Mackie Thump 15A Upgrading Woofer

[@davidperalta562]

MrCamz after watching your video and doing some research I upgraded the woofers on my Mackie Thumps 15A. I went with two (2) 15” 8ohm 800W low frequency transducer. The transformation is incredible. I’ve used them at two gigs so far. No need to bust out my subs!

[@MrCamz28]

Awesome. I am glad you did that upgrade. I am glad you did notice the difference.

[@jblack8712]

which one's did you get, as i need to the same. Mine went POP! not happy

[@MrCamz28]

@@jblack8712 it’s a Eminence Delta 15LF Speaker (500 Watts Rms 1000 watts max

[@joeycastillo5251]

Here is a tip... I did the same, except I used a very efficient 8 ohm PRV woofer for the low frequency with a high input sensitivity of 95db so the amplifier is less strained and the woofer gets louder with less power and for the hf driver I used an 4 screw to 1 inch "screw-on" adapter your concern is that the molded horn would break off with added weight of the new compression driver for highs not an issue here, anyways the speaker sounds great now!

[@joeycastillo5251]

Also this speaker amp is a Pascal Upro-2 it actually delivers 280W @ 8 ohms to the woofer and 110W @4 ohm to high frequency driver so round 390W RMS are coming from the amp. 1300W its Peak rating and you willl rarely get that out of the mackie thump! ;)

[@MrCamz28]

Awesome. It does makes a big difference. I did end up getting that four screw aluminum adapter and added a emenince driver to it. Sounds way better and clean. Bass hits so good and I do know it’s not a subwoofer only but I do regulate the Audio accordantly. I still have this speakers playing four to five times a month since I am a Dj.

[@joe.djevenement]

Hello, Can you please give me brand and reference for the woofer and for the driver that you use to improve your mackie Thump. Thank’s for your help 😊

[@joeycastillo5251]

@@joe.djevenement I used PRV Alto 12W750A the 8 OHM model and for the hf compression driver I used the PRV DT-175ph-s with a screw on adapter to Bolt on that will fit the cabinet

[@joe.djevenement]

@@joeycastillo5251 Thank you

[@dlgslg4293]

Hi. Does the smell go away finally ? I love the speaker so much . But the smell bothers me . Please could someone tell me more about the smell? Thanks

[@josegonzalez442]

Mine just went out after 2 yrs just replaced both with the same as video!!! Smell never went away !!!

[@scottyrockets1536]

I had to to replace one of my thump12’s after one year. I decided to not go with the warranty and just upgrade it. I will be changing out the other PA soon as well. I went with Eminence Delta Pro 12-450A

[@JGilly-cp1tk]

Have you installed and used them as i wanna know if it clips more or less and what the sound is like

[@scottyrockets1536]

@@JGilly-cp1tk Clipping is do to the amp so that hasn’t changed. The sound is much fuller imo

[@JGilly-cp1tk]

@@scottyrockets1536 clipping aka limiting means your pushing the speakers too hard actually

[@JGilly-cp1tk]

@@scottyrockets1536 and sweet is it an easy install at all man

[@JGilly-cp1tk]

@@scottyrockets1536 when your speaker hits the limit light it means the speakers hit its maximum power output which the speaker can't handle excessive amounts so I'm just asking if it can handle the power from the amp in other words sorry for the confusion and this long explanation

[@lesperancemusic8826]

the sound is better now with the woofer changed?

[@MrCamz28]

Definitely is and I been getting lots of good compliments. But people think it comes like this straight out of the manufacturer’s and it’s not. Worth every dollar for the upgrades I did.

[@lesperancemusic8826]

@@MrCamz28 thx bro i have the same mackie and i whant to make a replacement, i order today a b&c woofer i cant whait to see the diference

[@bekkerthesokuangeldragon68]

I am 24 years old and i'ma DJ and i wanna get the Mackie Thump15A and i do live with my parents still too. My parents will probably not let me replace the woofers with that bigger magnet and bigger voice coil version. I would love to get those but my parents might not let me do that which frickin sucks..... They think i have ' plenty of speakers ' and ' you have to many speakers ' ( i legit have 2 QSC K10 K2 DJ speakers, about 7 Klipsch Home theater speakers and Klipsch 10 inch subwoofer. if i were to get the Thump15A's, should i replace the woofers right away?

[@djadrian9318]

Give us the information to the speaker that you put in what brand is it and where can we buy it

[@MrCamz28]

All info is on the past comments

[@Eddie123JR]

I have these I've replaced 1 sub already a couple weeks ago and after I did a gig this past weekend, I fried the other sub as well. So I'm gonna do what u did and just replace both of them

[@MrCamz28]

Eddie Cummings Sorry to heard that. The manufacturer did a big mistake by putting a cheap woofer for weight differences and not for performance. That’s one of the reasons I replaced them before they ended up burning them selfs. Also another thing on the original Mackie woofer the magnets are cheap as well. They end of breaking off from the frame during time.

[@Eddie123JR]

@@MrCamz28 , I read the other comments previous and seen u went with an eminence sub ? Have u had good luck with them ?

[@MrCamz28]

They sound awesome now. Deeper bass and no more burned coil smell. Just make sure to not redline it and not add to much bass on it.

[@Eddie123JR]

@@MrCamz28 will do , thanks alot !

