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DIY Sub Drivers, Please help build the list

post #1 of 39
4/29/09 at 6:12am
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folks, i am building out the diy master index sticky thread by including a list of the most common _drivers_ in projects. there are lots of great drivers around and i am asking for your help to identify them all...not every driver, but the ones that either you have used in a diy success or that you would refer to a friend to build diy. much gratitude to everyone who adds to the list!

current list (don't worry, i'll clean it all up later, let's just get all the great drivers on the list first):

Drivers:

12" Soundsplinter RLp12

Aura NS10/12/15/18

Peerless XLS and XXLS

Peerless SLS (budget)

JBL W-15GTi

15" Dayton DVC

15" Dayton titanic

18" lms ultra 5400

AE Speakers AV 15X

TC Sound 3000

Mach 5 Audio IXL 18.2.2, 15.2.2

Mach 5 Audio MJ18

18" Ficar audio Q18

15" TC2000

15" Soundsplinter RLp15 D2

18" Soundsplinter RLp18 D2

12" Shiva-X by DIY Cable

15" AV15H by AE Speakers (low dc resistance, 2.7 ohms, may cause problems for some amplifiers)

15" RSS390HF by Dayton

15" SDX15 by CSS (Canadian)

18" eD190v2 by Elemental Designs

18" Maelstrom-X by DIY Cable

18" XXX by Resonant Engineering
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post #2 of 39
4/29/09 at 6:30am
15" Soundsplinter RLp15 D2 http://www.soundsplinter.com/rlp15_s...formation.html
18" Soundsplinter RLp18 D2 http://www.soundsplinter.com/rlp18_s...formation.html

Have used both in DIY projects, and been happy with the results.

Edit: I inserted a link to each driver.
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post #3 of 39
4/29/09 at 6:59am
Do IBs count? If so,

AE IB15
FI IB18
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post #4 of 39
4/29/09 at 7:04am
18" Ficar audio Q18 (originals for IB installs, new model is the IB18)
15" TC2000 (ported and sealed, these rock!!)

I have enjoyed both drivers in my builds
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post #5 of 39
4/29/09 at 7:38am
Thread Starter 
that's what i am talking about guys. all drivers have been added to the list. i'll organize the list later. at this point, i'm just trying to get all the drivers identified.

THANKS myggpower, dhgilmer, penngray!
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post #6 of 39
4/29/09 at 3:00pm
TC Sound 3000 15" sub
AV 15X sub, ordered one today, will post results when I get it.
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post #7 of 39
4/29/09 at 3:34pm
Mach 5 Audio IXL 18.2.2, 15.2.2
Mach 5 Audio MJ18
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post #8 of 39
4/29/09 at 3:35pm
the Mach5 IXL15 and IXL18 are great for certain applications
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post #9 of 39
4/29/09 at 3:42pm
Thread Starter 
great. keep 'em coming.

i'll clean up the list later, let's just get all the drivers in here for now.

Drivers:

AE Speakers AV 15X

TC Sound 3000

Mach 5 Audio IXL 18.2.2, 15.2.2

Mach 5 Audio MJ18

18" Ficar audio Q18 (originals for IB installs, new model is the IB18)

15" TC2000 (ported and sealed, these rock!!)

15" Soundsplinter RLp15 D2

18" Soundsplinter RLp18 D2

12" Shiva-X by DIY Cable

15" AV15H by AE Speakers (low dc resistance, 2.7 ohms, may cause problems for some amplifiers)

15" RSS390HF by Dayton

15" SDX15 by CSS (Canadian)

18" eD190v2 by Elemental Designs

18" Maelstrom-X by DIY Cable

18" XXX by Resonant Engineering
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post #10 of 39
4/29/09 at 4:52pm
Are you going to posts links to their sites? That might help some people.
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post #11 of 39
5/1/09 at 7:31am
Are you looking for subs that are still in production? I know the old Adire stuff (Brahma/Tumult) was really good but you can only find them used now.

You can add the JBL 15GTi to the list though.
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post #12 of 39
5/1/09 at 7:36am
15" Dayton DVC

15" Dayton titanic

18" lms ultra 5400
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post #13 of 39
5/1/09 at 7:51am
Thread Starter 
current list:

JBL 15GTi

15" Dayton DVC

15" Dayton titanic

18" lms ultra 5400

AE Speakers AV 15X

TC Sound 3000

Mach 5 Audio IXL 18.2.2, 15.2.2

Mach 5 Audio MJ18

18" Ficar audio Q18

15" TC2000

15" Soundsplinter RLp15 D2

18" Soundsplinter RLp18 D2

12" Shiva-X by DIY Cable

15" AV15H by AE Speakers (low dc resistance, 2.7 ohms, may cause problems for some amplifiers)

15" RSS390HF by Dayton

15" SDX15 by CSS (Canadian)

18" eD190v2 by Elemental Designs

18" Maelstrom-X by DIY Cable

18" XXX by Resonant Engineering
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post #14 of 39
5/1/09 at 7:53am
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Originally Posted by Erich H View Post

