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#586 Post by Grant Bunter »

Grey Owl wrote: Sun May 03, 2020 5:39 pm These comments sound like a great start to a physics lesson.
Watching with interest.
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Haha yes!
Physics in sound is unavoidable.
It's just that a lot of people don't know it, so myth becomes black and white, which becomes reality, which..

An example is why a bass player shouldn't use a single (or double) 15, under their 2 x 12 (or 4 x 10), which is what a lot of bass players may do...
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DR 250: x 2 melded array, 2x CD horn, March 2012 plans.
T39's: 4 x 20" KL3010LF , 2 x 28" 3012LF.
WH8: x 6 with melded array wired series/parallel.
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#587 Post by Grey Owl »

Hiya Grant,
FB has a very wide cast and last week, the logarithmic Gods sent me a link to your FB page which then popped up on my screen. :o
You've constructed some great looking units shown on your photo pages; impressive work. :clap:
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#588 Post by Grant Bunter »

Grey Owl wrote: Sun May 03, 2020 9:27 pm Hiya Grant,
FB has a very wide cast and last week, the logarithmic Gods sent me a link to your FB page which then popped up on my screen. :o
You've constructed some great looking units shown on your photo pages; impressive work. :clap:
Cheers
Grey Owl in Auckland
HaHa!
Thank you...
Built:
DR 250: x 2 melded array, 2x CD horn, March 2012 plans.
T39's: 4 x 20" KL3010LF , 2 x 28" 3012LF.
WH8: x 6 with melded array wired series/parallel.
Bunter's Audio and Lighting "like"s would be most appreciated...

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#589 Post by jemo1234567890 »

SethRocksYou wrote: Fri May 01, 2020 7:43 pm ... and the Lab 12 is also 450watts (50 v, but 6 ohms), yet achieves 13mm xmax /659cc Vd, vs. 450 watts getting 10mm/531cc Vd for the 18 Sound using Bill's estimated figures. So, it seems it would be the king of output potential and efficiency. maybe?

Dunno, just thinking out loud.
This questions I asked myself these days, too.
Which driver should I choose if I want the most Vd with the most efficiency and a manageable width.
Especially if weight (and money :lol: ) doesn't matter...

My equations say a double lab12 with 1318 ccm with 800 watts. So I would call it the Golf GTI 1,3 :P

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So, I delivered the new T39/SLAP rehearsal system to my dad a couple weeks ago. We previously had him using 8" Fender Passport tops and an inexpensive 12" ported sub powered with a Behringer iNuke1000 DSP.

Here's what I noticed;
-By ear, a single 2x6 shorty SLA Pro (16ohms nominal) required at least 6dB less input gain to have roughly the same output as the 8ohm Passport speaker.
-The highs in the SLA easily outperformed the Passports two 2"ish splayed cone tweeters. I quickly realized I'll need to deploy a de-esser or start pulling some highs out of the mic's now. Seth's sinister esses stick out sorely sassy sister!
-This system has more volume potential than my Dad is likely to ever use, even other than rehearsal situations, in intimate indoor gigs. A lot more. Thinking I could have easily covered his needs with the smaller amp (200wpc) and the Basslite S2012 driver instead of the 3012LF. Always an option if I need or want to swap them out for whatever reason.

Anyway, that's it for now. Thanks for the great design Bill. :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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SethRocksYou wrote: Fri May 22, 2020 12:25 am So, I delivered the new T39/SLAP rehearsal system to my dad a couple weeks ago. We previously had him using 8" Fender Passport tops and an inexpensive 12" ported sub powered with a Behringer iNuke1000 DSP.

Here's what I noticed;
-By ear, a single 2x6 shorty SLA Pro (16ohms nominal) required at least 6dB less input gain to have roughly the same output as the 8ohm Passport speaker.
-The highs in the SLA easily outperformed the Passports two 2"ish splayed cone tweeters. I quickly realized I'll need to deploy a de-esser or start pulling some highs out of the mic's now. Seth's sinister esses stick out sorely sassy sister!
-This system has more volume potential than my Dad is likely to ever use, even other than rehearsal situations, in intimate indoor gigs. A lot more. Thinking I could have easily covered his needs with the smaller amp (200wpc) and the Basslite S2012 driver instead of the 3012LF. Always an option if I need or want to swap them out for whatever reason.

