LF18G401 vs L18P300-07 for 186

L18P300 used to be RCF's top of the range bass driver for a long time until it was superceded by the LF18G/X400. It has got a thick top plate to increase linearity and power handling, and ventilation holes in the back plate to the same purpose. It's still being made and now sold at a competitive price, compared to its successor, which has a higher voice coil winding.

LF18G401 is a budget driver. Some features have purposely been omitted to keep the price down. It lacks extensive ventilation, has a comparatively thin top plate and not much voice coil hight. That said, it's got a modern suspension like its larger siblings and a very high efficiency (because of the short coil).

I think it's hard to choose. It must be funny to spend extra money to obtain a driver that's actually older (LF18P300). The price of the L18G401 ist just unbeatable. On the other hand, guessing that you have certain expectations when building 8 bass horns, I'd consider using a driver with high power handling and especially, a greater voice coil overhang.

corell wrote: Its a no brainer. The 18G401 beats the 18P300 by every means imo, being much newer.

So the budget option is also better? That sounds like music to my ears!

Which one would be the best bang for the buck? Would there be any noticeable difference? We would be making eight 186 horns.

The L18P300-07 is €269, and the LF18G401 is €229

L18P300-07:

General

• Price: €269
• Rated power: 1000 W RMS
• Impedance: 8 Ohm
• Frequency range: 35 Hz - 1000 Hz