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Steve’0
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Posted: 29 May 2023 at 7:13pm |
Looking to build two double 18” ported enclosures. They will be permanently mounted outdoors but protected from direct weather so waterproof cones are a must. Since they are outdoors I am thinking tuned to 40 or 45hz? I will be playing mostly rock, country, blues. I only have about 800watts per driver so nothing crazy. Ferrite will be fine because I will not be moving them and they are less expensive. Size and weight is not a concern. 8 ohm. What would everyone recommend for drivers and box design for best sound quality. Budget is around $300 per driver.
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BANG
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RCF L18P400
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Lucasdude
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I've had good results with Celestion FTR4080 in reflex cabs tuned around 40hz.
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smitske96
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18TBW100/18HW1070/18TLW3000 would be on my list.
All have a good amount of xmax and would suit your needs. I would aim the tuning at 35/40Hz.
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Steve’0
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What would be the best option below? Since I only have 800 watts available per driver would I be better with a lower powered driver? I can do a box as large as 250L per driver if needed.
18TBX100 | 18PZB100 | 18PS100 | 18RBX100
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smitske96
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I would still go with higher power and xmax models. You will be working in the linear range far longer. Plus, if you do upgrade you amp, you are already set.
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DMorison
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Well, the PS & PZB have lower Xmax (& Xvar), so they will be limited to lower maximum volumes. Unless you've found stupidly good pricing on lightly used second hand ones, I just wouldn't bother with those. TBX was B&C's flagship driver (of their off-the-shelf models) when it came out, it's an absolutely solid choice for what you're doing and is in thousands of well respected big brand boxes. RBX is 15-20 years newer than TBX, advances in modelling of the magnetic fields and manufacturing tolerances etc mean you get pretty similar performance for ~10% less cost IIRC. None of these really need a very big box, 130-170 litres net tuned in the high 30's as Smitske suggests should be fine.
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Steve’0
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Thanks for the advise. I will just go with the 18TBX100 suggested design. Does the box volume include driver, braces and ports or do I need to add those volumes to the 200L? If I do a slot port will the suggested port size still tune correctly? https://bcspeakers.com/en/products/lf-driver/18-0/8/18tbx100.pdf - https://bcspeakers.com/en/products/lf-driver/18-0/8/18tbx100.pdf
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DMorison
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The box volume is defined as net, so yes, you would need to add extra for the driver, port, bracing, any handles you include etc.
A slot port will tune lower than an equivalent round port, as 2 (or more depending on where in the box it's located) sides are extended by the box walls. That means that people often find they need to build their first box with one removeable side initially so they can get in and cut the port shorter if need be (example here). There is a way of manually calculating a revised port length to account for this, I've made a spreadsheet to make it a bit easier which can be found here: Link Edited by DMorison - 04 June 2023 at 2:20pm |
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Steve’0
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Thanks for the info. That is a great help. Are there any designs for a 10” two way to play down to 100htz?
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RoadRunnersDust
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Is there any particular reason you want to go for a reflex design?
For the content you’re going to be playing, a sensibly tuned BPH would probably work better
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PD186. Just my 2p worth. I had 4 reflex bins loaded with said driver, played loud and low. I've got the plans if you ask me nicely.
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