Looking for a Good quality 8" Subwoofer

pneffkell · 15th July 2005, 07:30 PM

I am in search of a good quality 8" subwoofer for a bedroom system but I am having trouble finding something at a reasonable prices. Around 100-120. Only thing I have found is the Elemental Designs drive but I hate hate hate logos. I did not get into DIY projects to have someones logo all over my stuff. I wanted to get a TC2+ 8" but I know of nobody who has it and buying direct is wicked expensive.

Any help would be appreciated.

Cal Weldon · 15th July 2005, 07:51 PM

For an inexpensive unit, this TB does well. It has a foam surround so you can only expect around 15 years out of it but it's not bad for around $40 US.

http://www.tb-speaker.com/detail/1208_03/w8-740c.htm

morbo · 15th July 2005, 07:59 PM

http://www.soundsplinter.com/ <- these are TC sounds sourced drivers

richie00boy · 15th July 2005, 08:16 PM

www.apexjr.com and their Super 8 sub, they also do a plate amp that goes well with it.

Cal Weldon · 15th July 2005, 08:35 PM

Here's a direct link to pics of the Apex Jr.

http://www.apexjr.com/SuperSub.htm

simon5 · 16th July 2005, 04:09 AM

You could buy an Adire Audio Extremis, it's not a 8" but...
100$

mista2 · 16th July 2005, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by morbo
http://www.soundsplinter.com/ <- these are TC sounds sourced drivers

I second that, the Soundsplinter drivers are quite nice for the price ($150ish for one, $130ish each if 2 or more), and as stated, they are TC sourced

.

/(edit) just realized they're over your budget

UNDERSTANDIN · 17th July 2005, 12:11 AM

What is the power handleing for the Apex Jr.?

ocool_15 · 17th July 2005, 12:56 AM

specs on the tc look better to me, much larger xmax and fs is considerably lower too.

Cordraconis · 17th July 2005, 07:25 AM

Monacor SPH-212 is an 8" woofer with Fs of 30hz; and comes in at 70€ or something.

I bought this one with some SPH-60X drivers from Monacor. The latter ones are in 9 liter bassreflexes boxes in the back of this picture.

The woofer in front is the one that will go in my Ambiorix subwoofer. Search the forum for the thread if you want some ideas.

http://users.telenet.be/Hellhouse/Ce...rix-driver.jpg

I don't know how it sounds yet.
I'm *still* waiting for the 18mm MDF to be delivered in my local shop ...

15th July 2005, 07:30 PM	#1
pneffkell diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2004	Looking for a Good quality 8" Subwoofer I am in search of a good quality 8" subwoofer for a bedroom system but I am having trouble finding something at a reasonable prices. Around 100-120. Only thing I have found is the Elemental Designs drive but I hate hate hate logos. I did not get into DIY projects to have someones logo all over my stuff. I wanted to get a TC2+ 8" but I know of nobody who has it and buying direct is wicked expensive. Any help would be appreciated.

15th July 2005, 07:51 PM	#2
Cal Weldon Speakerholic diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: British Columbia	For an inexpensive unit, this TB does well. It has a foam surround so you can only expect around 15 years out of it but it's not bad for around $40 US. http://www.tb-speaker.com/detail/1208_03/w8-740c.htm __________________ Next stop: Margaritaville Some of Cal's stuff \| Cal Weldon Consulting

15th July 2005, 08:16 PM	#4
richie00boy Did it Himself diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gloucestershire, England, UK	www.apexjr.com and their Super 8 sub, they also do a plate amp that goes well with it. __________________ www.readresearch.co.uk my website for UK diy audio people - designs, PCBs, kits and more

15th July 2005, 08:35 PM	#5
Cal Weldon Speakerholic diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: British Columbia	Here's a direct link to pics of the Apex Jr. http://www.apexjr.com/SuperSub.htm __________________ Next stop: Margaritaville Some of Cal's stuff \| Cal Weldon Consulting

16th July 2005, 04:09 AM	#6
simon5 diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Québec, Québec	You could buy an Adire Audio Extremis, it's not a 8" but... 100$ __________________ DIYaudio for President !


	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

15th July 2005, 07:59 PM	#3
morbo diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Guelph, Ontario	http://www.soundsplinter.com/ <- these are TC sounds sourced drivers

17th July 2005, 12:11 AM	#8
UNDERSTANDIN diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Jersey	power handleing What is the power handleing for the Apex Jr.?

17th July 2005, 12:56 AM	#9
ocool_15 diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: sk	specs on the tc look better to me, much larger xmax and fs is considerably lower too.

17th July 2005, 07:25 AM	#10
Cordraconis diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Zele	Monacor SPH-212 is an 8" woofer with Fs of 30hz; and comes in at 70€ or something. I bought this one with some SPH-60X drivers from Monacor. The latter ones are in 9 liter bassreflexes boxes in the back of this picture. The woofer in front is the one that will go in my Ambiorix subwoofer. Search the forum for the thread if you want some ideas. http://users.telenet.be/Hellhouse/Ce...rix-driver.jpg I don't know how it sounds yet. I'm still waiting for the 18mm MDF to be delivered in my local shop ... __________________ -- If in doubt: overdesign!

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

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
"Good" quality in-ceiling speaker supplier from china	swak	Multi-Way	0	23rd February 2009 07:43 PM
Can anyone suggest the "best" 300B SE sound quality schematic for a beginner like me?	calico88	Tubes / Valves	42	18th July 2006 02:33 PM
Is this "el cheapo" Velleman100wRMS kit good enough for a subwoofer amp?	Spasticteapot	Solid State	5	17th March 2006 09:09 AM
WTB: descent quality subwoofer(s) any size	Jimmy154	Swap Meet	3	25th June 2005 06:17 PM
Good quality 5" driver for line array, reccomendations?	Jer	Multi-Way	4	30th December 2003 04:13 AM

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