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Looking for killer 10" speakers

OneFlash

OneFlash

Jan 3, 2010
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Hi forum folks,

I have a Trace Elliot 2x10 cab that had the original Celestions removed and a couple of (now buzzing) Goldwood replacement speakers put in by previous owner. I'd like to upgrade this to handle my 500W Trace head but haven't been able to find much guidance for really good 10" options online. I also run this head with a 15" for larger venues but want the 2x10 to be solid on its own.

Thoughts?

Paul
 
#4
About that waiting bit... I see posts from 2005 about the 3010LF. Surely they are available now or NEVER WILL BE. Any updates from Eminence folks are more than welcome. I'd like something this week... so maybe I'll invest in a pair of EVs and a crossover @100Hz.
 
#7
BassmanPaul said:
Simply dropping a pair of different drivers into your box is, at best, a crapshoot. Might work great but more likely not. The drivers and enclosure have to work together for a good result.

Read through this thread more more information:
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f15/a...overunderpowercabs-diy-techtalk-links-166225/
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Remember the OP already stated it has got replacement drivers so replacing them with different ones wont devalue it! I agree - make a new box for it from scratch but many people dont have the time or skills to do this - much easier to fit new drivers and get playing again...
 
#8
OneFlash said:
:help:

I have a Trace Elliot 2x10 cab
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Ok, what are the dimensions(internal volume) of the cabinet and the dimensions of the port (width, height, depth).
If you give me these I will give you some options that may fit.

Well, I did some research myself.
The trace elliot 1028H is approx 80 - 90 liters, so 40 - 45 liters per woofer.
Lets say that the tuning will be between 40 and 50hz, then the following woofers might be candidates.

Link Removed This one may fit pretty nicely

Link Removed The cab is actually to big for an optimal response but it will work

Link Removed The cab is actually to big for an optimal response but it will work.

I give some more options lateron

This one may be very good, it's not in production yet http://www.eighteensound.com/index.aspx?mainMenu=view_product&pid=312
 
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Bass Unique said:
Remember the OP already stated it has got replacement drivers so replacing them with different ones wont devalue it! I agree - make a new box for it from scratch but many people dont have the time or skills to do this - much easier to fit new drivers and get playing again...
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I thought I had replied to this! <sigh> My memory just gets worse! :(

I didn't say anything about value. Goldwood drivers are pretty poor IIRC. The OP still needs to find drivers that will work well in his cab. You surely know that as a speaker designer. If he can identify such drivers he can have a good result. All else is that proverbial crapshoot.
 
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The 3010LF is a subwoofer driver, lower output (92.7 dB) and rated to a little over 1 Khz. You'd have to use a separate midrange driver and crossover with the 3010LF.

The [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] is the other new neo 10", but it's a mid-bass driver. It has higher efficiency than the LF, but the usable frequency range is 85Hz - 3.6kHz. So, it's not as good for bass guitar as the 12" 3012HO, as far as lows are concerned. You could still get a good sound in a properly tuned cabinet, with appropriate EQ, but it's a compromise since it's a mid-bass, not designed specifically for bass guitar use.

I was looking for an HO model, and was disappointed that there isn't one, at least yet.
 

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