alternate driver other than void/pd
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Topic: alternate driver other than void/pd
Posted By: WILLIAM12345
Subject: alternate driver other than void/pd
Date Posted: 10 July 2012 at 5:50pm
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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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Posted By: cravings
Date Posted: 10 July 2012 at 6:22pm
| the void really is a fairly cheap driver for what you're expecting. |
Posted By: WILLIAM12345
Date Posted: 10 July 2012 at 7:20pm
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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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Posted By: imageoven
Date Posted: 10 July 2012 at 11:08pm
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Posted By: Requiem
Date Posted: 11 July 2012 at 12:09am
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You want cheap? heres cheap : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clearance-QTX-Sound-700w-18-700w-Low-Frequency-Bass-Driver-Cone-18-inch-/190683340296?pt=UK_ConElec_SpeakersPASystems_RL&hash=item2c659cde08" rel="nofollow - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clearance-QTX-Sound-700w-18-700w-Low-Frequency-Bass-Driver-Cone-18-inch-/190683340296?pt=UK_ConElec_SpeakersPASystems_RL&hash=item2c659cde08
 Id take the void mate ------------- www.requiem-soundsystem.com Custom Martin Audio WSX, USB & CSG Soundsystem based in Bristol |
Posted By: Dub Specialist
Date Posted: 11 July 2012 at 12:32am
 .....free deliverly what more yu want.......
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wrote:Posted By: ceharden
Date Posted: 11 July 2012 at 12:58am
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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. |
Posted By: levyte357
Date Posted: 11 July 2012 at 1:19am
 Cheaper alternative, would be used PD1850s, V18-1000s. For 186 Horn, "maybe" worth considering used Turbomax 1000/Fane 18-1000. ------------- "Who am I? I'm the guy who does his job.. You must be the other guy". |
Posted By: Dub Specialist
Date Posted: 11 July 2012 at 1:21am
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maybe a Fane 18b ? strong cone/good driver suitable for horn loading and fairly cheap you can pick them up....... ------------- treat all creation with respect. For music is sound...sound is vibration...vibration is energy... and energy begets life. Therein lies my passion! MUSIC IS LIFE
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Posted By: Keen
Date 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. |
Posted By: levyte357
Date Posted: 11 July 2012 at 10:12am
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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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Posted By: ClackS02
Date Posted: 19 March 2013 at 2:08pm
| if you want cheap, i wouldnt expect much out of it :/ unless your a wizard with enclosure design :P |
Posted By: ovidias
Date Posted: 28 August 2013 at 9:16am
| how about MAG M1801? I think it will work in 186 horn |
Posted By: ovidias
Date Posted: 28 August 2013 at 9:16am
| or maybe RCF L18P300? |
Posted By: all bass
Date Posted: 28 August 2013 at 10:01am
You will find a list of alternative drivers and the TS parameters that are needed in this topic: http://forum.speakerplans.com/drivers-for-1850-186_topic68912.html" rel="nofollow - Drivers for 1850 and 186 horns |