TC Sounds Epic12 ported

[t3steve]

I've been playing around with modeling this subwoofer. It lookes good if the WINISD PRO model is accurate.

TC Sounds Epic 12 $193 parts express
O Audo 500w amp $211

only 5.5 ft3
112db at 18hz looks to be within 1.5db all the way up
I checked: cone exursion, vent velocity, amplifier apparent load
looks good as far as I can tell.

edit how come I can't attach a Winisd model file?

 

[t3steve]

Maybe this worked

 

[t3steve]

No comments?

I thought it looked pretty good vs the SVS PB13 ULTRA for instance:
$1999
7.8 cubic feet
110.6db at 20hz
+/-3.6db

 

[chucksrt]

I love these subs!!! I don't know much about building enclosures but I thought these subs were best suited for a sealed enclosure?

 

[jinjuku]

It's a great sub. No doubt about it. I haven't modeled it myself but your #'s seem on point.

 

[timoteo]

I've always wondered about this driver. A TC Sounds driver for under $200 is a good deal. I've always heard that these drivers are best in sealed enclosures but have wondered how a properly designed ported enclosure would work. If this driver turns out to work great in the right ported box then I will recommend it to my buddy who is saving up for us to build a sub for his system. We were thinking about the CSS Trio12/APR15 kit but if the TC Epic would work good then we'd consider this option.

 

[jinjuku]

The Infinity Reference 1260W models REALLY well in 2-2.5 Cubic foot at 300 watts. For $60 (Amazon Prime).

One guy at PE Tech Talk A/B'd it versus the TC Sounds 12" and considered it indistinguishable inside the operational envelope of the Infinity.

 

[templemaners]

The Infinity Reference 1260W models REALLY well in 2-2.5 Cubic foot at 300 watts. For $60 (Amazon Prime).

One guy at PE Tech Talk A/B'd it versus the TC Sounds 12" and considered it indistinguishable inside the operational envelope of the Infinity.

$60 bucks a pop sounds pretty good to me. Any preference on the 1260w vs 1262w?

 

[jinjuku]

$60 bucks a pop sounds pretty good to me. Any preference on the 1260w vs 1262w?

The 1262 has 3dB more output in 2 ohm configuration. This is dependent on whether you have an amp currently or intend on buying one for the build.

It's a sleeper sub driver for sure.

BTW it should read 2.5 cubic foot SEALED.

 

[templemaners]

Just ordered four 1262's @ $46.34 each ($185 total) & free shipping (would have been $143 to ship otherwise) from Amazon. 4 12" drivers for a little more than what I paid for one TC Sounds Epic 12" - that's what I call a deal.

 

[jinjuku]

Just ordered four 1262's @ $46.34 each ($185 total) & free shipping (would have been $143 to ship otherwise) from Amazon. 4 12" drivers for a little more than what I paid for one TC Sounds Epic 12" - that's what I call a deal.

Ok, you are the second person that I have bumped into that picked these up for $47 shipped. Where?

** EDIT ** man someone is just dumping the prices on these. $47 wasn't there the last time I looked.

The build frenzy has officially kicked off both here and at PETT. I have two that are just waiting for a box. Figure a dual opposed in 4-5 cubic foot sealed add a Behringer iNuke 1000 DSP bridged at 4 ohm for 750 watts RMS. That would be $392 plus $40 in a sheet of ply. Man.

 

[jinjuku]

Are you planning on four individual subs?

 

[chucksrt]

That is a hell of a deal.

 

[templemaners]

Are you planning on four individual subs?

I was thinking either two dual opposed or maybe two dual front firing that can be used as bass bins for a pair of bookshelf speakers.

Of course I don't exactly have any more room for subs, so the most likely option is to just hold onto them until I can (the deal was just too good for me to pass on - thanks for the heads up btw ).