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#31 Post by singtall »

the guy that was selling never responded. so i just ordered plans to build the myself

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#32 Post by himhimself »

singtall wrote: Mon Mar 29, 2021 11:04 am the guy that was selling never responded. so i just ordered plans to build the myself
This way you'll be able to proudly tell people you built them yourself :D and they'll be even more impressed!
2xT30 (20", 3012LF)
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Truck Tuba (MCM)
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singtall wrote: Sun Mar 28, 2021 8:43 pm Thanks for the reply Bruce. looks like I'm building 3015LF boxes...at least 4 of them. now to narrow down that perfect top.
Build them as wide as you can transport. From what I've read in the reviews, 30" seems to be a favored compromise without going the full 36". Although, the sensitivity of a 36" T48 is pretty phenomenal.

Build in process - 2 WH6, one Alpha 6a loaded, one PRV Audio 6MB250-NDY loaded

Two 2x6 shorty SLA Pro's
One T39, 16", 3012LF loaded
Tall AutoTuba, 20" wide, 2x 8" MCM 55-2421
TruckTuba, 8½" wide, 2x 8" MCM 55-2421

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#34 Post by singtall »

i just read through the plans and it seems that the Lab15 offers quite a bit more output than the 3015LF. am I reading that correctly? If it is almost double then I have no problem going that route. more output per cabinet is always welcome. price is not an issue. just checking with you guys again before I pull the trigger.

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singtall wrote: Mon Mar 29, 2021 8:34 pm i just read through the plans and it seems that the Lab15 offers quite a bit more output than the 3015LF. am I reading that correctly? If it is almost double then I have no problem going that route. more output per cabinet is always welcome. price is not an issue. just checking with you guys again before I pull the trigger.
The LAB15 has 14% more Vd than the 3015LF, which would be close to 1dB more peak output.

The LAB15 is also a 6ohm driver, so at 50volts it's 600 watts, whereas the same voltage in a 3015LF is 450watts.

Four LAB15's weigh 96 pounds, four 3015LF's weigh 36 pounds.

The LAB15 does have the advantage in maximum output. Up to you if the cost, weight, and slim margin of advantage is worth it. If it were a permanent or semi-permanent install, I'd go with the LAB's. Otherwise, I'd choose the 3015LF. Ultimately up to you though.


There's waaaaaay more to be gained in maximizing cab width than there is in driver choice.
Build in process - 2 WH6, one Alpha 6a loaded, one PRV Audio 6MB250-NDY loaded

Two 2x6 shorty SLA Pro's
One T39, 16", 3012LF loaded
Tall AutoTuba, 20" wide, 2x 8" MCM 55-2421
TruckTuba, 8½" wide, 2x 8" MCM 55-2421

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#36 Post by singtall »

3015LF it is then. Thanks

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singtall wrote: Mon Mar 29, 2021 8:34 pm i just read through the plans and it seems that the Lab15 offers quite a bit more output than the 3015LF. am I reading that correctly? If it is almost double then I have no problem going that route. more output per cabinet is always welcome. price is not an issue. just checking with you guys again before I pull the trigger.
I have a friend with 4 T48s and 4 OTops - check your PM. He's willing to sell.

6 - T39 3012LF
4 - OT12 2512
1 - T24
1 - SLA Pro
2 - XF210


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#38 Post by singtall »

no message yet. you can email me at rossjjohnson at gmail.com

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singtall wrote: Tue Mar 30, 2021 6:36 pm no message yet. you can email me at rossjjohnson at gmail.com
done

6 - T39 3012LF
4 - OT12 2512
1 - T24
1 - SLA Pro
2 - XF210


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singtall wrote: Tue Mar 30, 2021 6:36 pm no message yet. you can email me at rossjjohnson at gmail.com
I just finished a T-48 @ 36 wide with the Lab 15 2 months ago , I will build another it’s frigging awesome. Of course I have only a Peavey SP-118 to compare it to.

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#41 Post by Camillo »

Did i miss something, buying this lavoce waf.154.00? The only thing in stock i found :)
http://www.loudspeakerdatabase.com/LaVoce/WAF154.00

Fs:38
Qts:0.29 (using reduced chamber?)
Xmax:12.1mm
Vd:1004cm3

96dB
1500w RMS
8 Ohm

What to expect from this driver and what minimum wattage on amp should i have?
2x Titan48 26" - Lavoce waf.154.00 & Emin. 3015lf
2x OmniTop15 - Em.Deltalite 2515II- FaitalPro HF107
1x Titan48 "scrappy"- 12" MTX thunder8k car woofer
1x Omni15 TallBoy - 18sound 15g700 Mon. tf0615mr

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Camillo wrote: Wed Jun 01, 2022 6:51 am Did i miss something, buying this lavoce waf.154.00? The only thing in stock i found :)
http://www.loudspeakerdatabase.com/LaVoce/WAF154.00

Fs:38
Qts:0.29 (using reduced chamber?)
Xmax:12.1mm
Vd:1004cm3

96dB
1500w RMS
8 Ohm

What to expect from this driver and what minimum wattage on amp should i have?
Hi Camillo, I'm Seth. Welcome to the forum :thumbsup:

It's preferred that you post your questions in a fresh thread of your own. To do that, go to the section of the forum that best matches your question (Tuba and Titan Pro Sound Subwoofers) and click the "New Topic" button on the top left.

The best I can tell, the quick answer to your question is; that driver will be displacement limited to 95 volts. Using the equation V × V ÷ Ω = Watts, you'll need an amplifier capable of at least 1100 honest watts per channel. If you start your own thread, I wouldn't mind discussing it a little more in depth.

Again, welcome to the forum. Good to have you here Camillo :thumbsup:
Build in process - 2 WH6, one Alpha 6a loaded, one PRV Audio 6MB250-NDY loaded

Two 2x6 shorty SLA Pro's
One T39, 16", 3012LF loaded
Tall AutoTuba, 20" wide, 2x 8" MCM 55-2421
TruckTuba, 8½" wide, 2x 8" MCM 55-2421

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