hey joey, i bought these speaker bases too, had the same issue you had PICKING THEM UP UGH!!!. your idea of putting wheels was great but instead of the issue you had of sideways rolling and possible sticking on ground and breaking wheels off also bad cover placement .You gave me a better idea. i went to home depot 1/2" plywood and made a floor dolly with wood rails to keep speaker from sliding off and painted board with truck spray grit for added support. works great. just thought i shoot this idea to you. have a great day LONG LIVE THE BEATS !!!!
I am not a professional Dj however I am in the market for a pair of good “Powered Subwoofers”. I like to procrastinate and while I am doing that I read,watch and listen to anything that gives me the information I need to make a decision. The little that I know about speaker boxes (especially) subwoofers, makes me nervous about putting those wheels on the cabinets........you are bound to get vibration even if you got the tightest ball bearings on those wheels. I would have built one or two dollies to cart the speakers or simply use my adjustable hand truck.
Nice video. But I don't understand why the covers don't fit. I have the ETX 18 inch subs but the came with casters and the covers fit the way they should.
Perspective and justification for castor use: ETX 18sp weighs 114lbs EKX 18sp is 72.4lbs ELX-200 18sp is 64lbs. Using castor's makes transport easy for heavier cabinets but also makes them bigger in the space they need for transport. Screwing them directly to the cabinet vs. anchor/bolt system is just going to lead to trouble. Having a bolt to anchor fixation of the castor plates makes removal easier and without eventual cabinet holes.
Be professional and buy a flight case for them. The castor's won't rattle and you don't need covers. Second choice if a flight case is not in the budget, buy a dolly then you won't have holes drilled into your new speakers. Often a 4 wheeled dolly costs the same or less than the castor's alone and you only need one dolly not wheels for each box. The dolly can be used for most of your gear.
@@ladjkaozthat is what I did. I made a wood floor dolly for my ekx 18 sub. I didn't wanted to make any holes and I never buy covers. It is useless n waste of money. The subs will gets scratches here n there n it is normal. Also u will be using them outside on the floor, dirt ,grass and will get scratch. Now as far as this sub. I own a single exk 18 and I use for a group. For indoor gig it is enough but for outdoors you def def need a second one and tbh if their is no walls around you outside you truly need a pair of 4 of this to give u a great sound pressure a single sub outside it is not enough and u will have to be setting up at 10 volume and clipping
Roast cases, is the best to protect your gear but your back will hate you... I rather be happy with my back than gear. also road cases take more space...
Thank you for the comment. I believe you should be ok Best way to check is on the EV website for the specifications if not ask on the EV Facebook or their website chat
the ekx15sp and ekx18sp is not heavy and for this reason haven't casters(ekx15sp is only 26.2kg or 57.7lb and ekx18sp is only 32.8kg or 72.3lb) only etx15sp and etx18sp have casters why the etx15sp is 41.7kg or 91.9lb and etx18sp is 51.8kg or 114.1lb i have 2 etx18sp and 4 etx35p and the etx35p i can pick up alone why is 38.2kg(or 84.1lb) but i can't pick up alone the subwoofer only with casters because is 51.8kg
Hello prosound world some about boxes have casters on them but for the most part weebill flat dollies for them so basically all you needed to do was build yourself a flat dolly for your chops in a flat dolly for your subs and that way you wouldn't had to change anything with your covers in a ratchet strap hold the speakers to the dolly so you have fun with that
Yes it does i was told by sales person that helped me , i had to down size to the 15 inch sub which does a excellent job abd much lighter easy to carry by 1 person
@@DjJoeyPinaDJ Screws? You should always use bolts when attaching castors and then use silicone sealant to seal any air gaps inside the enclosure, screws may very well come out eventually after heavy use.
EV used to make amazing speaker cabinets in the 1990's but nowadays their specifications for peak spl output are so fictional that you really can't believe any specs of anything EV anymore. RCF are way better.
At Harbor freight they sell rollers carts for $30 that will do the job without drilling into the speaker cabinet......
