When is a speaker too damned big?

[Introspective]

Tripped the circuit breaker on a pro DJ multi outlet.

What does that mean ? and what are dual 18's ?

No such thing as to big speakers. 1400 watts ? my cd walkman is louder than that hehe just kidding. 1400 watts is pretty good if it's for a home system, my 320 watt stereo can be heard from the end of my street. Last event i went to was 150,000 watts and that wasn't loud enough 4 me, i have never heard music that i thought was 2 loud

 

[Castro_bigdog]

i've installed 10's that bang tighter and harder than a 15 year old asian prostitute

Ive seen 3 JL's Hit so hard I almost crapped my pants in that truck. Ive had so many sistems in my cars that I thout that I would be used to it but when this kid cranked it up (OH MAN) My hart jumped out of my chest..........

 

[bignate73]

I had about 1400 watts blowng through some dual 18's today.

Tripped the circuit breaker on a pro DJ multi outlet.

Seemed quiet enough until I stepped a 100 yards away. Seemed louder then.

my guess is with that much airflow being moved the sound needs to resonate more and the distance did it. granted bass is supposed to be non directional, but it still needs to resonate. higher frequencies are more shrill up close, and lessen with distance. bass is no different. its punchier up close and deepens as you distance yourself.

i think the hardest i've been hit with bass was with 10's and 12's. i thought i was going to have a heart attack.

 

[Testosterone boy]

Well we have car audio guys and home stereo guys.

I was talking about an outdoor mini concert. Maybe 500 people.

This is a 2000 watt amp, I have another one that is 1800 I think. Takes a lot to make a real difference when you get up that high.

 

[Testosterone boy]

How big are the main speakers at rock and roll concerts?

Maybe 24's? 30's? I have no idea.

 

[Mr. dB]

How big are the main speakers at rock and roll concerts?

Maybe 24's? 30's? I have no idea.

Usually 18"-ers on the bottom. Lots of them.

 

[Castro_bigdog]

Usually 18"-ers on the bottom. Lots of them.

18 inch Black Widows..

 

[Ozz2001]

Mine are too big and FOR SALE....5foot tall MTX's two 15's two mids and a horn..Rated 650watts continues think there rated to 850 max..Way to much bump for me..Rare find maybe ebay them lol... What good a speaker if you cant turn it past 50 watts with out someone calling the cops? Always wondered what the full 650watts would be like.

 

[Mr. dB]

18 inch Black Widows..

Hardly. You won't find Peavey equipment at a big show. Most big systems use woofers made by JBL, EV, Aura, McCauley, RCF, or B&C.

 

[Spartacus]

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