Eclipes W1238R ???

[irishbreed]

Are these drivers POS or are they decent?
6 ohm
21 hz
qts .25
vas liters 236
xmax 8mm
eff 92db
150 watt
any thoughts??

[Wolf]

> Are these drivers POS or are they decent?
> 6 ohm
> 21 hz
> qts .25
> vas liters 236
> xmax 8mm
> eff 92db
> 150 watt
> any thoughts??

I've seen them receive some good praises on the MAD forum, but not for a while. Supposedly good drivers.
Later,
Wolf

[duanebrown]

Provided Link: ldsg


> Are these drivers POS or are they decent?
> 6 ohm
> 21 hz
> qts .25
> vas liters 236
> xmax 8mm
> eff 92db
> 150 watt
> any thoughts??

Quote from The ldsg:
"The Meniscus/Eclipse W1238R a/k/a the ACI AC12E 12" woofer uses a PP cone and rubber surround and features generally good numbers along with good value. In an appropriate enclosure, it can reach down below 30 Hz. Frankly, this design is on its last legs and isn't really recommended for new designs. However, the number of existing designs using it warrants its inclusion here."

[Chris Roemer]

> Are these drivers POS or are they decent?
> 6 ohm
> 21 hz
> qts .25
> vas liters 236
> xmax 8mm
> eff 92db
> 150 watt
> any thoughts??

WinISD says they CAN reach into the low 30's in 3 cf tuned to 31 Hz. Seem better suited to go 1.3 cf sealed, with an F3 near 60.

[kevinl]

[kevinl]

> Are these drivers POS or are they decent?
> 6 ohm
> 21 hz
> qts .25
> vas liters 236
> xmax 8mm
> eff 92db
> 150 watt
> any thoughts??

The driver is good and I would agree that for the money it is the best 12" available. I've used it before and I would use it again. I can't recall what volume I used, but I thought it performed well and the customer loves it.

This won't compete with something like the DVCs with 14mm Xmax if you go for pure quantity, but for most common viewing and use it is good.

Shoot you can get two of these for the price of a DVC and have more volume and two separate cabinets to better fight room modes.

Kevi L

[irishbreed]