Yeah they do. I have some, but I preferred to have them permanently installed
hey joey, i bought these speaker bases too, had the same issue you had PICKING THEM UP UGH!!!. your idea of putting wheels was great but instead of the issue you had of sideways rolling and possible sticking on ground and breaking wheels off also bad cover placement .You gave me a better idea. i went to home depot 1/2" plywood and made a floor dolly with wood rails to keep speaker from sliding off and painted board with truck spray grit for added support. works great. just thought i shoot this idea to you. have a great day LONG LIVE THE BEATS !!!!
Thank you bro. Thanks for the tip on the custom dolly
I use a furniture dolly and rachat strap the speakers toward each other. Easily move and store this way. Can stack amps on top.
I am not a professional Dj however I am in the market for a pair of good “Powered Subwoofers”. I like to procrastinate and while I am doing that I read,watch and listen to anything that gives me the information I need to make a decision. The little that I know about speaker boxes (especially) subwoofers, makes me nervous about putting those wheels on the cabinets........you are bound to get vibration even if you got the tightest ball bearings on those wheels. I would have built one or two dollies to cart the speakers or simply use my adjustable hand truck.
Deceiving title... meh
I believe the top tier series ETX woofers come with castors
they do come with them.
Sure do
Yeah, the EKX series don't, but the EKX18SP is under 75lbs, who needs castors?? Get a wee dolly if you can't just carry them...
Drill holes where the cover is not covering.
Just buy the Pro EV ETX subs that come with casters and the cover is made so that you can roll with the cover on.
Nice video. But I don't understand why the covers don't fit. I have the ETX 18 inch subs but the came with casters and the covers fit the way they should.
Perspective and justification for castor use:
ETX 18sp weighs 114lbs
EKX 18sp is 72.4lbs
ELX-200 18sp is 64lbs.
Using castor's makes transport easy for heavier cabinets but also makes them bigger in the space they need for transport. Screwing them directly to the cabinet vs. anchor/bolt system is just going to lead to trouble. Having a bolt to anchor fixation of the castor plates makes removal easier and without eventual cabinet holes.
Those are not ETX,They are EKX
Be professional and buy a flight case for them. The castor's won't rattle and you don't need covers. Second choice if a flight case is not in the budget, buy a dolly then you won't have holes drilled into your new speakers. Often a 4 wheeled dolly costs the same or less than the castor's alone and you only need one dolly not wheels for each box. The dolly can be used for most of your gear.
Not to mention the casters he bought develop flat spots on them after a while.
road case is great for protecting but take more space and add more weight. get a plywood put the caster on the plywood better..
@@ladjkaozthat is what I did. I made a wood floor dolly for my ekx 18 sub. I didn't wanted to make any holes and I never buy covers. It is useless n waste of money. The subs will gets scratches here n there n it is normal. Also u will be using them outside on the floor, dirt ,grass and will get scratch. Now as far as this sub. I own a single exk 18 and I use for a group. For indoor gig it is enough but for outdoors you def def need a second one and tbh if their is no walls around you outside you truly need a pair of 4 of this to give u a great sound pressure a single sub outside it is not enough and u will have to be setting up at 10 volume and clipping
Roast cases, is the best to protect your gear but your back will hate you... I rather be happy with my back than gear. also road cases take more space...
I would make a razor blade cut and then use Velcro to close it back up.
You can just drill in there without messing up anything?
Not on that area
Buy a dolley than can be use upright or use to lay on four wheels
Hi my friend. Great video. Can I use the prx812 (48 pounds) above the ELx200 12sp with a pole? Isn’t it a lot of weight?
Thank you for the comment.
I believe you should be ok
Best way to check is on the EV website for the specifications if not ask on the EV Facebook or their website chat
@@DjJoeyPinaDJ thanks a lot my friends.
the ekx15sp and ekx18sp is not heavy and for this reason haven't casters(ekx15sp is only 26.2kg or 57.7lb and ekx18sp is only 32.8kg or 72.3lb) only etx15sp and etx18sp have casters why the etx15sp is 41.7kg or 91.9lb and etx18sp is 51.8kg or 114.1lb
i have 2 etx18sp and 4 etx35p and the etx35p i can pick up alone why is 38.2kg(or 84.1lb) but i can't pick up alone the subwoofer only with casters because is 51.8kg
Porque no las pones abajo?..asi t evitas las vibracion...why dont u put em on the bottom? You would avoid the vibration..
