Which subs with my system?

[Johnnotestine]

I was getting some great advice on which subs to purchase from DJF 1.0. I am now closer to actually buying, and am hoping I can get some more help!

My current speaker/sub setup is:

2 – FBT Verve 12m passive speakers (300w RMS@ 8 ohms, Maximum SPL: 123dB)
2- FBT Verve 15a active speakers (450w RMS, Peak power: 1900w, Maximum SPL: 123.5dB)
2 – Danley TH-mini’s (Max SPL: 135db, Sensitivity: 101db, Mag Response: 48-200hz, Power Rating: 1400W)

I am looking at purchasing one of the following:

2 – JBL PRX-XLF’s (Max SPL: 129db, Freq response: 50-100hz, Power Rating 600w) $2000
2 – FBT Verve 18sa (Max SPL 126.5, Freq response: 33-100hz, Power Output: 600w RMS) $3000
2 – Yorkville LS801P’s (Max SPL: 140db, Response: 45-150hz, Power Rating: 1500w peak) $2250
1 – Danley TH-118 (Max SPL: 143, Freq Response: 35-250hz, Power Rating: 3600w) $3000

I mainly DJ weddings and school dances. The TH-mini's will still work well for many of the smaller weddings I do, but I would like more and lower bass for the school dances. I would prefer active boxes, but I would consider passive boxes that are a good deal (I realize the Danley's are passive). I am also open to other choices/suggestions.

Questions: Which would sound the best with my current speaker setup? Which would give the loudest/lowest bass?

I am currently leaning toward the JBL's. The single Danley 118 made the list because I love my TH-mini's. I would hopefully purchase a second 118 and amp; however, that would probably be a ways off.

Thanks!

[windspeed36]

I'd go the FBT's because you've got FBT tops. They will be engineered to work together well. The LS is a very heavy sub but goes louder than the JBL which goes deeper. The Danely will probably overpower your tops, yes you can set them up so they are at a good output level ratio however that goes out the window when you change your main volume

[Johnnotestine]

Well I will have to look harder at the FBT's and see what I can get them shipped to Alaska for.

So you really think a single th-118 would overpower my active 15's and 12's?

[windspeed36]

You'd certainly run out of tops before you run out of bass with the Danely sub

[Paris McBryde]

in order of choice.

Danley TH-118
Yorkville LS801P’s
JBL PRX-XLF’s
FBT Verve 18sa

[Johnnotestine]

Paris - Even considering I can only currently afford one TH-118 and an amp?

[Rors]

(I realize the Danley's are passive)

Danley make a powered version of the th-118, Am looking at getting four of them myself

[Johnnotestine]

Rors - Any clue on the cost of that active?

What tops are you going to use?

[Rors]

Yes there around £4000 but thats including delivery to the uk.

I have a pair of Turbosound TA 500DP that are fantastic!

Actually have a pair of Turbosound TSW 218DP subs that am not entirely happy with hence the reason for the Danley upgrade.

[Paris McBryde]

Paris - Even considering I can only currently afford one TH-118 and an amp?

hell yea, the danley TH-118 is in a totally different league as compared to all the other subs. also 1 danley will go louder , lower than 2 of the other subs while having better sound quality.