What is your take on the Ymaha DSR 118 subs?

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I just wanted to start a discussion on what do you think of the Yamaha DSR 118 subs? I have a pair. I love them. For those in the know what do you like and dislike about those subs? What would you prefer over those subs if that is so? Just want to have a friendly discussion I hope.

I'll chime in later what I like and dislike about those subs.
 
They seem to be pretty good. Not as hard hitting as the QSC KW181 or JBL 618XLF, which are more expensive, but from what I remember, slightly better than the JBL 618S and the EV ELX118p. A solid unit.
 
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Now for me I like the bass these subs give out and they fit my budget at the time. With tax they were $750.00 each. I didn't want to go too cheap as I like to get good quality gear that will last a long time and sound good.

Now when we use them we normally don't adjust volume to half way or a little above that. I'm careful to watch out for the red light indicator that tells me the volume is too high.

While they sound damn good I know there is better for more money. Right now so far no complaints with clients.

Now the down sides I have with them are that they are heavy. They don't come with wheels and there is no fan on the back to keep the amp cooled. Some companies are making powered speakers with fans on the back to keep the amp cool. That's great for extra added protection so you don't blow the amp or simply have it cut off on you. Unlike the first series of Mackie SRM speakers they made that kept over heating and you kept having to let the amp cool down before turning it back on again.
 
The no wheels is my complaint about the JBL 618 subs .. the wheels are part of the cover instead. My plan is to get 1 or 2 of the QSC KW181 subs this summer. Seem to be a good balance of performance and size/weight. I like some of the Yorkville subs (I have one now), but they are a tad heavy for me as I need to lift them in/out of my SUV.

I may look at some of the other brands (RCF, etc.) if I can find them locally .. otherwise, the QSCs will fit my needs.
 
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Just got some mini folded horns made I will send some pictures as soon as they are loaded with woofers.
 
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drzinc said:
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Mix here are the mini folded horns. They are about 36" high 20" wide 24" deep The tops are also home made.
These are the speakers I loaded the horns with. http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?partnumber=299-420

By the way the tops are 15" coaxial 2 way speakers loaded with these. http://www.selenium.com.br/sitenovo/admin/Documentos/15CO1P_i.pdf

This is now going to be my primary wedding setup.
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Those are cute for home made. I just never heard of the speakers that were placed in them.
 
Celestion and Selenium make very good drivers.
 
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Several Touring Bands make Custom Cabinets with Celestion and Selenium drivers installed. Those components are rugged.
 
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