Elemental Designs A7-900

danz1906
danz1906 Posts: 5,144
edited October 2009 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
Hi guys,

Has anyone hear of these Subwoofers?
It came in 1st place at the AVS forum over the SVS Ultra-13,Fathom 113
and the Velo DD-18.

http://www.tweakcityaudio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11

http://www.edesignaudio.com/index.php?cPath=2_41
Linn AV5140 fronts
Linn AV5120 Center
Linn AV5140 Rears
M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
Odyssey Mono-Blocs
SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • speakergeek
    speakergeek Posts: 555
    edited October 2009
    Look at what it is, a large box with dual 18 inch drivers and 1300 W. I have no doubt it is a loud sub. It has also been redesigned from when Craigsub tested it. I'll say this, dual Ultras will hang right there with it (dual 13 inch with 1500 watts) based on what I've seen third party test wise. And they look better IMO.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited October 2009
    That big is a beast, I'd love to demo one just to make myself go nuts in my HT. That or top sub from Epik in a dual configuration. I'd turn them up and would try to crack the foundation with so much air moving.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited October 2009
    The ED A7-900 is a BAD **** BIG SUB with the weight of gorilla. It weights more than 400LBs and 3-4 man job to move. It's even bigger than most coffee table. I was tempted to get one but I decided to get two A7s-450 instead. A7-900 may have higher SPL than two A7s-450 but the smaller subs are a lot easier to move at 140LBs each.
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • gtu2004
    gtu2004 Posts: 620
    edited October 2009
    speakergeek wrote: »
    Look at what it is, a large box with dual 18 inch drivers and 1300 W. I have no doubt it is a loud sub. It has also been redesigned from when Craigsub tested it. I'll say this, dual Ultras will hang right there with it (dual 13 inch with 1500 watts) based on what I've seen third party test wise. And they look better IMO.

    Possible. But it's quite a bit more expensive to get 2 Ultras though. it'll cost abt 50% more
    Onkyo 805, RtiA5s, Csi5, Rti6s
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  • jinjuku
    jinjuku Posts: 1,523
    edited October 2009
    danz1906 wrote: »
    Hi guys,

    Has anyone hear of these Subwoofers?
    It came in 1st place at the AVS forum over the SVS Ultra-13,Fathom 113
    and the Velo DD-18.

    http://www.tweakcityaudio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11

    http://www.edesignaudio.com/index.php?cPath=2_41

    I have put in a few eDesign subs over the years. They do a good job. The company seems solid and has been around for about 10 years now. They started in the car audio market.

    Two 18's? There ain't no replacement for displacement:D
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited October 2009
    jinjuku wrote: »
    I have put in a few eDesign subs over the years. They do a good job. The company seems solid and has been around for about 10 years now. They started in the car audio market.

    Two 18's? There ain't no replacement for displacement:D

    Thanks for the info, that subwoofer look pretty serious.
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited October 2009
    megasat16 wrote: »
    The ED A7-900 is a BAD **** BIG SUB with the weight of gorilla. It weights more than 400LBs and 3-4 man job to move. It's even bigger than most coffee table. I was tempted to get one but I decided to get two A7s-450 instead. A7-900 may have higher SPL than two A7s-450 but the smaller subs are a lot easier to move at 140LBs each.

    megasat, what do you think of their sealed offerings? I have wanted to see some user comments since they released them.
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited October 2009
    I have two ED A7s-450 with 1300W amp in each and I think they rocks my house. ED A7s-450 is a good and cheap alternative to very articulate bass without costing tons of money. But the size, the weight and ugliness (not a lot of options available for finishing color) may be a turnoff to many. They also can't match the SPL of many ported subs in this Big and Ugly sub category.
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited October 2009
    megasat16 wrote: »
    I have two ED A7s-450 with 1300W amp in each and I think they rocks my house. ED A7s-450 is a good and cheap alternative to very articulate bass without costing tons of money. But the size, the weight and ugliness (not a lot of options available for finishing color) may be a turnoff to many. They also can't match the SPL of many ported subs in this Big and Ugly sub category.

    Thanks for the feedback mega. So basically eD's sealed offerings deliver the goods as well as their ported designs. It looks like they have filled out their offerings nicely now with something for many different budgets and functions. They are now also offering some real wood veneers at an added cost. As of yet not sure of the quality of their veneer work, or if the added cost puts them in a market that makes them go head to head with some of the big boys, but nice to see a US company growing, especially in the audio world.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited October 2009
    megasat16 wrote: »
    I have two ED A7s-450 with 1300W amp in each and I think they rocks my house. ED A7s-450 is a good and cheap alternative to very articulate bass without costing tons of money. But the size, the weight and ugliness (not a lot of options available for finishing color) may be a turnoff to many. They also can't match the SPL of many ported subs in this Big and Ugly sub category.

    Wow, two 18in subs must be Awesome!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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