a Rockford Punch 400-2. A friend of mine has given it to me to use until I can actually afford to buy a new one.
    I guess the birth sheet is somewhere around 468 or something, he cannot remember 100% though.
    Receiver
    Harman Kardon HK 3490
    Speakers
    Polk Audio Monitor 50s
    Subwoofer
    Klipsch KSW-100
    Cables
    AudioQuest Rocket 33s 10ft
    AudioQuest Optilink1 2m
    AudioQuest Alpha-Snake 25ft Interconnect
    AudioQuest HDMI-1 2m

    Alienware X51 R2
    PS4
    Samsung Smart TV 40" 1080p 3D
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited November 2010
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    That was a great subwoofer series from Polk. Nice grab indeed!
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • PerfectCreature
    PerfectCreature Posts: 1,456
    edited November 2010
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    I guess they have limited repair parts left or something like that so they are phasing it out. I may have misunderstood the polk rep but that was what she was saying when I was asking about it. I only have a 6 month warrenty...I guess that is fine. Would have loved the three year one. Wish there was a way you could buy one.

    Oh well. So far I have two hours break in time, only around 58 more to go. I will admit though, I have cranked it a few times and loved every minute of it. I cannot wait until it is fully conditioned. I am so stoked.

    Anyway, hoping to be able to buy a more powerful amp when money arrives. Oh, and build it a more suitible box, right now it is in a rather small box. about .10 cu foot smaller then recommended....
    Receiver
    Harman Kardon HK 3490
    Speakers
    Polk Audio Monitor 50s
    Subwoofer
    Klipsch KSW-100
    Cables
    AudioQuest Rocket 33s 10ft
    AudioQuest Optilink1 2m
    AudioQuest Alpha-Snake 25ft Interconnect
    AudioQuest HDMI-1 2m

    Alienware X51 R2
    PS4
    Samsung Smart TV 40" 1080p 3D
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited November 2010
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    What a loss BUT the dB line has always been the money maker and an excellent performer historically.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • PerfectCreature
    PerfectCreature Posts: 1,456
    edited December 2010
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    Yeah, they can be had very cheap and can get the job done, all the while having polk sq.
    Oh well. I am content. I have the Polk SR and that is what makes me smile when I get in my car :D

    Once I get it up and running some more, I can take a video of how it performs in conjunction with the rest of my stuff I suppose. Will have to make myself a new install thread.
    Receiver
    Harman Kardon HK 3490
    Speakers
    Polk Audio Monitor 50s
    Subwoofer
    Klipsch KSW-100
    Cables
    AudioQuest Rocket 33s 10ft
    AudioQuest Optilink1 2m
    AudioQuest Alpha-Snake 25ft Interconnect
    AudioQuest HDMI-1 2m

    Alienware X51 R2
    PS4
    Samsung Smart TV 40" 1080p 3D
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  • PerfectCreature
    PerfectCreature Posts: 1,456
    edited December 2010
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    Dropped the coin on a Rockford Punch 400-2, did not work the way I wanted, took my coin back, then dropped it again on a JBL BPX 500.1 which should power that nicely.

    I should have it by the end of the week.

    http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_7708_JBL-BPX500.1.html

    Got it refurbish with full warranty off JBLs ebay site.
    Receiver
    Harman Kardon HK 3490
    Speakers
    Polk Audio Monitor 50s
    Subwoofer
    Klipsch KSW-100
    Cables
    AudioQuest Rocket 33s 10ft
    AudioQuest Optilink1 2m
    AudioQuest Alpha-Snake 25ft Interconnect
    AudioQuest HDMI-1 2m

    Alienware X51 R2
    PS4
    Samsung Smart TV 40" 1080p 3D
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  • PerfectCreature
    PerfectCreature Posts: 1,456
    edited December 2010
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    I really hate the break in period. I want to crank it so bad....but I know I should not.
    After I get my new amp, I will give some pics of my install and what I think of the woofer.
    Receiver
    Harman Kardon HK 3490
    Speakers
    Polk Audio Monitor 50s
    Subwoofer
    Klipsch KSW-100
    Cables
    AudioQuest Rocket 33s 10ft
    AudioQuest Optilink1 2m
    AudioQuest Alpha-Snake 25ft Interconnect
    AudioQuest HDMI-1 2m

    Alienware X51 R2
    PS4
    Samsung Smart TV 40" 1080p 3D
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