Yet Another New Sub Line?

mikechec9 · Post by **mikechec9** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 8:09 pm

http://www.diymobileaudio.com/shop/prod ... 3453fe660d
looks promising.

*Edit* Save the "Maximum thermal powerhandling"

geolemon · Post by **geolemon** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 8:32 pm

It's interesting, very cool looking...
23mm isn't necessarily huge in today's world.

Motor curve looks pretty decently flattened- a bit surprised that they would have such a parabolic suspension curve, since it takes BOTH to create actually linear cone motion...
Without that, there's still going to be some semblence of intermodulation distortion- hopefully only half of what you'd get from a standard driver, since only half the motion system would be contributing to it, if you will.

$600 seems pretty steep.

I'm curious what motor technology they use - and curious if the Focal "multi-mag" style was built in for a reason... Focal uses it for heritage essentially at this point, having pioneered it at a time when large ring magnets weren't commonly available - but small ones were.
...it's possible it's an underhung driver, but by virtue of the outside appearance of the top plate, it's unlikely. Could be machined to a thicker inside gap like some of the TC Sounds drivers commonly are.

Curious!

Ryan from Ohio · Post by **Ryan from Ohio** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 4:11 am

geolemon wrote: $600 seems pretty steep.

I have yet to see where it says $600 boss

$150 I see though and a normal price tag of $219...

1000 WRMS is pretty steep though. Cost a fortune to run that baby!

OnYrMrk · Post by **OnYrMrk** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 6:49 am

Hell I have half a mind..................

that's it...I just have half a mind...do you know where the other half is?

I might purchase one just to try out in my car, although I am also getting the betteraudio one that Geolemon is designing.

Justin from Detroit1 · Thu Mar 23, 2006 7:55 am

Arrival is 2 to 4months after purchase.... that sucks.

mikechec9 · Post by **mikechec9** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 7:58 am

[quote="Ryan from Ohio"]I have yet to see where it says $600 boss ]
That's just it though. I didn't notice a rms listed at all. Unless i'm still missing it.

Bwcad1 · Post by **Bwcad1** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 8:02 am

Maximum thermal powerhandling: 1000 watts continuous power

its under the specs part on the page!

Jonathan · Post by **Jonathan** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 9:40 am

geolemon wrote:I'm curious what motor technology they use - and curious if the Focal "multi-mag" style was built in for a reason... Focal uses it for heritage essentially at this point, having pioneered it at a time when large ring magnets weren't commonly available - but small ones were.
...it's possible it's an underhung driver, but by virtue of the outside appearance of the top plate, it's unlikely. Could be machined to a thicker inside gap like some of the TC Sounds drivers commonly are.
Curious!

I think it's XBL^2. The DIYMA 7" midwoofer is going to be, I'd guess NPDang decided to go the same route with his sub.

sinister audio · Post by **sinister audio** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 9:58 am

looks like a decent home audio sub. low fs single 4ohm works in many differnt style boxes looks great no logo nice response. if i had 150 to toss around id pick up one for my house but i dont so ill have to wait.

mikechec9 · Post by **mikechec9** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 2:39 pm

Bwcad1 wrote:Maximum thermal powerhandling: 1000 watts continuous power
its under the specs part on the page!

There's the "C" word. Thanks. Not sure how I missed it, but managed to see "Maximum." :happy055:

Anyway, I'm curious about the multi-magnet design also. I recall one brand that popped out of nowhere last year (and dissapeared just as quickly) that used the same structure. For focal's utopia home drivers, the "flower" design was supposed to produce a more consistent and efficient field yielding increased damping and tonal balance. But that was way back in college, so i agree it's likely just a matter of tradition now. Sounded like BS then too, but...

Sure would be nice if someone here could guine up and nab one of these. Thinking of a driver for Wifey's neon.