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Re: Simplexx 1x12 questions

Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2024 1:38 pm
by Verb
I've tried the cab with a Trace Elliot Series 6 GP7 and an Ashdown RM800. I've played around with the EQ but it just sounds bland, there is no punch, if I slap the open E it's just a muffled thud.
I'm going straight in.

Re: Simplexx 1x12 questions

Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2024 2:10 pm
by Bruce Weldy
Verb wrote: Wed Jun 12, 2024 1:38 pm I've tried the cab with a Trace Elliot Series 6 GP7 and an Ashdown RM800. I've played around with the EQ but it just sounds bland, there is no punch, if I slap the open E it's just a muffled thud.
I'm going straight in.
That's strange.....if you rule out the cab and the head......have you tried a different bass?

Re: Simplexx 1x12 questions

Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2024 3:13 pm
by Verb
I've tried 3 different basses and different leads.

Re: Simplexx 1x12 questions

Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2024 3:36 pm
by Bill Fitzmaurice
Damaged drivers is a possibility, though it would be unusual. First I'd rule out the lowpass filter by connecting direct to the woofer.

Re: Simplexx 1x12 questions

Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2024 3:44 pm
by Verb
Thanks Bill.
On this second build I have only fitted the woofer and connected directly to it.
I think it's time to try a different woofer.

Re: Simplexx 1x12 questions

Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2024 11:21 am
by Bruce Weldy
Verb wrote: Wed Jun 12, 2024 3:44 pm Thanks Bill.
On this second build I have only fitted the woofer and connected directly to it.
I think it's time to try a different woofer.

Check out his comments on the same box.....he just posted a review today.
https://billfitzmaurice.info/forum/view ... 36#p296636

Re: Simplexx 1x12 questions

Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2024 5:04 pm
by Verb
Bruce Weldy wrote: Thu Jun 13, 2024 11:21 am
Verb wrote: Wed Jun 12, 2024 3:44 pm Thanks Bill.
On this second build I have only fitted the woofer and connected directly to it.
I think it's time to try a different woofer.

Check out his comments on the same box.....he just posted a review today.
https://billfitzmaurice.info/forum/view ... 36#p296636
Thanks Bruce.

Coincidentally, I messaged John earlier today to ask him about his cabs. I'm going to try the Lavoce driver.

Re: Simplexx 1x12 questions

Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2024 7:34 am
by Verb
I ordered a WAN123.00 last night, unfortunately the supplier has emailed to say they are now out of stock. They have suggested a WAF123.00 as an alternative unit, do you think this is a suitable driver for this cab?

Re: Simplexx 1x12 questions

Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2024 9:13 am
by Bill Fitzmaurice
WAF 123.00 has the same response as the WAN 123.00, it's just heavier. F= ferrite magnet, N= neo magnet.

Re: Simplexx 1x12 questions

Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2024 10:41 am
by Verb
Bill Fitzmaurice wrote: Fri Jun 14, 2024 9:13 am WAF 123.00 has the same response as the WAN 123.00, it's just heavier. F= ferrite magnet, N= neo magnet.
Thanks Bill