soundsystem reggae,dub,stepper

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   The "problem" with scoops is the dip in frequency response. if you have a top that is OK when crossed ~80hz, 2x12 / 2x15" reflex, then you wouldn't need a kick bin. 
But a lot of people choose to use short horn mid cabinets, like the MT122 or some of those old Eminence cookbook stuff, that don't really go below ~180hz. In this case you need something above the scoop to cover the upper bass/lower mid frequencies. In popular terms.. A kick bin.

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all bass Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 11 October 2012 Location: the Netherlands Status: Offline Points: 1845	Post Options Post Reply Quote all bass Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 June 2015 at 12:01pm
	The "problem" with scoops is the dip in frequency response. if you have a top that is OK when crossed ~80hz, 2x12 / 2x15" reflex, then you wouldn't need a kick bin. But a lot of people choose to use short horn mid cabinets, like the MT122 or some of those old Eminence cookbook stuff, that don't really go below ~180hz. In this case you need something above the scoop to cover the upper bass/lower mid frequencies. In popular terms.. A kick bin.
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Kaschpa Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 18 June 2015 Status: Offline Points: 9	Post Options Post Reply Quote Kaschpa Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 June 2015 at 1:04pm
	thanks for your answers. please correct me if i'm wrong. it is better for a 3 way-system to build for example a 2 15" bass reflex because of the wider range in frequencys. what about a 4 18" lowmid bassreflex (like a 18" g-sub) - 4 12" midhigh (dont know what a preferred plan would be- any suggestions?) - and 2 1,4" comp horns for high section. - in case of a 4way-system is it better to combine the midhigh and highs? Edited by Kaschpa - 19 June 2015 at 1:05pm

AlmostSalty Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Registered User Joined: 06 June 2011 Status: Offline Points: 415	Post Options Post Reply Quote AlmostSalty Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 June 2015 at 7:03pm
	I think you would be happier with a 4 way system for reggae/dub, scoops don't play what i would call "bass" well, they play "sub" brilliant, but as said they have a huge dip around 70 to 90 so in a 3way system your tops would be spending a lot energy trying to keep up with subs and it will sound bad, unbalanced. BUT i all depends on money money money. If you have enough then build yourself some bass/kick bins that cover that 70hz dip and up too your tops. HD15 good with scoops, a classic choice in sound building. If your wallet is light then start 3 way and upgrade too 4 way when possible. Anything is better than nothing :)