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  • WTB: (2) Epique 7" Passive Radiators (E180HE-PR)

    Hello,

    Might anyone have a couple of the Epique 7" PRs that do not need right away?
    I was going to purchase parts this week to build the mini 7" sub but the PRs are on backorder until January.
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  • #2
    I don't see a PR version with that sub driver as a kit, unless I'm missing it. Watcha' got planned if you don't mind me asking?

    TomZ
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    • #3
      Hello Tom,

      Ask away

      My plan was to build your mini sub that you posted here on the forum and detailed here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fr7aCSPtNq0&t=5s.

      I have a single E180HE-44 and the plate amp is back in stock but now the passive radiators are out of stock.
      I was contemplating two, or even 3, of the 5" Epique PRs or a different PR from Parts Express. Tried modeling a box with WinISD but it is not easy to do on a MacBook using a Windows virtualization

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      • #4
        Aesthetics aside, either a single RSS210-PR (w/NO added mass) OR a PAIR of DSA215-PRs w/about +140g added mass (each) should give about the same output.

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        • #5
          Thank you for your input Chris!! The RSS210-PR is a passive radiator I have not seen yet.
          It appears that both of the 8" PRs you recommended would fit within Tom's cabinet. This is great!
          I will give it a couple more days to see if someone has spare Epique PRs they are willing to sell.
          The remaining parts for the build I will purchase shortly.

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          • #6
            It appears any way it gets sliced, at least 2 PRs are needed. Deciding between two (2) DSA215-PR ($30/EA -> $60), two (2) RSS210-PR-8 ($80EAa -> $160), or if workable, three (3) Epique 5" PR ($35/EA -> $105).

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            • #7
              The 8" RSS unit has a dia. 25% larger (and an area (Sd) more than 50% larger) than the HE. Consequently, I only used ONE in my model. So ...

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              • #8
                Thanks Chris. Did you pair the 8" RSS PR with an RSS210 subwoofer?
                I am assumed a single PR would bottom out if the 7" Epique gets pushed hard.

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                • #9
                  No.
                  Why? The 8"RSS has over twice the swept volume of the 7" woofer (at Xmax, and that's the ROT).

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