Anyway, that's it for now. Thanks for the great design Bill. :thumbsup:
Good one Seth :)
Only 6dB less?
I'd have thought that was a bit conservative having messed with a few Passport systems myself.

Kudos to you for doing what you've done, S'sss and all :clap:
Built:
DR 250: x 2 melded array, 2x CD horn, March 2012 plans.
T39's: 4 x 20" KL3010LF , 2 x 28" 3012LF.
WH8: x 6 with melded array wired series/parallel.
Bunter's Audio and Lighting "like"s would be most appreciated...

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#592 Post by Seth »

Grant Bunter wrote: Fri May 22, 2020 2:31 am Only 6dB less?
SethRocksYou wrote: Fri May 22, 2020 12:25 am at least 6dB less
:mrgreen:

The SLA Pro's are waaay more sensitive than the Passports. Trying to A/B them to compare SQ and response (Dad's request, my indulgence) showcased the sensitivity difference immediately and very obviously, having to bring the Passports up considerably to meet the bass output. Switch back to the SLA Pro and now it's waaaay too hot... bring it back down.

I honestly expected it to be the other way around, if anything. So, I was pleasantly surprised.
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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Eighteen Sound - speaker manufacturing plant. What's to chat about?

#593 Post by Grey Owl »

Hiya
Found this link this morning. Found it interesting so include it here for your viewing. :)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JTyFPM4MV8&t=188s
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Nice David:thumbsup: Here it is with the other's I've seen

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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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#595 Post by Bryan Cox »

Totally switching gears here. But I just picked up a Dewalt right angle attachment. This is going to change my life when I build my next herd of cabs! I could see this being very helpful for attaching drivers in tight spaces.....
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Otop 12 x 4 (Delta Pro 12-450a) 2x melded, 2x straight
Titan 39 x 4 (3012LF) 20" wide

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#596 Post by Bruce Weldy »

One of the reasons that I've gone to Lag bolts to secure speakers is that it's always easier to get a socket in a tight space. Even if you have to use a flexible extension or a knuckle joint extension. Doing that with a phillips head or square drive is tough.

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


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#597 Post by Bryan Cox »

Luckily I haven't built any cabinets that gave me an issue in this department. But that day may come. And lag bolts are a great idea as well.
Otop 12 x 4 (Delta Pro 12-450a) 2x melded, 2x straight
Titan 39 x 4 (3012LF) 20" wide

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#598 Post by Bruce Weldy »

Bryan Cox wrote: Fri Jun 05, 2020 12:59 pm Luckily I haven't built any cabinets that gave me an issue in this department. But that day may come. And lag bolts are a great idea as well.
Also, less chance of them slipping off like a screwdriver and poking the cone.

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


"A system with a few knobs set up by someone who knows what they are doing is always better than one with a lot of knobs set up by someone who doesn't."

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#599 Post by himhimself »

Also, less chance of them slipping off like a screwdriver and poking the cone.
That's always my fear! I used GRK cabinet screws. They have a fat washer head and torx T-15 drive that is nice and secure. But a socket could be even more sure. Next build...
Those right angle gadgets are really useful in tight spots, but also can be kinda wobbly to hang on to. I don't use mine very often but it sure comes in handy now and then. And was a lot cheaper than buying a dedicated right angle drill/driver.
2xT30 (20", 3012LF)
2xT30 (21", 3012LF)
4xOtop J-array (Beta12, melded/straight piezos)
Truck Tuba (MCM)
Next up: 2xJack12 or family of table tubas

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himhimself wrote: Fri Jun 05, 2020 8:01 pm
Also, less chance of them slipping off like a screwdriver and poking the cone.
That's always my fear!
That's why I always put the circle of ply from the baffle cutout on top of the driver while I'm installing it.

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


"A system with a few knobs set up by someone who knows what they are doing is always better than one with a lot of knobs set up by someone who doesn't."

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