SoundSplinter

Here is the link to the finished project and associated construction photos and descriptions of the materials used. Follow the rest of the posts in this thread to see how I blew out the existing passive radiators, then I had to rebuild them again. I am driving this beast with two amplifiers now and have made posts regarding the final outstanding results in this thread. http://photobucket.com/albums/b148/mfishmike/ I'm rebuilding my home theater subwoofer for the 3rd time and am anxious for the delivery of the 2-Premium 15" drivers. I'll be installing them in a 1 1/4" walled cabinet with 4-1500 gram 15" passive radiators. I've been using two 12" Titanic MKIII's, but …

____________________________ RL-s 12" LMT Price: $499 + shipping Public Release: September 19th, 2005 Weight: Approximately 44 lbs. Thiele-Small Parameters Qts - 0.970 Qes - 1.114 Qms - 7.459 Fs - 30.972 Hz Re - 2.88 Ohm Sd - 0.0507 m^2 Le - 2.542 mH Vas - 27.65 L mms - 344.2 g cms - 76.69 m/N BL - 13.15 T*m Sensitivity - 80.5 dB Recommended Enclosures Please note that these are simulated enclosure models geared towards flat frequency response with excellent low-frequency extension and are subject to change as time permits for more real-world testing. Sealed: 2.0 - 6.0 cu ft net volume (3.0 cu ft net volume most practical) Ported: 3.1 cu ft net volume @ 21 Hz ________…

This is an exciting time for SoundSplinter, as the past year has proven the quality and interest in our subwoofers, we have had a considerable amount of businesses approach us to help distribute our products. It has been and still is highly unlikely you will see SoundSplinter in your local audio shop, as our margins are often too low to make such a relationship appealing to the reseller. However, internet sales are another story all together, and we will provide drop-shipping services for reputable online merchants who wish to carry the SoundSplinter name in their inventory. This is just a quick blurb to let you all know that Acoustic-Visions.com is now an authorized r…

I have been searching around for a decent sounding 18" sub...and I wanted to compare the RL-s with the Havoc (even though there is no 18" RL-s)...regardless... why does it seem like everyone goes with the RLp instead of the RL-s?? Kinda confused me... is the RLs more SPL oriented?? also if anyone has a good suggestions for a nice sounding LSQ 18" sub that can take about 2k+ please let me know, cause im having a hard time finding one myself...its either that, or 2 12's... I would like something that I can use sealed, but also ported...Hence why I was looking at the Havoc, but it has limited power handling it seems. Thx

Hi everybody, I used to have a 10" Alpine type-R powered with a 300w RMS amp from Hifonics, these got stolen so i need a new bassmaker After emailing with mike from soundsplinter, i've decided to purchase a RL-i 8 D4 as soon as they are back in stock. So for now i'm looking for a good/affordable amp to use this woofer to its right. The Rl-i8 will be getting a sealed box, to get a nice SQ setup. I really would like to hear some suggestions for a good amp and how to set this up right! Thanks! FYI the RL-i8 will be working together with the following components: Front: Polk DB6750 Rear: Polk MMC690 Powered by a Polk C400.4 These speakers get about 100w RMS from this amp.…

i have a single RL-p12 sub whats your opinion on a box ( ported or sealed ) also dimensions. to push sub i got a MTX Thunder 1000d, is this good enough to push this sub? i also dont know what type of connection, sub to amp. i tried get help locally but they dont know whats a SOUNDSPLINTER. so basically i need to be educated.

ok folks, here it goes. First, thanks go to Mike for letting me test out his baby. It is a blast, to say the least. Second, this is just some preliminary review. I've got some more listening time left and I plan on using it ! Alrighty then, on to the beef; Vehicle: 2005 Chevy Trailblazer. Factory electrical and Bose sound system. Amp: Orion 2500d wired to 3.5ohm nominal (not much choice, eh?) Box: 2.5ft^3 tuned to 28hz with 32in^2 of port. Music played: You name it, for rap to rock to test tones. Impressions: Clarity: this thing doesn't know distortion. even when I clipped the amp, distortion is, well, impossible to pick up, to my ears at least. I have no…

