any sub drivers in the UK?

phillfyspoon · 2nd August 2005, 01:32 PM

At the moment the only sub driver i can find is the peerless from wilmslow and that is quite exspensive. there are no stock from aespeakers and looks like there never will be.

I need a decent low fs 15" sub im aiming for a ported design which will go down to about 15-16hz -3db.

any help please? i dont mind importing if it is decent.

richie00boy · 2nd August 2005, 01:39 PM

Does it have to be 15 inch? There are numerous 12 inch options available in the UK now, and a search of these forums will reveal a lot.

phillfyspoon · 2nd August 2005, 01:46 PM

as long as I get my really low fs for home cinema. I have searched this forum alot and they were many availible but now none. there were tempest,Acoustic Elegance AV15,av12 but now there not avialible.

richie00boy · 2nd August 2005, 02:50 PM

Don't get caught up in the must have low Fs trap. It's the overall synergy of parameters that matters.

www.shadowworks.co.uk
www.bkelec.com
www.pa-direct.co.uk
www.mcaudio.co.uk

phillfyspoon · 2nd August 2005, 03:52 PM

thanks I have tried them links and bk dont sell drivers anymore mcaudio does not either and the other 2 dont look suitible for my goals I might have two get a titanic from parts express only decent one i can buy overseas it seems.

richie00boy · 2nd August 2005, 04:49 PM

BK don't sell drivers any more? I'm surprised. Are you sure Shadow Works don't have anything suitable? Give them an email with your application/goals

RobWells · 2nd August 2005, 05:28 PM

If finding hi-fi subs doesn't work out maybe try looking at some of the better pro drivers in big ported boxes..

http://diy.cowanaudio.com/bass.html

http://member.newsguy.com/~stigerik/almighty/index.html

These guys do pro drivers for decent prices (great service too!):

http://www.proaudioparts.co.uk/

And for JBL stuff maybe these people (I've never bought from here though but I'm sure they're fine)

http://www.allangordon.co.uk/

What about the RE xxx subs ? I've seen them available in the UK from car audio sites..

Cheers,

Rob

RobWells · 2nd August 2005, 05:35 PM

The xxx is £400 though

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/inde...cc1514493f12d7

Rob

phillfyspoon · 2nd August 2005, 05:54 PM

Im thinking of getting a titanic mkIII from partsexpress I need low response for HT and this seems good but im not sure how it compares to peerless and adire etc

RobWells · 2nd August 2005, 06:10 PM

Its the shipping that will kill you. I looked into buying 8 Lab12 drivers from there as it's about half the UK price, but add in VAT, import duty and shipping and they're cheaper in the UK!

I got much better rates from madisound - maybe get a quote from them - Absolutely brilliant service aswell. (I bought some peerless mids for my car from them.)

http://www.madisound.com/

Cheers,

Rob

2nd August 2005, 01:32 PM	#1
phillfyspoon diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: England	any sub drivers in the UK? At the moment the only sub driver i can find is the peerless from wilmslow and that is quite exspensive. there are no stock from aespeakers and looks like there never will be. I need a decent low fs 15" sub im aiming for a ported design which will go down to about 15-16hz -3db. any help please? i dont mind importing if it is decent.

2nd August 2005, 01:39 PM	#2
richie00boy Did it Himself diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gloucestershire, England, UK	Does it have to be 15 inch? There are numerous 12 inch options available in the UK now, and a search of these forums will reveal a lot. __________________ www.readresearch.co.uk my website for UK diy audio people - designs, PCBs, kits and more

2nd August 2005, 02:50 PM	#4
richie00boy Did it Himself diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gloucestershire, England, UK	Don't get caught up in the must have low Fs trap. It's the overall synergy of parameters that matters. www.shadowworks.co.uk www.bkelec.com www.pa-direct.co.uk www.mcaudio.co.uk __________________ www.readresearch.co.uk my website for UK diy audio people - designs, PCBs, kits and more

2nd August 2005, 04:49 PM	#6
richie00boy Did it Himself diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gloucestershire, England, UK	BK don't sell drivers any more? I'm surprised. Are you sure Shadow Works don't have anything suitable? Give them an email with your application/goals __________________ www.readresearch.co.uk my website for UK diy audio people - designs, PCBs, kits and more

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


	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

2nd August 2005, 01:46 PM	#3
phillfyspoon diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: England	as long as I get my really low fs for home cinema. I have searched this forum alot and they were many availible but now none. there were tempest,Acoustic Elegance AV15,av12 but now there not avialible.

2nd August 2005, 03:52 PM	#5
phillfyspoon diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: England	thanks I have tried them links and bk dont sell drivers anymore mcaudio does not either and the other 2 dont look suitible for my goals I might have two get a titanic from parts express only decent one i can buy overseas it seems.

2nd August 2005, 05:28 PM	#7
RobWells diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: UK	If finding hi-fi subs doesn't work out maybe try looking at some of the better pro drivers in big ported boxes.. http://diy.cowanaudio.com/bass.html http://member.newsguy.com/~stigerik/almighty/index.html These guys do pro drivers for decent prices (great service too!): http://www.proaudioparts.co.uk/ And for JBL stuff maybe these people (I've never bought from here though but I'm sure they're fine) http://www.allangordon.co.uk/ What about the RE xxx subs ? I've seen them available in the UK from car audio sites.. Cheers, Rob

2nd August 2005, 05:35 PM	#8
RobWells diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: UK	The xxx is £400 though http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/inde...cc1514493f12d7 Rob

2nd August 2005, 05:54 PM	#9
phillfyspoon diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: England	Im thinking of getting a titanic mkIII from partsexpress I need low response for HT and this seems good but im not sure how it compares to peerless and adire etc

2nd August 2005, 06:10 PM	#10
RobWells diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: UK	Its the shipping that will kill you. I looked into buying 8 Lab12 drivers from there as it's about half the UK price, but add in VAT, import duty and shipping and they're cheaper in the UK! I got much better rates from madisound - maybe get a quote from them - Absolutely brilliant service aswell. (I bought some peerless mids for my car from them.) http://www.madisound.com/ Cheers, Rob

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

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
JBL comp drivers, Dayton Reference Sub drivers for auction NO RESERVE	pkpickard	Swap Meet	1	21st January 2009 03:19 AM
FS: x25 Vifa 5" Drivers + x2 Diamond Audio 5.6 Hex Eton Drivers	omarmipi	Swap Meet	0	19th November 2007 04:21 AM
21" Bass Drivers and Beyma Compression Drivers	Magnetar	Swap Meet	0	19th November 2006 02:42 AM
Open-Baffle dipoles...a heresy to pair PA drivers w/ home drivers?	thadman	Multi-Way	7	11th November 2006 09:11 PM
FS: horn subs, drivers, 'regular' subwoofer drivers	John Sheerin	Swap Meet	0	1st August 2004 11:33 PM

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