Hello everyone,
I currently have three EV TL15-2 cabinets with DL15X drivers that I got for a great price a couple years ago. They are large dual 15s that can serve as low mids or subwoofers. As a sub, I think they sound pretty good, especially with all three together. The issue I have is that they're install boxes - no handles, MDF, and a bad finish for a mobile system. I have more time than money at the moment, so I was thinking I could work on building a better box for these guys if it is worth the hassle, given the driver.
I'm new to the speaker building world, so I have a couple questions:
1) Is it worth my time using the DL15X a sub driver, or should I sell the drivers and invest in a more modern subwoofer (My long term goal is to end up with a pair of TH118s, but on my budget that will be sometime in the future).
2) Is the TL15-2 an optimal sub cabinet for the drivers? Should I simply copy it in plywood, add handles and casters, and call it a day? Is there a better cabinet out there for a pair of DL15Xs?
3) Will I notice a difference in performance if I split the drivers up into six single 15 cabinets using the TL15-1 design? I'm a one man shop and while the current TL15-2s aren't too heavy only having to lift a single 15" at a time sounds wonderful.
Just as further info, the rest of the rig is Netmax FIR processed EV Xi-1122 speakers with all Crown XTi amplifiers (which, as soon as I can sell the XTis, will change to QSC PL3 series amps). I have access to a measurement rig and am intending to do DSP equalization on whatever subs I do end up with.
Thanks!
Robert
I currently have three EV TL15-2 cabinets with DL15X drivers that I got for a great price a couple years ago. They are large dual 15s that can serve as low mids or subwoofers. As a sub, I think they sound pretty good, especially with all three together. The issue I have is that they're install boxes - no handles, MDF, and a bad finish for a mobile system. I have more time than money at the moment, so I was thinking I could work on building a better box for these guys if it is worth the hassle, given the driver.
I'm new to the speaker building world, so I have a couple questions:
1) Is it worth my time using the DL15X a sub driver, or should I sell the drivers and invest in a more modern subwoofer (My long term goal is to end up with a pair of TH118s, but on my budget that will be sometime in the future).
2) Is the TL15-2 an optimal sub cabinet for the drivers? Should I simply copy it in plywood, add handles and casters, and call it a day? Is there a better cabinet out there for a pair of DL15Xs?
3) Will I notice a difference in performance if I split the drivers up into six single 15 cabinets using the TL15-1 design? I'm a one man shop and while the current TL15-2s aren't too heavy only having to lift a single 15" at a time sounds wonderful.
Just as further info, the rest of the rig is Netmax FIR processed EV Xi-1122 speakers with all Crown XTi amplifiers (which, as soon as I can sell the XTis, will change to QSC PL3 series amps). I have access to a measurement rig and am intending to do DSP equalization on whatever subs I do end up with.
Thanks!
Robert