recomendation of aftermarket 12" drivers

pablo_rodz

Over a year ago, I bought the subwoofer from ebay, its an M&K VX-1200 sealed cabinet with a M&K 250 watt plate amp. and a unknown 12" driver.

Today I removed the driver on my subwoofer to see what kind it was... Well it's a Misco oc12wf-4b info here To say the least the driver feels light and cheap:o.
I would like to upgrade the driver and wanted opinions or suggestions on what drivers to use. I tried making sense of all the parameters, but I'm clueless. I was looking in parts express, but I need help!

Thanks

apphd

You would want to duplicate as close as possible 4-5 of those specs + dimensions and mounting config. That is if the driver that was used was really the best for the box. You may be able to improve it a little, depends on how much you want to spend and what results you want.

Check out the D.I.Y. section down lower on the main page and here is a link with lots of design calculator and sw links.
http://www.ajdesigner.com/

Myself, unless you really enjoy the work and want to be able to say you did it, I feel that there are so many good to great subs out there that it will cost you almost as much $$ D.Y.I. to equal those subs it is not worth it. YMMV

pablo_rodz

Thanks,
Of those parameters which should I consider most, or are most important?

pablo_rodz

Can a Mod. move this to the DIY?

Thanks

Krazyz1

I know you said you tried parts express ( good company ). A. Did you discuss issue with tech support? If you didn't get anywhere ther call Parts expres 1-866-366-4909 EXT. 135. He is my account rep. Pretty smart cookie. You may find him helpful

mjm1124

You could try Rythmic audio..they sell a couple of different drivers

http://www.rythmikaudio.com/products.html

quadzilla

You can get the original M&K driver on-line. http://www.mavin.com/index.php/products/mk-miller-and-kreisel-12-woofer-model-17035-8-ohm is one site that offers them. I have a couple of V125s, and they go down to 20 hz easily.

petethekiller

I have 2 of these and they are flipping awesome! Check out the reviews at www.partsexpress.com.

If you have a smaller ported enclosure...I'd go with the HO instead of the HF but the HF is awesome for a sealed box.

feel free to drop a line petehoffman@pldi.net.

ben62670

What is the cubic feet on the box? If you can give us the outside dimensions of the box we can help select a good replacement for you.

Edit: Is the cutout 11.3", or is the OD of the driver 11.3" Is the driver recessed? If so what is the recess diameter?