Sourcing decent subwoofers in Australia

grimace · 30th July 2008, 06:52 AM

Hey everyone, Ive bought a jaycar 350w plate amp, and im looking to source a suitable subwoofer for the sole purpose of music. I live in Perth WA and am finding it hard to find a range of subs. The only one that seems to interest me is the Peerless 12" 4ohm 830844.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated

Mikey p · 30th July 2008, 10:51 AM

This place just started up. You can model some of these subs and see how they compare to the Peerless.

http://www.affordabledrivers.com.au/

otto88 · 30th July 2008, 11:31 AM

http://www.audiomarketplace.com.au

smithy666 · 30th July 2008, 12:29 PM

Buy direct from Madisound in the US. I've been buying from them for years. They have drivers in stock, ship straight away, LIST their prices and with the current exchange rate it is cheaper to buy/ship from them than a local company. And if your driver(s)<$1000 you won't pay GST/duty on the way in.

otto88 · 30th July 2008, 12:45 PM

I've used PE, Madisound and others for 6.5 inch drivers

But the freight on 12 or 15 inch drivers . . the very best of them weigh > 10 kg.

ttan98 · 30th July 2008, 01:02 PM

Buying direct from speaker distributors in the States is a good choice, I bought quite a few units from them. The main problem is expensive postage, the cheapest postage is via USPS, US International airmail.

Some distributors are reluntant to send overseas and some charges too much for postage,eg PE. You can get around that my finding a trustworthy friend(there are many around) in the states to buy on your behalf and post them to you via USPS. I bought mine using this method very successfully.

Cheers.

Moondog55 · 31st July 2008, 10:41 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....MEWA:IT&ih=012

Are they worth $AUD 800???
they look OK
But what do I know??

Brett · 31st July 2008, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Moondog55
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....MEWA:IT&ih=012

Are they worth $AUD 800???
they look OK
But what do I know??

That is under list price, but I'm sure you could do better for less. Unless you need to compensate.....

otto88 · 1st August 2008, 01:41 AM

Hi

What dB in what size box at what Hz do you want?

snoopy · 1st August 2008, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Moondog55
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....MEWA:IT&ih=012

Are they worth $AUD 800???
they look OK
But what do I know??

The Mach 5 Audio IXL 18 from Affordable Drivers for $309 looks a much better deal for some serious bottom end grunt

http://www.affordabledrivers.com.au/...e0f8ed9852a147

30th July 2008, 06:52 AM	#1
grimace diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2008	Sourcing decent subwoofers in Australia Hey everyone, Ive bought a jaycar 350w plate amp, and im looking to source a suitable subwoofer for the sole purpose of music. I live in Perth WA and am finding it hard to find a range of subs. The only one that seems to interest me is the Peerless 12" 4ohm 830844. Any advice would be greatly appreciated

30th July 2008, 11:31 AM	#3
otto88 diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2007	http://www.audiomarketplace.com.au __________________ a system that won't go clean and loud is like a nice car that cannot go fast

30th July 2008, 12:45 PM	#5
otto88 diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2007	I've used PE, Madisound and others for 6.5 inch drivers But the freight on 12 or 15 inch drivers . . the very best of them weigh > 10 kg. __________________ a system that won't go clean and loud is like a nice car that cannot go fast

31st July 2008, 10:41 AM	#7
Moondog55 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Norlane; Geelong: Victoria: Australia	http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....MEWA:IT&ih=012 Are they worth $AUD 800??? they look OK But what do I know?? __________________ QUOTE" The more I know, the more I know, I know (insert maniacal laugh >here<) NOTHING"

1st August 2008, 01:41 AM	#9
otto88 diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2007	Hi What dB in what size box at what Hz do you want? __________________ a system that won't go clean and loud is like a nice car that cannot go fast


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30th July 2008, 10:51 AM	#2
Mikey p diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Sask. Canada	This place just started up. You can model some of these subs and see how they compare to the Peerless. http://www.affordabledrivers.com.au/

30th July 2008, 12:29 PM	#4
smithy666 diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Sydney	Buy direct from Madisound in the US. I've been buying from them for years. They have drivers in stock, ship straight away, LIST their prices and with the current exchange rate it is cheaper to buy/ship from them than a local company. And if your driver(s)<$1000 you won't pay GST/duty on the way in.

30th July 2008, 01:02 PM	#6
ttan98 diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Melb	Buying direct from speaker distributors in the States is a good choice, I bought quite a few units from them. The main problem is expensive postage, the cheapest postage is via USPS, US International airmail. Some distributors are reluntant to send overseas and some charges too much for postage,eg PE. You can get around that my finding a trustworthy friend(there are many around) in the states to buy on your behalf and post them to you via USPS. I bought mine using this method very successfully. Cheers.

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