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looking for quality passive sub with 8" drivers

Anybody know if there are any passive subs with a pair of 8" drivers? Am thinking of this configuration as these drivers will be very quick and sound better than a larger driver. I would drive the amp with a custom built amp that only operates at low frequencies so there is no need for a crossover.

Hsu no longer offers their 8" cylindrical models; pity.
c123666
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loki1957
122 posts
 
See if you can find any Cabasse Stromoblis'
8 inch drivers, passive and very quick
mthieme
74 posts
 
If the HSU cylinder subs interested you check out the SVS site. They have active and passive cylinder subs in 3 sizes I believe. I have no experience with them but it's the first thing I thought of when you mentioned hsu.
c123666 OP
871 posts
 
Thanks for the feedback. I know of the VAnderstten units but not interested in internally powered subs. I am tired of repairing them years later after the electrical components have vibrated to the point of a solder joint failing.

I'll look for the Cabasse mentioned and take another look at the SVS products.

Thank you.
tonyptony
617 posts
 
If you want a passive sub with 8" drivers look no further than to the Shahinian Double Eagle or Hawk subwoofers. None better for the money, IMO (they're not cheap). Among the small number of truly musical, articulate passives around.
c123666 OP
871 posts
 
tyler will custom make a dual 8" passive sub in a vertical array in a black cabinet for 450...seems a fair deal....
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