Hello prosound world some about boxes have casters on them but for the most part weebill flat dollies for them so basically all you needed to do was build yourself a flat dolly for your chops in a flat dolly for your subs and that way you wouldn't had to change anything with your covers in a ratchet strap hold the speakers to the dolly so you have fun with that
I want the Toy in the back. I had a 86. lol
The title threw me off thinking it was a bad speaker.for the caster you should drill some holes and put nutbolts instead.
lol. I will change it to nutbolts
I play Music over 20 years What you pay what you get
I have Ev ETX 18inch and RCF 4PRO8003-AS come with four wheels
After a few years of using these are they rattling today?
No they don’t rattle
That's a tiny sub you don't need caster for those sub brother But any way Connie covers makes the best covers.
Thank you 🙏🏼
I see a Puerto Rican flag on the wall but never hear you play any old school salsa ....what’s up ???
My wife is Puerto Rican Dominican
I’m Mexican
I was thinking nah bro he sounds Mexican.
i agree with you man, such a pain in the ass, been thinking about adding casters on mine too
Go for it bro. I’m going to try them this weekend
@@DjJoeyPinaDJ did the caster wheels rattle when you turned on the sub?
No rattle I only tried them at home. And I pushed the sub close to limit LOL
I will try them tomorrow at a gig
Any update ? Does it rattle now after a few months? How do you like it man
Sir, I have a pair of EV ELX200 18sp subwoofer. Can I put caster wheels in it?
It really made it easier to mines with casters
I take the subs by themselves and the rock n roller with the other stuff
What is the biggest event you have done with the Turbosound ip300s and subs.
200 guests wedding
Buy casters that the wheels pull off
That one put Velcro on the bottom of sub or magnetic lock to Dolly
Do you know if this will void the warranty or guitar center pro coverage?
Not sure bro. Probably better not do it
@@DjJoeyPinaDJ yea probably not lol. Thanks
Yes it does i was told by sales person that helped me , i had to down size to the 15 inch sub which does a excellent job abd much lighter easy to carry by 1 person
What size screws did you use? And what caster size?
1.5 inch screws and 3” casters
@@DjJoeyPinaDJ Screws? You should always use bolts when attaching castors and then use silicone sealant to seal any air gaps inside the enclosure, screws may very well come out eventually after heavy use.
What size casters and screws did you use? I have the same sub
3” casters. I can’t remember what screw
Size I used
What subs are those?
EV ekx15
You scared the shit out of me for a minute.
Lol sorry
Thank you!
How is the EKX-15sp compared to the EKX-18sp?
I haven’t try the ekx18. I think the ekx18 will be a prefect match or better than the qsc kw181
Etx 18 VS Elx18??
ETX is higher more powerful model
Respect Bro.
1:30 of wheels.
Wheels thats ylur reaspn not to buy them looks like you are struggling woth content. Not your speakers
Thank you.
Yes no time to post videos
Too busy now
Good idea
É 15 ou 18 esse sub?
EV Ekx-18sp vs JBL EON 618s? anyone has compared the two?
I haven’t. I would love to do it, if I found someone who has the eon 18s
EVs blow EONs out of the water! No comparison
@@sypho23 apples and oranges comparison, it should the jbl prx 715 vs the ev ekx15.
or just get a dolly?
Si me imagino y
What sub is thay
Qsc kw181 and EV EKX15
Qsc kw181 and EV EKX15
i dont like wheels on it you can take it on a vehicle
A movers dolly would work.
Yeah I have a dolly. Just wanted an easier way
EV used to make amazing speaker cabinets in the 1990's but nowadays their specifications for peak spl output are so fictional that you really can't believe any specs of anything EV anymore. RCF are way better.
You should have mounted the cashier's on the bottom of the box so the covers would still fit lol
I was thinking the same
I see you like your coffee to taste like burnt water lmfao
get the etx covers
I’ll try those
dont buy ev, if you blow one up good luck getting it fixed
The dude that told you that looks good with the cover lied to you ….good idea on the casters just need new covers and you will be set to go 😎
Great
Sell that EV and get a real sub like the QSC KW181 problem solved.
I have Qsc 181s too
I bought EV EKX15 Subs for smaller gigs
Boring