[npdang]

For all you Seas fans out there... just to let you know the G18RNX/P is now in stock. This is the fiberglass cone version of the CA18RNX or L18RNX/p. Essentially, it's a more detailed version of the CA18rnx, with a phase plug and priced at $65 each.

The difference is more open, lively midrange reproduction. The Seas CA18RNX is more forgiving, warm, softer, sounding. Compared to the L18rnx/p, the alum. cone is still the most detailed but with severe upper end breakup that could color the midrange if not properly taken care of.

Overall, this is a very well executed fiberglass cone, thin and stiff yet well dampened with no serious breakup issues and can be used up to 3khz.

 

[cam2Xrunner]

Do you know the mounting depth? What would you say is the best amount of power for these?

Looks good.

 

[rimshot]

I presume I cant return my still NIB box pair of CA18RNX then bad timing i guess

 

[mk1982]

so is the G18RNX completely superior to the CA18RNX, i almost purchased the CA18RNX today.

the G18RNX's dimension are the same, the depth is 83.5 which includes the flange, here's a pdf with specifications for the G18RNX:

http://www.seas.no/seas_line/woofers/H1100.PDF

 

[Casedot]

hey npdang, what's your take on fiberglass cones? Can this speaker pound as hard and snappy as the L18??

 

[npdang]

It's just a cone... won't affect the bass. Below 200hz or so these speakers are all pretty much identical in performance.

 

[DS-21]

so is the G18RNX completely superior to the CA18RNX, i almost purchased the CA18RNX today.

While I haven't heard the CA-cone Seas, I doubt that it'll be a clear case of one being superior to the other. Seas does a good job of editing the output of their development labs.

That said, I am familiar with the G18, and IMO it's another one of those drive-units (like the Vifa 10BGS) that's easily the equal or better of anything in its class yet somehow hasn't really caught on. I'd take it over the L-cone, because it's easier to use and philosophically I prefer no break-up peak to a notched-out breakup peak. However, we can't buy the best implementation of the Seas G-cone, which the custom Seas riff on the H1144 used in one of the top home speakers (except in the deep bass) available at any price today, the Gradient Revolution.

 

[mk1982]

i cant find the g18rnx anywhere (madisound or seas.no), is it a special line ?

 

[xDeLiRiOuSx]

i cant find the g18rnx anywhere (madisound or seas.no), is it a special line ?

It's part of the Vintage Line. Here's the link:

http://seas.no/seas_line/woofers/H1100.PDF

David

 

[Casedot]

hmm..i might prefer this over the L18 as well. The upper-end breakup is tough for me to deal with...

If the bass response is even close to the L18, and with no break-up, this fiberglass woofer looks like a winner. The freq resp looks really good too.

 

[GRexer]

Where can i get these for around $65 each? Have checked with solen and they are selling at $75 each.

 

[87DXHatch]

Email/PM npdang.

 

[minitruck_freq]

I presume I cant return my still NIB box pair of CA18RNX then bad timing i guess

u can send them to me.

hey how do u like those Max Fi tweeters?