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Topic: anyone using the new Eminence speaker? |
Bob Carlucci
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Candor, New York, USA
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Posted 27 Jun 2006 3:01 pm |
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| The Commonwealth 15??.. handles 225 watts, 7 year warrantee,...CHEAP!!!! and sounds like a JBL D130..... hmmmm...sounds WAY too good to be true, but I am about to bite and buy one.. Anyone with first hand experience??.. I know several guys were talking about trying these out, so I figured I would ask... If it sounds close to a D 130, I'm in.. If its more like a BW 1501 I'll pass.. any help would be appreciated... bob |
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Rick Johnson
From:
Wheelwright, Ky USA
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Bob Carlucci
From:
Candor, New York, USA
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Posted 28 Jun 2006 3:43 am
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Rick.. is really a similar sound to a JBL D 130??? ..
If anyone would know it would be you..
I'm sure you have installed plenty of those over the years!!! bob |
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Daniel Vorp
From:
Burlington, NC USA
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Posted 28 Jun 2006 5:55 am
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I put a Commonwealth 15" in my Webb recently.
Dramatically different than the JBL E130 that was in it. I got it since I like the speaker in the FSK so much and I understand the Commonwealth is essentially the same speaker. Still need to take it out on a job and tweak around with before I can truly evaluate the effect the speaker has on the Webb.
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MSA Millennium, Williams 400 Series, True Tone PUs, Hilton volume pedal, Webb 6-14E, Fender Steel King
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Rick Johnson
From:
Wheelwright, Ky USA
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Posted 29 Jun 2006 7:37 am
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Bob
My ears aren't as fresh as they use to
be but I think the Commonwealth is a
excellent match for the old JBL's.
I have old D130's and this new Commonwealth
and I can't tell the difference. Honest.
Rick
www.rickjohnsoncabs.com
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Smiley Roberts
From:
Hendersonville,Tn. 37075
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Posted 29 Jun 2006 7:46 am
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Buddy Eminence is a personal friend of mine. 
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©¿© It don't mean a thang,
mm if it ain't got that twang.
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Curt Langston
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Posted 29 Jun 2006 7:48 am
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| I have one in a Nashville 400, and it makes all the difference in tone. They are great! |
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Kevin Ruddell
From:
Toledo Ohio USA
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Posted 30 Jun 2006 2:02 am
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| Whats the differencce between the Commonwealth and the Eminence Delta ?..... other than an extra 50 bucks that is |
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Jay Ganz
From:
Out Behind The Barn
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Posted 30 Jun 2006 7:52 am
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The Deltalite's are only 6 lbs. I recently switched to the Kappalite's for the extra wattage rating. 450 watts (900 program) at 7 lbs. They both sound excellent.
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 [This message was edited by Jay Ganz on 30 June 2006 at 08:56 AM.] |
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Bob Carlucci
From:
Candor, New York, USA
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Posted 30 Jun 2006 11:06 am
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| Thanks for the info guys... I did order one from a friend... I will have it early next week, and I'll post a review when I have gigged with it... I got one at a KILLER price... $111!!!!!.. I have a buddy in the business!!!! |
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Tommy Alexander
From:
Friendswood, Texas 77546
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Posted 1 Jul 2006 3:57 am
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I can't testify about this, but I heard that the Peavy 112 that everyone is raving about has a Blue Marvel speaker in it! I heard that it is an Eminence speaker.
Does anyone know the facts???? |
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Gary Steele
From:
Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Posted 1 Jul 2006 9:11 am
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Are all these speakers your talking about 4 Ohms???
Thanks. |
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Jay Ganz
From:
Out Behind The Barn
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Posted 2 Jul 2006 8:31 am
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| I think only the Commonwealth is 4 ohm's. |
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bill dearmore
From:
Belton,Tx.,USA
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Posted 6 Jul 2006 10:50 pm
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| I put one in an Evans last week end and absolutely loved it! It's so close to the D-130 its spooky. It's a little hard on the back is my only problem...heavy son of a gun. My 2 cents...Bill |
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Bob Carlucci
From:
Candor, New York, USA
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Posted 7 Jul 2006 10:46 am
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| Mine is laying on the couch as I write this... gonna install it and see how she works... HEAVY as hell!!!... wow.... VERY well constructed speaker.. among the very best I have ever seen... I'll let everyone know what it sounds like after a gig or two.... bob |
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David Spangler
From:
Kerrville, TX USA
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Posted 7 Jul 2006 12:51 pm
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I installed one in a closed/sealed 115 cab made by SScabs (available on eBay) and am very pleased with the results. I chose a sealed enclosure based on information from the Eminence website under Support:
"As a general guideline, Qts of 0.4 or below indicates a transducer well suited to a vented enclosure. Qts between 0.4 and 0.7 indicates suitability for a sealed enclosure. Qts of 0.7 or above indicates suitability for free-air or infinite baffle applications."
The Commonweath 15 has a Qts of .53
I'm driving it with a POD XT Pro and a Stewart World 1.2.
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Jay Ganz
From:
Out Behind The Barn
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Posted 7 Jul 2006 4:41 pm
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With the tone shaping of the PODxt (which I use), I just can't see hauling around a boat anchor speaker any more. Just no need for it.
The Eminence neodymium's do the job for me.
I need the 8 ohm, but it would be great if they
made a 4 ohm version for others who prefer that. |
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