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Pretty clever, right?
I had quite a bit of ideas until the less than $1000 part.
With this restriction, I'd have to say the Cornwall. Or one of those multi way fully horn loaded cinema speakers that reach to the ceiling that you just happen to get extremely lucky and find them in your local thrift store for $40.
With this restriction, I'd have to say the Cornwall. Or one of those multi way fully horn loaded cinema speakers that reach to the ceiling that you just happen to get extremely lucky and find them in your local thrift store for $40.
canuckaudiog
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Why at least a 15"? For big bass?
My IMF's have 8"x11" bass woofers and produce bass down below 20hz no problem. They have plenty of bass thanks to their transmission line design.
Oh, and they're monsters. 42" high on their stands, 20" wide, 19" deep and weigh about 100lbs each.
My IMF's have 8"x11" bass woofers and produce bass down below 20hz no problem. They have plenty of bass thanks to their transmission line design.
Oh, and they're monsters. 42" high on their stands, 20" wide, 19" deep and weigh about 100lbs each.
BMWCCA
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Are you talking "new" or used? Must they be current or recent production?
My simple answer is usually the JBL L7. They're a 4-way with a very powerful 12-inch side-firing woofer that plays better than most 15-inchers. I know what they're capable of because I have two pair and my main system has these 18-inch 4-ways to compare them to (you did say "big bass" right?).
That's a 4-inch voice-coil under that dust-dome and the little mid-bass is a 10", just to give you a sense of scale:
I would think you'd have a whole lot more options for finding the sound that you want by just choosing speakers you like the sound of, and adding a big ol' sub for big, big bass. I have 43"x10"x12" Snells with an 8" woofer that extend to the mid-30's. They make my chest vibrate pretty well. If I were to cross them over at 40 and add a big ol' sub, I might very well hurt myself. Unless, of course, I'm misunderstanding what your goals are. Are you after a visually imposing speaker as well as big, big bass?
KicknSupra
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Are you talking "new" or used? Must they be current or recent production?
My simple answer is usually the JBL L7. They're a 4-way with a very powerful 12-inch side-firing woofer that plays better than most 15-inchers. I know what they're capable of because I have two pair and my main system has these 18-inch 4-ways to compare them to (you did say "big bass" right?).
That's a 4-inch voice-coil under that dust-dome and the little mid-bass is a 10", just to give you a sense of scale:
wow them are some bad ass looking speakers i like it
JimPA
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Why does the woofer size have to be 15" ?
sealy
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Definitely contenders. The SPLs can put the hurt on a lot of speakers with much larger woofers.
moray james
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Klipsch Epic Series CF4
A pair of Klipsch CF4 use dual twelve inch drivers and a very large horn. These two woofers push almost one and a half times as much air as a single fifteen inch woofer can. They look great and sound better They easily meet your budget with cash to spare if you pick up. Did I say they will play loud? Best regards Moray James.
A pair of Klipsch CF4 use dual twelve inch drivers and a very large horn. These two woofers push almost one and a half times as much air as a single fifteen inch woofer can. They look great and sound better They easily meet your budget with cash to spare if you pick up. Did I say they will play loud? Best regards Moray James.
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Tannoy Saturn S10s. They have two 10" drivers, so they have the equivalent cone area and air-moving capacity of a 15". They will definitely rock your world, and sound better than most anything else that you can buy pre-made for the budget stated.
Otherwise- find some cabinets to repurpose, and build an E-wave with a good 15" woofer...
Regards,
Gordon.
Otherwise- find some cabinets to repurpose, and build an E-wave with a good 15" woofer...
Regards,
Gordon.
Susurus
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What amp power is driving your setup? Sometimes you go with separate subwoofers; have 4x JBL 4645s. Good enough for a THX movie theater install so...:scratch2:
