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    I think the better the quality of plastic cabs, the better they will be.
    I doubt a cheap plastic cab will sound worse than the equivalent cheap wooden cab, if you see what I mean!
    It would make sense that the thicker and/or denser the plastic, the better. Thin plastic is bound to rattle or flex and affect the sound quality.
    Not sure about bass bins though. The plastic would have to be so thick and dense to prevent rattles as mentioned, they would most likely be heavier than their wooden counterparts, as someone has already mentioned.

    If it sounds good, who cares what it's made of as long as they work for you.

    People have scoffed at my mdf/plastic Jamo cabs, but I've had plenty of compliments about how good my sound rig is, especially from people who know nothing about makes and specs, so there's yer proof!
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    Out of interest does anyone do plastic bass cabs?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Corabar Steve View Post
    Out of interest does anyone do plastic bass cabs?
    http://www.maplin.co.uk/searchtempla...ria=BASS%20BIN

    http://www.djanddiscostuff.com/prodpage.asp?prodid=2006

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    They look nasty!

    I wonder what they sound like?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Corabar Steve View Post
    They look nasty!

    I wonder what they sound like?
    Didnt Dave ( Dragonfly ) buy the Carlsboros ?

    CRAZY K

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    Quote Originally Posted by CRAZY K ROADSHOW View Post
    Didnt Dave ( Dragonfly ) buy the Carlsboros ?

    CRAZY K
    Yes....

    But they sound and look fine.....
    Uh..."You have been fined 99 bicycle clips, go directly to jail, do not collect 200 pounds... who's that naughty boy there?"

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    Quote Originally Posted by Corabar Steve View Post
    They look nasty!

    I wonder what they sound like?
    hhmmm..... I wonder why on the "specifications" tab, they omit to quote any sensitivity / SPL data

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    Until recently, I would have suggested avoiding passive plastic cabs like the plague. Since hearing Justin's new ones, I have changed my opinion, BUT we were told that it is preferable to feed them with top end, rather than full range.

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    i am another carlsbro plastic sub user and they are not bad at all and active saves carring a separate amp

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    Quote Originally Posted by flatliners View Post
    i am another carlsbro plastic sub user and they are not bad at all and active saves carring a separate amp
    how do you rate them against say... RCF?

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