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    Posted: 10 July 2012 at 5:50pm
although its normal to load 1850s with pd or void there must be a cheaper alternate driver that could be used . has anyone ever tried a different driver other than these that reach the specs needed ?

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the void really is a fairly cheap driver for what you're expecting.
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yeah but i know it is ....

but surly there is an ALTERNATIVE  to the void or pd drivers £250 is still a lot of money.  


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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Dub Specialist Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 July 2012 at 12:32am
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]You want cheap? heres cheap :



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Id take the void mate
 
wow that is cheap cheap but what it for just to look at an 18", prob thats all its good for...brilliant find RequiemBig smile.....free deliverly what more yu want.......LOLLOL


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The 1850 horn was designed for....... the PD1850, which is a very heavy duty driver.  The Void driver is a cheaper alternative.

The bottom line is that there is no such thing as a cheap heavy duty driver, capable of handling the loading in that horn.  If you can't afford a suitable driver I'm afraid you'll just have to look at a different cabinet.  In general, drivers capable of withstanding horn loading are more expensive.
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Originally posted by ceharden ceharden wrote:

The 1850 horn was designed for....... the PD1850, which is a very heavy duty driver.  The Void driver is a cheaper alternative.

The bottom line is that there is no such thing as a cheap heavy duty driver, capable of handling the loading in that horn.  If you can't afford a suitable driver I'm afraid you'll just have to look at a different cabinet.  In general, drivers capable of withstanding horn loading are more expensive.


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Cheaper alternative, would be used PD1850s, V18-1000s.

For 186 Horn, "maybe" worth considering used Turbomax 1000/Fane 18-1000.



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maybe a Fane 18b ? strong cone/good driver suitable for horn loading and fairly cheap you can pick them up.......
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Keen Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 July 2012 at 9:51am
yeah was thinking the fane 18b600/800. Recomended driver for the Invader Horn by Nineleaves. But won't do 30hz in the bigger stacks reliably. For this Nineleaves recommended stepping up to PD1850 or Fane 1000/1500 (in invader). But 40hz fine for 18b. 18b600/800 has the high EBP of the 1850. This is what your looking for if your trying to reproduce sound of the 1850. Fane 1000/1500 both lower EBP so more hifi sound.
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However 18B, just doesn't have the Xmax or BL to handle high power input whilst staying in control.
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if you want cheap, i wouldnt expect much out of it :/ unless your a wizard with enclosure design :P
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