Titanic MkIII 15"

Wingfeather · 13th March 2004, 11:15 PM

Does anyone have any opinions on this driver? First of all, I'm in the UK so I don't have a lot of choice with regards to sub drivers. This driver appears close to the ultimate (I know of the Adire Tumult, but it's ridiculously expensive) in terms of Vd and power handling. I'm planning on using this in a sealed box with EQ and around 500W of power.
At the current exchange rate I can get this from Parts Express, devliered to my door, for £175 all-in.
The official (and only) Adire dealer in the UK sells the Tempest for £195 inc delivery - and the Tempest seems to have slightly weaker specs.
PE also sells the JBL SUB1500, which has very similar specs to the Titanic but has a shorting ring (and so I presume less distortion) and weighs a substantial amount more (40lbs vs 26lbs). This costs around £50 more with the added delivery costs.
The only other place in the UK that sells suitable drivers is www.bkelec.com with the Eminence LAB12 - this is around £135 incl delivery.

I want to get the best bank/buck that I can, and it seems to me that the Titanic is probably that. Does anyone think differently or have other drivers to recommend?

Thanks

GM · 14th March 2004, 12:51 AM

I'm familiar with the Tempest, but after perusing the MKIII's specs (which has a shorting ring) I'm inclined to agree with you in your case, plus it doesn't need as large a cab for a given alignment

GM

454Casull · 14th March 2004, 05:19 AM

The Titanic Mk3 is an excellent sub for the price.

mikee12345 · 14th March 2004, 08:15 AM

how expensive is the lab12? here its 450$ to my door, which is redicilous considering that the NZ dollar is so strong, and its 150$ US In the states!

i pay 130$ NZ shipping or so! but i NEED one for my horn...

Wingfeather · 14th March 2004, 04:11 PM

Thanks guys. I'm gonna have to buy the Titanic pretty soon - while the exchange rate is still in my favour. Will be purchased tomorrow

TeePee · 19th March 2004, 12:26 PM

Hi,

Did you order that Titanic? I'm just wondering how long parts express orders take to bve delivered to the UK.

Thanks!

mikee12345 · 19th March 2004, 02:32 PM

woah it has a shorting ring! i wonder how low the distortion really is..

batdorf9 · 19th March 2004, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mikee12345
woah it has a shorting ring! i wonder how low the distortion really is..

http://www.mfk-projects.com/titanic_mkiii_vs_xls.htm

mikee12345 · 20th March 2004, 03:58 AM

THATS what im looking for! i didnt know the guy had done mk3 version

Cheers

jonz · 21st March 2004, 05:30 AM

I still won't overlook the Tempest..they both have 2 and half inch voice coils ..the MK111 has about 4mm more of x-max...but one option that the Tempest has is the dual vouce coils which gives you flexebility..to experiment with diffrent voice coil configuratiions.Also the progressive spyder in the MK111 makes it difficult to power above 105 spl..meaning it would be optimum to have around 1000 watts..the PE sells it in a kit form wiht a 1000 watt amp.Your 500watts will do more for the Tempest than the Titanic.

13th March 2004, 11:15 PM	#1
Wingfeather diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southwest, UK / York, UK / Edinburgh, UK	Titanic MkIII 15" Does anyone have any opinions on this driver? First of all, I'm in the UK so I don't have a lot of choice with regards to sub drivers. This driver appears close to the ultimate (I know of the Adire Tumult, but it's ridiculously expensive) in terms of Vd and power handling. I'm planning on using this in a sealed box with EQ and around 500W of power. At the current exchange rate I can get this from Parts Express, devliered to my door, for £175 all-in. The official (and only) Adire dealer in the UK sells the Tempest for £195 inc delivery - and the Tempest seems to have slightly weaker specs. PE also sells the JBL SUB1500, which has very similar specs to the Titanic but has a shorting ring (and so I presume less distortion) and weighs a substantial amount more (40lbs vs 26lbs). This costs around £50 more with the added delivery costs. The only other place in the UK that sells suitable drivers is www.bkelec.com with the Eminence LAB12 - this is around £135 incl delivery. I want to get the best bank/buck that I can, and it seems to me that the Titanic is probably that. Does anyone think differently or have other drivers to recommend? Thanks __________________ Wingfeather

14th March 2004, 12:51 AM	#2
GM diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chamblee, Ga.	I'm familiar with the Tempest, but after perusing the MKIII's specs (which has a shorting ring) I'm inclined to agree with you in your case, plus it doesn't need as large a cab for a given alignment GM __________________ Loud is Beautiful if it's Clean! As always though, the usual disclaimers apply to this post's contents.

14th March 2004, 04:11 PM	#5
Wingfeather diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southwest, UK / York, UK / Edinburgh, UK	Thanks guys. I'm gonna have to buy the Titanic pretty soon - while the exchange rate is still in my favour. Will be purchased tomorrow __________________ Wingfeather

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Dayton Titanic MkIII 15" sub bottom out	chainenoble	Subwoofers	18	13th December 2010 04:59 PM
Titanic Sub 12" MKiii	gengis	Swap Meet	5	24th November 2006 02:34 PM
faceplate 15" TITANIC MKIII SUBWOOFER	chainenoble	Subwoofers	1	16th April 2006 02:26 AM
Dayton 10" Titanic mkIII vs RSHi-Fi vs RSH-O	bkoerper	Subwoofers	4	26th November 2005 05:57 AM
12" Titanic Mkiii Subwoofer Kit	NicolasGaal	Subwoofers	9	1st January 2004 02:39 PM


	Please consider donating to help us continue to serve you. Ads on/off / Custom Title / More PMs / More album space / Advanced printing & mass image saving

14th March 2004, 05:19 AM	#3
454Casull diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada	The Titanic Mk3 is an excellent sub for the price.

14th March 2004, 08:15 AM	#4
mikee12345 diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NZ	how expensive is the lab12? here its 450$ to my door, which is redicilous considering that the NZ dollar is so strong, and its 150$ US In the states! i pay 130$ NZ shipping or so! but i NEED one for my horn...

19th March 2004, 12:26 PM	#6
TeePee diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK	Hi, Did you order that Titanic? I'm just wondering how long parts express orders take to bve delivered to the UK. Thanks!

19th March 2004, 02:32 PM	#7
mikee12345 diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NZ	woah it has a shorting ring! i wonder how low the distortion really is..

20th March 2004, 03:58 AM	#9
mikee12345 diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NZ	THATS what im looking for! i didnt know the guy had done mk3 version Cheers

21st March 2004, 05:30 AM	#10
jonz diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Montreal	I still won't overlook the Tempest..they both have 2 and half inch voice coils ..the MK111 has about 4mm more of x-max...but one option that the Tempest has is the dual vouce coils which gives you flexebility..to experiment with diffrent voice coil configuratiions.Also the progressive spyder in the MK111 makes it difficult to power above 105 spl..meaning it would be optimum to have around 1000 watts..the PE sells it in a kit form wiht a 1000 watt amp.Your 500watts will do more for the Tempest than the Titanic.

New To Site?	Need Help?
Register to Participate Search Privacy Statement Contact Us	Frequently Asked Questions Did you forget your password? Mark Forums Read