Tang Band Subwoofer

rwinberg · 10th April 2009, 04:21 PM

Has anyone used these?

Tang Band W5-1138SM 5-1/4" Neodymium Subwoofer

Saw the excursion on these things and it blew me away for such a small driver.
I'm building a small multimedia system so i was looking for a small subwoofer (I know there is no replacement for size when it comes to low freq, but in a small multimedia system, there has to be compromise somewhere).
This seemed to fit the bill. Wondering if anyone has used them and if so, what do you think of them? A lot of good reviews from the parts express, but I thought I'd come on DIY to ask some REAL enthusiasts for some REAL insight.
Thanks guys.

littlemike · 10th April 2009, 05:04 PM

I've not used the W5 driver you referenced, but have experience with the slightly larger W6-1139SI.

In the right enclosure, the W6-1139 drivers are very impressive.

These drivers are difficult to front-mount, the frame design is much better suited for back-mounting.

901Fixer · 10th April 2009, 08:08 PM

I have 4 of the W6-1139SI drivers I'm experimenting with, there is alot more info here on these than the W5's. Is 6" too big for your plans?

Cal Weldon · 11th April 2009, 01:01 AM

I can also give a thumbs up to the 1139. Sounds bigger than 6.5"

rwinberg · 13th April 2009, 06:30 PM

thanks for the input. I'm trying to keep the system as small as I can. I don't want it to take up too much room. So I was looking more heavily toward the 5.25".
It seems everyone is fairly impressed with this series of drivers.
Given the right enclosure I imagine these little ones will not disappoint.

901Fixer · 13th April 2009, 07:02 PM

I have a crudely built 25liter sealed plywood box with two of the 1139's in a push-push configuration. The 5.25" would surely need less sealed, how much room do you have to work with?

10th April 2009, 04:21 PM	#1
rwinberg diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2009	Tang Band Subwoofer Has anyone used these? Tang Band W5-1138SM 5-1/4" Neodymium Subwoofer Saw the excursion on these things and it blew me away for such a small driver. I'm building a small multimedia system so i was looking for a small subwoofer (I know there is no replacement for size when it comes to low freq, but in a small multimedia system, there has to be compromise somewhere). This seemed to fit the bill. Wondering if anyone has used them and if so, what do you think of them? A lot of good reviews from the parts express, but I thought I'd come on DIY to ask some REAL enthusiasts for some REAL insight. Thanks guys.

11th April 2009, 01:01 AM	#4
Cal Weldon Speakerholic diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: British Columbia	I can also give a thumbs up to the 1139. Sounds bigger than 6.5" __________________ Next stop: Margaritaville Some of Cal's stuff \| Cal Weldon Consulting

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10th April 2009, 05:04 PM	#2
littlemike diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest	I've not used the W5 driver you referenced, but have experience with the slightly larger W6-1139SI. In the right enclosure, the W6-1139 drivers are very impressive. These drivers are difficult to front-mount, the frame design is much better suited for back-mounting.

10th April 2009, 08:08 PM	#3
901Fixer diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Knoxville, TN	I have 4 of the W6-1139SI drivers I'm experimenting with, there is alot more info here on these than the W5's. Is 6" too big for your plans?

13th April 2009, 06:30 PM	#5
rwinberg diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2009	thanks for the input. I'm trying to keep the system as small as I can. I don't want it to take up too much room. So I was looking more heavily toward the 5.25". It seems everyone is fairly impressed with this series of drivers. Given the right enclosure I imagine these little ones will not disappoint.

13th April 2009, 07:02 PM	#6
901Fixer diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Knoxville, TN	I have a crudely built 25liter sealed plywood box with two of the 1139's in a push-push configuration. The 5.25" would surely need less sealed, how much room do you have to work with?

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