Car subwoofer in the house

[Doctor Q 12]

I have my 15" Fi Q sitting in my house just lying around and was going to put it to good use until someone buys it. If i've read correctly then i need a power supply, an amp (sold the sundown that was with it), and some RCA's?

For the power supply i was going to try this... Newegg.com - Sunbeam PSU-BKS580-US 580W ATX Power Supply - Power Supplies

For the amp i was just going to get some crappy lil amp sorta like this Hitron HPA2000.1D (hpa20001d) Mono Subwoofer Amps Car Amplifiers Car Audio Car Audio, Video, & GPS Navigation - Sonic Electronix that will be enough to make the sub go but doenst have to be too nice like my car amp because im low on cash and this whole plan is just to f*** around, its not to be the best system ever and i wont be using it too often...

So I am just wondering if this would work and plug into my A/V Reciever (pioneer sx217)

thanks.

[Impious 1,476]

Parts-Express.com:�Dayton SA240 240W Subwoofer Amplifier | dayton sa240 subwoofer amplifier subwoofer amp sub amplifier sub amp plate amp DASUBAMP110508 daySpeakers123008 daySubBi030209 DayAudSubAmp050109 20DaytonSubwoofer070109

Assuming your Q is dual 2

[KU40 173]

An actual home amplifier like the one Impious linked to would be a lot easier. Plus I'm not sure I'd trust a $20 power supply for that much power.

[Cashdollar2009 0]

12V car battery, trickle charger. You get the correct amperage without the headaches. Fuse it like you would in a car, and run your rca's to the amp. Been doing it for 3 months here at college, works like a charm.

[///M5 2,833]

12V car battery, trickle charger. You get the correct amperage without the headaches. Fuse it like you would in a car, and run your rca's to the amp. Been doing it for 3 months here at college, works like a charm.

Terrible idea unless burning up your amplifier sounds like fun.

Really, buy a HOME amplifier for home. 110v amps are way more suited to run on 110v than a 12v DC amp...imagine that.

[jcarter1885 995]

I was gonna get a FI Q 18" for the house and I was gonna look at this amplifier:

Parts-Express.com:

[Doctor Q 12]

Parts-Express.com:�Dayton SA240 240W Subwoofer Amplifier | dayton sa240 subwoofer amplifier subwoofer amp sub amplifier sub amp plate amp DASUBAMP110508 daySpeakers123008 daySubBi030209 DayAudSubAmp050109 20DaytonSubwoofer070109

Assuming your Q is dual 2

so thats all i would need and i could just plug that straight into a wall outlet? or would i still need the PSU... also that would only give the Q 240 watts when it can take 1000 plus it has BP so 1200-ish... so would that even get near as loud as it could?

[///M5 2,833]

As loud as it could - No

All that you need - It depends

A power supply and car amp will NOT make it louder, but you could surely buy a larger plate amp, rack amp, or pro audio amplifier. DO NOT use a car amp in your house. The Power Supply that you need will cost you more than the amp....

As for the all that you need, that depends on what you tune your box to and what source you use. You could also need a SSF or HP of some sort depending on your goals.

[Kent535 25]

If You Use A Rack Amp Or A Pro Audio Amp It Will Be Wayyy Loud As you like!

Trust me

[Doctor Q 12]

If You Use A Rack Amp Or A Pro Audio Amp It Will Be Wayyy Loud As you like!

Trust me

so kent, youre saying somehting like this => http://www.fadfusion.com/selection.php?product_item_number=20023301121 except i dont need that much power, but that sort of thing?

[///M5 2,833]

That would be a rack amp. Piece of junk, but the idea is at least on the right style of amp.

[Doctor Q 12]

That would be a rack amp. Piece of junk, but the idea is at least on the right style of amp.

alright. thanks guys.

[Impious 1,476]

I recommended the Dayton just because it was cheap and would get you by until the sub sold. I didn't think you'd want to spend $400 on a decent high powered home amp that would power the Q to it's full potential.

[Doctor Q 12]

I recommended the Dayton just because it was cheap and would get you by until the sub sold. I didn't think you'd want to spend $400 on a decent high powered home amp that would power the Q to it's full potential.

thats true and i probably will end up getting something a little less than the 1000 watt.... would the difference between 500 watts and 1000 be worth double the price ($200 vs $400)

[aimone 4]

yo man i've been running cpu power supplys to run amps and subs in my room for years and never had a problem or fried anything. its simple but just a home stereo reciever or a surround sound reciever works great too.

hell at the moment i have 2 shitty 10's 1 hooked to my surround sound and the other ran off of a fosgate amp & a cpu p. supply. the amp rcas run to aux output and the aux in ran to my laptop.

[Impious 1,476]

I recommended the Dayton just because it was cheap and would get you by until the sub sold. I didn't think you'd want to spend $400 on a decent high powered home amp that would power the Q to it's full potential.

thats true and i probably will end up getting something a little less than the 1000 watt.... would the difference between 500 watts and 1000 be worth double the price ($200 vs $400)

The maximum difference would be 3db.....audible but not a night and day difference. Whether or not the difference is worth the price is up to you. If it were me using it on a temporary basis a 3db increase in output would not be worth double the price.

[Doctor Q 12]

I recommended the Dayton just because it was cheap and would get you by until the sub sold. I didn't think you'd want to spend $400 on a decent high powered home amp that would power the Q to it's full potential.

thats true and i probably will end up getting something a little less than the 1000 watt.... would the difference between 500 watts and 1000 be worth double the price ($200 vs $400)

The maximum difference would be 3db.....audible but not a night and day difference. Whether or not the difference is worth the price is up to you. If it were me using it on a temporary basis a 3db increase in output would not be worth double the price.

Alright well thank you. now the dude has said he just isnt interested anymore so i think I AM A buy the 500 watt amp and wait until someone buys my Q..... so ask around or if any of you guys want a 15" Fi Q. Im going to put it in the classified section so anyone interested go look for it there. ill post a link later. thanks

[Doctor Q 12]

alright well im going with the 500 watt amplifier for the home for now. Ill probably be buying that end of february and here is a link to the 15" Fi Q w/ BP Power and Red Dustcap....

15" Fi Q For Sale - SSA Car Audio Forum

Thanks guys.

[aimone 4]

how much u wantin for the sub? and where u located?

[Doctor Q 12]

how much u wantin for the sub? and where u located?

located in Hickory, NC and will meet anywhere within an 60 min radius. I bought it brand new for $340 directly form FI and have been the sole owner and im looking for $275 with box but will negotiate or sell without box. It was only used for a few months and never abused.