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post #181 of 530
10/23/12 at 6:29am
Allen wrench....Jam bare wire up in there and tighten. Do not over tighten as I have stripped these out before.
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post #182 of 530
10/23/12 at 7:37am
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Allen wrench....Jam bare wire up in there and tighten. Do not over tighten as I have stripped these out before.

Thanks Ricci, did not see that.

Well, I hooked it up and I just ran one (RE XXX) free air with WOTW, the pod emerging scene and lighting scene and it can go 3db higher on my processor than the LMS in a sealed cab. I am sure it still has plenty left in it, but I am a little scared of pushing it any further. Absolute no strange noises out of the driver and still does not look like it is breaking a sweat. How far should I go?

Do these still put out some SPL free air, b/c it certainly felt like it.
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post #183 of 530
10/23/12 at 8:18am
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How would one tell where the limits of the driver are? I imagine you can't wait for bad sounds of something hitting something within the driver or it will be too late, no?

Yes, observe visually, and listen closely to the self noise. The excursion extremes will encounter some audible anomalous behavior. You'll know it,...anything other than the normal stroking back and forth, soft part and air noise. Ricci has performed the free air excursion testing on the RE XXX 18s.

If you go to DataBass, and view the excursion vids, you can get a feel for it.

As I stated though, ideally you'll have the exact signal path you'll employ in actual use. Then, if you can ease up to clipping, with tones, or WotW infra material, without audible/physical distress, then you're golden. Do you have the capability to generate 5-10-15hz tones? A PC based generator, test disc, or test fles would help.

Slowly ease up to the point of audible change, soft bottoming, if you can clip prior to that point, you're good. The point being to see if you're amp limited, or driver limited. And,....it's fun, just listen closely with your hand on the volume ready to quickly lower the drive level.
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post #184 of 530
10/23/12 at 1:12pm
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Thanks Ricci, did not see that.
Well, I hooked it up and I just ran one (RE XXX) free air with WOTW, the pod emerging scene and lighting scene and it can go 3db higher on my processor than the LMS in a sealed cab. I am sure it still has plenty left in it, but I am a little scared of pushing it any further. Absolute no strange noises out of the driver and still does not look like it is breaking a sweat. How far should I go?
Do these still put out some SPL free air, b/c it certainly felt like it.

I had the same feeling with mine-Just doesn't seem right how much the cone moves. If you look at Ricci's video, you can see they move a TON more than you would think. I would just make sure you support the frame somehow when doing it because there isn't a lot of surface area to stand them up on. Kinda wobbly. Let em rip! Yes, they do produce spl during free air, but not as much as when mounted because the front and back waves are canceling each other out to some degree. FOH probably could explain it better and has more experience. wink.gif
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post #185 of 530
10/23/12 at 1:26pm
Where are the excursion videos on databass?
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post #186 of 530
10/23/12 at 1:56pm
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Where are the excursion videos on databass?



Were talking some serious speaker porn up in here.
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post #187 of 530
10/23/12 at 2:03pm
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Were talking some serious speaker porn up in here.

CRAPFISH...

No PhotoBucket at the office PC, blockage
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post #188 of 530
10/23/12 at 2:39pm
I could spend all day watching those videos! tongue.gif
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post #189 of 530
10/23/12 at 4:38pm
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Were talking some serious speaker porn up in here.

I got mine no where near those levels. Which means these drivers have so much more left in them over the LMS Ultras on the same levels on WOTW scenes!eek.gif
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post #190 of 530
10/23/12 at 6:20pm
The RE XXX has more xmax than the LMS Ultra, something like 54mm vs 34mm if I remember correctly. I would not discount the LMS Ultra though, the XXX will have the low end advantage but the LMS Ultra should have more mid-bass slam which is also important. I think the mix of both subs should be an insane combo wink.gif
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post #191 of 530
10/23/12 at 6:54pm
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Yes, observe visually, and listen closely to the self noise. The excursion extremes will encounter some audible anomalous behavior. You'll know it,...anything other than the normal stroking back and forth, soft part and air noise. Ricci has performed the free air excursion testing on the RE XXX 18s.
If you go to DataBass, and view the excursion vids, you can get a feel for it.
As I stated though, ideally you'll have the exact signal path you'll employ in actual use. Then, if you can ease up to clipping, with tones, or WotW infra material, without audible/physical distress, then you're golden. Do you have the capability to generate 5-10-15hz tones? A PC based generator, test disc, or test fles would help.
Slowly ease up to the point of audible change, soft bottoming, if you can clip prior to that point, you're good. The point being to see if you're amp limited, or driver limited. And,....it's fun, just listen closely with your hand on the volume ready to quickly lower the drive level.

