You all got to check out ED new site!!!

[SoundsUnlimited 10+ year member]

They have totally changed everything including their product line...I really like the changes they are making...I think now they are going to become more of a SPL company rather than an SQ company..But that just my personal Opinion on that matter....I think these changes are all for the better..I like the new O-series subs that are out! I think I'm going to get me some in the near future..and OMG that q-series well that in a CLASS OF ITS OWN:crazy: //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/eek.gif.771b7a90cf45cabdc554ff1121c21c4a.gif .....what do you all think? OH, by the way warren, DO U LIKE THE CHANGES>>HE HE HE HE

BLake

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[denim 5,000+ posts]

the site looks good but much of it is under construction as I post this

 

[jer_stud56 10+ year member]

1) The Q was a throw-off the day before the site was posted...to make people confused

2) The Product Line will be KAOS when finished...so there is no Q

3) The website is way closer to being finished now

Info on the new "K" series:

*Dual stacked 110oz Magnet

*No more "E" design on the sub cone( http://www.edesignaudio.com/ep/whynologo.htm )

*The cone will be a new flat design

*Almost 17mm ONE WAY, DUMAX VERIFIED linear throw

*350rms/700peak on the 12 (325rms/peak on the 10)

*The .14 after the sub means single 4 ohm, the .44 means dual 4 ohm

^Example: 12K.44 would mean dual 4 ohm, the same with the "O" series.

*No more 15 on any sub, besides the A, which has 8-15 now.

*The "K" series 12" is $120.00 pre-order, the 10 is $110.00 (plus shipping on both)

^Regular cost on 10": $129.00+shipping, regular cost of 12": 139.00

*Shipment is scheduled for June 1st, because the sub is on pre-production

*Still has 3 year warranty

*Woven tinsel leads to insure NO tinsel slap

*cast aluminum 4 spoke basket

*high excursion santoprene rubber surround

*platnum push pin terminals

*high excursion progressive spider technology

*advanced cooling system

Info on the "O" series:

*The "O" series is a mix between the "K" and the "A" series.

*The "O" has a little more than 18mm ONE WAY, DUMAX VERIFIED linear throw

*The 10O is $185.00 Direct, the 12O is $195.00.

*The 10 has a 450rms/900peak, the 12 has a 500rms/1000peak

*Flat cone technology

*Buy pre-order and will cost $165 for the 12O (15% off)

*Shipping is expected for June 1st as well as the "K" series

Info on the A" series:

*it is NOW shipping

*8.5" dual spiders

*Cutaway views of the "A"

^http://www.edesignaudio.com/im/aseries/1.jpg

^http://www.edesignaudio.com/im/aseries/2.jpg

^http://www.edesignaudio.com/im/aseries/3.jpg

*RMS/peak:

^8" - 450/650

^10" - 900/1400

^12" - 1000/1500

^15" - 1000/1500

*Costs:

^8" - $160.00

^10" - $280.00

^12" - $295.00

^15" - $315.00

*The 8A has is dual 4 ohm, the 10, 12, and 15 are dual 2 ohm

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Enough info for now...I'm out

- pe@ce

 

[Q45guy 10+ year member]

I wonder if the new style K series will sound as good as the current ones? There seems to be less cone area due to the flat-cone and they have tossed aside their elegant aerodynamic basket design in favor of a more generic cast aluminum 4-spoke design. I hope they are as good as the current ones...or ED will suffer for most of their sales are in the K series.

 

[kaosmoon 10+ year member]

actually due to the design the new K's move more air than the old ones. Also. Due to design, they also sound better, in just about any box.... and don't have any annoying issues with tinsel slap or the like. Flat cone K is a step up in every single way 'imo'.

Also, I wouldn't call the 8spoke too elegent. Mainly we didn't use it becuase 1. it's deeper (and we don't need the depth, so why use it) so our speakers have less mounting depth (BIG PLUS) in custom installs. 2. generic.... or just used. We picked up a standard basket for a few reasons. The HUGE spiders we use on the A series (8.5") spiders won't fit on that elegant basket. So much for that being a good option. The 4 spoke allows us more throw despite popular belief on this one, and a better suspension. The cost between the two is soooooo minimal it's not a issue of lessening costs really at all. The new speakers are that much better than the old ones in reality. Higher usable Sd, more real world linear xmax, woven leads, better fit and finish, and even more overall performance. Same warranty, and same prices (5 dollars more for the flat cone K, but in reality the performance upgrade alone is worth probably quadruple that over the old one.)

