The two 30 inch wide T48s came first....We've had them for well over a year and NEVER get tired of just what amazing sounds they produce!
Next came two OTOP 15's with melded array....again, they are surprisingly loud and clear....I love when people ask "where is all that sound coming from?"
Two W8's were next that replaced 3 very heavy 15/horn monitors that my back will not miss at all.
Then came my bass rig cabinet...Jack 212 with no tweets. A 112 would have been enough, but the 212 puts my Ampeg head up where I can see it, not to mention it looks and sounds great with tons of headroom if needed. I put Duratex on all but the front of it. I've left that natural and have friends and family of the band sign it. Someday I will put a clear layer of sealer over it and look at it in my old age.
Now the W10....Great Monitor!! Our drummer runs a pretty full mix through his monitor and the W10 does a great job with that...He told me several times during the show "Don't touch it!" Meaning he was VERY happy. As described on this site the W8's are great for vocals, but the W10 will carry vocals AND the kick and bass and do it well. I've never seen him that happy with his mix. I actually stepped around his kit and gave a listen during the show and it was great. Obvious benefit of this is we were very tight musically because he could hear everything so much better and that's always a good thing!!
I don't have one good pic of the whole system yet, but I've posted the individual pics on previous reviews...so it happened
I do want to say that I'm happy to have found this site and took a chance to build that first Titan which let my eyes be open to the benefits of Bill's designs. The days of heavy, power hungry, expensive, did I mention heavy? speakers are in my past and I tell all those who ask about them.
I always thank Bill and the "keepers of the knowledge" that post intelligent, helpful information to those willing to accept it and this review is no different. I play in a small local band and this system has let us do that lighter, cheaper and better! This let's us concentrate on the "show" and creates an overall better experience for our listeners and isn't that what this all boils down to?
Having said that, I must admit I'm hooked on the building part too! Next on the list is a "small system" for cookouts and my own entertainment in my practice room...details not decided yet.
I know this is too long, but one more thing to those still on the fence...Build it!
I promise these designs will change how you see/hear sound systems from then on....It's that good!