I have REW, which I think should be able to do that. Just have to figure out how to hook it up to my processor. It is pretty disconcerting watching a driver move that much.eek.gif
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post #192 of 530
10/24/12 at 8:12am
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The RE XXX has more xmax than the LMS Ultra, something like 54mm vs 34mm if I remember correctly. I would not discount the LMS Ultra though, the XXX will have the low end advantage but the LMS Ultra should have more mid-bass slam which is also important. I think the mix of both subs should be an insane combo wink.gif

I have been considering this just like JD is doing currently. The LMS will certainly win out up top, and that makes me want my next pair of 18's to be LMS ultras, but Im pretty sure that 4 RE XXX18's should still have more than enough midbass slam biggrin.gif
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post #193 of 530
10/24/12 at 10:46am
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I have been considering this just like JD is doing currently. The LMS will certainly win out up top, and that makes me want my next pair of 18's to be LMS ultras, but Im pretty sure that 4 RE XXX18's should still have more than enough midbass slam biggrin.gif

Considering? Just do it!

Why have 1 big name in the subwoofer world when you can have 2 tongue.gif
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post #194 of 530
10/25/12 at 8:06am
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Well, I have the updated plans for the new baffle wall and I should be getting something done very soon. Will post updates as I proceed.

I have been thinking a lot about integrating the LMS with RE XXX. Would the LMS be reasonably safe with a 20 hz HPF witha 24db roll off? Or does anyone have any ideas how I should go about integrating them, especially due to the fact that the RE XXX's will probably go much lower than the LMS, but the LMS will do the mid bass duties better.
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post #195 of 530
10/25/12 at 10:00am
if the LMS Ultra is in about 4cuft sealed you are safe with a 11hz hpf if your driving it with a single channel of the clone. Less power and your safe without a HPF but I think it is somewhere in the 3000 watt or less range.
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post #196 of 530
10/26/12 at 4:44am
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Just bought the real deal Lab Gruppen FP10000Q. Looks like a nice unit.
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post #197 of 530
10/26/12 at 4:53am
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Just bought the real deal Lab Gruppen FP10000Q. Looks like a nice unit.

What are your exact plans for it?

Just for the LMS'?
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post #198 of 530
10/26/12 at 5:45am
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What are your exact plans for it?
Just for the LMS'?
No I am going to use it for the 4 RE XXX drivers, 2100w for each driver at 4 ohms. Then once I get them sorted I think I will buy another Lab gruppen 14000 for the LMS sealed enclosures and run the clone and the real deal for the LMS. Then if the clone shits itsself I will get another FP 14000 real lab gruppen to replace the clone.

The problem is that I am thinking about getting another 4 RE XXX drivers to compliment the LMS drivers. Headroom is your friend , especially with ultra low frequencies.
Edited by JapanDave - 10/26/12 at 5:51am
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post #199 of 530
10/26/12 at 5:50am
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No I am going to use it for the 4 RE XXX drivers, 2100w for each driver at 4 ohms. Then once I get them sorted I think I will buy another Lab gruppen 14000 for the LMS sealed enclosures and run the clone and the real deal for the LMS. Then if the clone shits itsself I will get another FP 14000 real lab gruppen to replace the clone.

Gotcha
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post #200 of 530
10/28/12 at 1:41am
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Ok, what is every ones opinion on near field sub placement? I am considering placing the 4 LMS in near field and applying a LPF and HPF filter where the 4 RE XXX's will lack due to room modes and placement. This way I can compensate for any db loss in the frequency response as near field placement almost guarantees a good frequency response across the board. And with the seating placement I think I could cross the LMS at about 50 hz which should eliminate localisation of the subs. Any thought would be appreciated
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post #201 of 530
10/28/12 at 1:42pm
Probably would work, buy IMO a complete waste of lms subs. There are dozens of drivers that would work great for nearfield bass/midbass for a fraction of the cost. Nearfield is fine, but why hpf them?
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post #202 of 530
10/28/12 at 5:01pm
He already owns the LMS drivers, so quite the contrary.