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i changed my sealed box from 1.6 approx after disp to 1.1 approx after disp, i prefer the sound? weird , i have lived under the impression that real low end was hard to achieve, but after shrinking the box i think i can say that there was too much, im thinking big box + low end monster sub + trunk + cabin gain = too much imfo below 40hz? ill play w it some more but definately enjoying the new lighter sound! ?

i've only had about 2 hours listening and i imagine like almost everything else audio,it will change slightly as it 'breaks in' but my first impressions of it are, 60hz and above-'very subtle'.......... 60hz and below-'demonic authority', 65 mph 1 hour each way ,windows open,wife in the car (so REAL volume was not an option) but the detail in the real low end realms was extrodinary?(these are the frequencies that i have always found impossible to hear in a moveing car as road noise and wind and the like kindof negate any output in this range (20-40hz) from any driver i have ever previously owned,the rl-p must move so much air,or something? it over-rides,over powers the o…

Allright so I just managed to get my hands on 3 more rli-8's so that brings me to a total of 5 now. Wanting to do a build with them but not sure what size boxes these subs like. I can't remember the size of the last box I had the 2 in but they sounded awesome. Ported tuned low and they will be powered by a sundown 3000d Thanks

Well I talked her into going with me, and entering her first comp today. Her setup is 2 RL-i 8" sealed (1.3cubes) with a Directed 1500D. A TL mic was used, sealed at the dash she put up a 135.8. She's now decided that she wants a ported box, lol.

Tired of trying to figure our which amplifier and woofer combination you should invest your hard earned cash into? Well now you won't need to fret over all of the many combinations available, as flakko and myself have decided to team up to bring you some super solid deals on some of the best subwoofers and amplifiers that are out there on the market today. Following, you will find package deals featuring combinations of SoundSplinter's RL-i and RL-p Series subwoofers in conjunction with USAmp's Xterminator line of multi-channel & mono amplifiers. These combo's will ensure that you receive the exceptionally clean and powerful amplification that USAmps is know…

today I finished my ported box for a single RLI-8 tuned @ 33hz. It went into my wifes highlander running @ 2ohms off a digital designs SS1 and all I can say is Dammmmmm. The sound is incredable, the bass tight, clean, very musical and very loud on all music from yung yoc to some hawaiian music. I just need to tune the amp tomorrow and Iam sure it will even sound better then today (untuned). Iam glad I made this purchase and will continue to use, buy and spread the word about soundsplinter here in Hawaii.. Aloha

effendi's post about soundsplinter's bandwagon (which i like to think i'm partially responsible for) got me to thinking... notice anything different about this one compared to others? like, noone claims the soundsplinter sub is the endall to woofers? the rl-p is a great driver, everybody mentions that, but in certain cases i've seen other subs recommended over it (myself included). be it power issues, money issues or whatever... is this a reflection of the owner? i mean, he'll go so far as to say his driver isn't the one a person wants based upon projected application. he'll also sign his subs, which is totally cool, IMO. i guess what i'm getting at is this, most bandw…

Hey, want your guys opinion on my setup and what to do. The review here and interactions with Mike have convinced me to go with a SoundSplinter. I will push it with either 310wrms (PG M44) or 500wrms (PG zx475ti). My choice due to volume is either a sealed Rlp 12" or ported 10" RLi. I haven't ordered the sub yet but have started on the mold for the box. Here are pics of the beginning.

Okay, I have to make 2 ported boxes for 2 pioneer TS-W1240C's to sell in order to be very close to placing my order for my first rl-p 15". I am having a problem with my calculations for port length. i used this formula: x = cross sectional area of port (inches^2) y = net volume of box after displacements (inches^3) z = tuning frequency of port (hz) PL= Port length (inches) x[1.84 * 10^8] _______________ - .823 * \/ x PL = y[z\.159^2] with x=52, y=3276, and z=33 i came out with a port length of 22368.8 in. Obviously thats not right. so help me out. where did i go wrong?