Are you going to posts links to their sites? That might help some people.

yeah. good point.

i started the master list of diy subwoofer projects, which is now a sticky and i thought that drivers and amps would be a good addition to that. i started linking up some of the drivers, but then decided to focus on building out the list as much as possible, then i can go back, format it all, and link them all up.
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post #15 of 39
5/1/09 at 7:56am
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Originally Posted by brandonnash View Post


18" lms ultra 5400

is this available new anywhere at the moment?
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post #16 of 39
5/1/09 at 11:34am
12" Infinity Kappa Perfect MIDVQ

10" Infinity Kappa Perfect MIDVQ

12" Infinity Perfect 12.1
10" Infinity Perfect 10.1

12" JL Audio 12w7

10" JL Audio 10w7

8" JL Audio 8w7(a real gem for an 8 inch sub)
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post #17 of 39
5/1/09 at 11:59am
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Originally Posted by lsiberian View Post

12" Infinity Kappa Perfect MIDVQ

10" Infinity Kappa Perfect MIDVQ

12" Infinity Perfect 12.1
10" Infinity Perfect 10.1

12" JL Audio 12w7

10" JL Audio 10w7

8" JL Audio 8w7(a real gem for an 8 inch sub)



I dont think those are very popular for HT - maybe car audio
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post #18 of 39
5/1/09 at 1:27pm
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Originally Posted by lsiberian View Post


8" JL Audio 8w7(a real gem for an 8 inch sub)


We call an 8" a midrange around these parts. LOL
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post #19 of 39
5/1/09 at 1:46pm
I'm so used to seeing 18's that 12's have been looking a little midrangey to me lately...
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post #20 of 39
5/1/09 at 4:12pm
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Originally Posted by LTD02 View Post

is this available new anywhere at the moment?

Here.

On their website they have a "locate dealer" and from there say that if there's not a dealer close by call their number and they'll ship directly to you. Here's the number.
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post #21 of 39
5/1/09 at 5:06pm
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Originally Posted by Ricci View Post

I'm so used to seeing 18's that 12's have been looking a little midrangey to me lately...

Yeah.... I think you were poisoned at the GTG...

How about this
http://www.eighteensound.com/index.a...roduct&pid=286

Only 2.2dB power compression at 0dB.

Then we'll wait for John to do a TD21H with 18mm or something....
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post #22 of 39
5/1/09 at 6:04pm
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Originally Posted by Ricci View Post

I'm so used to seeing 18's that 12's have been looking a little midrangey to me lately...

i am afraid that i am with you...
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post #23 of 39
5/1/09 at 6:05pm
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Originally Posted by 2100 View Post

Yeah.... I think you were poisoned at the GTG...

How about this
http://www.eighteensound.com/index.a...roduct&pid=286

Only 2.2dB power compression at 0dB.

Then we'll wait for John to do a TD21H with 18mm or something....

;-)
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post #24 of 39
5/1/09 at 7:26pm
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Originally Posted by LTD02 View Post

i am afraid that i am with you...

Lol, I didnt even list my TD12S as sub drivers because I use them in my Main speakers!!
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post #25 of 39
5/2/09 at 6:06am
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Originally Posted by zero the hero View Post

I dont think those are very popular for HT - maybe car audio

Maybe not around these parts, but they are very effective and suitable for home theater builds. As has been demonstrated by some of the build at Audioholics.

The JL Audio 12w7 may be the best 12" sub on the planet. It's certainly one of the best.

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Originally Posted by tsloms View Post

We call an 8" a midrange around these parts. LOL

Don't dismiss the JL Audio 8w7. It's capable of incredible extension and spl. It's actually comparable if not better than most 12" subs. With a little eqing its a very nice home theater sub.

Plus it works well in a small enclosure. Nothing like a small box and sub to lull people into a false sense of security and have them looking around for the subwoofer. It's a funny picture to see.

I'm only trying to help you folks by adding a list of drivers I know to be good in home theater from the car side. it gives people a lot more options and some of these subs are low cost making for nice budget builds.
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post #26 of 39
5/2/09 at 6:27am
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Originally Posted by zero the hero View Post

I dont think those are very popular for HT - maybe car audio

The Infinity Kappa build over at Audioholics is very popular. Works perfectly for a HT sub.
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post #27 of 39
5/2/09 at 8:21am
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Originally Posted by penngray View Post

Lol, I didnt even list my TD12S as sub drivers because I use them in my Main speakers!!

Yes, but you are using them as bass bins.
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post #28 of 39
5/2/09 at 8:29am
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Originally Posted by Ricci View Post

I'm so used to seeing 18's that 12's have been looking a little midrangey to me lately...

Yea... I consider the Shiva my little driver.
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post #29 of 39
5/2/09 at 10:35am
Why not add to http://ldsg.snippets.org/idx.php
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post #30 of 39
5/2/09 at 2:08pm
Well, I know 12" drivers barely qualify for this list

But I am using 3 12" Soundsplinter RLp12 D2 for my IB setup, I am very happy with them!
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