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dymondaudio
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Posted: 10 February 2016 at 8:48am |
Hi All, can anyone recommend a decent budget (ish) driver for a reflex box, dimensions are 576mm wide by 576mm high and 746mm deep. I think that makes it about 200 Litres minus the ports and bracing?
I've been looking at the P.Audio E-18ELF which should give you a rough idea of budget but can stretch to something like the BMS 18SV430v2 However I'm concerned that both those drivers maybe designed for cabs of smaller volume? I don't have or know how to use any sim software so any advice will be greatly appreciated! Cheers
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Pasi
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I think i know which box you are referring to :) I think Faital 18HP1010 could be an option for you. Andy from Blue Aran can probably help you to obtain the required quantity.
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Peter Jan
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E18ELF needs a ~300 litres cab to get the best of it, if sub low is what you want/need.
18SV430v2 can do with some less, like ~240 litres to have a somewhat flat respons and go nice down low. In a smaller cab (~180 litres net volume) they can made to work good, but emphasis rather on loud in bass (50-60 Hz) than real low (35-45 Hz). Suitable or not depends on what you're after really. If allround bass with solid SPL is what you want, both speakers are a good choice. If true sub performance is what you want, they are not ideal (in the given cab dimensions). |
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dymondaudio
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Definitely all-round bass/solid spl is what I'm after for these cabs. So looks like the 18ELF could be good, particularly as the pricing I can get on these is very good!
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dymondaudio
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Thanks Pasi, you guessed correct! ;) Will check out the Faital, price is pretty good on those (trade) although stock could be an issue as I'm looking to get these pretty quick. I'm guessing you'd rate the Faital over the BMS or P-Audio for this application?
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Pasi
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From the drivers mentioned here, Faital is definitely the best option.
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ceharden
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Fane Prime 18XS or Beyma 18P1000Fe look pretty good for slightly more expensive drivers.
P-Audio E18-600S is a budget option.
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dymondaudio
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Thanks for the advice guys, out of interest would the Faital 18HP1040 be a suitable driver?
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Pasi
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That would work too on this box, although not as well as the 1010. However, difference is pretty small.
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