-=> Quoting Terry Smith to T Owen <=-
 ->Ive seen them up to 115 but i'm sure there are higher.
 
 TT> The Community RS-880 is rated at 131db @ 1w/1m ...
 
 TS> Surely you're not suggesting that any full range 
 TS> system, or even full
 TS> coverage high frequency array, can acheive such an efficiency as an
 TS> implied comparable spec would reflect for it?   
 
 TO> The Community RS-880 is rated 107db @ 1watt @ 1 meter. Mr Trace is
 TO> incorrect. The *maximum* average SPL is rated at 130 db @ 1 meter.
 TS> That's beleivable, for a maximum input power of 200-250 W, unlike the
 TS> previous obvious misstatement.  It still makes for a highly efficient
 TS> box, not using horn loaded bass design, which I assume must use a high
 TS> bass tuning peak, and sharp efficiency loss not included in the fine
 TS> print used for efficiency spec calculation.   
 TS> Is that cabinet pathetic over 20-60 or 80 Hz, with good 100 - 18 kHz
 TS> or so efficiency?   
The RS-880 has 2 horn loaded 15" LF drivers, and is rated down to
45 cycles (-3db). The VBS-415 sub that is matched to the RS-880
system has 4 15" front loaded LF drivers, and is rated down to 25 
cycles (-3db). The VBS-415's sensitivity is 103db @ 1W/1M. There is
certainly a difference in efficiency between the two cabinets, but 
when interfaced with the control electronics, it is one of the best
sounding systems I have ever heard, and there is no lack of low end!
In fact, I have often considered suggesting it as a cure for 
constipation.  When I say it is one of the best sounding systems
I have ever heard, (and I have heard them all) I mean that it is 
*very* musical and transparent, (not to mention powerful) and the only
thing that I like better is Meyer gear. The difference is that Meyer
gear just doesn't compare in the low end without doubling up on the
subs. Even then, the VBS-415's low end is "faster" and somehow more 
pleasing. Those 15" triple spider, long excursion, ferrofluid cooled
drivers are works of art! Take care.
... If it's professional.............it ain't Peavey!
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