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Topic: Peavey 15" Neodymium Speaker
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Jay Ganz
Member From: Out Behind The Barn
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posted 26 May 2006 06:46 AM
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Well, they have them in their smaller PA
cabinets. So, why not offer them in their
steel amps....as an option. I'm not sure if
they come in 4 ohm, but I'm sure they could.
The Eminence 450 watt speaker I'm using now is
only 8 lbs. It would be nice to have a choice for other folks though!------------------
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Mike Brown
Member From: Meridian, Mississippi USA
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posted 26 May 2006 09:45 AM
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Give it time. |
Jon Light
Member From: Brooklyn, NY
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posted 26 May 2006 09:51 AM
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Jay--could you update your impressions of the neo speaker? They sure don't get talked about much. |
Jay Ganz
Member From: Out Behind The Barn
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posted 26 May 2006 02:55 PM
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Jon,
They sound great, handle just about anything you
can throw at them, & weigh very little. So,
what's not to like? Some guys like the BW's,
so it would sure be nice if they had a lightweight version. The amp they're using
now would be about 15 lbs. lighter. No matter
which company makes them, the tone doesn't suffer in the least by switching to the neodymium magnet instead of the "lead weight" ceramic ones. |
Donny Hinson
Member From: Balto., Md. U.S.A.
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posted 26 May 2006 05:50 PM
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IMHO, 8 lbs. is still kinda heavy for a speaker, especially if you're using two.  I've noticed some companies producing the N-D speakers are still clinging to those big, heavy, cast-aluminum frames. That seems so unnessary with the new lightweight magnets.[This message was edited by Donny Hinson on 28 May 2006 at 06:24 AM.] |
David Spangler
Member From: Kerrville, TX USA
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posted 26 May 2006 07:19 PM
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I just read a review of the Eminence Delta-Lite II 15" speaker in Voice Coil magazine. This new version weighs 5 lb. 7 oz. Also, the "usable" frequency response goes up to 4kHz instead of 3.5kHz for the original Delta-Lite.When I compared a Delta Lite 2515 15" with a Peavey Black Widow 1501-4, I felt that it lacked some desirable "color" in the midrange. Of course, it was designed as a PA speaker and to have flat response in the proper enclosure. It wasn't lacking in the high frequencies, however, and you could always eq the mids. Also, my observation is that most neodymium magnet speakers have voice coils of 2.5" or less. The Black Widow has a 4" voice coil, so I'm wondering if there is a relationship between the magnet size and voice coil diameter... ------------------
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Jay Ganz
Member From: Out Behind The Barn
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posted 27 May 2006 06:31 AM
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Your right about the Eminence not having that
extra "bump" in the mids like the BW's. I
actually kind of prefer that. Most guys with
Peavey amps have to "dump" some of the 800 hz
frequencies on their EQ settings anyhow.
Specs on the Eminence I'm using now.
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Earnest Bovine
Member From: Los Angeles CA USA
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posted 27 May 2006 10:45 AM
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quote:
They sound great, handle just about anything you can throw at them, & weigh very little. So, what's not to like?
They are more expensive. |
Jack Stoner
Sysop From: Inverness, Florida
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posted 27 May 2006 11:48 AM
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More expensive? I bought a new 15" Eminence Neo speaker, identical to what is (or was) used in the Evans SE-200. It was $124.95 from Parts Express. Can't really say that is more expensive than a BW. |
Earnest Bovine
Member From: Los Angeles CA USA
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posted 27 May 2006 11:55 AM
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I must be living in the past. |
Jay Ganz
Member From: Out Behind The Barn
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posted 27 May 2006 12:37 PM
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I got mine from BLT in Georgia for only $109.
Can't beat the price on 'em. Only thing is
they're only 8 ohm, but that's what I need for
my amp (which I run bridged mono). That's where
Peavey could come to the rescue of those that
prefer the BW tone and need 4 ohm impedance.
Those folks are pretty much the best at supporting the needs of the steelin' community.
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