CarterKraft wrote: ↑Thu Oct 29, 2020 8:25 am
The T39 would be a great performer but it would lose the suitcase portability.
Hypothetically, if both options had the same output capability and I had to choose which one to tote from the parking lot to the field... I'd much rather roll my 60lb T39 out vs. carry my 50lb TruckTuba, even if it did have a strap handle and look like a suitcase.
A TruckTuba of those dimensions (36x24x12) may seem like suitcase portability in your mind, or even in a picture with a strap handle on it. However, once it's loaded up with drivers, batteries, and electronics... my guess is you'll be putting wheels on it after the first use.
But, again... I totally get that a T39 doesn't fit the vision you're working toward. Just putting it out there for consideration.
Another thing to take into consideration is, for every 3dB of increased sensitivity you'll get close to twice the play time on the same battery at the same output level, or require about half the battery capacity to have the same play time at the same volume. Either of which is a benefit of just choosing a path with speakers of higher sensitivity. Another benefit is the system having a greater maximum output with identical amplification.