Ben

 

[nswartley 5,000+ posts]

we already made 2, yes TWO threads about this......i made the first one then snova had to be a ***** and then make another one.... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/rolleyes.gif.c1fef805e9d1464d377451cd5bc18bfb.gif

 

[ss3079 5,000+ posts]

Originally posted by nswartley we already made 2, yes TWO threads about this......i made the first one then snova had to be a ***** and then make another one.... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/rolleyes.gif.c1fef805e9d1464d377451cd5bc18bfb.gif

eD is so important that they deserve 2 threads

- Steve

 

[nswartley 5,000+ posts]

Originally posted by ss3079 eD is so important that they deserve 2 threads

 

- Steve

you mean 3 //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[ss3079 5,000+ posts]

Originally posted by nswartley you mean 3 //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

Yeah yeah...//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/rolleyes.gif.c1fef805e9d1464d377451cd5bc18bfb.gif//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

- Steve

 

[Q45guy 10+ year member]

Originally posted by kaosmoon actually due to the design the new K's move more air than the old ones. Also. Due to design, they also sound better, in just about any box.... and don't have any annoying issues with tinsel slap or the like. Flat cone K is a step up in every single way 'imo'....

Ben

Actually with the flat surface your creating less surface area than that of a standard cone. I know i'm just nit-picking...but thats just the way I am. Plus I thought ED was trying to be unique? What is so unique about looking like everyone elses product? I understand from a cost issue that creating a whole new basket design would up the price of the speaker...but at least it would save you from resorting to a cheap basket that just about every other manufacturer uses. I know looks aren't everything with speakers (just take a gander at the Adire Audio Shiva)...but it really does help. For now I'll hold off further judgement until I've seen and heard the new product as I may very well be wrong. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[NDMstang65 10+ year member]

Originally posted by Q45guy

Actually with the flat surface your creating less surface area than that of a standard cone.

urm...not exactly that simple, ben's right //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

Plus I thought ED was trying to be unique? What is so unique about looking like everyone elses product?

1) nobody else uses that flat cone

2) i dont think anybody else uses the spider arrangement that they are in on the 12A series subs...to my knowledge

3) they are more unique now to any other sub on the market...bar none - the A series subs are imo THE SEXIEST SUBS I HAVE EVER SEEN - unique, and Very Very cost effective for what you get

I understand from a cost issue that creating a whole new basket design would up the price of the speaker...but at least it would save you from resorting to a cheap basket that just about every other manufacturer uses.

urm...it's not just some cheap basket, that basket works very well - and why add the cost to something that isnt going to enhance the preformance, and make it look like more of the other drivers on the market (chrome...you know what i'm talking about)

I know looks aren't everything with speakers (just take a gander at the Adire Audio Shiva)...but it really does help. For now I'll hold off further judgement until I've seen and heard the new product as I may very well be wrong. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

i've got 2 12A's sitting in my floor right now....and as soon as i get the enclosure done i will post and give my thoughts on them, but as far as looks and build quality on these subs

2nd to none....and i wouldnt doubt all of the man hours and hard thoughts that have went into making these totally new drivers

Edit: this post is not to be taken like i'm griping or nagging at you - basically just informing you //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif no flaming whatsoever //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

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[ss3079 5,000+ posts]

Atta boy, Nick

- Steve

 

[nswartley 5,000+ posts]

so was the Q a fake? or will it get added later.....what about the SP?

 

[NDMstang65 10+ year member]

Originally posted by nswartley so was the Q a fake? or will it get added later.....what about the SP?

those questions are out of my department to comment on at this time...sorry i cant say either way

 

[jer_stud56 10+ year member]

Thank you, Ben, for inspiring me more to want the new K's...I can't wait to see pics of the K and O series...when will they be avaliabe? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/confused.gif.e820e0216602db4765798ac39d28caa9.gif

I got 3 months to decide if I want these (for 15% off) so I got time to think //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif. Good thing, cuz thinking is hard for me.

- pe@ce