Recommendations and Configurations
 
 
cerwin-vega ampsRecommended Amps for CV Passives
Speaker Driver Rating Continuous Recommended Amp Mode Power
TS-42 2000w @ 8 ohms 1500w - 2000w CV-2800 Bridged 1800w
AB-36C 800w @ 8 ohms 800w - 1600w CV-1800 Bridged 1200w
EL-36C 500w @ 8 ohms 500w - 1000w CV-2800 Stereo 600w
JE-36C 500w @ 8 ohms 500w - 1000w CV-2800 Stereo 600w
CVP-2153 1000w @ 4 ohms 1000w -2000w CV-1800 Bridged 1800w
CVP-1152 500w @ 8 ohms 500w - 1000w CV-2800 Stereo 600w
CVP-121 1200w @ 4 ohms 1200w - 2400w CV-1800 Bridged 1800w
CVP-118 700w @ 4 ohms 700w - 1400w CV-2800 Stereo 900w
INT-118 500w @ 8 ohms 500w - 1000w CV-2800 Stereo 600w
INT-252 500w @ 8 ohms 500w - 1000w CV-2800 Stereo 600w
INT-152 300w @ 8 ohms 300w - 600w CV-2800 Stereo 600w
 
Cerwin-Vega Top BoxesRecommended Top Boxes for Subs
Subwoofer Top Boxes
TS-42 CVP-2153
AB-36C CVP-2153 or CVP-1152
EL-36C CVP-2153 or CVP-1152 or (2) CVA-28
JE-36C CVP-2153 or CVP-1152 or INT-252 or INT-152 or (1) CVA-28
CVP-121 CVP-2153 or CVP-1152 or (3) or (2) CVA-2
CVP-118 CVP-2153 or CVP-1152 or CVA-28
INT-118 INT-252 or INT-152 or CVA-28
CVA-121 (3) or (2)CVA-28 or CVP-1152
CVA-118 (2) or (1) CVA-28 or CVP-1152
CVA-115 (1) CVA-28
 
Cerwin-Vega Active SeriesCVA Series Recommended Configurations
Audience Size Application Recommended Setup
Less than 150 Jazz/Bluegrass/Folk - up to 3 players 2 CVA-28, (1 per side), 1 CVA-115 sub or 1 CVA-118 sub
Jazz/Bluegrass/Folk - 4 or more players 2 CVA-28, (1 per side), 2 CVA-115 subs or 2 CVA-118 subs, (1 per side)
Rock/Pop 2 CVA-28, (1 per side), 2 CVA-115 subs or 2 CVA-118 subs or 2 CVA-121 subs, (1 per side)*
DJ 2 CVA-28, (1 per side), 2 CVA-121 subs, (1 per side)
150 to 250 Jazz/Bluegrass/Folk - up to 3 players 2 CVA-28, (1 per side), 2 CVA-115 subs or 2 CVA-118 subs, (1 per side)
Jazz/Bluegrass/Folk - 4 or more players 4 CVA-28, (2 per side), 2 CVA-115 subs or 2 CVA-118 subs, (1 per side)
Rock/Pop 4 CVA-28, (2 per side), 2 CVA-118 subs or 2 CVA-121 subs, (1 per side)*
DJ 4 CVA-28, (2 per side), 2 CVA-121 subs, (1 per side)
250 and up Jazz/Bluegrass/Folk - up to 3 players 4 CVA-28, (2 per side), 2 CVA-118 subs, (1 per side)
Jazz/Bluegrass/Folk - 4 or more players 6 CVA-28, (3 per side), 2 CVA-118 subs, or 2 CVA-121 subs, (1 per side)*
Rock/Pop 6 CVA-28, (3 per side), 2 CVA-118 subs, or 2 CVA-121 subs, (1 per side)*
DJ 6 CVA-28, (3 per side), 2 CVA-118 subs, or 2 CVA-121 subs, (1 per side)*
 
  • *Your subwoofer preference will be determined by your personal taste and transportation contraints.
  • The CVA-115 and CVA-118 provide excellent punch and attack for percussion and bass guitar.
  • The CVA-121 provides incredibly high powered low end for earthquake like rumble.

 

 

 

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