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Double Bass New EA VL208?

#84
So, will these bad boys come in 8 and 4 ohm versions? Since I'm seriously in the market for a EA rig, I might need to consider one at 8 ohms to link up with another cabinet. I really appreciated Mr. Dong's replies and descriptions -- and may very well be considering one of the newer 2x10 cabinets for the reasons stated.

I used to own a very beat up, used SWR 4x8 Henry Jr. cab. Although it farted hard at louder volumes with electric bass, it actually sounded quite nice with my upright. I sold it because it was just too beat.

I'm very intrigued by the idea of an EA reissue of this popular model. I'd love to hear one paired up with a 2x10 and an iamp 800!
 
#86
EAJohn said:
It seems that I get monthly request for a VL-208.

I find it a little hard to justify producing a 2x8 cabinet since our NL-210 is 4 lbs lighter than the VL-208 and is just a little larger( NL-210:22.5"H x 17"W x 15"D vs VL-208:18.5"H x 17.5"W x 13.5"D). The NL-210 moves more air and plays louder.

If EA were to produce a new 2x8 cabinet then it would have the following parameters: M-Line configuration, Neo magnet, Kevlar woofer cones, 19.0"H x 15.6"W x 12.5"D(smaller than a VL-208), projected weight should be under 30 lbs(VL-208 is 48 lbs).

I expect the 8" neo drivers should be available sometime this summer. Prototypes will be made if the driver meets our requirements. The decision to market the NM-208 will be based upon dealer reaction at the Trade shows.

John Dong/Euphonic Audio Inc.
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It's almost summer...there's one bass player right here that's getting a bit antsy...
 
#89
I spoke with John the other day. The wait is on the proto drivers. Looks like late summer/early fall till we see them. John has the rest of the box, the M-Line, etc designed and ready to go. patience ...patience ....patience


Mike

ps: pm with you contact info if you are truly interested

Mike
 
#90
Mike Dimin said:
I spoke with John the other day. The wait is on the proto drivers. Looks like late summer/early fall till we see them. John has the rest of the box, the M-Line, etc designed and ready to go. patience ...patience ....patience
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Sorry if I'm questioning the obvious, but does this mean that they'll actually go through and build these cabs or is EA just "thinking" about it?
 
#92
hdiddy said:
Sorry if I'm questioning the obvious, but does this mean that they'll actually go through and build these cabs or is EA just "thinking" about it?
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I believe that EA will build prototypes. Releasing them is another story. Will the sound they way Ea wants them to? Can they be produced at a reasonable cost. Does the demand warrant the investment? There are still many questions. But I did want to let you know that EA is actively working on the development.

Mike
 
#98
Hello,
Unfortunately, I just became a member Talk Bass and didn't
participate in this original forum. I would like to make one observation.
John was alluding to the fact that, if they do indeed build a NL 208 it would
not necessarily have the two 5" midrange drivers that the VL 208 did.
Now, I'm not a acoustical engineer or a speaker designer, but I
would have to think that by changing the crossover points to
match the upper frequency of a "8 Neo driver in a two way
cabinet and eliminating the two 5" midrange drivers would
change how that cabinet sounds.

Ric Vice
 

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