Looking Subwoofer Driver to purchase in USA

[samsagaz]

Hi guys, next month i will be in USA for 1 week and want to purchase a few drivers/components part for xover and some other stuff.

I want to know wich SubWoofer driver recommend me to purchase in USA! i want something to use for my home theater. maybe 1x12" o 2x10" will be OK.

Thanks in advance.

 

[rayma]

I want to know wich SubWoofer driver recommend me to purchase in USA!
i want something to use for my home theater. maybe 1x12" o 2x10" will be OK.

A good source: https://www.madisoundspeakerstore.com/subwoofers/

 

[chrisb]

How exactly are you traveling? Be aware that sub-woofer drivers of the sizes you're considering aren't light, and that there may be some issues with transporting larger magnetic products by air as checked baggage or carry-on.

As for specific recommendations, there are too many to count. Another popular source is Parts Express, and their house brand Dayton has several very well respected models of sub drivers.

https://www.parts-express.com/cat/subwoofer-drivers/14

 

[samsagaz]

Thanks guys, well, i want to send the driver in the Checked baggage didnt know that will get some problem. Maybe will be better to ship it via USPS to my house but fee will be high i think

 

[djk]

A pair of woofers carried magnet-to-magnet will have low stray field.

I would consider a pair of 10's and use them in a push-pull configuration.

(see PPSL)

 

[chrisb]

sam - probably best to check with the specific airline involved as to possible restrictions . Ive never personally run into the issue when transporting very small fullrange systems in checked baggage, but larger sub-woofer drivers would have many times the magnetic field of a 3" wide band driver.

As to the question of recommending driver(s) - it's always a good idea to have some information as to the intended application - size of room, type of program material, anticipated SPLs, crossover frequency, etc.