Silas Pradetto wrote on Tue, 06 January 2009 04:08 |
Well this isn't going to happen with these subs. First, I actually know what my subs are supposed to sound like, and I don't boost entire passbands when I know one frequency is lacking. I also employ RMS and peak power limiting with my amps. Second, I own 8 LAB subs, and if I need more bass, I have the weaponry.
I simply need a compact, lightweight, decent sounding drum sub/DJ monitor sub, and I HOPE these will fit the bill. The primary goal is to have plenty of bass within the first 10 feet or so of the subs to keep the drummers and DJs happy. I'll see on Thursday when the woofers arrive how the subs are going to work. Measured data will follow then.
Elliot, do you think you could explain some more about T/S parameters and what to look for in a sub driver? Or should I just search?
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Providing you are babysitting you should be fine. You have the Lab Subwoofers as reinforcements if the DJs require more bass.
From past experience volume in the Mid-High section holds more value to them than a lot of bass especially if you have a large enough stack that can be easily heard where they are performing. Too much Bass creates a problem when they mix. Hopefully, the following will shed some light on what I mean.
In the summer of 2008, I provided a system for a small Rave. It was pretty simple. They brought their mixers, Turntables, and, Laptops while I provide everything else.
Since it was in a backyard I carried my smaller system, which comprise of six Double Fifteens getting around 7200 watts continuous and two tops being fed 1000 watts. The subs were lined up six across, right in front of their DJ Table. Throughout the event, they kept turning down the bass on their mixers. So, I asked them why are they turning down the bass in which I got no answer. I told them I brought more than enough bass so you can crank it up if you like, I don’t mind. I raised the bass back up (to flat) on the DJ mixer and walked away.
Around 5 minutes later, I hear the bass turned down again. I am assuming they are making a transition and going to raise it up shortly. However, it never comes to pass. So, I go over there and asked them why are turning down the bass? One of the DJs finally says, “The bass is too strong and, I can’t hear the music in the headphones.”
No problem! I walked over to the amp rack and turned two amplifiers off. The once six Double Fifteens offering 7200 watts turned into four boxes delivering 4800 watts. That made them happy. None of the DJs turned down the bass for the remaining hours of the event.
So as you can see, even DJs have a limit when it comes to bass.
I always recommend this link to everyone getting into cabinet design.
http://www.speakerplans.com/index.php?id=faq1If you have a specific question just let me know.
Best Regards,