Buying a Sub

[innocence_faded]

First off, the issue of folded horn vs. front facing subs. I understand that the main advantage of folded horn subs is the massive amount of bass output. But they are also wayyy bigger and heavier, so is the difference really worth it? Also powered vs. unpowered. What are the advantages of each? I really don't have much experience in the area of subwoofers, but I'm in the market for one, maybe two. I just picked up a pair of JBL JRX115's, powered by a yamaha EMX 660, and I'm looking for more bass output. I'm considering one or two JRX 118 SP's. I really don't know what I'm talkin about, so I'll take any advice anyone has.

[cmchamp]

Before we all chime in with advice, we need to know the application.
C.

[innocence_faded]

it's for a giging band, so basically live rock shows.

[cmchamp]

Yorkville LS800P.
"Unlimited Warranty Yorkville's two and ten-year unlimited warranty on this product is transferable and does not require registration with Yorkville Sound or your dealer. If this product should fail for any reason within two years of the original purchase date (ten years for the wooden enclosure), simply return it to your Yorkville dealer with original proof of purchase and it will be repaired free of charge. This includes all Yorkville products, except for the YSM Series studio monitors, Coliseum Mini Series and TX Series Loudspeakers. "
You break it, they fix it.
C.

[innocence_faded]

Cool, a little bit more than I was planning to spend, but for what you get its very tempting. Thanks for the post

[cmchamp]

Possibly more than you need depending on the size space you're looking at filling. The LS700P's are OK also and pretty darn deceving for their size.

[Sweet Daddy]

First off, the issue of folded horn vs. front facing subs. I understand that the main advantage of folded horn subs is the massive amount of bass output. But they are also wayyy bigger and heavier, so is the difference really worth it? Also powered vs. unpowered. What are the advantages of each? I really don't have much experience in the area of subwoofers, but I'm in the market for one, maybe two. I just picked up a pair of JBL JRX115's, powered by a yamaha EMX 660, and I'm looking for more bass output. I'm considering one or two JRX 118 SP's. I really don't know what I'm talkin about, so I'll take any advice anyone has.
Hi, You should check out the Peavey SP 118, I own 2 of these Subs, they are great for live sound applications, and Djing, they are really powerful too, with Black Widow speakers, man these subs pound, they are reliable and resonably priced too!! Good Luck...

[innocence_faded]

Thanks, but your about a year and a half late hah

[Cory Cooper]

What did you end up going with...?

[innocence_faded]

i ended up getting a used Yorkville LS800P for about 600 bucks on ebay. Its beyond badass. Thanks!