Best 15" midwoofer for 2way direct radiation P.A

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   Hi, guys!
I plan to build a 2way ( 15" midwoofer + 1,4" HF driver ) for P.A use.
I need a light loudspeaker with flat frequency response but also with good sensibility in order to use it 
with a 18" reflex subwoofer.

What is the BEST midwoofer for this solution?
I'm thinking about 18Sound 15NMB420....

Thanks.

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Fiore_89 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Registered User Joined: 09 July 2009 Status: Offline Points: 33	Post Options Post Reply Quote Fiore_89 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Best 15" midwoofer for 2way direct radiation P.A Posted: 21 February 2012 at 1:37am
	Hi, guys! I plan to build a 2way ( 15" midwoofer + 1,4" HF driver ) for P.A use. I need a light loudspeaker with flat frequency response but also with good sensibility in order to use it with a 18" reflex subwoofer. What is the BEST midwoofer for this solution? I'm thinking about 18Sound 15NMB420.... Thanks.

SamV Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 21 October 2008 Location: London Status: Offline Points: 5006	Post Options Post Reply Quote SamV Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 February 2012 at 2:19am
	The best would be Volt or ATC, neither do light models though.
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meister_gue Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Registered User Joined: 01 October 2010 Location: Austria Status: Offline Points: 32	Post Options Post Reply Quote meister_gue Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 February 2012 at 10:36am
	Beyma 15P80Nd! Not cheap, but a really great driver!

Tony Wilkes Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 02 August 2004 Location: West Midlands Status: Offline Points: 3346	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tony Wilkes Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 February 2012 at 10:41am
	There is no best 15" driver just a list of suitable candidates that would suit. I personally would look for one aimed more for upper bass use with a light cone and probably a 3" voicecoil, power is going to be around 500w max. All of the major quality manufacturers make something suitable. Unfortunately the only real way to tell if it suits your ears is to have a listen. The Beyma above although it has a 4" voicecoil does look like suitable candidate. Tony Edited by Tony Wilkes - 21 February 2012 at 10:43am
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	PDN15BR40 gets a good review. Not used it myself though.
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biotec Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 07 June 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 2627	Post Options Post Reply Quote biotec Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 February 2012 at 11:58am
	rcf mb15n401 is nice
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	Best usually depends on your budget...
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	Not lightweight, about $275 in the USA: TD15M - 4ohm Fs: 34.7Hz Qms: 5.09 Vas: 312L Cms: .3mm/N Mms: 70g Rms: 3kg/s Xmax: 6mm Sd: 855sqcm Qes: .35 Re: 2.9ohm Le: .15mH Z: 4ohm Bl: 11.25Tm Pe: 500W Qts: .33 1W SPL: 97.8dB 2.83V: 102.1dB
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lickweed Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Registered User Joined: 02 May 2009 Location: leyton Status: Offline Points: 1276	Post Options Post Reply Quote lickweed Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 February 2012 at 1:23pm
	jbl 2227h,although they are discontinued,but very good mid 15"
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kevin tyler Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 15 April 2007 Location: Spain Status: Offline Points: 1691	Post Options Post Reply Quote kevin tyler Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 February 2012 at 1:34pm
	sorry to drift a bit i'm running a jbl 2226 with a b&c de75 2" bi amped and crossing at 1,2khz, is there any reason to cross lower? kev

lickweed Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Registered User Joined: 02 May 2009 Location: leyton Status: Offline Points: 1276	Post Options Post Reply Quote lickweed Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 February 2012 at 2:33pm
	I wouldn't cross lower,in fact higher but don't think 2226 will go higher. Edited by lickweed - 21 February 2012 at 2:33pm
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kevin tyler Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 15 April 2007 Location: Spain Status: Offline Points: 1691	Post Options Post Reply Quote kevin tyler Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 February 2012 at 3:30pm
	yes i figured it might be the case, they are only my back up gear anyway, but i tempted to go the gym and use them more.