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Re: kappa 15lf vs kappa 18 [message #35475 is a reply to message #35472] Wed, 13 March 2002 15:35 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Adam is currently offline  Adam
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Replay, I can't honestly say the Kappa 15LF would be good for subwoofer duty. The Q is fine, but the fs of 39 Hz makes it a difficult task. I have run mine in a variety of enclosures, the best being a 5 cuft one tuned to 40 Hz. The f3 was 37 Hz I believe. Good for PA use, but insufficient as a true subwoofer.

The Kappa 18A will operate in even a 5 cuft ported box. You could also run it sealed. However, we're talking limited extension.

Mine run in 16 cuft boxes tuned to something I do not remember. The f3 is about 25 Hz, though. You can definitely tell.

You could probably get similar results in a 12 cuft ported box. I'll run some simulations for you if you want.

Adam

 
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