Which Eminence 18" Pro PA

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Which Eminence 18" Pro PA

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I am just curious what 18" Eminence is used for the Simplexx 18 Pro PA version before I buy the plans? Will be using a single sub for DJ reinforcement for bigger 200-300 crowd indoors. Thanks in advance.
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The preferred T/S spec range for the driver is Fs 28 to 38Hz, Qts .28 to .40, Vas 200 to 400L, xmax 8mm or more. Recommended drivers are the Dayton Audio Pro Odeum 18F, PRV Audio 18SW2200v2, Eminence Kappa Pro 18LF, LaVoce SAF184.02 and Celestion TSQ 1845.

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djlivex wrote: Mon Jan 26, 2026 2:51 pm I am just curious what 18" Eminence is used for the Simplexx 18 Pro PA version before I buy the plans? Will be using a single sub for DJ reinforcement for bigger 200-300 crowd indoors. Thanks in advance.
Not related to your question, but curious why you want to build the "easier" SLA sub when it loks like you have experience building the horn loaded ones?
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Re: Which Eminence 18" Pro PA

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I just bought out of the blue a new 18" Blastking Pro woofer
Fs-35
Re 5.1 ohm
Qts .35
Qes .38
Vas 230
BL 24.2 Tm
Mms 185 gr.
Xmax 6.0 mm
I plan to use this woofer since lying around bought new last year at a speaker shop here in Tampa. Just a sub added to my Tallboy 12 or JBL Control 5 monitors since it will be a small rectangular venue 15' x 40' hall with 80-100 people invited just small added omph! What do you guys think? I also have a lot of 18 mm BB precut sheets from Woodworker Store want to use those Ill have to make the adjustments. Thanks
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6mm xmax isn't very good. It limits you to 350w.

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Ok I get it, was looking at the Lavoce Thanks Bill!
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#7 Post by Bill Fitzmaurice »

If you want to go all out there's the LaVoce SAF184.03. 13mm xmax allows it to take 1,000w.

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