Yamaha 2x18

crother316 · 20th June 2011, 08:10 AM

I am having trouble deciding on a 2x18 cab and would like to know what the differnce is between the Yamaha Sw218v and the Yamaha Cw218v. I am using this as a power speaker or P.A. speaker for live music. I think the Cw218v is folded or is a reflex.... but what does that evan mean?

also what Power Amp would I need to power this to its full potential?

I believe it is a 1,220 watt rms rating.

Any comments would be greatly appriciated!

Thank You!

djk · 20th June 2011, 09:24 AM

The CW is painted, has no corners, and has a foam panel on back of the metal grill, the SW is covered with rat fur.

They are identical (other than above).

crother316 · 20th June 2011, 06:10 PM

The Cw is a folded baffle design... so what does that mean? how will it be differnt than Sw where the speakers face outward? is it smoother? louder? quieter?

djk · 21st June 2011, 07:02 AM

You are mistaken, they are exactly the same (except as noted above).

http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/downlo..._datasheet.pdf

crother316 · 22nd June 2011, 04:06 AM

How come every site i go to, to purchase it says "unique folded baffle design" under specs?

djk · 22nd June 2011, 05:41 AM

Because everyone is doing a cut-and-paste from some data sheet that is BS.

The data sheet I linked to above is straight from Yamaha and as anyone can see they are identical (except as noted above).

I'm sorry the truth is so boring.

crother316 · 23rd June 2011, 05:09 AM

Alright well, i'll take your word for it. do you have any expirience with this cab?

djk · 23rd June 2011, 06:48 AM

I used to be both a Yamaha and a JBL dealer.

The Yamaha is a good deal, and the cabinet and drivers are made in the USA.

Guitar Center has some B-stock SW218V for $549 each. I'm recommending them to a friend who ask me to build him some subs. I can build him something better (a TH), but not for that price.

m R g S r · 23rd June 2011, 07:24 AM

Yeah $549 for a 2 x 18 cabinet is hard to beat!

60ndown · 23rd June 2011, 01:40 PM

really?????

so any of the amazing custom design subwoofers people are talking about here on diyaudio, with complicated builds and lots of math and research, actually sound/perform no better then an off the shelf $600 unit from guitar center?

Quote:

Originally Posted by djk

I used to be both a Yamaha and a JBL dealer.

The Yamaha is a good deal, and the cabinet and drivers are made in the USA.

Guitar Center has some B-stock SW218V for $549 each. I'm recommending them to a friend who ask me to build him some subs. I can build him something better (a TH), but not for that price.

Quote:

Originally Posted by m R g S r

Yeah $549 for a 2 x 18 cabinet is hard to beat!

20th June 2011, 08:10 AM	#1
crother316 diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2011	Yamaha 2x18 I am having trouble deciding on a 2x18 cab and would like to know what the differnce is between the Yamaha Sw218v and the Yamaha Cw218v. I am using this as a power speaker or P.A. speaker for live music. I think the Cw218v is folded or is a reflex.... but what does that evan mean? also what Power Amp would I need to power this to its full potential? I believe it is a 1,220 watt rms rating. Any comments would be greatly appriciated! Thank You!

20th June 2011, 09:24 AM	#2
djk diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: USA	The CW is painted, has no corners, and has a foam panel on back of the metal grill, the SW is covered with rat fur. They are identical (other than above). __________________ Candidates for the Darwin Award should not read this author.

21st June 2011, 07:02 AM	#4
djk diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: USA	You are mistaken, they are exactly the same (except as noted above). http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/downlo..._datasheet.pdf __________________ Candidates for the Darwin Award should not read this author.

22nd June 2011, 05:41 AM	#6
djk diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: USA	Because everyone is doing a cut-and-paste from some data sheet that is BS. The data sheet I linked to above is straight from Yamaha and as anyone can see they are identical (except as noted above). I'm sorry the truth is so boring. __________________ Candidates for the Darwin Award should not read this author.

23rd June 2011, 06:48 AM	#8
djk diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: USA	I used to be both a Yamaha and a JBL dealer. The Yamaha is a good deal, and the cabinet and drivers are made in the USA. Guitar Center has some B-stock SW218V for $549 each. I'm recommending them to a friend who ask me to build him some subs. I can build him something better (a TH), but not for that price. __________________ Candidates for the Darwin Award should not read this author.


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20th June 2011, 06:10 PM	#3
crother316 diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2011	The Cw is a folded baffle design... so what does that mean? how will it be differnt than Sw where the speakers face outward? is it smoother? louder? quieter?

22nd June 2011, 04:06 AM	#5
crother316 diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2011	How come every site i go to, to purchase it says "unique folded baffle design" under specs?

23rd June 2011, 05:09 AM	#7
crother316 diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2011	Alright well, i'll take your word for it. do you have any expirience with this cab?

23rd June 2011, 07:24 AM	#9
m R g S r diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2011	Yeah $549 for a 2 x 18 cabinet is hard to beat!

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