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Young Croc
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"'llI sack the Tannoy's off and just use my txd115's".

Turbosound TDX115s are bass reflex cabinets, and the Tannoy VS10s are bandpass. Regardless of how you want to move forwards I would recommend you don't mix different types of cabinets together covering the same LF band. Reflex are the easiest type to work with, so if you want to increase the output of the TDX cabs then simply add more of the same type. I can't stress enough though that an HPF is essential for safe operation of a rig. A keen ear can hear MF and HF distortion often before it's too late, but driving LF cabs with frequencies below the tuned frequency will lead to over-excursion.
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I'm planning on firing it all up this weekend (and pissing off the neighbours while I tweak a bit). I agree it might not work well together, I was just considering the extra bottom end extension the Tannoy's had over the Turbos thinking it might work together. But I didn't consider that different enclosures might not play nicely together. I'll see how it goes.

I've got digital crossover (HP and LP) control (and limiters) for each of the 4 channels on the Audac SMQ350 so that sorts the V8's and the VS10, then my PA12 has a specific 100hz filtered sub output which I'm running the TDX Subs from. the only outputs I'm not filtering is the TDX151 tops as they are full range and have passive crossovers in them. I'm going for a more refined Hifi'esque sound in this tent, it's going to be more about soundstage and clarity over max SPL.
 
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Bases on your equipment, I would suggest the following....

Bridge the SMQ amp you have to 2 channel from 4
 
Place the 2 TXD 115 subs TOGETHER in between the 2 TXD 151 tops which should be stand mounted.

Connect the 2 bridged channels to each of the 2 subs respectively.

Connect the High Output of each sub to the inputs of the 151 tops. 

Connects the Full Range (unflitered) output of you mixer to the amp.

Set only the High Pass Filter on the amp to 40hz for both bridged channels. 

Place any product with "Warrior" written on it close to the dunnie.

Find another small amp to power the 2 Tannoy V8s as DJ monitors.
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A small paddling pool filled with water, around 16kg of ice and 10 slabs of VB is optional but recommended.
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Thanks so much for your advice. I'll add that to the mix and experiment tomorrow. I've got 3 chevin amps which are incredible sounding amps which I intend to keep in the setup. I thought the turbos sounded terrible when using the low pass filter out for the subs when I last tried that. Hopefully you're wrong and my original idea of bridging the a500s for the subs pays off (I spent last night making up the cables 😂)I was intending on using the a1000 for the turbo tops as its plenty enough to power them and very hard to beat in sound quality. Thankfully there is someone else running the bar! I'm guessing you're in Oz with the vb reference. I love Australia but there's two things you don't know how to make lager and rum (I'm afraid vb, tooies and bunderberg rum are not for exporting 😂)
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No, I'm in the latest and last UK heatwave but I thought you might be given the link for that driver you provided was in AUD!
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I'm sure the Chevin amps sound great, but I would suggest that without a proper multi band LMS you keep things simple. Good luck!
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Nope I'm currently in the UK sun too. The Oz driver link was just because that was the only one I could find for sale in the world!
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Thank you so much for your input. I'll let you know how my experiments go tomorrow. 
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My mistake. Bear in mind that although the 151 top speakers have passive networks inside, that doesn't include high pass. 
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Originally posted by m@d m@d wrote:

Thanks Lucas, I'm really struggling to find anything. The Guys at Blue Aran have nothing suitable, and the guy who someone suggested might be able to replace the burnt out coil won't touch them either due to lack of spares..


Have you tried RMJ? 
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Originally posted by woody2 woody2 wrote:

Originally posted by m@d m@d wrote:

Thanks Lucas, I'm really struggling to find anything. The Guys at Blue Aran have nothing suitable, and the guy who someone suggested might be able to replace the burnt out coil won't touch them either due to lack of spares..


Have you tried RMJ? 


Thumbs Up Roy's just finished winding me a couple of voice coils. 

Tannoy got bought by Music Tribe, wonder if that's why they are not being helpful.
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