Anyone using Danley TH-Mini?

[allexcosta]

Curious about how these tiny subs would perform in the real world. Specs are impressive, but we never know...

[Vinny D]

There is a few reviews over on ProSound.web

I heard them at a demo in MA. earlier this year and they were very impressive, pricey, but impressive.
Still don't know if I could ever get comfortable using such a small box for a sub but if the application is right they are perfect.
I have to say there was about 6-7 items at the demo all from Danley and every item was exceptional in performance.

This is info from the demo I attended: http://srforums.prosoundweb.com/inde...44/#msg_436075

[RoadRanger]

A high-end wedding DJ I know replaced his SRX718's with a pair. They aren't quite as loud so he got an XTI6000 to replace the XTI4000 he was using. They are pretty impressive but if you're looking to replace 2x18's these won't do that.

[allexcosta]

Originally Posted by Vinny D

I heard them at a demo in MA. earlier this year and they were very impressive, pricey, but impressive.

Thanks for link!

If it truly performs like a larger box, the portability is worth every penny IMO...

Would you say that this sub does the LOW, LOUD and SMALL that so few boxes can do?

[Vinny D]

Originally Posted by allexcosta

Well, if it truly performs like a larger box, the portability is worth every penny IMO...

Would you say that this sub does the LOW, LOUD and SMALL that so few boxes can do?

If you could hear these boxes without seeing them they would fool you into thinking they where 4x there size, the problem is when you see them you don't believe the sound that is coming out of them

They do sound great, not sure how loud you need them to go but they would do the average 150 person bar gig with ease. This would be for your typical classic rock, R&B style band...For a metal or hard rock band you will never have enough low end no matter what sub you are using

[RoadRanger]

Originally Posted by allexcosta

Would you say that this sub does the LOW, LOUD and SMALL that so few boxes can do?

They are spec'd at -3db @ 48hz vs the SRX718S -3db @ 34hz. So no, I wouldn't say they do "LOW".

[lifeloverwg]

Originally Posted by allexcosta

Thanks for link!

If it truly performs like a larger box, the portability is worth every penny IMO...

Would you say that this sub does the LOW, LOUD and SMALL that so few boxes can do?

We own them and love them! But they still can't change the laws of physics, so while they are very small and get very loud, they do not go very low. They are an honest -3dB from their rated sensitivity of 101dB at 48hz and then pretty much done and gone at 40hz. Think of them as having a smoother response than the MRX 518 but with the SPL level of the SRX718.
They do sound a bit different than a good front loaded design though. I think of it as having a more Hi Fi or monitor like sound. For our style of live music they are fantastic and I regularly get comments on the level of bass produced out such small boxes but they are not for everybody. (What is?) For small live venues, weddings and smaller corporate gigs they are worth a serious consideration unless cost is one of your driving factors. Although they aren't all that expensive, I paid about the same as for 718's.

Winston

[allexcosta]

Originally Posted by lifeloverwg

Think of them as having a smoother response than the MRX 518 but with the SPL level of the SRX718.

For such a small speaker, that's a bold statement. Definitely worth considering...

[Axisplayer]

Tom Danley is one of the eminent cabinet designers in the world. There are few superlatives you can use about his cabinets that are unwarranted. He stands behind his specs as few manufacturers do. They are also measured, and not extrapolated.

You could do MUCH worse than anything with his name on it.

[Glen K]

I've been using a pair of TH-Minis since early this year. I have them on a single bridged QSC PXL2502. As long as the power is good the results are quite impressive, though many folks claim these aren't the best amps for subs. That said I don't regret buying the PLX and the amp weight is nice and light. I have never had the amp shut down, and I tend to keep it right at it's maximum output with strong kick drum all evening long. We play some fairly heavy classic rock (ACDC, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Zep, SRV)and some modern rock & country mainly playing smaller rooms 100-300 seats. Simple power trio + front man setup. Using a pair of EV SX300s on a PLX1804 in stereo mode for tops. Typically I run out of power just about at the same point, tops to bottoms. I use a Drive Rack 260, which I think is very important for the proper high pass filter settings needed for these subs. I usually have to move most of the PA into the venue myself (band helps load outs) so the size and weight of these subs is critical for me. I'd say these subs out run most properly run single 15s or 18s by a noticeable margin, and are really even in response. However experimenting with sub placement is worth the effort, and usually I barely have to EQ the system. I'd buy them again, and as I'm also the band leader/performer I wouldn't want to move anything bigger or heavier!

