Recommend a UK supplier please.

[Marsh]

Hi, I've spent a day on the net looking for a decent 12 or 15" driver to start a subwoofer project with no joy.

Can anyone recommend a UK supplier (with a decent website) of speaker components, I'm looking to spend around £100 on a driver and the same on an amp/crossover to drive it. I can build the cabinet myself but i'm not into electronics.

Thanks in advance.

Marsh.

 

[pinkmouse]

BK Electronics is just about your only bet.

edit: Ivan also has one kit that just about fits your price range.

 

[Marsh]

Thanks, BK is perfect for my needs!

 

[Graham Maynard]

Henry's (old company)
http://www.henrys.co.uk/electronics.htm
London/UK agents for Monacor; eg
C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\LSproject\Monacor International.htm

Also Blue Arran for many types including Lab12
C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\LSproject\Blue Aran Shop Eminence.htm

Also one in cambridge -can't find at moment.

Have purchased via internet from all without probs.

also
C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\LSproject\Kenwood KFC-WPS1202D Oversized 300mm Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer - Dynamic Sounds UK.htm
C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\LSproject\Kenwood KFC-WPS1202D 1200w Car Subwoofer £99_99 including VAT_ KFCWPS1202D_ Buy discounted car audio online at In-Car Express.htm
http://www.alphacaraudio.co.uk/Subw...4&cat_Name=Subwoofers&categoryname=Subwoofers
http://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/category.asp?category=463


and of course;-
https://secure.wilmslow-audio.co.uk...th=22&osCsid=0571ea0bb440fdf333629a90f5d107fc

Happy hunting

 

[Graham Maynard]

Ooops some of those were saved on my desktop so fresh links -

http://www.bluearan.co.uk/menu/inde...oudspeaker_Drivers&subheadnew=12_inch_Drivers

http://www.monacor.com/int/en/produktseite_monacor.php?artid=2072&spr=EN&typ=u

 

[richie00boy]

For UK made sub-woofer drive units you can't beat the quality of www.shadowworks.co.uk their range starts within your budget.

 

[micb]

AdireAudio Tempest?

http://www.madaboutsound.co.uk/prod_det.asp?product_id=37

 

[Marsh]

Thanks all for the advice but I opted for this bad boy,
http://www.bkelec.com/HiFi/drive_units/bsb/monolith_du.htm

Sub is finished, 75l ported, tuned to 20Hz and it's just flippin awesome, better than I could have imagined.

 

[Graham Maynard]

15mm X-max. L = 1.3mH. Bl = 17.5 / 232g Mms.

@ £89 incl delivery probably a UK best buy.

Cheers ..... Graham.

 

[Marsh]

Delivery bought the price up to just over £100 but still a great driver for the price.

Oddly though BK don't list this driver on their website, I purchased it on their advice and they had to send this link via email so I could see it.

 

[Graham Maynard]

I have one of these; not on their Website either.

Just a decent general purpose bass driver. Only 5mm X-max.

 

[greg_mcquaid]

Thanks all for the advice but I opted for this bad boy,
http://www.bkelec.com/HiFi/drive_un...monolith_du.htm

Sub is finished, 75l ported, tuned to 20Hz and it's just flippin awesome, better than I could have imagined.

I have recently completed a design using that driver from bk, i have it in a 95.4 ltr enclosure tuned around 21hz which provides a -3db of 18hz!

I must say that my subwoofer turned out extremly well and really hits those low notes with authority!

atb,
greg

 

[richie00boy]

I have one of these; not on their Website either.

Just a decent general purpose bass driver. Only 5mm X-max.

I have a couple of those too, not bad for the money. How do you know the Xmax?

Also, I believed that BK stopped selling this driver - do you know otherwise?

 

[Graham Maynard]

Hi Richie,

I should have used the word approximate. Estimated, not measured. Things stay on my computer for ages.
I ended up buying the Monacors; but other needs have delayed construction.

Cheers ....... Graham.

 

[Marsh]

I have recently completed a design using that driver from bk, i have it in a 95.4 ltr enclosure tuned around 21hz which provides a -3db of 18hz!

I must say that my subwoofer turned out extremly well and really hits those low notes with authority!

atb,
greg

Hi Greg, what are you using to drive the sub?
I'm using the 300w module(MF300) with the sub controler(ASBF), both from BK.

 

[greg_mcquaid]

Hi Greg, what are you using to drive the sub?
I'm using the 300w module(MF300) with the sub controler(ASBF), both from BK.

I am using one of bk's 275w plate amps.

Il get some pics up of the sub later as well, hopefully later in the week i should be able to get some frequency sweeps up to see how the sub is preforming in room.

atb,
greg

 

[Marsh]

I am using one of bk's 275w plate amps.

Il get some pics up of the sub later as well, hopefully later in the week i should be able to get some frequency sweeps up to see how the sub is preforming in room.

atb,
greg

Great, look forward to that.

I haven't got around to painting/finishing my cabinet yet. It's not even on any feet yet. Been too busy playing with it.
When it's done i'll post some pics of the build too.

Rich.

 

[larksp]

i am looking into one of the bk monolith drivers but i would love some help / look at the boxes u made for them i would private message you but i cant yet as new to the forums as a member.


maybe picture or the design if you would not mind sharing as i am using a car sub right now tuned to 30hz and the box vibrates on the low notes and i never braced it
slot port as well

thanks

 

[Marsh]

i am looking into one of the bk monolith drivers but i would love some help / look at the boxes u made for them i would private message you but i cant yet as new to the forums as a member.


maybe picture or the design if you would not mind sharing as i am using a car sub right now tuned to 30hz and the box vibrates on the low notes and i never braced it
slot port as well

thanks

Lots of bracing plus added battons for rear and front baffles covering the joins, then I added a thick seam of wood glue along all internal joins for extra strength. Acoustic damping then added (I used foam pillow stuffing but the proper thing is better I'm sure)

 

[larksp]

yer that looks nice.

is it at all possible if u have the details of building one of these and are you having the plate amp in the box or on its own

i have the 500rms bk amp i keep it on its own small box