Rare Earth Magnets

[tb30570 10+ year member]

why aren't neodymium magnets used in subwoofer designs? too much cost?

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[terra 5,000+ posts]

They are.

Cost, difficult assembly, and loss of strength due to heat all are great reasons why they aren't common.

 

[stangman67 10+ year member]

You haven't heard of neo motors???

 

[pawn man 10+ year member]

neo column motors

 

[ciaonzo 5,000+ posts]

Neo

sporin.

 

[tb30570 10+ year member]

neo column motors

Found one

http://www.soundsolutionsaudio.com/store/products/21%22-Warden-Series.html

 

[mrogowski 5,000+ posts]

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[terra 5,000+ posts]

Yes they are a few.

 

[Kyle_Keating 10+ year member]

pretty common in pro audio these days where lightweight designs are important.

tc sounds: http://www.worxaudio.com/product_desc_true.php?id=56

bc speakers http://www.bcspeakers.com/product.php?id=0000000160

jbl http://www.jblpro.com/press/VT4880_06/VT4880_06.htm

many more examples......

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

I wouldn't mind seeing more Alnico motors again //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[S.B.C. 10+ year member]

Wardens ftw

 

[Ekimdude 10+ year member]

I wouldn't mind seeing more Alnico motors again //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

You got that one right old chap, har har har har.

 

[94Mazda626 10+ year member]

here's another, only $3000

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250365866877

 

[psychoacoustics 10+ year member]

They are.
Cost, difficult assembly, and loss of strength due to heat all are great reasons why they aren't common.

dont believe everything you read

 

[audioholic 5,000+ posts]

here's another, only $3000
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250365866877

That $3k msrp is not realistic. They sell for a lot less than that, new, from CMass. $1200 range, and can be found sometimes in the $600 range used.

dont believe everything you read

Care to elaborate?