High Cost/Performance value 8" woofer

kevinlin1013 · 31st December 2010, 02:28 PM

Look for a high value of cost/performance 8"woofer cross at about 300Hz.

So is it a waste that using some woofers that be able to perform well to 1Khz?

I would like clean , fast , detailed with low coloration of the bass. Low Qts for vented box design.

Need your seggestion! Thanks

holdent · 31st December 2010, 05:05 PM

Zaph tested a number of 8" woofers here: Zaph|Audio

Mark K's woofer test results are here: Measurements (see "Woofer test group 2")

I hope this helps.

kevinlin1013 · 10th January 2011, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by holdent

Zaph tested a number of 8" woofers here: Zaph|Audio

Mark K's woofer test results are here: Measurements (see "Woofer test group 2")

I hope this helps.

Thanks ! I have already read .

The followings are the woofers I am considering:

Has anybody ever used Scan-Speak 22W/8851T and 22W/8857T? , They are really expensive as 8" woofer.

Seas' W22NY001 and W22EX001. One is Nextel cone and the other is Magnesium cone.

Visaton AL200 seems to be a nice other choice.

All I need is the highly detailed and low coloration bass range. In a vented box design but still be able to get tight bass.

PS:Crossover will be about 250Hz electrical LR2.

kbgl · 10th January 2011, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevinlin1013

Look for a high value of cost/performance 8"woofer cross at about 300Hz.

So is it a waste that using some woofers that be able to perform well to 1Khz?

I would like clean , fast , detailed with low coloration of the bass. Low Qts for vented box design.

Need your seggestion! Thanks

How large of a box do you want to build? Are you using a sub? How loud do you want to play it? Why only an eight?

kevinlin1013 · 11th January 2011, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kbgl

How large of a box do you want to build? Are you using a sub? How loud do you want to play it? Why only an eight?

Actully 2 X 8" woofer in about 60~70L vented box.

My room is not big so I just would like to build a medium system. It won't be played very loudly.

I found the dayton RS225 has very good reviews from the users. Will it be a super value choice since just as woofer?

pheonix358 · 11th January 2011, 06:16 AM

I would suggest the Morel MW267 if your budget goes that far.

Terry

gainphile · 11th January 2011, 07:01 AM

What about this:

https://www.madisound.com/store/prod...oducts_id=8772

Looks like good construction, polar response, and sensitivity:

kevinlin1013 · 11th January 2011, 01:11 PM

Thanks guys! For very useful information.

BTW Has anyone ever used ETON 8" or Visaton 200?

captainobvious · 11th January 2011, 04:30 PM

Usher 8955A should be on your list as well. Very low distortion, clean bass and good extension and can play higher than 300hz easily as well.

dwk123 · 11th January 2011, 04:50 PM

The Usher 8137a may also be worth considering - did very well <250Hz in Zaph's testing. It may want a bigger box than you're targeting though. Fairly inexpensive compared to the Scans, although a bit more than the RS225. Not the most attractive driver, though.

31st December 2010, 02:28 PM	#1
kevinlin1013 diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Taipei	High Cost/Performance value 8" woofer Look for a high value of cost/performance 8"woofer cross at about 300Hz. So is it a waste that using some woofers that be able to perform well to 1Khz? I would like clean , fast , detailed with low coloration of the bass. Low Qts for vented box design. Need your seggestion! Thanks

11th January 2011, 06:16 AM	#6
pheonix358 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Stockport South Australia	I would suggest the Morel MW267 if your budget goes that far. Terry __________________ What we don't understand is called magic.

11th January 2011, 07:01 AM	#7
gainphile diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne the sunny city!	What about this: https://www.madisound.com/store/prod...oducts_id=8772 Looks like good construction, polar response, and sensitivity: __________________ http://gainphile.blogspot.com

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31st December 2010, 05:05 PM	#2
holdent diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ontario	Zaph tested a number of 8" woofers here: Zaph\|Audio Mark K's woofer test results are here: Measurements (see "Woofer test group 2") I hope this helps.

11th January 2011, 01:11 PM	#8
kevinlin1013 diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Taipei	Thanks guys! For very useful information. BTW Has anyone ever used ETON 8" or Visaton 200?

11th January 2011, 04:30 PM	#9
captainobvious diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2008	Usher 8955A should be on your list as well. Very low distortion, clean bass and good extension and can play higher than 300hz easily as well.

11th January 2011, 04:50 PM	#10
dwk123 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2002	The Usher 8137a may also be worth considering - did very well <250Hz in Zaph's testing. It may want a bigger box than you're targeting though. Fairly inexpensive compared to the Scans, although a bit more than the RS225. Not the most attractive driver, though.

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