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Wayne Roberts

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RCF 8003 or 8004
« on: March 27, 2016, 04:33:28 PM »

Hi,

I am looking for a new sub for my band playing mainly soul blues jazz funk disco pop. I already have the RCF 712a's

Now looking at the 4pro 8003 and the 8004, they are very different on price.

The sub will having the Bass Drum and the Bass players amp DI'd so manly for this.

Is the 8004 worth the extra money.

We will be going gig for around 100-300 people.

Thanks
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« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2016, 04:43:02 PM »

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Art Welter

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Re: RCF 8003 or 8004
« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2016, 12:26:36 PM »


Now looking at the 4pro 8003 and the 8004, they are very different on price.

Wayne,

The 8004 claims slightly more power (and convection cooling instead of fan so may be slightly more efficient), more output and a -3dB point of 30 Hz compared to 40 Hz for the 8003.

The low E note on a four string bass is 41 Hz, low B on a 5 string bass is 31 Hz.

If low bass is high on your priority list, the 8004 may be worth additional $$, but best to do an A/B test to hear for yourself- getting 10 Hz lower response and 2 dB more output from basically the same size box with only 1 dB more power sounds fishy.

Art
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David Morison

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Re: RCF 8003 or 8004
« Reply #3 on: March 29, 2016, 08:02:37 AM »

Wayne,

The 8004 claims slightly more power (and convection cooling instead of fan so may be slightly more efficient), more output and a -3dB point of 30 Hz compared to 40 Hz for the 8003.


Last time I looked, the graphs suggested that the -3dB points might be a lot higher, relative to any reasonable estimate of an average level - that being harder in the case of the 8003 as its response seemed to be a single spike at around 80-ish Hz.
That said, the 8004 does indeed seem to go lower.

Cheers,
David.
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Re: RCF 8003 or 8004
« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2016, 09:57:41 PM »

1 - 8004 > 2 - 8003

8004 is more superior and sound amazing.  With equally good low end and punch.  When you place the 8004 on its side it will fill the room nicely with more even coverage. 

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Hi,

I am looking for a new sub for my band playing mainly soul blues jazz funk disco pop. I already have the RCF 712a's

Now looking at the 4pro 8003 and the 8004, they are very different on price.

The sub will having the Bass Drum and the Bass players amp DI'd so manly for this.

Is the 8004 worth the extra money.

We will be going gig for around 100-300 people.

Thanks
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Re: RCF 8003 or 8004
« Reply #5 on: April 02, 2016, 08:36:14 PM »

When you place the 8004 on its side it will fill the room nicely with more even coverage. 


I am really curious about this statement.

How does a almost square front loaded sub make a difference in how well it "covers the room" when placed on the side?

At sub freq, the wavelengths are so large (as compared to the size of the cabinet) and there is no directivity in a front loaded cabinet, I don't see a way that it could make a difference.

Maybe you could explain how this happens as it doesn't make sense to me.

Or maybe I am missing something

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Re: RCF 8003 or 8004
« Reply #6 on: April 08, 2016, 01:03:14 AM »

I am really curious about this statement.

How does a almost square front loaded sub make a difference in how well it "covers the room" when placed on the side?

At sub freq, the wavelengths are so large (as compared to the size of the cabinet) and there is no directivity in a front loaded cabinet, I don't see a way that it could make a difference.

Maybe you could explain how this happens as it doesn't make sense to me.

Or maybe I am missing something

Only thing I can think of is that if he's using the built in m20 mount points on the sub, one is pushed back behind the woofer , the other is dead even with the woofer , if he isn't delaying the top he could be getting some cancelation,, but I can't imagine it be that much .... But maybe
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Re: RCF 8003 or 8004
« Reply #7 on: April 10, 2016, 10:59:29 AM »

I know Ivan has way more IQ point and understand of this topic but my ears do not lie. 

In my pie brain the only thing I can come up with is the front hole goes from being horizontal on the ground to vertical.  When you stack 2 or 3 you can notice the difference even more. 

I am really curious about this statement.

How does a almost square front loaded sub make a difference in how well it "covers the room" when placed on the side?

At sub freq, the wavelengths are so large (as compared to the size of the cabinet) and there is no directivity in a front loaded cabinet, I don't see a way that it could make a difference.

Maybe you could explain how this happens as it doesn't make sense to me.

Or maybe I am missing something
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Re: RCF 8003 or 8004
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