Sub for SXa 100s

[Alphabet]

Ben, Bill, Mike....etc.

For a pair of SXa100s - what would be a nice matching powered sub for these speakers?

The SB122?

What sized/type of events would you use with this combo?
Would I need to use an external cross-over, such as a Driverack PA?

Pricing? (Feel free to e-mail this info).

Thanks!

 

[Steve LeBlanc]

Joe - look at the SB2A's - they're powered and would power an unpowered top.....

btw I have both; the SB2A and SB122

Andrew (Anzyxx) uses the SB2A/ZX1 combo...He's doing 100-150 person weddings, I believe...

 

[Alphabet]

Steve,

The SXa's are powered tops.

Are the SB122s powered or passive?

So, which would you prefer?

Thanks,

Joe

 

[anzyxx]

The SB 122 are passive.
The SB2A are powered with dual 350 watt amplifiers.

In your case I would go with 2 - SX100 or 2-SX300 (passive) and 2 - SB2A.

Nice system for 200 ppl

 

[Alphabet]

Ok,

I already have the pair of the SxA100s...sorry, I thought that I mentioned that earlier.

So, then the best pairing would be the SB2As for an all-powered 4-speaker system?

Do I need an external cross-over? Or is there a low-pass filter in the subs?

Thanks,

Joe

 

[NLFX Pro]

No need for crossover, etc. I think the SB2A is an excellent choice. I know a few DJs that use them with SXa100s and SX300s.

Ben

 

[Steve LeBlanc]

Ben --- won't he need a crossover? The tops are powered, so he can't feed them of the SB2A? or can he?

 

[NLFX Pro]

Ben --- won't he need a crossover? The tops are powered, so he can't feed them of the SB2A? or can he?

He wont' need a crossover. An external active crossover is always a great idea... but not necessary here.

Rather than using the Speakon powered outputs of the SB2A, he would use the XLRM line level outputs.

Ben

 

[camplg]

One question

Wouldnt he only just need 1 SB2A and 1 SB122. Since the poered one can amplify the unpowered one and save some money!!!

 

[anzyxx]

One question

Wouldnt he only just need 1 SB2A and 1 SB122. Since the poered one can amplify the unpowered one and save some money!!!

That's true with the powered tops you only need 1-SB2A, but once the SB2A stops working... you have no subs...
Also, with 2- SB2A you can add 2 - SB122 and have a nice system for teen party.
It all comes to how deep is your pocket and how much stress you can take. When I use 2 RCF ART 310A and 2 - SB2A, the last thing on my mind is the speaker problem. When you need to be in the top shape - that's priceless.

 

[Steve LeBlanc]

He wont' need a crossover. An external active crossover is always a great idea... but not necessary here.

Rather than using the Speakon powered outputs of the SB2A, he would use the XLRM line level outputs.

Ben

Are you then not running full range to the tops?

 

[camplg]

That's true with the powered tops you only need 1-SB2A, but once the SB2A stops working... you have no subs...
Also, with 2- SB2A you can add 2 - SB122 and have a nice system for teen party.
It all comes to how deep is your pocket and how much stress you can take. When I use 2 RCF ART 310A and 2 - SB2A, the last thing on my mind is the speaker problem. When you need to be in the top shape - that's priceless.

Ok sounds good, this way he will get 2 extra amps (350W each) to power something else as a backup!

 

[camplg]

That's true with the powered tops you only need 1-SB2A, but once the SB2A stops working... you have no subs...
Also, with 2- SB2A you can add 2 - SB122 and have a nice system for teen party.
It all comes to how deep is your pocket and how much stress you can take. When I use 2 RCF ART 310A and 2 - SB2A, the last thing on my mind is the speaker problem. When you need to be in the top shape - that's priceless.

This is my second answer:

I would still go with one of each. After all he is buying EV subs, and not some cheap brand!!!