2x18 Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 I decided that although I loved the sound of my BFM Omni 15 ( built from scratch about 7 years ago ) that my old body needed a lighter similar voiced cab for gigging! -- Finding it difficult to source good quality lightweight ply in small quantity I turned to Richard on the forum ( [url="http://www.speakerbuilder.co.uk"]http://www.speakerbuilder.co.uk[/url] ) and ordered a ready built lightweight Bare cab, also ordered crossover components and Metal front grille and standoffs! Found Richard to be very helpful and very knowledgable about the Fearful Cabs! Cab and parts duly arrived a couple of weeks later and I must say I was impressed by the standard of workmanship! Very light filling and sanding completed quickly [attachment=169910:IMG_1339.jpg][attachment=169911:IMG_1340.jpg][attachment=169912:IMG_1341.jpg] Next a couple of coats of Turbo blue Tuff cab paint rollered on! [attachment=169913:IMG_1342.jpg][attachment=169914:IMG_1343.jpg] Then Acoustic Foam glued in place! [attachment=169915:IMG_1344.JPG] Next crossover built up and soldered etc! [attachment=169916:IMG_1345.JPG] Crossover installed and cables in place and secured! [attachment=169917:IMG_1350.JPG] Final photo shows top of cab stuffed with damping and pet screen stapled to hold it in place [attachment=169918:IMG_1352.JPG] Camera battery then failed so can't show the installation of drivers and front grille, but will update as soon as possible with pics of completed cabinet! Had it on soak playing music through it for the last 48 hours to bed in the new 18 sound 6" Neo mid driver ( I used the Kappalite 3015LF from my Omni Cab, so that is well run in! ) Taking it out to its first Gig tonight and hopefully all should be well! Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 That looks cracking I bet you're excited about taking it out for a spin tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifi2112 Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Nice one Will ... Looking good post finished pics mate ... what ya doing with the omni btw ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umcoo Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Looks great so far, looking forward to seeing completed pics. I really like the look of the 2x12 that they do. Was it relatively easy to wire up/paint/grille etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2x18 Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 (edited) [quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1408803401' post='2533647'] That looks cracking I bet you're excited about taking it out for a spin tonight. [/quote] Yes I was looking forward to trying it Live and it certainly didn't disappoint -- sounded fantastic! Cant wait to gig it again tonight! Will. Edited August 24, 2014 by 2x18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2x18 Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 (edited) [quote name='sifi2112' timestamp='1408822995' post='2533878'] Nice one Will ... Looking good post finished pics mate ... what ya doing with the omni btw ? [/quote] Hi Simon I have somebody already interested in the Omni Cab minus the Kappalite LF , but if he doesn't follow through I will let you know! Will. Edited August 24, 2014 by 2x18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Will I was wondering when you'd get round to building one - I've been tempted with my own build - pre made via Richard like yours, but the 12/6. how heavy did it turn out to be, and how's it compare to your omni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Nice work pal, looking forward to seeing the finished cab! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2x18 Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 [quote name='eude' timestamp='1408911105' post='2534563'] Nice work pal, looking forward to seeing the finished cab! [/quote] Here they are --I even made a temporary cover until I get round to ordering one from Roqsolid! [attachment=170121:IMG_1355.jpg][attachment=170123:IMG_1356.jpg][attachment=170124:IMG_1357.jpg][attachment=170125:IMG_1353.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2x18 Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1408908137' post='2534537'] Will I was wondering when you'd get round to building one - I've been tempted with my own build - pre made via Richard like yours, but the 12/6. how heavy did it turn out to be, and how's it compare to your omni [/quote] Hi Luke Just done a very accurate Weight check and it is 19.5 kg! ---Amazing for such a powerful Cab! At last nights gig I unleashed the Full 1000 watts of my ( your old ) Puma 1000 into it in bridged mode and it sounded absolutely stupendous -- A match made in heaven!!! It sounds as good as the Omni, maybe a touch less bottom end -- but its not horn loaded like the Omni so I expected that -- and of course the mid driver is slightly better than the Omni! Will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 that's pretty awesome - looks great too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Very cool mate! Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matte_black Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Dean Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rk7 Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Nice work! RK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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