Delta 15b Xmax of 1.6 am i doomed

[BassGreaser]

I just placed an order for a Delta 15b and just noticed the Xmax is 1.6mm am I doomed?

[rpsands]

Xlim 11.0 -- I think it'll be mostly ok as long as you don't abuse it. There are consequences to exceeding xmax regularly, but not as bad as exceeding xlim

[BassGreaser]

well I was thinking about changing my order to the Detla 15a as its Xmax is 2.7mm but that would limit me to only one cab as my head only goes down to 8ohm..

[rpsands]

Two 8 ohm cabs in series is 16 ohms. So work out how to wire them in series...can't remember if that's a special cable or rewiring the jack or what =)

[BassGreaser]

thats what i was just thinking haha. So I just changed my order to the Delta 15a. The Specs just look better for the 15A it goes lower (48hz)and both the Xmax (2.7) and Xlim (11.1) are greater than the 15B Xmax (1.6) Xlim (11.0) plus the 15B only goes down to 64hz

[JimmyM]

good call.

[BassGreaser]

damn buying speakers and having to know how to read the specs. (I dont know how to read I'm just a bass player!)

[BassmanPaul]

Originally Posted by BassGreaser

damn buying speakers and having to know how to read the specs. (I dont know how to read I'm just a bass player!)

I do, and I'm just a bass player!

Paul

[KramerBassFan]

What kind of box are these going in?

[BassGreaser]

a LDS 1x15 that measures 18'H x 26"W x 16"D and is tuned ported at 50hz

[rpsands]

That box screams out for a Kappalite 3015. seriously perfect for it

[BassGreaser]

yeah too bad the Kappalite 3015 cost more

[KramerBassFan]

Well, dad did always say, if your going to do something, do it right.

[Stick_Player]

Doesn't the 'A' mean that it is an 8 ohm speaker and the 'B' means it is a 16 ohm speaker? That may be a bigger concern than the XMAX, at this point.

[Crockettnj]

Oooph. I dunno, this inveterate cheapskate would be sorely tempted to sell it and load a 3015 in that box.

Whats the price difference... one month of eating out/getting coffee or smokes?

[billfitzmaurice]

Originally Posted by Crockettnj

Oooph. I dunno, this inveterate cheapskate would be sorely tempted to sell it and load a 3015 in that box.

He doesn't have the power to drive it, and needs the midbass hump of the Delta for adequate volume.

[rpsands]

50 watts through a 3012HO is painfully loud. The 3015 is even louder, especially in the lower mids.

Also, I don't believe the Delta gets much over 100db even in the midbass in that box, does it?

[BassGreaser]

Originally Posted by Crockettnj

Oooph. I dunno, this inveterate cheapskate would be sorely tempted to sell it and load a 3015 in that box.

Whats the price difference... one month of eating out/getting coffee or smokes?

First before calling someone a cheapskate please look at the list of gear that they have owned. The cheapest gear I have ever owned is Carvin.. Second the reason I have decided to go "cheaper" is I am super tight on cash and am moving 3000 miles across the USA in two months (driving). Hell if you want to buy me the 3015 it would be a good going away gift i wouldnt mind This is just to make due for right now til either EA comes out with their NM-410 or I get another 1x15 from LDS

[danomite64]

Dude, he was calling himself a cheapskate......hell, in this economy, we're all being cheapskates; we'd be stupid not to.

[BassGreaser]

ahh that makes sense now.. yeah damn this economy. I feelings are: If this speaker performs well enough till I get out to Philly in a few months and keep my get gigs out there until I save up enough $ to upgrade later