Eclipse Subs

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

I noticed an Eclipse sub in the classifieds that's based on a TC design. I have a few questions about that.

1. Which Eclipse models were/are based on TC designs?

2. Does Eclipse still use this design?

3. Are there any good Eclipse subs that aren't based on a TC design?

I've never heard a TC or Eclipse sub, so I feel like I'm missing out on something...

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[got-one-eight 10+ year member]

I had a 10" Eclipse that was a TC design years ago off a Soundstream reference 700 and it sounded awesome. If you get a good deal on one I don't think you can go wrong on it.

 

[sparkplug121988 10+ year member]

I had a buddy with 2 of the 12s and they pounded

 

[azimuth 5,000+ posts]

never heard a bad eclipse. fairly solid subs from top to bottom.

 

[l7runner 10+ year member]

the eclipse alum, ti's, and ti pros were all oem'd by TC

they even put out some lms coiled drivers for eclipse, but I am not familiar with them.

the majority of the better eclipse subs from '03ish were made by TC

 

[SomeDonnieDude 10+ year member]

IIRC anything that is the 8000 series or higher is TC built. They used variations from TC-7, TC-9, and 3hp motors, might have been a few others but nothing I know of. I'm pretty sure the 10" 8000 and 12" 8200 had LMT coils.

 

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

Thanks for the replies. I'm really thinking of looking into this further...

 

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

IIRC anything that is the 8000 series or higher is TC built.

Does that include the current SW8000

and SW8210

 

[skylineTT 10+ year member]

im pretty sure those arent TC built

 

[ciaonzo 5,000+ posts]

Does that include the current SW8000

and SW8210

The first driver pictured is the SW8200 and is indeed a TC design. It is an LMS driver.

 

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

The first driver pictured is the SW8200 and is indeed a TC design. It is an LMS driver.

Hmm, must be an error on woofersetc's part, because that's where the model # came from.

http://www.woofersetc.com/p4469/SW8000--Eclipse-10"-1900-Watt-Subwoofer.htm

Oh well, it really doesn't matter. I think I'm going to give a pair of these a listen. I'll be doing a large build sometime before the end of the year, and I want to use equipment that most people in the area aren't aware of. I'll be auditioning a lot of equipment within the next 4 or 5 months...

 

[ciaonzo 5,000+ posts]

Hmm, must be an error on woofersetc's part, because that's where the model # came from.
http://www.woofersetc.com/p4469/SW8000--Eclipse-10"-1900-Watt-Subwoofer.htm

Oh well, it really doesn't matter. I think I'm going to give a pair of these a listen. I'll be doing a large build sometime before the end of the year, and I want to use equipment that most people in the area aren't aware of. I'll be auditioning a lot of equipment within the next 4 or 5 months...

Yeah, sorry. I wasn't trying to correct or anything, I just noticed that the driver that was actually pictured was the SW8200. They're the same other than one being a 10" (SW8000) and the other a 12"(SW8200). I hope it works out for you. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

Yeah, sorry. I wasn't trying to correct or anything, I just noticed that the driver that was actually pictured was the SW8200. They're the same other than one being a 10" (SW8000) and the other a 12"(SW8200). I hope it works out for you. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

No worries, man. Thanks for the info. It's very much appreciated.

You're the guy with the Eclipse and TC subs in the classifieds, right? I assume you're familiar with their performance, so I'm going to ask you something. Do you think 4 Eclipse 12"s would be worthwhile? Or would I be better off running 2 RE XXX or DC Level 4XL 18"s? My next sub setup will be powered by 2 RF T2500-1BDs, so I should be able to power either setup easily. The 4 12"s would only require one amp, so that's a plus, but I'm going for something extraordinary...

 

[ciaonzo 5,000+ posts]

No worries, man. Thanks for the info. It's very much appreciated.
You're the guy with the Eclipse and TC subs in the classifieds, right? I assume you're familiar with their performance, so I'm going to ask you something. Do you think 4 Eclipse 12"s would be worthwhile, or would I be better off running a pair of 18"s? My next sub setup will be powered by 2 RF T2500-1BDs, so I should be able to power either setup easily...

Yep, that's me.

Well, I'm no authority on SPL so if that's what you're after you might be better off asking someone else. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif What I do know is that if you're referring to running four of the SW8200 12s then you'd better have tons of airspace available because if memory serves, they need a very large sealed enclosures. Something on the order of 3cu.ft. or more. They're also very demanding on the amplifier and will kill ones not up to the task if you're not careful.

 

[tc3k101 5,000+ posts]

Yep, that's me.
Well, I'm no authority on SPL so if that's what you're after you might be better off asking someone else. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif What I do know is that if you're referring to running four of the SW8200 12s then you'd better have tons of airspace available because if memory serves, they need a very large sealed enclosures. Something on the order of 3cu.ft. or more. They're also very demanding on the amplifier and will kill ones not up to the task if you're not careful.

yep they will there was problems with those and the coil leaving the gap or something like that and the impedance would drop and most of the people using these models mainly used a/b amps bridged. meaning the imp would drop below 4ohm load and kill the amps //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif

http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/diy-mobile-audio/11102-could-i-have-serial-killer-subwoofer-its-killed-3-so-far.html