If I had to guess, I'd say around $700-$750 - depending very much on the types of components you choose, any add-ons, etc. I've got a quote from Don for a pair of 12/6/1 cabs (fEarful style, but non-fEarful) @ about $600 each.
That should help...
MM
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If I had to guess, I'd say around $700-$750 - depending very much on the types of components you choose, any add-ons, etc. I've got a quote from Don for a pair of 12/6/1 cabs (fEarful style, but non-fEarful) @ about $600 each.
That should help...
MM
Well, I dropped him an email asking what a basic model 15/6 that sounds similar to Deb's (http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showpost.php?p=7895413&postcount=632) would run me...
Now I just need to start saving my pennies...
Now I just need to start saving my pennies...
This 15/6 from Don @ LDS arrived last month. Thoroughly pleasing, huge tone. Exceptional manufacturing quality. The sub driver is a Emminence Kappalite 3015LF; the mid is a 6.5" 18Sound 6ND410. Crossover is @ 800hz. No tweeter. Tolex cover. Couldn't be happier with this cab! A big motivation was to get the tone of a 15 in a lightweight and compact package; this weighs under 45 pounds (would be lighter, but I wanted the metal grill). The ShuttleMAX12 peaks at 375 watts @ 8 ohms, so I added the QSC PLX3602 and WOW - the cab REALLY opens up with the extra power, providing a deeper, richer, more commanding full tone. Using the ShuttleMAX12 as a preamp, the QSC powers the 15/6 with 725 watts off one side. More than enough volume for any internal venue. I'm adding another 15/6 for outside venues w/o PA support. Note how the 23.5"W x 22"T x 18"D dimensions perfectly fit the rack. Would work fine for a tube amp.
Not knowing the fEarful designs as well as you (presumably) do, it would be hard for me to compare and contrast. I say "fEarful-style" only because it's a three-way design and features vertical speaker alignment, set in a mirror-image baffle for each cab. Just my own ideas, based on things I've learned from lurking on TalkBass, plus a couple of suggested tweaks from Don...
I have all the specs documented in a Word doc. If you want to have a look, send me your email address via PM, and I'll gladly share it with you...
MM
This 15/6 from Don @ LDS arrived last month. Thoroughly pleasing, huge tone. Exceptional manufacturing quality. The sub driver is a Emminence Kappalite 3015LF; the mid is a 6.5" 18Sound 6ND410. Crossover is @ 800hz. No tweeter. Tolex cover. Couldn't be happier with this cab! A big motivation was to get the tone of a 15 in a lightweight and compact package; this weighs under 45 pounds (would be lighter, but I wanted the metal grill). The ShuttleMAX12 peaks at 375 watts @ 8 ohms, so I added the QSC PLX3602 and WOW - the cab REALLY opens up with the extra power, providing a deeper, richer, more commanding full tone. Using the ShuttleMAX12 as a preamp, the QSC powers the 15/6 with 725 watts off one side. More than enough volume for any internal venue. I'm adding another 15/6 for outside venues w/o PA support. Note how the 23.5"W x 22"T x 18"D dimensions perfectly fit the rack. Would work fine for a tube amp.
That looks great. I'm really looking forward to my 1515/66.
Don called this morning - my 15/6/1 will be ready tomorrow. Unfortunatly I'm in Ft. Lauderdale for work until Sunday, but when I get home I'll PayPal the balance and it will get shipped out.
I have very high hopes for the pairing of it and my Puma 1000.
I have very high hopes for the pairing of it and my Puma 1000.
I think he is going to start my cabinet next, the LDS 2x8 for the new millennium!
................LDS 2x8 for the "New Millennium"?
Don is making me the Next Generation cabinet with some new "top secret" drivers. 
Once we have the design finalized I will give you the Low Down on the Low Down Sound!
Once we have the design finalized I will give you the Low Down on the Low Down Sound!
Let me know when it is done Jeff. I'd love to check it out. Have always been curious about all of Don's 2x8 cabs.
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I'd heard he finally had long throw 8 neo's he was happy with.
I love the three 8 loaded cabs I have to death, but, they're not light.
I love the three 8 loaded cabs I have to death, but, they're not light.
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It's a tradeoff even so; using the air space that SKB-type cases provide above the upper mount space (because of the aluminum face height) gives more cool space than better than putting something right up against a unit's top panel. And the top of the QSC doesn't get so hot anyway.
But I doubt it even matters.
The low-tech answer involves the ShuttleMax12's rubber feet - when the amp is installed on the bottom, there's no room for clearance for the SM12's feet. The SM12 inserts easily on the bottom without having to remove its feet. The amp has no feet or rubber pads installed underneath, so it easily slips in above the SM12. The knobs I turn most often are the amp's volume setting, so having it on top makes the adjustment easier.
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