What is the loudest subwoofer that I could buy?

Question

I am starting a club and i wanted to know what the loudest subwoofer i could buy was. And money is no object here.

Answer 1

The following list represents only a small sample of high performance, low frequency loudspeaker systems i.e. subwoofers that are available and should not be construed as comprehensive.

I. Residential and Semi-Professional Grade Low Frequency Loudspeaker Systems

EMINENT TECHNOLOGY
TRW-17 Thigpen Rotary Woofer
http://www.rotarywoofer.com
http://www.eminent-tech.com/randd2.html

GENELEC
HTS6 CISS Active Subwoofer
http://www.genelec-ht.com/products/subwoofers/hts6/
Genelec 7073A Active Subwoofer
http://www.genelec.com/products/subwoofers/7073a/

KRELL AUDIO
Master Reference Subwoofer
http://www.krellonline.com/krell_component.php?id=4&page=MRS

SERVODRIVE
ContraBass
http://www.servodrive.com/contrabass.html
BassTech 7
http://www.servodrive.com/basstech7.html

WHISE
Profunder 624 (status uncertain)
http://www.whise.com.au/reviews.htm
http://www.tmhlabs.com/products/products.html
(Note: the Whise Profunder 624 subwoofers, using Whise's patented PAM technology, are capable of 121 dB SPL @ 24 Hz at 1 m in a 2π sr space and less than 1% THD at 110 dB @ 31.5 Hz!)

WILSON-BENESCH
Torus Infrasonic Generator
http://www.wilson-benesch.com/torus/torus.html
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II. Professional Grade Low Frequency Loudspeaker Systems

EASTERN ACOUSTIC WORKS (EAW)
SB284C Professional Cinema Loudspeakers
http://www.eaw.com/Info/EAW/Loudspeaker_Product_Info/Current_Loudspeakers/Cinema_Products/Cinema_CD/PDF/SB284C.pdf
BH760 Bent Horn Subwoofer
http://www.eaw.com/products/BH760.html
BH822e Bent Horn Subwoofer
http://www.eaw.com/products/BH822e.html
SB528zP Dual 18-inch Subwoofer
http://www.eaw.com/documents/Loudspeaker_Product_Info/Current_Loudspeakers/SB528z/SB528zP_SPECS_revA.pdf
SB528zR Dual 18-inch Subwoofer
http://www.eaw.com/documents/Loudspeaker_Product_Info/Current_Loudspeakers/SB528z/SB528zR_SPECS_revA.pdf
SB750z Dual 18-inch Subwoofer
http://www.eaw.com/documents/Loudspeaker_Product_Info/Current_Loudspeakers/SB750z/SB750zF_SPECS_revB.pdf
SB1000zP Dual 18-inch Subwoofer
http://www.eaw.com/documents/Loudspeaker_Product_Info/Current_Loudspeakers/SB1000z/SB1000zP_SPECS_revA.pdf
SB1000zR Dual 18-inch Subwoofer
http://www.eaw.com/documents/Loudspeaker_Product_Info/Current_Loudspeakers/SB1000z/SB1000zR_SPECS_revA.pdf

ELECTRO-VOICE
Xds (Pro Sound) Subwoofer
http://www.electrovoice.com/productfamilies/70.html
TL880DM Cinema Subwoofer
http://www.electrovoice.com/products/222.html
TL880D Cinema Subwoofer
http://www.electrovoice.com/products/223.html

JBL PROFESSIONAL
4642A Dual 460 mm (18 in) Direct-Radiator Sub-Bass System
http://www.jblpro.com/pages/cinema/lfsub.htm
http://www.jblpro.com/pages/cinema/subwoofers.htm
ASB6128 High Power Dual 18-in. Subwoofer
http://www.jblpro.com/ae/asb6128.html
ASB6128V High Output, Extended Response, Dual 18-in. Subwoofer
http://www.jblpro.com/ae/asb6128v.html
ASH6118 Horn-Loaded Single 18-in. Subwoofer
http://www.jblpro.com/ae/ash6118.html
VRX918S 18-inch High Power Flying Subwoofer
http://jblpro.com/products/portablesound/vrx/vrx918s.html
VT4880 Full Sized Dual 460 mm (18 in) Subwoofer
http://www.jblpro.com/vertec1/new_vertec/vt4880.html
4897A HLA Series Very High Output, Low Frequency Array Element
http://www.jblpro.com/pub/tour/4897a.pdf

L-ACOUSTICS
SB218 Dual 18-in. Reference Subwoofer
http://www.l-acoustics.com/anglais/produitsgb.htm#pen5

MARTIN AUDIO
W8LS Dedicated High Performance Sub-Bass System
http://www.martin-audio.com/tourandprof/w8ls.html
Blackline S218 Dual-Driver Vented Sub-Bass System
http://www.martin-audio.com/portableclub/s218.html

