Derek92994's 700 Ser II White Oak conversion

[derek92994]

Glad you having fun with it D2!!!!

Its a dream come true, 9 to 10 hour listening session today/tonight/this morning. Every bit of free time I get is going to be listening to this work of art. After all, I have bucket loads of music to tickle her good =).

 

[Gepetto]

Just out of curiosity, what power level does 0db represent on the meter now? Is it the stock 350 watts, or is that closer to the 500 watt pre-clipping point ?

265W RMS

 

[Northwinds]

265W RMS

So what would it be with a 400 Joe, been trying to figure that out for quite awhile, also what about -3 rather steady. The amp seems to have a lot more to go even with the needles more or less pinned

 

[derek92994]

What watts RMS is my WOPL 700b at -2 on the meter?

 

[pennysdad]

265W RMS

…. and keep in mind D2, ur JBL's are rated at 75W RMS. U'r entering very dangerous territory.

Always remember, JBL's sound best JUST BEFORE THEY BLOW UP!
So when u think it's starting to sound absolutely awesome beyond belief, remember THAT moment, because disaster is emminant within milliseconds…..

Then, the FUN will begin looking for replacement components. LoL…….. <script type="text/javascript" src="safari-extension://com.ebay.safari.myebaymanager-QYHMMGCMJR/2d7ce73b/background/helpers/prefilterHelper.js"></script>

 

[derek92994]

…. and keep in mind D2, ur JBL's are rated at 75W RMS. U'r entering very dangerous territory.

Always remember, JBL's sound best JUST BEFORE THEY BLOW UP!
So when u think it's starting to sound absolutely awesome beyond belief, remember THAT moment, because disaster is emminant within milliseconds…..

Then, the FUN will begin looking for replacement components. LoL…….. <script type="text/javascript" src="safari-extension://com.ebay.safari.myebaymanager-QYHMMGCMJR/2d7ce73b/background/helpers/prefilterHelper.js"></script>

That reference was at 0db on the meter, I have only gone as high as -2.

 

[derek92994]

But yes i agree that was dangerous territory anyway even at -2. Damn I wish I could sleep, this place just keeps me too excited, and that's a very good thing!

 

[pennysdad]

That reference was at 0db on the meter, I have only gone as high as -2.

ur meters aren't quick enough to tell you wot's REALLY going on.
even at minus 2, ur committing suicide.<script type="text/javascript" src="safari-extension://com.ebay.safari.myebaymanager-QYHMMGCMJR/2d7ce73b/background/helpers/prefilterHelper.js"></script>

 

[derek92994]

Ok better hit the hay now otherwise I'm going to be dribbling alphabet soup tomorrow during the family gathering, hang on a minute.....I do that anyways!

 

[derek92994]

ur meters aren't quick enough to tell you wot's REALLY going on.
even at minus 2, ur committing suicide.<script type="text/javascript" src="safari-extension://com.ebay.safari.myebaymanager-QYHMMGCMJR/2d7ce73b/background/helpers/prefilterHelper.js"></script>

 

[derek92994]

Good.....I guess I don't qualify for being a "wuss" then haha. But yes I am taking your advice here George.

 

[pennysdad]

Always remember your above post, coz I'm gonna times that by a 100 when u tell us, [if u do 'fess up, that is], that u'v blown ur speaks up…..
I'll start the ball rolling by sending u back that spare 5" mid.
U'r about to need it more than me.
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[Northwinds]

Damn Bro, only 75w JBL's w/ a 1000w+ amp and I am worrying about blowing up 300w CV's with a 500w+ amp LMAO!!!!

Your FUCKED!!! The WOPL will lull you into a false sense of security and then next thing you know with an inebriated listening session and a wee more on that volume because it sounds SO damn good and dustcaps will be flying across the room and your voicecoils are going to look like liquid mercury

 

[Gepetto]

So what would it be with a 400 Joe, been trying to figure that out for quite awhile, also what about -3 rather steady. The amp seems to have a lot more to go even with the needles more or less pinned

50W RMS

 

[Gepetto]

That reference was at 0db on the meter, I have only gone as high as -2.

185W

 

[Northwinds]

50W RMS

Sorry Joe, I meant +3 and also what would it be at 0

 

[Gepetto]

Sorry Joe, I meant +3 and also what would it be at 0

0 = 50W
+3 = 100W

 

[gadget73]

265W RMS

hm, interesting. The 0db point on the series 2 is 350. Its marked as such too, but if you do the math for whatever the voltage is across an 8 ohm load its 350w. I wonder if anyone ever complained that their series 2 was less powerful because the meters scale differently.

 

[Gepetto]

hm, interesting. The 0db point on the series 2 is 350. Its marked as such too, but if you do the math for whatever the voltage is across an 8 ohm load its 350w. I wonder if anyone ever complained that their series 2 was less powerful because the meters scale differently.

You are not asking for consistency out of Phase Linear are you?

 

[laatsch55]

Ed has a theory about the metering on the 700B's. He thinks they displayed them low to 1) keep folks from blowing up their speaks, 2) To try and get the meters to last...