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Help on new speakers for a old box

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by GOX42, Jul 22, 2013.

  1. Jul 22, 2013 #1
    GOX42

    GOX42

    Sep 28, 2000
    rising sun indiana
    Hey guys
    I have 2 peavey 358s PA speakers. I used them for a time as a light weight stack for smaller gigs an they worked fine.
    These cabs are 8ohm and are rated for 300watts they have a 15" speaker 8" speaker and a 4" horn.
    Cab is 3/4" plywood on the back it has inputs for low and high and full range.
    I would like to remove this crossover? And the speakers and bassiclly make this cab sort of a super cab of sorts but want it to be able to handle 500watts or more. Obviously i need new speakers but need suggestions on what to get to make this whole thing work as i am a amp novice what ever i needed before i just bought.

    Also does anyone think i would need to section off the 15 from the other speaker. Right now inside the cabs there are sort of half walls in it that stick out about 4" from the front of the cab to the inside but nothing is really separated. I hope to add pics soon but am at work right now and cant. Thanks for any input in advance.
     
  2. Jul 22, 2013 #2
    CL400Peavey

    CL400Peavey

    Nov 7, 2011
    Grand Rapids Michigan
    I think your money and time would be better spent following a set of established plans.
     
  3. Jul 22, 2013 #3
    Downunderwonder

    Downunderwonder

    Aug 26, 2009
    New Zealand
    Drivers in crossover situations should always be in their own space.

    500W is pretty ambitious unless you are talking of super sub drivers like 3015lf. I wouldn't spend that sort of dough and then go jamming them into any old box. Plywood to make tuned cabs is cheap.
     
  4. Jul 22, 2013 #4
    P Town

    P Town

    Dec 7, 2011
    If the speakers are in working condition, and they are not appropriate for the purpose for which you need speakers, maybe you could sell them, and apply the funds to building or buying something that will suit your needs.
     
  5. Jul 22, 2013 #5
    CL400Peavey

    CL400Peavey

    Nov 7, 2011
    Grand Rapids Michigan
    +1
     
  6. Jul 22, 2013 #6
    Chef

    Chef In Memoriam

    May 23, 2004
    Columbia MO
    Staff Reviewer; Bass Gear Magazine
    If I were you, and it were my money, I'd ditch you old stuff rather than refurb it.

    Why?
    Because for less money than you'll spend in parts:
    http://www.carvinguitars.com/products/LS1503
    $250 per; done.

    Or:
    Build a fEARFul or other dedicated 2 or three way cab. This will be even more better.
    Also more sexpensive.
     
  7. Jul 22, 2013 #7
    CL400Peavey

    CL400Peavey

    Nov 7, 2011
    Grand Rapids Michigan
    Well if its more sexpensive is there any other choice? :smug:
     
  8. Jul 22, 2013 #8
    Chef

    Chef In Memoriam

    May 23, 2004
    Columbia MO
    Staff Reviewer; Bass Gear Magazine
    What a great typo! :D

    Seriously though, I've been gigging an fF 12/6/1+12 sub variant (Faital mid driver, and crossover tweaked to fit that).
    Light, easy to move, sounds killer, and more than enough for any situation I'll ever get into.
     
  9. Jul 22, 2013 #9
    CL400Peavey

    CL400Peavey

    Nov 7, 2011
    Grand Rapids Michigan
    +1

    If the mid/woofer set up works for you, you can get a stunning amount of volume from a small rig.
     
  10. Jul 22, 2013 #10
    GOX42

    GOX42

    Sep 28, 2000
    rising sun indiana
    Thanks guys. Defiantly stuff to think about. Money is not really an issue. The thing I mostly like about the cabs is the size. They are compact and had a good sound with my peavey mark IV but they were not loud enough and farted out quite a bit. I recently upgraded to a GK 800rb and blew one of the cabs speakers this weekend by stupidly hooking that head up to the cab. I just thought it would be a neat project for a compact cab as opposed to building cabs from the ground up... Thanks for replying
     
  11. Jul 22, 2013 #11
    P Town

    P Town

    Dec 7, 2011
    If money is not a problem, just buy something you like, and keep the old cab(s). I have far more gear than I need, but it's nice to have a few options for different situations, or backup equipment.
     
  12. Jul 22, 2013 #12
    GOX42

    GOX42

    Sep 28, 2000
    rising sun indiana
    While i do agree on back up gear i have two separate stacks already. I just wanted to do this because i have these two cabs i rarely use. And just to do it. I like messing with things and these cabs we not being used much