What is the maximum spl for the peavey ul 115?

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radimeknic
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What is the maximum spl for the peavey ul 115?

Post by radimeknic » Mon Jul 10, 2017 3:58 pm

Hi i would like to find out if anybody knows what is the maximum spl for the peavey ul 115 as on the peavey page it only says that the efficiency is 99db but doesnt say the maximum spl i guess the efficiency ia the sensitivity level and here i have a link to the website https://peavey.com/products/index.cfm/item/665/117940 thanks.

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Re: What is the maximum spl for the peavey ul 115?

Post by dedmeet » Tue Jul 11, 2017 8:33 am

Doing the math, this sub would theoretically put out 129dB at 1m at its program rating of 1000W. In real life, closer to 125dB would be my educated guess. Make sure you high-pass the sub, as it does not go very low at all.

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Re: What is the maximum spl for the peavey ul 115?

Post by Madison123 » Wed Jul 12, 2017 12:15 am

Im considering that combo but they dont have any on display at my local music stores. How's the low end? Is it a powerful bass amp?

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Re: What is the maximum spl for the peavey ul 115?

Post by radimeknic » Thu Jul 13, 2017 5:49 pm

How do you high pass the subs?

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Re: What is the maximum spl for the peavey ul 115?

Post by dedmeet » Fri Jul 14, 2017 8:52 am

You will need a crossover of some type that has this feature or use an amp with DSP capability. Peavey's VSX series crossovers or IPR amps with DSP would serve you well. The manual suggests a high-pass of 40Hz 24dB/oct and a low-pass in the 125-150Hz range. I find their high-pass to be a little optimistic; if it were me, I would high-pass at 50Hz and keep the power under 1kW to keep from melting these cabs down. They are not really made to go super low or loud.

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