Brian92 Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 Just curious if anyone has tried building one of the "paraflex" designs that they have on Facebook etc? I would like to try, I have a cnc router, but generally Im a sealed box kinda guy. When P.E. was running those leftover Celestion 18's from B52 for $49. I have 16 of those left to play with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Loudon Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 They are great designs. They powerful and very musical. They do require a driver with a lot of motor force so they are kinda driver specific but there are lists of drivers that work for them available. I love my paraflex subs. I was just in the shop jamming with my dad and he really appreciates the sound of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peniku8 Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 Where can I find measurements of these subs? They seem to be as big as a double 18 while only having one driver, looks pretty oldschool to me when amps didn't have the power on tap than they have today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricci Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 I have similar thoughts based on the design work and simulations. In a lot of ways they do seem to be a vintage type of design, but taking advantage of modern driver advancements. Big, leverages a lot from one driver, should be loud and efficient over a narrow band, cabinets do not lend themselves to going low especially considering the considerable size, potential upper response phase and ringing issues could limit the upper range usefulness. Note: I've not actually seen good measurements on a top end example and have not heard or used any examples my self yet. YMMV. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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