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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote fatfreddiescat Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 March 2018 at 10:27am
Originally posted by Jo bg Jo bg wrote:

What about fane 12tc250 full range?
Good efficiency, should meet a cubo, easy to implement

+1 on the Fane 12-250TC, very efficient and will work really well down to the crossover with the cubo's. They tend to have a narrow dispersion in the HF which may help in the Bothy.
With a bit of EQ, phase can be within 45 degrees from 200 - 8KHz, they are very natural sounding with the dynamics usually only available from horn systems, vocals can sound stunning, if you can't get a good vocal sound then nothing will sound quite right.
Also no compression driver harshness at high volumes. 
Essential that they have a lot of absorbent material in the cabinet, at least 2/3 stuffed.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote slaz Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 March 2018 at 12:41pm
Originally posted by Xoc1 Xoc1 wrote:

Efficiency is what is needed for a battery powered system = Louder for longer.


Absolutely yes .... BUT - whats your definition of "quite portable" ?

2 x 12" in plywood boxes + a cubo + good sized lead batteries ..... well _I_ wouldn't fancy that unless you can get a vehicle right up to the place :-)


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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Xoc1 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 March 2018 at 1:25pm
If the Fane full rangers were used in a dedicated mid top box and the natural roll off in a sealed cabinet is low enough, there is usually an advantage in making the volume as small as possible. So I would think a box slightly bigger than the driver would suffice. Maybe I will try a sim later today.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote fatfreddiescat Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 March 2018 at 8:05pm
Originally posted by Xoc1 Xoc1 wrote:


If the Fane full rangers were used in a dedicated mid top box and the natural roll off in a sealed cabinet is low enough, there is usually an advantage in making the volume as small as possible. So I would think a box slightly bigger than the driver would suffice. Maybe I will try a sim later today.


Save you the trouble

https://forum.speakerplans.com/fane-12250tc-full-rangers_topic89634_page13.html[/URL]

D Morrison's post at rhe bottom of the page.

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What can I say I like it bass heavy :-)
I guess it depends how portable you need it. My idea of a Bothy is a small room so two 12 inch plus comps would obviously work well but I think is overkill. Depends on your ability to move the stuff.
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Thanks for the info! At the moment I haven't chosen amps so not really sure what battery I'll use. Its likely to be a car/motobike battery or maybe some LiIon units. The FE32 looks like a nice wee wide range driver but at this stage I'm liking the idea of a single (maybe ported) cabinet with a 10inch mid range and a compression top. Do you know of any good plans for such a thing?
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12V-1000W-Audio-Amplifier-Board-PA-80D-Subwoofer-LED-Mono-For-Car-Retrofit-black/132560160960?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

any thoughts on these units?
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Edit: Erm.. just spotted the 1x20a fuse! Steer clear. Power rating (including the lower 'RMS' rating) is false. 

14.4v x20a = 288w. I'm not sure about the relation between RMS/Peaks Watts and fuses in amps, but as a point of reference, the Vibe Litebox Stereo 4 (which outputs true power of around 500w RMS) has a pair of 30a fuses, which fits near enough with the peak rating (14.4 x 60a, 864w)


Another point of reference, Bassface 4.1 amps have a pair of fuses, probably 30a each also, for the same rated power as the Litebox (4x125w RMS)


Those are two legit options to consider for amps also, btw.


Edited by Hemisphere - 25 April 2018 at 10:42am
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