Super Bass Horn V.02 by Startec (Quad Acoustics-F)

Underpowered, Vs equal Vs overpowered amps is a no-brainer.

Right, i actually run my speakers with oversized amps several times. There are some details that can vary the amount of power a speaker can absorb though: How are limiters set? How long are they playing? Is the heat inside the chamber dissipated in some way? I'm pretty sure the musical program can make a difference too... to make it short, a 36 hours party with fast and bass-heavy tekno music, mostly played by non-professional artists, with a diy rig sometimes controlled by non-professional crews, could be really different in terms of performance and results than the average concert a pa tech is used to. I would not suggest a stranger to overpower his own gear without knowing any detail or his skills level.

such a nice rig here! Yess mate, it definitely is less easy than one thinks, but it pays with satisfaction! I'm really looking forward to hear the 4 sbh i built, when the guy who owns them will feel ok to throw a party..

About the last question on the thread, i'm afraid i tested the N401s in theese cabs for too short time and too low volume to feel like having an opinion. However, i think a K6 amp would barely drive the mentioned rcf speakers over their rms power.. while a K20 would be blowing the cones out, if not kept under control..
i say: why not considering the K10?? I think it could be the best solution, with 2x6kw 2ohm (6 cabs).. it would drive them harder than the K6 but without reaching their limit, and not wasting that much energy you could not use from the K20.


Edited by sushi - 07 March 2021 at 7:13pm

Lev, with a K20 you could damage those V18s, in such a FLH, without proper limiting, quickly.. 

Are there no hornresp input sheets available to sim both options?

To be honest, we cut and doweled panels with a 3 axis cnc. We just had to cut angles on the edges, trying to be precise and maintain the right lenght, expecially with those which made the rear chamber.. we had to cut some panels 2 or 3 times before all was perfect.