MCCAULEY SOUND
CSM88 Touring Class Dual 18-inch Subwoofer
http://www.mccauleysound.com/product_overview.cfm?ID=52
EA688 Touring Class Dual 18-inch Subwoofer
http://www.mccauleysound.com/product_overview.cfm?ID=53
AC255 Installation Group Dual 15-inch Subwoofer
http://www.mccauleysound.com/product_specifications.cfm?ID=77
AC288 Installation Group Dual 18-inch Subwoofer
http://www.mccauleysound.com/product_overview.cfm?ID=79
AC588 Installation Group Dual 18-inch Subwoofer
http://www.mccauleysound.com/product_overview.cfm?ID=80
SA255 General Staging Dual 15-inch Subwoofer
http://www.mccauleysound.com/product_overview.cfm?ID=96
SA288 General Staging Dual 18-inch Subwoofer
http://www.mccauleysound.com/product_overview.cfm?ID=99

MEYER SOUND LABORATORIES
M3D-SUB Directional Subwoofer
http://www.meyersound.com/mseries/m3d-sub/
M2D-SUB Compact Subwoofer
http://www.meyersound.com/mseries/m2d-sub/
PSW-6 Self-Powered Cardioid Subwoofer
http://www.meyersound.com/products/concertseries/psw-6/
PSW-2 High-Power Flyable Subwoofer
http://www.meyersound.com/products/concertseries/psw-2/
700-HP UltraHigh-Power Subwoofer
http://www.meyersound.com/products/concertseries/700hp/
650-P High-Power Subwoofer
http://www.meyersound.com/products/concertseries/650p/
USW-1P Compact Subwoofer
http://www.meyersound.com/products/ultraseries/usw-1p/
X-800 High-Power Studio Subwoofer
http://www.meyersound.com/products/studioseries/x-800/

NEXO SA
CD18 Cardioid Dipolar SubBass
http://www.nexo-sa.com/asp/catalogue/products.asp?linkid=278&prodcode=CD18
ALPHA S2 SubBass
http://www.nexo-sa.com/asp/catalogue/products.asp?linkid=276&prodcode=ALPHA%20S2
PS Series LS1200 SubBass
http://www.nexo-sa.com/asp/catalogue/products.asp?linkid=83&prodcode=LS1200

SUPERIOR LISTENING SYSTEMS (SLS) AUDIO
Model 118XEL Single 18-inch Subwoofer
http://www.slsloudspeakers.com/content/view/61/112/
Model 218EL Dual 18-inch Subwoofer
http://www.slsloudspeakers.com/content/view/63/112/

TURBOSOUND
TSW-218 Horn-Loaded Subwoofer
http://www.turbosound.com/showroom/tsw218/index.html

Note: the best method for maximizing infrasonic acoustical radiated power while minimizing distortion, power compression, etc., is achieved by using multiple transducers and enclosures (preferably four or more subwoofer enclosures.) The overall gain resulting from the use of multiple enclosures as well as boundary surface loading is substantial and can be used to effectively enhance infrasonic performance while easing the demand on transducers (e.g. reduces peak excursion, distortion, power compression, etc.,) as well as power amplification.

Additional comments that I posted on the subject of subwoofer frequency response and room gain:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Aoy6kXM5vR1y7RjNWGmay_bty6IX?qid=20070324100636AAIjztn
 

Answer 2

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Answer 3

There is more involved than the subwoofer. You need amplifier power. A more efficient subwoofer will need less power. Efficiency will be given as XXDb/ 1 Watt@1meter. At least that used to be pretty standard. No matter. The higher the Db ( decibels ) per watt the more efficient it is. A 3 Db increase in efficiency means approx. a 50% less power needed for the same volume.
A horn loaded woofer is most efficient but will be large and expensive. Since you want loud and will be in a club great accuracy is not a major factor. If you feel like doing some woodworking I wopuld buy a couple of good drivers like Pyle or JBL 18" woofers and build a ducted port cabinet tuned ti 1/2 octave below the speakers resonant freq. Both brands can soak a good amount of power and have efficiency ratings os 89-93 Db/1W ( taken from old data ) newer ones might be better

Answer 4

Servo Drive Subwoofer

Answer 5

Something to consider...this is an example... To calculate the current draw of an amplifier, multiply the total RMS watts by 2 to account for amplifier inefficiency (We'll say 1000 watts X 2 = 2000 watts), then divide by the average output voltage of an alternator, 13.8 volts (2000 divided by 13.8 = 145 amps). Since the average music signal requires about 1/3rd of the average power in a test tone, divide by 3 (145 amps divided by 3 = 48 amps). This is an average approximation of current draw and it can go higher. So I would gather between *48 and 72 amperes for this example. The alternator of a: compact car is about 35 amps mid-sized car is about 65-75 amps SUV is about 145 amps Calculate 40% of the amperes of the alternator you have now. This is the average current the car uses when running. Add this number to the approximate average current draw (*48), and you will come up with the mimimum average current required to power the audio system and vehicle. I would recommend going with the next highest rated alternator you can find or more accurately, multpily the final calculation by 1.3 for the alternator amperage required. If the number you come up with is the same as what your alternator supplies, you need to take no action.

Answer 6

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JL, KICKER, MTX, FOSGATE, are all good choices but for all out spl here are a few to check out the first is the hifonics xx1612 Goliath 1600 rms ea. a pair will run around $660.00. these are the smallest in the Goliath series, MA audio HK12X2 are 1500 rms ea. AUDIOBAHN AWIS12P 2000 rms ea. I would also check with AMERICAN BASS, DIGITAL DESIGN, or RE . These are just to name a few.

Answer 7

Rotary Woofer

Answer 8

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