Which 12 inch kit sealed for Audio

[qguy]

Currently using an M&K V75 MK II with a 12inch driver, it was good until I heard a smaller REL with a 10 inch driver that goes deeper. Any 12 inch kits available that would equal or trump the REL. Looking at a sealed 12 inch XXLS Peerless and Rythmik kits. Any other options ?

 

[j.michael droke]

Any other options ?

Hi there: Google-up Partsexpress.com, go to catalog page 148,150 &151 for sub kits or many diy sub drivers in their speakers/subwoofers listing. ...regards Michael

 

[chris661]

REL stuff goes very low - several of their models go down into single figures of Hz.

If you wanted to match that, I'd get a couple (more the better) of long-throw 12" (or bigger, but decent Xmax and power handling is important) drivers, mount in sealed boxes and have two different, switchable, LT circuits: one to go very low (<20Hz, take your pick), the other to go to ~30Hz, but louder.

Unless you have lots of really big drivers, you won't get those infrasonics with any serious volume.

ESP - The Linkwitz Transform Circuit

 

[tb46]

Hi qguy,

Just for reference, what's the model number of the REL subwoofer you heared, and what are your size limitations (if any)?

Regards,

 

[qguy]

I dont recall the model number, its dowfiring if that helps. Max size would be 18 x x 18 x 21. I am also looking into the 15 inch sealed version of the Rythmik as the 12 and 15 inch kits price difference is small

 

[tb46]

Hi qguy,

With your maximum dimensions you'll be most likely limited to the sealed 12" Rythmik Audio subwoofer. If you go with diy electronics, see chris661's suggestion, you would have a wider field of drivers, but not necessarily better.

Regards,

 

[qguy]

thanks for all the inputs, right now I also looking at the 15 inch kit offerings from Rythmik as the price difference is small

 

[tb46]

Hi qguy,

Rythmik Audio's enclosure dimensions for the DS1500s, sealed: 18"x22.5"x26.5" w/ 3/4" MDF walls.

Regards,

 

[ByronInPortland]

even more options

Here is a list I put together when I was looking for a 12"-ish driver for a sealed sub. I think the prices are Parts Express prices at the time. I ended up with a pair of used woofers which are no longer available. But before I found them I was leaning toward the Tang Band WQ-1858.