Members MXDAD Posted June 25, 2009 Members Share Posted June 25, 2009 I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shaster Posted June 25, 2009 Members Share Posted June 25, 2009 What power amp(s) do you have, (or are planning to get)? Is weight and space a consideration? What tops do you have? What kind of SPL are you aiming for? As I'm sure you've heard before, numbers are just that; numbers. They don't necessarily prove anything. Efficiency related to cabinet design and materials, plays a big part in how the specs really play out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MXDAD Posted June 25, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 25, 2009 Size and weight are not a deciding factor. I have a couple of amps both in my sig RMX1850 and a phonic1500 but access to a RMX2450.Tops are NX35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MXDAD Posted June 25, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 25, 2009 To put it in perspective Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crownman Posted June 25, 2009 Members Share Posted June 25, 2009 Since you're already up there. Pick up a set of Yorkville LS1208's and PLX 3602 to run them. That'll give a whole lotta thump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shaster Posted June 25, 2009 Members Share Posted June 25, 2009 I have used the LS700P and the LS800P. The LS800P should get louder than the 700P (which is no slouch) but the 800P (or passive 808) is not a magic box. Sounds like you might need a long range gear plan. If you think you're going to be upgrading your tops and relegating the NX35's to monitor duty then perhaps you should be trying to match the sub(s) to your projected speakers. Or perhaps you should uprgade your tops now, if you're already maxing them out. You could just keep renting subs for a while - kind of a try before you buy. I will say that if you were happy with two subs, that's where you might need to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted June 25, 2009 Members Share Posted June 25, 2009 Since you're already up there. Pick up a set of Yorkville LS1208's and PLX 3602 to run them. That'll give a whole lotta thump.great choice. Very nice sub box! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dk123123dk Posted June 26, 2009 Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 Check for used Yorkville stuff, up in Canada there should be plenty of used choices. dk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted June 26, 2009 Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 (Good) used gear is by far your best option. The gear is around, you just need to find out where to look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Al Poulin Posted June 26, 2009 Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 The best thump for your money is probaby a single LS800P. It is a little more that 1000$, but is self-powered and produces lots of DBs for a single box. A pair of close coupled LS700Ps would also work well for a band, but will cost more than a single 800P. Used will get you the most bang for your buck of course, but no warranty... Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Real MC Posted June 26, 2009 Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 Am I the only one whose first thought at the title was a mic stand + boom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members flanc Posted June 26, 2009 Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 Me too...I like my subs to go thump...boom is what I try to eq out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shaster Posted June 26, 2009 Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 The best thump for your money is probaby a single LS800P. It is a little more that 1000$, but is self-powered and produces lots of DBs for a single box. A pair of close coupled LS700Ps would also work well for a band, but will cost more than a single 800P. Used will get you the most bang for your buck of course, but no warranty...Al If he buys used privately, quite correct regarding the warranty. However... sometime within the last few years L&M started offering the option to upgrade from their usual three month warranty for used. You can now on most (not all though) used gear buy an extended warranty. For instance, I recently picked up a used Unity U15 for very cheap from L&M, and extended the warranty to a year. Now I'm looking for one more U15 so I have the option of running two a side:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Bryan316 Posted June 26, 2009 Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 Used gear may not pop up directly in your neighborhood, but would you invest an afternoon drive to get a really good deal 100 miles away? Craig's List and phone calls may find you what you need, if you're patient and keep looking. Heck, my morning routine is checking Craig's List for a few keywords to see if they pop up. Still waiting for a deal on a 16/4 50-foot snake. I'm quite sure subs will pop up once in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Harmonycat Posted June 26, 2009 Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 Used gear may not pop up directly in your neighborhood, but would you invest an afternoon drive to get a really good deal 100 miles away? Craig's List and phone calls may find you what you need, if you're patient and keep looking. Heck, my morning routine is checking Craig's List for a few keywords to see if they pop up. Still waiting for a deal on a 16/4 50-foot snake. I'm quite sure subs will pop up once in a while. Yup! Craigslist and Kijiji for six months for me to get the first set of LS608s and four more months to get a second set. I wanted a couple of pairs of those, two for smaller gigs and four for larger gigs, because four LS808s will not give me room in the minivan for much of anything else. You have to look everyday! BTW: Montreal is pretty good for used gear on either site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Speedhead Posted June 26, 2009 Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 I have 4 LS1004's and i have always really liked them. If you dont mind weight than these are nice units. I found 2 of them used through a L+M store for $650 each.....even one of them wouldnt be a bad start. I've done gigs with one of these cabinets and had adequate bottom end for a smaller show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MXDAD Posted June 26, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 I had a line on a double 18 peavey QW last year and I waited 2 long and lost it. I scour all the local used sights and local SR providers for used gear every morning and evening, it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members neophool Posted June 28, 2009 Members Share Posted June 28, 2009 which of these 3 are the best performer as a single unit? i think the QSC is about 1200 american. LS800P, 808, or the QSC HPR181i 700w 18"? i guess also as a pair or 4, what performs the best? EDIT: sorry, i just realized you definitely wanted passive subs. not to hijack, but i'm still interested to know how the QSC stacks up against those formentioned Yorkvilles tho...i see the 800p has 1500w.....wowzers. i guess i answeared my own question on THAT one lol - the 720p vs. the QSC tho... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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