Fastskiguy wrote: ↑Fri Dec 23, 2022 10:28 pm
I need to go back to the original question here....what do you guys think I should make for the top? The omnitop 12 with that budget driver would be awesome and cheap but omnitop 8 is so cute and seems to have a nice flat frequency response. I've already made two SLAs and two TLAHs and I'd just like to try something different than another line array. I'm not in a hurry...should I consider DR200? Or is this kinda like mercedes vs. bmw vs audi, there are difference but compared to my chrysler minivan, any would be perfectly fine.
Joe,
You're on a bit of a journey now.
You've built some things, you've got the bug, you want to build more.
That's really cool...
I just want to throw this out to you:
If you stack another on the top of the first with any of Bill's designs, you have a line array with increased height!
There's a reason that's a goal.
As part of your learning journey, I urge you to read up about line source vs point source in sound, particularly in reference to pattern control (pattern control is mentioned in the blurb on the sales page of the Otop8).
It doesn't matter which you build really.
Certainly, the Otop8 and the SLA Pro require less EQ than the rest, but that doesn't mean they require no EQ.
If you think you can build DR's you should, if not, Otops.
Using your last line of thinking above, I ended up deciding to build the Flagship (DR250), so the DR200 would be the Escort or Destroyer?
The SLA Pro and the Otop 8 will be as loud as the DR200.
The Otop 12 budget option may struggle a little to compete. I can't recall if the budget driver has a required rising response to 2.5K ish, and if it doesn't, it means it needs to be EQ'ed in with boost. That naturally leads to other changes.
There comes a point where a decision needs to be made, not by us, but by you, about what to build.
All we can do is support you, and provide information.
It's only after you've decided and built that you can work out if you did the right cab...