Looking for some ideal to replace Crown IT8000/SRX718 (x4)

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Matt Vivlamore

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I am looking for some Self-Powered subs to replace my JBL SRX718S and Crown IT8000 combo.

What are some suggestions to look at?


My Wishlist:
Pole Mount are needed, M20 preferred.
I would love PowerCon.
Semi Adjustable speaker settings.
Compact Cabs (think single 18" or SRX718 size).

Budget: I really haven't determined it, but I'm keeping my options open and ideally under a $10k package.
 
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Re: Looking for some ideal to replace Crown IT8000/SRX718 (x4)

Matt Vivlamore said:
I am looking for some Self-Powered subs to replace my JBL SRX718S and Crown IT8000 combo.

What are some suggestions to look at?


My Wishlist:
Pole Mount are needed, M20 preferred.
I would love PowerCon.
Semi Adjustable speaker settings.
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Matt ,

Check out the rcf sub 8004as for single 18 application , they are great versatile box, have very nice output and sound quality , nice features to.

I have the big brothers ( sub8006as) and they are fantastic, also one of the bands I work with has the sub8004as boxes , and they sound excellent and have been in service now for a while.

cheers,

Nick -
 
Re: Looking for some ideal to replace Crown IT8000/SRX718 (x4)

Is there anything you don't like about your current sound? The SRX818 powered would be a pretty close replacement. The only thing missing is that it uses locking IEC instead of powerCon.
 
Re: Looking for some ideal to replace Crown IT8000/SRX718 (x4)

Rob Timmerman said:
Given the tops in your sig, the obvious choice is the Fulcrum TS215ac. While I haven't heard those specific boxes, if they are like the other Fucrum subs (and Dave's other designs), you won't be disappointed.
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Rob, I have rented/demo'd the TS215ac a few times and they are great, but there was something missing in the sound. It was that extra fatness/chunk of the SRX718s.
 
Re: Looking for some ideal to replace Crown IT8000/SRX718 (x4)

Brian jojade said:
Is there anything you don't like about your current sound? The SRX818 powered would be a pretty close replacement. The only thing missing is that it uses locking IEC instead of powerCon.
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Brian, other than age there isn't anything wrong with the SRX718's. The SRX818 was on the candidate list.
 
Re: Looking for some ideal to replace Crown IT8000/SRX718 (x4)

Matt Vivlamore said:
I am looking for some Self-Powered subs to replace my JBL SRX718S and Crown IT8000 combo.

What are some suggestions to look at?


My Wishlist:
Pole Mount are needed, M20 preferred.
I would love PowerCon.
Semi Adjustable speaker settings.
Compact Cabs (think single 18" or SRX718 size).

Budget: I really haven't determined it, but I'm keeping my options open and ideally under a $10k package.
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Try the VRX918SP it should be pretty close your SRX subs. Or as mentioned earlier RCF 8004. I have the 8003 and have heard the 8004. I will admit it goes a little lower although the 8003 did sound pretty good as well.
 
Re: Looking for some ideal to replace Crown IT8000/SRX718 (x4)

Frederik Rosenkjær said:
On this particular point: If they're K&M mounts, you can swap between the 35mm and M20 versions yourself in 2 minutes with a screwdriver. They're completely mechanically compatible/interchangeable.
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Yes, the K&M mounts are the same size, but not all companies is K&M as a parts source. Other manufactures aren't compatible (mounting/screw holes) with K&M for a drop in swap.

Also, I already have the M20 speaker poles.
 
Re: Looking for some ideal to replace Crown IT8000/SRX718 (x4)

Franklin Benjamin said:
Try the VRX918SP it should be pretty close your SRX subs. Or as mentioned earlier RCF 8004. I have the 8003 and have heard the 8004. I will admit it goes a little lower although the 8003 did sound pretty good as well.
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I like the VRX918SP, but I am looking for something a little more modern (something that been out for less than 10 years).

I'll have to see if I can find the RCF 8004; in the past its been a pain to get any sort of RCF Demo.
 
Re: Looking for some ideal to replace Crown IT8000/SRX718 (x4)

Matt Vivlamore said:
I like the VRX918SP, but I am looking for something a little more modern (something that been out for less than 10 years).

I'll have to see if I can find the RCF 8004; in the past its been a pain to get any sort of RCF Demo.
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Just because a product has been on the market for a while doesn't mean it's not a superior product. Newer does not always mean better. A lot of new products contain a lot of bells and whistles that come in handy for marketing, but that you end up never needing or using.
 
Re: Looking for some ideal to replace Crown IT8000/SRX718 (x4)

Brian jojade said:
Just because a product has been on the market for a while doesn't mean it's not a superior product. Newer does not always mean better. A lot of new products contain a lot of bells and whistles that come in handy for marketing, but that you end up never needing or using.
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What I was meaning... I would assume that the VRX line is going to be discontinued soon; considering JBL has update everything around the VRX.
 
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