An on-line store in Australia / New Zealand to order subwoofer drivers and amps?

Dave Bullet · 10th January 2002, 07:23 AM

Because according to UPS and FedEx - its going to cost me about US$300 just to ship a Dayton 12" sub driver and a PartsExpress 250W plate amp to New Zealand?

USA citizens - be thankful! (In these cases I wish I did not live on the bottom of the world :-)

f4ier · 11th January 2002, 10:15 AM

Try Adire Audio products, namely Shiva and Tempest, the authorized Australian distributor is Acoustic Concepts -- http://www.acousticconcepts.com.au Their plate amp is also the best I've seen here in Australia (based on specifications; compared with ones from Jaycar Electronics and Altronics).

HTH, good luck!

Dave Bullet · 12th January 2002, 07:17 AM

Hey 4fier,

Thanks for the web site! I swear I searched high and low and didn't find anything!

BTW - how do they Tempest / Shiva drivers compare to Dayton?

I want to build a closed box sub - mainly used for music. I presume the Shiva 12" will be more transient which is more important to me than bass extension or SPL - therefore I want a musical sub?

Do you have any experience with the Tempest / Shiva drivers (compared to anything else?)

Would you recommend an Isobarik or other sub setup for music than a single 12" in a lower order Q box?

PS: I downloaded your subwoofer simulation tool - Ilike it! - very easy to use... looking forward to the closed box modelling.

Thanks for your help
Dave.

AudioFreak · 12th January 2002, 09:28 AM

Basically, unless there is a very specific reason for using isobarik you shouldnt use it. If you've got the floor space, dual tempests are WICKED!

tomcat · 12th January 2002, 07:39 PM

You could also check out WES Components Sydney...
http://www.wescomponents.com
They have a range of long throw Danish Peerless subwoofers 10" to 12" ranging in price from Oz$ 159 to $ 199 ea. If you want something bigger, they also stock Cervin Vega 15" subwoofers for $ 259 ea for the dual coil.
You could combine any one of these with the mosfet amp for a suitable system...
Cheers,
tomcat

Dave Bullet · 13th January 2002, 06:12 AM

All,

Thanks for the advice and sites

Dave.

10th January 2002, 07:23 AM	#1
Dave Bullet diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Wellington, New Zealand	An on-line store in Australia / New Zealand to order subwoofer drivers and amps? Because according to UPS and FedEx - its going to cost me about US$300 just to ship a Dayton 12" sub driver and a PartsExpress 250W plate amp to New Zealand? USA citizens - be thankful! (In these cases I wish I did not live on the bottom of the world :-)

11th January 2002, 10:15 AM	#2
f4ier diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Sydney	Try Adire Audio products, namely Shiva and Tempest, the authorized Australian distributor is Acoustic Concepts -- http://www.acousticconcepts.com.au Their plate amp is also the best I've seen here in Australia (based on specifications; compared with ones from Jaycar Electronics and Altronics). HTH, good luck! __________________ Crossover/Subwoofer Simulator

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12th January 2002, 07:17 AM	#3
Dave Bullet diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Wellington, New Zealand	Hey 4fier, Thanks for the web site! I swear I searched high and low and didn't find anything! BTW - how do they Tempest / Shiva drivers compare to Dayton? I want to build a closed box sub - mainly used for music. I presume the Shiva 12" will be more transient which is more important to me than bass extension or SPL - therefore I want a musical sub? Do you have any experience with the Tempest / Shiva drivers (compared to anything else?) Would you recommend an Isobarik or other sub setup for music than a single 12" in a lower order Q box? PS: I downloaded your subwoofer simulation tool - Ilike it! - very easy to use... looking forward to the closed box modelling. Thanks for your help Dave.

12th January 2002, 09:28 AM	#4
AudioFreak Warp Engineer On Holiday Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Queensland, Australia	Basically, unless there is a very specific reason for using isobarik you shouldnt use it. If you've got the floor space, dual tempests are WICKED!

12th January 2002, 07:39 PM	#5
tomcat diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Sth. Oz	You could also check out WES Components Sydney... http://www.wescomponents.com They have a range of long throw Danish Peerless subwoofers 10" to 12" ranging in price from Oz$ 159 to $ 199 ea. If you want something bigger, they also stock Cervin Vega 15" subwoofers for $ 259 ea for the dual coil. You could combine any one of these with the mosfet amp for a suitable system... Cheers, tomcat

13th January 2002, 06:12 AM	#6
Dave Bullet diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Wellington, New Zealand	All, Thanks for the advice and sites Dave.