gman021 said:.... and this is the only 200 watt speaker I could find. https://www.speedtechlights.com/product_detail.php?catid=7&id=118 should i get this? And why arent there more 200 watt speakers if their the loudest option (I realize a 200 watt amplifier is less common but still common)
WS224 said:Agreed with everything mentioned. My point was that if you wanted the loudest 200 watt possible, it would be best accoustically to go with a single 200 watt speaker. I think Federal also manufactures or used to, a wye type of adapter that allowed (2) standard 100 watt speakers to be projected from a single cone. That gives you the benefit and flexability to use (2) 100 watt speakers but project them from a single point.
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gman021 said:Im going to use a radio shack powerhorn for the meantime, and then soon get a real 200 watt or 100 watt. I think the powercall 200 watt is the best deal I've seen, I just hope its reliable. And does anyone think its a lot better to put the speaker on a push-bar out front? I want to know if putting it behind the grill lowers the sound at all.
So does using (2) sperate 100 watt speakersHenry455 said:Ws224 I must respectivly disagree with you on the above statement. Trying to use 2 drivers in one speaker housing usually leads to some sound dampening. In my opinion, 2 seperate speakers spread apart as for as possible would give you higher db output. This is one reason you do not see more 200 watt speakers.
Of coarse they do. I would rather sell (2) speakers at a higher price as well.This is what Powercall says about its 200 watt speaker:
"Powercallsirens HIGHLY RECOMMENDS using 2 speakers whenever possible for 200 watt sirens. This siren speaker is ONLY USED for apparatus with limited clearance. Please remember when using this speaker that it will NOT seem as loud as a normal 200 watt siren due to the amount of sound trying to be put through the single baffle. This speaker should only be used as a LAST RESORT for clearance issues."
JohnMarcson said:A decent number of 200w sirens are dual tone, so two speakers is a must there too.
Jared @ 911Lights said:My understanding is that you actually get better output from (2) 100 watt speakers vs (2) 100 watt drivers in a single cone because there is more room for amplification.
-Jared