The reason I ask is that if I install my controls outside and they are a limitation, I can just turn them full on later and control via two pre-amps / amps. Unless the 150W (or 300W) sub tap (or 40W sat tab) is an option, the volume doesn't seem to be a limit.Ī) When in off or full mode is the volume out of the way? In other words, is its wattage limit really only when attenuating due to heat dissipation of the attenuation circuitry? Or even in full-on / off mode could it be burned up. But, from the speaker specs (if I'm reading them right), there's only a single 70v tap and using it for sats/sub is easily under this limit.Īs I said, I'm setting up two stereo "zones": zone (a) has 2 sats per channel (and a single sub on one channel) zone (b) has 4 sats and 1 sub per channel. The best stereo controls he can find ( here) are rated 150W per channel (anyone know any better?). The installer is worried that if I use 70v volume controls I'll be limiting myself. Is 5W at 70v substantial? Is 38W 70v enough for a sub? 750W / channel is a lot if the sub/sats are only 5W/38W each! for sat 40W, 20W, 10W)? 100v? The Sonance DSP 2-750 amp the installer spec'd is rated for 70v - so what the heck are those taps if their amp isn't 100v? It's listed as 750W / channel 70v, no 100v rating.
The Sonance speaker / subs list specs (as linked above) as follows:Ĭlick to expand.Am I reading it right, there is only a single 70v tap and it's 5W for sat and 38W for sub? What are the other non-8ohm settings (e.g.
So - with that said, here are my questions: Thus, I need to be able to independently dim the systems when both are used. So, I'd rather it be augmenting the smaller fire-pit/play-area zone at a respectable level and let the (smaller) fire-pit zone do the rest. However, if I am forced to use the pool-zone for playtime I think it could get obnoxiously loud for people in the pool or trying to converse in that area just so people playing can hear it loudly. It's pretty much that 3rd use-case that is complicating matters, because otherwise I'd just have a straight a/b switch and be done with it. However, when that zone is for "play-time" it may get a bit louder, but during those times the pool system can probably cover it, too.ģ) Play time (either pool-only but louder or if people are in the pool then I can lower the pool level so it's not annoying and augment play-zone with the fire-pit zone). I figure the fire-pit area will usually be used at lower volumes for intimate night-time fires.
I figure both zones will rarely be active at the same time because the system for the pool is bigger than the fire-pit. I'm doing two zones (a) is for a pool area, (b) is for a fire-pit / play-area. Here's a quick overview of the project before I ask anything. My installer has given me one, I just want another. I think there are a few 70v experts around here, so hopefully someone can give me another viewpoint. I'm working with a company, but I just want to make sure I'm well informed and have some questions I'd like to ask. The new DSP amplifier line delivers game changing features, audiophile grade circuitry, robust power and unrivaled installation flexibility.Īt the heart of the SONAMP DSP amplifier is the (Sonance Advanced Room Correction) web interface featuring 100+ Sonance designed DSP presets, preloaded for effortless DSP without the need for additional hardware or calibration and a built in 10-band parametric EQ allows for optional DSP customization.I'm looking to install a 70v Sonance landscape system. 12” (305mm) polypropylene cone with a SantopreneTM rubber surroundħ0V: 300W, 150W, 75W 100V: 300W, 150W 8 Ohmsīuilding on the legacy of the SONAMP 260, the industry’s first purpose-built distributed audio amplifier, Sonance is pleased to announce the next generation of class-leading amplifiers.