Cubo Kick

Hello Mr. Cubo, 

Firstly, I want to thank you for your work and your commitment to helping all of us build our own rigs!

I built a couple of cubo kicks a year or two ago for obvious reasons (more kick!)... and they look so good, I modelled the rest of the rig's grills to match. 

I live in Australia where the choice of drivers is limited and expensive, but ended up acquiring a pair of second hand JBL 2226's. While they have some effect, they're clearly worn out and are not doing the cabinet justice.

I am faced with the choice of re-coning them, or replacing them. To that end, I have found someone local selling a pair of 18sound 15w1200's in good condition (specs are attached). 

Would these be suitable for cubo kicks, or am i better off having the 2226's refurbished?

Thanks in advance.

The benefit of refurbishing the 2226's is that you know what they sound like, the 15LW1200 is different as it's more of a horn oriented driver. It might drop a dB below 100 Hz but loads the horn better. As it's a high BL horn driver it can sound a bit more aggressive but as Cubo Kick is a bit more horn than reflex it's a good choice.

Great picture, goes in the yearbook!

You're a legend Cubo, thanks for your time and expertise!

After seeing your reply, I bought and fitted up the 18sound drivers this morning as I managed to pick them up for $500aud (vs $700+ to have the 2226's re-coned)... and with a party in 2 weeks I was keen to get them online.

They don't disappoint!