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<blockquote data-quote="Gordon Brinton" data-source="post: 145664" data-attributes="member: 9814"><p>Re: Thoughts on Yamaha dxs18 sub</p><p></p><p>The DXS118 and DSR118 are somewhat similar, but offer different sound. If I am not mistaken, they both have the same power amp and DSP. The cabinets, however, differ a lot.</p><p></p><p>The DXS118 is a band-pass design. This design boasts high output, but usually only at one specific frequency or narrow frequency range. In this case, it will always have a loud volume peak between 50 and 70 Hz and it will always lack volume between 70 and 120 Hz. This is referred to as "one note bass". If you EQ the subs to tame or flatten out that peak area then you will never get close to reaching the max SPL as specified. (Not that you could have anyway. Those numbers are exaggerated.) The DXS cabinet is made of plywood for strength.</p><p></p><p>DSR118 is a ported (bass reflex) design. This one is designed to sound more even in volume across the usable range. There may be a slight volume peak here or there due to cabinet resonance, but not intentional like the band-pass design. This box is not designed to achieve raw volume, but instead to sound more musical across its range. It is made of particle board which gives the speaker a richer sound quality than plywood. But you may not want to allow rock stars to stand on them.</p><p></p><p>I own a pair of the DSR118's and they do indeed sound sweet. They pair with my DSR112's perfectly. I do mostly rock bands in bars and they have not disappointed me yet. I get plenty of punch and volume out of them when needed and still have headroom left over, (albeit I have not used them in a very large room yet). If you just want loud subs at the kick drum frequency, then choose the DXS. But loud peaks are not always better for other instruments. I wouldn't take my advice from spec-critics who don't actually own the products either. Choosing between these two subs should be based more on your needs rather than specs.</p><p></p><p>EDIT: I do have a gig coming in November in a larger room. I'll let you know then how they hold up.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Gordon Brinton, post: 145664, member: 9814"] Re: Thoughts on Yamaha dxs18 sub The DXS118 and DSR118 are somewhat similar, but offer different sound. If I am not mistaken, they both have the same power amp and DSP. The cabinets, however, differ a lot. The DXS118 is a band-pass design. This design boasts high output, but usually only at one specific frequency or narrow frequency range. In this case, it will always have a loud volume peak between 50 and 70 Hz and it will always lack volume between 70 and 120 Hz. This is referred to as "one note bass". If you EQ the subs to tame or flatten out that peak area then you will never get close to reaching the max SPL as specified. (Not that you could have anyway. Those numbers are exaggerated.) The DXS cabinet is made of plywood for strength. DSR118 is a ported (bass reflex) design. This one is designed to sound more even in volume across the usable range. There may be a slight volume peak here or there due to cabinet resonance, but not intentional like the band-pass design. This box is not designed to achieve raw volume, but instead to sound more musical across its range. It is made of particle board which gives the speaker a richer sound quality than plywood. But you may not want to allow rock stars to stand on them. I own a pair of the DSR118's and they do indeed sound sweet. They pair with my DSR112's perfectly. I do mostly rock bands in bars and they have not disappointed me yet. I get plenty of punch and volume out of them when needed and still have headroom left over, (albeit I have not used them in a very large room yet). If you just want loud subs at the kick drum frequency, then choose the DXS. But loud peaks are not always better for other instruments. I wouldn't take my advice from spec-critics who don't actually own the products either. Choosing between these two subs should be based more on your needs rather than specs. EDIT: I do have a gig coming in November in a larger room. I'll let you know then how they hold up. [/QUOTE]
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