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hi all,

im looking to relpace my ageing inefficient subs.

 

I have two subs in mind.

main use for a disco and small band use,

I am looking at LD Systems PSUB 15 400 Watt 15" Sub which if my mates site is right I can get at £399 for the pair. http://www.thenoizeworks.co.uk/ecommerce/p...products_id/656 the other option is the Wharfedale EVPX15B 15" Sub Bass Speakers at £369 the pair. http://www.thenoizeworks.co.uk/ecommerce/p...products_id/347

 

now the question is which is better for me?

 

the ld's have a sensitivity of 101 db but they are rated at 8ohms which means I need a new amp as the one I have will be underated, but with a higher db rating would they still be louder than the wharfdales which being 4 Ohms will match my amp better in terms of impedance but less effecient as they have a sensitivty of 99 db.

 

with my amp the power reduces by appx 80watts rms from 8 to 4ohms, will the more effecient ld's make up for that on there sensitivity while I purchase a new amp with more power available at 8 ohms

 

my gut feeling is go for the ld's and purchase a new amp.

are both manufacturers any good? obviously I will demo both.

 

suggestion or thoughts please.

 

my budget is appx 400/450......so no nexo or such like

regards

matt.

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Personally I'd go for the LD Systems cabinet, it's higher sensitivity is good, and I've only ever had good experience from LD stuff (although it was the Stinger series). You should be able to sell your amp and get a replacement, CPC 'Pulse' Amps I've heard are good for the money.
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We've had good experiences with the Wharfedale LX range (which I believe is supposed to be better spec'd than their EVP stuff). I think the LX range is discontinued now, but a search should find you 4 ohm LX15s, new, for about the same price you've seen for the EVPs. Wharfedale Pro's aftersales support has been good too. Sorry if this just confuses matters. Let your ears (and back) decide if you can demo them - bearing in mind how heavy they are to carry.
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We've had good experiences with the Wharfedale LX range (which I believe is supposed to be better spec'd than their EVP stuff). I think the LX range is discontinued now, but a search should find you 4 ohm LX15s, new, for about the same price you've seen for the EVPs. Wharfedale Pro's aftersales support has been good too. Sorry if this just confuses matters. Let your ears (and back) decide if you can demo them - bearing in mind how heavy they are to carry.

 

ive been offered a pair of these for £450 http://www.wharfedalepro.com/Home/Products...US/Default.aspx

now I have a real dilemma

ld = smaller lighter and more effecient

evp= non starter

dlx 18 = monster weight but high power rating and very cheap. mmmm wheres that trolley

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I can't say anything on how the dlx's or any of the others sound. However by looking at the dlx's and noticing that their only manufactured from 15mm mdf, I'd be very wary... The LD systems instead are manufactured from 18mm ply which is a much better material especially for subs!

 

James

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the amp is a 2x370 rms into 4 ohms, so its got to be replaced if I am to use the subs properly, I can use the amp short term as I go nowhere near distortion levels, I have limiters and I have got a fairly good idea of how to keep my gear running without pushing beyond its limits, ie out of the red. my gain structures are all set correctly. I dont really want to make a pair, I could do it quite easily as I have a table saw, but I have no time to spare.

 

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I can't say anything on how the dlx's or any of the others sound. However by looking at the dlx's and noticing that their only manufactured from 15mm mdf, I'd be very wary... The LD systems instead are manufactured from 18mm ply which is a much better material especially for subs!

 

James

 

good point well made !

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struggling to get my supplier to get the ld's at £400, im still awaiting him to let me know if he can get any in, anybody seen them at that price elswhere?,

have seen them at cpc for £444 delivered, are there any vouchers for cpc about to get some discount?.

any other options

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these speakers really impress me :angry:

only thing is now im struggling to find some covers, im looking for the plastic case style (similar to the drum kit cases).I have searched the usual sites but all with no luck, has any one found a place that stocks these.

cheers

matt.

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