Amplifier module recomendation for the new Celestion speaker

[Chiguete]

So with the new Celestion F12-X200 coming out soon what would be an idel amp module for it? I know modules like this are used in amplified cabs allready https://www.parts-express.com/dayto...00w-2-channel-with-dsp-and-bluetooth--300-798 but they have one channel for the lows and another one for the highs. Since it has an internal crossover circuit it only needs to have 1 channel no?

 

[bradlake]

@MicFarlow ......any opinions yet?

 

[MicFarlow]

@MicFarlow ......any opinions yet?

Not yet!!! :-(

I would say I am expecting samples any day now but on the timing and logistics of it I am not so sure and I've have not had any updates in the last week or two... plus I don't want to jinx anything!

 

[Promit]

PE does carry these buyout B-52 plate amps: https://www.parts-express.com/act-1515x-120v-amp-1000-watt-full-range-plate-amplifier-120v--299-2344
Granted they're probably not the most amazing amps in the world. My plan is to prototype a passive with a rackmount power amp and deal with the module part later. I much prefer the DSP systems available on the new rackmount amps.

 

[Promit]

Those amps look an awful lot like the units used in the Friedman ASM and ASC's

Agreed - looks like multiple companies are getting the same Chinese OEM design with minor tweaks here and there.

 

[MicFarlow]

@MicFarlow ......any opinions yet?

No opinions yet but it is 100% safe to say I will have some opinions very very soon!!!!

Myth no more! This thing is in my hands... and will be in a cab very soon!

Will report back y'all!

Thanks,

Mick

 

[MicFarlow]

Tomorrow by 6am would be terrific!

That would be awesome, but sadly it'll be a bit later in the day or tomorrow evening.. possibly even Wednesday... I moved into a new shop this past Friday and I am still resetting up all my machines.

 

[Promit]

Waiting eagerly for first impressions, compared to both the Emi Beta and the other Celestion coax.

 

[Tom Morris]

WOW! Soon has finally turned into a solid object that one can lay their his upon (one being Mic lol). Really looking forward to the review on these. Ive been lusting after an upright 2x12 and just bought an old 90's Pacific Woodwork cabinet that I plan to convert to FRFR.

 

[yeky83]

Those amps look an awful lot like the units used in the Friedman ASM and ASC's

Agreed - looks like multiple companies are getting the same Chinese OEM design with minor tweaks here and there.

The Friedman ASM is the same design as B-52's PA speaker, with a new grill and the woofer changed. They share the same manufacturing plant along with some other brands, guessing they got friendly.

 

[yeky83]

Wow, you folks weren't kidding. Here's the unit here for $600 new, same cabinet, drivers, amp, etc.:

https://soundprosolutions.com/products/b-52-actpro12m

Sorry to get off the beaten' path but I'm really surprised by this, I thought Friedman did his own thing.

Check out this thread for clarification, Dave Friedman chimes in too:
https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/friedman-asm-12-500w-active-moniter.101407/