[Bugzie]

I've been eyeballing these as I'm looking for a small sub to compliment a QSC HPR122i for use as a drummers monitor. Any ideas , as far as performance together, from those who use them?

[RoadRanger]

Originally Posted by Bugzie

I've been eyeballing these as I'm looking for a small sub to compliment a QSC HPR122i for use as a drummers monitor. Any ideas, as far as performance together, from those who use them?

If your intention is to destroy what little hearing the drummer has left this will definitely do it .

OTOH I'd think a 15" sub would be plenty, no larger, and quite a bit less expensive. Seems like a lot of guys are using a 2x15+horn for sonically assaulting the drummer and getting excellent results .

[allexcosta]

Originally Posted by Bugzie

I've been eyeballing these as I'm looking for a small sub to compliment a QSC HPR122i for use as a drummers monitor. Any ideas , as far as performance together, from those who use them?

A K-Sub or LS720P would work fine for less money.

[Gaffle]

They are as loud as a powered QSC HPR 181i but don't go as low. I compared them at Danley in Gainesville. I ended up getting the TH-115s.

[Bobby1Note]

Gaffle,

What are a pair of TH-115's going for these days(street)? I presume they are passive, correct? I'm scheduled to go listen to a pair as soon as my dealer gets them in. Thanks,

Bob

[allexcosta]

Originally Posted by Gaffle

They are as loud as a powered QSC HPR 181i but don't go as low. I compared them at Danley in Gainesville. I ended up getting the TH-115s.

Did you get a chance of trying a pair of Mini's coupled?

Also, could you talk a little bit more about the TH-115's? Size, portability, sound, etc?

Thanks a lot.

Originally Posted by Bobby1Note

What are a pair of TH-115's going for these days(street)? I presume they are passive, correct? I'm scheduled to go listen to a pair as soon as my dealer gets them in.

Around $4500. You can order them powered. Please let us know when you demo them.

[Bobby1Note]

Originally Posted by allexcosta

Around $4500. You can order them powered. Please let us know when you demo them.

Is that $4500./pair passive? Any idea what the powered TH-115's are going for (street)?

I contacted Mitek Canada, Canadian distributors for Danley products about 12 days ago, and they were very quick to respond. Finding a dealer who carried the line however, was another thing all-together. Turns out though, that a new local dealer, 25 miles away, will be receiving a pair of TH-115's, in late December/early January. They're going to call back when they arrive.

Bob

[allexcosta]

Originally Posted by Bobby1Note

Is that $4500./pair passive? Any idea what the powered TH-115's are going for (street)?

Yeah, that's for a PASSIVE pair. There's no STREET with Danley, AFAIK they will drop a dealer that sells anything Danley for a penny less than MAP. One would expect to pay around 7K for an active pair. There are Danley dealers in this forum, just look around. Here's a link too:

http://www.proaudiosolutions.com/pro...nley-th115.htm

[lifeloverwg]

Originally Posted by allexcosta

Yeah, that's for a PASSIVE pair. There's no STREET with Danley, AFAIK they will drop a dealer that sells anything Danley for a penny less than MAP. One would expect to pay around 7K for an active pair. There are Danley dealers in this forum, just look around. Here's a link too:

http://www.proaudiosolutions.com/pro...nley-th115.htm

What makes you think that? When I was shopping prices on our TH-Mini's I got three different prices from three different dealers. My local dealer was the lowest, which made it an easy decision, but there was a $300+ range on a pair. Seems like too big of a difference to just be shipping variation to me.

Winston

[allexcosta]

Originally Posted by lifeloverwg

What makes you think that?

A little bird told me. As always, I could be wrong...