SQ subs what and why?
TS parameters mean jack when looking for an SQ sub. a good SQ sub has good transient respone, decent sensitivity. a broad frequency range is a must, as well as the ability to play very low in a reasonable enclosure.
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well said sass.a well designed and exspensive "sq" subwoofer can sound like *** if used wrong. application is critical, there are a ton of woofers under 200 that sound great if applied properly. a guy won the world finals this year with a 7-8 year old kicker comp 10, another with 99$ db drive woofers. btw both cars i just mentioned compete in very difficult classes, one is an expert and the other is an adavanced pro. my point is that all sq woofers arent expsensive but great sound will be achieved with good, sensible installation
Tight signal tracking, high linear excursion, low inductance, and a rigid cone...
Install/application comes first in most cases.. and can make/break any system...
[ January 26, 2005, 09:24 PM: Message edited by: Haunz ]
Install/application comes first in most cases.. and can make/break any system...
[ January 26, 2005, 09:24 PM: Message edited by: Haunz ]
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There are a number of good points made about what typifies a quality driver.
For me, I look for construction and engineering qualities of the basket to the motor structure, the shape of the basket, the cone, venting of the coil, I also check the compliance of the suspension, and finally give it a gentle thump with my fist to the magnet, and listen to it's natural resonance.
I found that bell shaped baskets that are mounted closer to the coil/inside edge of motor,tend to ring or add colour(great for SPL), and baskets that are closely mounted to the outside edge of the magnet sound tighter(for SQ).
For me, I look for construction and engineering qualities of the basket to the motor structure, the shape of the basket, the cone, venting of the coil, I also check the compliance of the suspension, and finally give it a gentle thump with my fist to the magnet, and listen to it's natural resonance.
I found that bell shaped baskets that are mounted closer to the coil/inside edge of motor,tend to ring or add colour(great for SPL), and baskets that are closely mounted to the outside edge of the magnet sound tighter(for SQ).