[@JGilly-cp1tk]

@@MrCamz28 do you know how easy is to replace them

[@MrGlanderson]

What brand of replacement woofers did you use?

[@DjJoeyPinaDJ]

Nice upgrade

[@MrCamz28]

DjJoey Pina Thanks. Did you see the difference on the woofers?

[@DjJoeyPinaDJ]

I did. What brand is the replacement

[@MrCamz28]

DjJoey Pina not sure what brand I had them laying in the garage but I think they might be EV

[@rafaelizquierdososa5476]

Who is better, Mackie thump 15a or. Mackie srm 450

[@bigboykldaudiosounds3756]

Srm 450

[@dpgj]

I have a question for you @MrCamz28 is this the Mackie Thump 15A the latest generation? You didn't turn it over. I think i heard you say 1300W but i'm not sure

[@MrCamz28]

j bethell Yes it is. It’s stated on the title of my video.

[@dpgj]

@@MrCamz28 Thanks.....i experienced that same burning smell and the woofer actually blew and i wasn't even running it hard so you dodged a bullet by switching it from you smelt the burn...i noticed you said you switched it out with the Eminence 15fl which seems to be a good brand because the audio store nearby told me to try the Eminence Delta 15A as a replacement

[@MrCamz28]

Ok people. Check this video out from another KZbin video. I went ahead and also did upgrade the on the drivers and got the Eminence for $35 each on amazon and man o man big Sound difference much crisp and clean now with both upgrades woofer and driver. Please don’t forget to buy the custom fit driver housing and make sure to drill the holes much bigger to fit on the screw holes of the cone for the driver.Here is the link for the adapter for the upgrade driver www.ebay.com/itm/163840568645

[@djdouglas2705]

Hello got a question. I want to upgrade mine with 800 to 1200 wats. And also I want to upgrade my drivers wat kind of driver you recommend me for those speakers

[@mannyrivera1122]

Hi. Did is the amp keeping up whit it? And did you upgrade the high driver. ?

[@MrCamz28]

Hi Manny Riverattrt yes the speaker sounds awesome and been keeping up with zero issues. I was thinking of upgrading the drivers but I need an adapter to do so. the driver to upgrade its a lot heavier and bigger. Makes me think that if I do so it will break the horn housing. So I left it like that. Plus the driver on the Mackie is 4 ohms and the upgrades are 8 ohms so I didn’t want to mess around with the specs or else it wouldn’t sound good no more.

[@mannyrivera1122]

Thanks for your reply. So the amp the speaker has already keeps whit the upgrade speaker? Also I search the speaker you bought and is different. Can you please give the model and price. It’s an eminence right? Thanks 🙏

[@MrCamz28]

it’s a Eminence Delta 15LF Speaker (500 Watts Rms 1000 watts max

[@djchefron8980]

Hey what the name of new speaker

[@MrCamz28]

ronnie johnson it’s a Eminence Delta 15LF Speaker (500 Watts Rms 1000 watts max

[@jostinmendoza164]

could you show inside the box? i want to see the ports

[@the61919]

How much heavier does this woofer make the speaker?

[@MrCamz28]

Not much may be 1-2 pounds

[@the61919]

@@MrCamz28 thanks for replying!

[@juniorcotto4115]

Where did u get the new woofer from because I need to of them for my thump 15s

[@MrCamz28]

Junior Cotto I got it from zzound.

[@JGilly-cp1tk]

How do you guys manage to blow them ?

[@jgilly3362]

They made it light mainly so mobile djs have lighter equipment mate

[@MrCamz28]

J Gilly good idea but the original woofer doesn’t sound as good as the one I replace it with. The newer one sounds much deeper and clearer then the original. Plus the original smelled like burned coil and I didn’t want to take the chance of failing on me on a gig.

[@jgilly3362]

@@MrCamz28 ok mate and tbh when equalised and other obvious things the originals were great and what woofers/drivers did you replace them with

[@jgilly3362]

@@MrCamz28 and tbh it's understandable if the coil smells burnt it would worry anyone

[@MrCamz28]

I ended up putting a eminence woofer

[@floloffel]

Wich woofer do you use now in the TH 15a?

[@shiradev1234]

Krasser wicht

[@MrCamz28]

it’s a Eminence Delta 15LF Speaker (500 Watts Rms 1000 watts max

[@floloffel]

@@MrCamz28 i built in an eminence delta 15a in my thump i have the older version but the older version is much better

[@djtwilite318]

what is the speaker upgrade name and specs and link to it?

[@MrCamz28]

djtwilite318 it’s a Eminence Delta 15LF Speaker (500 Watts Rms 1000 watts max

[@aloktirkey29]

@@MrCamz28 I have mackie thump 15 not 15A and orignal woofer blown. Wants to replace with new woofer so how much watt woofer I should buy? Specs

[@MrCamz28]

Alok Tirkey get the Eminence Delta 15LF. This same woofer is perfect for replacement on both Mackie models.

[@ayaolamusic]

Can u provide the new woofer's model number or purchase link?

[@MrCamz28]

it’s a Eminence Delta 15LF Speaker (500 Watts Rms 1000 watts max

[@jpereda72]

@@MrCamz28 Mine just popped the woofer. Is that an 8ohm or 4 ohm Eminence speaker? Thanks for reply.

[@MrCamz28]

@@jpereda72 8 ohm

[@wolfsound77]

Impedance ?

[@floloffel]

8 ohm