First off, you can see the new logo that we are using on all new Premium Series drivers in the above picture. It came out beautifully on the annodized aluminum cones, crisp printing with a slightly metallic copper sheen to it. We will be phasing this logo onto all new Premium and future Ignition Series drivers. All current 12" RL-p's feature this logo, while the 15" RL-p will continue to feature the solid "S" logo until the current stock runs out. Secondly, we received our new 12" stock this week and now have both the RL-p12 and RL-p15 D4 drivers available for immediate shipping. Third, and perhaps the most exciting news - due to popular demand, we are re- introduc…

Well hello to all the regulars here. I have been reading this forum for a couple of months anonymously and decided to go with dual RLs-15's for my home theatre-stereo DIY sub project. I looked at all the subs and forums I could find. After everything was said and done, they looked like the ones for the job. My requirements were very low distortion, very low frequency extension and awesome output too. I decided to do everything pretty mush as recommended for a change. I have built 2 sealed enclosures that have just at 8.5ft^3 a piece minus about .5 for bracing. I am going to power them each with a bridged Behringer EP2500 with about 2400 watts@4ohms. I am putting th…

Edit: Thanks to everyone who has participated or shown interest in these deals - if you keep an active eye out, I'm sure there will be another "garage sale" in due time Happy Holidays & New Year!! I hope the culmination of O-5 has brought smiles, laughter, boozin' and bass to all! Things 'round these parts have been great, December has been my second busiest month on record! Yea yea, so how can YOU cash in too? Heh, well I'll tell ya! I have this here back room in my casa (more like an old closet) filled with some refurb'd drivers, cosmetic variances, and old school models that I no longer sell on the website.. I figure now's as good a time as any to unload some…

First thing is WOW! I decided to put them in a 4.1ft^3 box ported @ 32hz. Right now I have one Hifonics 1600 powering them. I'm going to install the other soon. I tried to build the most efficient box I could. Its based on about 70/30 spl/sq. But the speakers surprised me, they are WAY more musical than expected. I did put one in a 1.5 cu sealed box. I was pleased with the way it sounded. I listened to it for about two hours total. (going to school and back. Extremely musical absolutely no complaints about anything. That design just didn't have the output I wanted. I wanted the new box to get very loud. While still retaining very acceptable SQ. The port is large (its 81i…

Hi guyz, Received my subs in good shape today. What's in the box??? Very well packed, solid second box - Thankx Mike Stickers came with the subs. Sure those aren't Soundsplinter subs but I'm still willing to use it. Nice logo, thought that it would be bigger. Since it is smaller, I'm even happier. Sorry for the pics, taken with phone Those things are heavy craps... Hope my box doesn't fall apart lol I'm having my cousin build the box for me while I'm flying to Japan. I'm so excited to listen to those little buggers. 650rms @ 4ohm from an Audison LRx3.1k --going--> 2xEpic DVC4 in around 0.8cuft sealed. This will be the first Audiopulse setup in Tahiti - Frenc…

Hello, Somewhat of a newbie when it comes to subwoofer systems and I am looking for some advice. I currently have a SoundSplinter RL-p15 in an ported enclosure, the enclosure is "4.694^3ft gross box vol. Slot port, 15" x 2.5" x 35.25" Long tuned @28Hz. After all displacement, 3.503^3ft net box vol". I am currently powering it with a ALPINE PDX-1.1000 and I have a second ALPINE PDX-1.1000 available that is not being used. It really hits and I do enjoy the setup however I end up wanting more power thus my question: If I was to replace the RL-P15 with 2 RL-P12's and power each with a ALPINE PDX-1.1000 what kind of difference would I be looking at from the single 15? It seems…

So i went to power up my sub i bought over 6 years ago and i see its not working. Jump on to email to send it in and i see on the site its outnof business. Sucks big time. I take it this cant be rebuilt by anyone. Any advice would help. Thanks.

first impressions of the sound are sumptuous! will post more as i get more listening time with it!