Though not as large as the T48, at 39 inches the T39 still stands tall. But
unlike overweight commercial subs, it's a lean machine. In weight, that is,
not performace. This 2.83 volt/1m SPL chart compares a 20 inch wide 19.5 inch
deep 60 pound 1x10 Titan 39 to the 112 pound/$1100 2x15 EAW SB250zR:
If you need more sensitivity you can go to a 30 inch wide version, load it
with a twelve, and crush the over-sized opposition, as shown in this comparison with the 42x42x22.5 inch BassMaxx Z5:
Or you can go ultra light, with a 14 inch wide 45 pound 1x10 version that
handily beats the 60 plus pound Danley Labs TH28:
If you’re a bass player looking for bottom end better than you've ever heard
this chart should be of interest. It compares a 30 inch wide T39 loaded with
one twelve to an average 8x10 sealed cab that weighs twice as much.
If you get the impression that the Titan 39 is inch-for-inch, pound-for-pound
the best sub available, you're right. But don't forget dollar-for-dollar. The
least expensive commercial sub you'll find that can match a 30-inch wide T39
in output will cost you at least $1500. You can build one for as little as
$200. Use what you save to buy a membership in a health club, and build
yourself up lifting weights, not subwoofers.
Construction Degree of Difficulty: 5
Performance Quotient: 10
Suggested Audience Size in PA Applications:
2 cabs to 300; 4 cabs 250-600; 6 cabs 500-1,000; 8 cabs 800-1,500
Equivalent Retail Value: $999 to $2499, depending on cabinet width and driver
Recommended Tops: Omni 10, DR200, DR250, DR280, DR290, OmniTop 12
Plans are $14.95, delivered within 24 hours as email attachment in MS Word format. 24 Pages, 26 Photos, 11 diagrams. PDF available on request.
