best size BP for PC

[matrix_808]

Whats the best sized backing plate for a PC. Im using LC 6.5" pads.



Currently i have a 6" packing plate, but was thinking of switching to a 5" because i heard that if you use the smaller backing plate it doesnt lose as much power compared to using a 6" because its lighter.

 

[firegate]

You're not going to gain any more power by moving down to a 5" BP unless you go with smaller pads as well.

 

[kleraudio]

I use a 5 inch backing plate, with a 5 inch counter weight with the 5.25" LC CCS pads. Works nicely, very tough to bog down the pc!



Jim

 

[BigHonu]

I use a 5" plate only because it gives me the option of going down to 5.25" pads without having to change out the plate first.

 

[ZoranC]

Whats the best sized backing plate for a PC. Im using LC 6.5" pads.



Currently i have a 6" packing plate, but was thinking of switching to a 5" because i heard that if you use the smaller backing plate it doesnt lose as much power compared to using a 6" because its lighter.

Theoretically moving lighter plate will make more power transferred but keep in mind smaller plate means less pressure transferred on the edge of the pads, so you gain some and then you lose some. I wouldn't go less than 6" BP for 6.5" pads. If you want smaller BP get smaller pads. 4.75" to 5" BP for 5.25" to 5.5" pads. That will result in what you want, but not just because of BP becoming smaller, size of a pad plays a role too.

 

[imported_Denzil]

I don't think you would really benefit too much from getting another backing plate unless you were changing your pad sizes.