And yes, I agree, no need for a hi-pass. You're going to have 8 of the finest LF drivers in the world, in a quite "lossless" space. The small sealed cubic volume will keep the excursion in check.
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post #203 of 530
10/28/12 at 5:04pm
You might want to ask Notnyt if a HPF is needed, he bottomed his 8 LMS Ultra's before and now uses a HPF.
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post #204 of 530
10/28/12 at 5:09pm
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Ok, what is every ones opinion on near field sub placement? I am considering placing the 4 LMS in near field and applying a LPF and HPF filter where the 4 RE XXX's will lack due to room modes and placement. This way I can compensate for any db loss in the frequency response as near field placement almost guarantees a good frequency response across the board. And with the seating placement I think I could cross the LMS at about 50 hz which should eliminate localisation of the subs. Any thought would be appreciated

You want to cross the LMS Ultra's over at 50hz or a HPF placed there? Neither is needed IMO but a HPF would be a good choice to keep the LMS Ultra from killing it-self, probably about 11hz or so.
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post #205 of 530
10/28/12 at 6:05pm
Fog, yeah I understand he already has the lms. Just pointing out the waste in crossing or hpf them so high. They are plenty capable down low (second perhaps only to the other subs in the system) and even in nearfield you'd want the additional sources down there for headroom and smoothing. Hpf at 10hz maybe. 50 is a complete waste.
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post #206 of 530
10/28/12 at 6:06pm
Lol, gotta love the "correction"... fog. Thanks phone. And thanks tapatalk for not letting me correct.
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post #207 of 530
10/28/12 at 6:57pm
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Thanks again for the advise guys. As you can see I have no idea what I am doing! LOL

OK, so no HPF so high in the frequency range, somewhere around 10 hz if it is needed at all. I was just concerned that they won't be able to keep up with the RE XXX down really low and I don't want to damage them again.

I was thinking of crossing them around 50hz to reduce localization due to them being near field if I was to go that approach. I am just trying to throw out a few ideas on how to integrate these two sets of different woofers.
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post #208 of 530
10/28/12 at 7:20pm
I admire your efforts here.....what you're proposing is an epic undertaking!....what does Dennis say about the need for such an array of subs?

I'd have thought you'd get simialr results with a couple of tapped horns (Danley style) and a few smaller balancing subs.

My own plan for a room slightly smaller than yours is 2 large subs up front to do "x hz" (lets say 10ish) - 40hz. Then 3 "bass bins" being 18" sealed pro drivers to do 40-80/100 and 3 in wall balancing subs being DIY (JL audio's shallow depth car thing)

Any reason for not looking at a horn design?......FWIW I know crap all about this too biggrin.gif
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post #209 of 530
10/28/12 at 7:40pm
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I admire your efforts here.....what you're proposing is an epic undertaking!....what does Dennis say about the need for such an array of subs?
I'd have thought you'd get simialr results with a couple of tapped horns (Danley style) and a few smaller balancing subs.
My own plan for a room slightly smaller than yours is 2 large subs up front to do "x hz" (lets say 10ish) - 40hz. Then 3 "bass bins" being 18" sealed pro drivers to do 40-80/100 and 3 in wall balancing subs being DIY (JL audio's shallow depth car thing)
Any reason for not looking at a horn design?......FWIW I know crap all about this too biggrin.gif

Dennis has not said much about the subs.

I am not a fan of horns, don't ask me why as I can't tell you. They just have not appealed to me. The reason IB appealed to me was b/c of the quality of base you supposedly get (again, I have not heard an IB setup so I can't comment).

Sounds like you have a good plan! smile.gif
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post #210 of 530
10/28/12 at 9:44pm
Ah fair enough - I've heard one horn that I particularly disliked and one that I couldn't tell the difference between a sealed - the difference was the design of the vent and the curves inside the box around the junctions (if that makes sense). So the first had noticeable turbulance and the second was clean as....
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