Exile Big18 Now Available

MW3 · Post by **MW3** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 4:58 pm

These just arrived in, check out the spy photo I snapped today. This sucker is HUGE! Output is crazy...

Note: That is our normal 12inch woofer next to the Big18.

For more specs check out:

http://www.exileaudio.com/products/subw ... el=big18d2

vin78 · Post by **vin78** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 5:17 pm

Shoot, your "normal 12" looks sweet already

drivingdadevil · Post by **drivingdadevil** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 8:56 pm

Sweet! Looks alot like a SoundSplinter RLp 18. So what's the cost of it?

Irongoats · Post by **Irongoats** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 4:38 am

Damn, who actually uses something that big?

Misfire · Post by **Misfire** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 8:09 am

2 of those in my 70 runner would be sweet!

Post by **fuzzysnuggleduck** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 8:25 am

Sick!

Of course, I'd never run an 18 so I'm certainly as far away from the intended audience of this woofer while still being interesting in mobile audio but still... sick!

MW3 · Post by **MW3** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 9:35 am

Its not cheap, but not expensive for an 18.

Its just a monster, sounds good too believe it or not.

trckydve · Post by **trckydve** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 9:56 am

Is that the basket that it will come with? On the website it shows a different one.

rlockwood · Post by **rlockwood** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:15 am

trckydve wrote:Is that the basket that it will come with? On the website it shows a different one.

the website appears to use a photo shopped picture of the big15, with the cone section scaled larger. The picture morgan just posted is clearly of the actual product..

bogart · Post by **bogart** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:31 am

so how much is it....over 500? Interesting...I happen to love 18s...rms?

Post by **fuzzysnuggleduck** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:35 am

This really isn't important to me but I'm curious about the woofers being made in the USA. Does that mean all parts are made and assembled in the USA or are the parts from International sources and then the woofer is assembled in the USA?

Post by **kg1961** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:35 am

if you click on the link
I think it said 1800rms 3500peak 2" movement

bogart · Post by **bogart** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 11:32 am

that is a tempting proposition as I may have a pcx2400 os style coming...not final...but it is an option.

MW3 · Post by **MW3** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 3:59 pm

Couple things:

18 and 15 use different baskets. Not so easy to find 18 inch basket these days.

Some of parts are from USA, some from Asia. Assembly and power testing done in USA.

bogart · Post by **bogart** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 4:42 pm

I do believe that I am going to give on a trial run if I can get the funds together...shit, I need someone to fix my a4kdn and kick that beast in the arse. I know it is a gate resistor and possible an issue with the ic chip. Anyone want a lovely outlaw? partial trade for big ass amp may be considered

There is a lovely ppi pcx 2400.2 on ebay...beat the shit out of that sub and my car....

Audiophiliac · Post by **Audiophiliac** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 5:00 pm

Pair this thing up with an X5 (if you can find one).

Awesome!!!!

Stryker · Post by **Stryker** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 7:07 pm

how much airspace does this need? how much for the unit itself? I've always wanted 2-18's, fitting this in my Tbird is the only problem. 2 1200.1's to each sub

.....hmmmmm.

MW3 · Post by **MW3** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 8:58 pm

SEALED BOXES:
2.5 cu. ft.

VENTED BOX:
4.1 cu. ft.
Slot Vent Opening: 3” X 12”
Slot Vent Depth: 11.5"

Dont be a wuss, go big!

Post by **kg1961** » Fri Jul 03, 2009 5:30 am

stryker
just seal your boxes and hold on!!!!!!!!!
I would love to here that in your car

Post by **Eric D** » Sun Jul 05, 2009 3:54 pm

Morgan,

Do you think it would work well in a marine environment? I want something really over the top for our pontoon boat, and this might just be the ticket. I only have 400W RMS to work with though.

MW3 · Post by **MW3** » Sun Jul 05, 2009 4:16 pm

As long as you don't direct spray water onto the driver day after day, it will work fine. I suggest a vented box if its an open cabin application.

400w RMS is really not enough. I suggest 1000w RMS min to get her pumping some serious air.

Audiophiliac · Post by **Audiophiliac** » Sun Jul 05, 2009 8:33 pm

Eric, how about seeing if it will work well in a 4th order bandpass? Then you would not have to worry as much about it being in the elements, and you could tailor its response to be the most efficient where you want it.

Otherwise...vent it, tune it low, and feed it lots of juice and let her rip. Looks like it could scare the fish away.

Post by **Eric D** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 8:37 am

Audiophiliac wrote:Eric, how about seeing if it will work well in a 4th order bandpass? Then you would not have to worry as much about it being in the elements, and you could tailor its response to be the most efficient where you want it.

Otherwise...vent it, tune it low, and feed it lots of juice and let her rip. Looks like it could scare the fish away.

That is not a bad idea, but I am mostly looking for some low end response, not just more "thump". I have 2 pairs of 6in components in very large enclosures, and they have surprisingly good bass, but are missing the lowest of notes.

I don't want a vented box, mainly because critters will start living in it. The box I build would be a large seat with the woofer firing down against the floor and some spacers to keep it off the floor. I can put maybe a 1.5in to 2in spacing between the floor and the box. The woofer would never see direct water, but will see the dampness of being by the lake all its life.

The components I use currently are Rockford FNQs, which are not marine rated. They are sun faded bad, and on the backside have mildew growing on them, but there is really no rust and they still work just fine.

MW3 · Post by **MW3** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 2:50 pm

Eric,

Let me know, I can play around with a few box designs if you like.

Morgan

Post by **Eric D** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 6:02 pm

MW3 wrote:Eric,

Let me know, I can play around with a few box designs if you like.

Morgan

Well what woofer would you suggest? My 400W would be coming from the rear channels of a Xenon 200.4. I am thinking a dual 4ohm coil woofer would be best, wired for 8 ohm mono. I could probably do a 4 ohm bridged load as well, but I would assume if I get on it, the amp will reduce its output, which would drop the components output, and that is not what I want to happen. But I have never done this with a 4-channel xenon, so I don't know what the result would be.

Do you have a small motor 15" suitable for 400W, or I suppose I could just get crazy and go for a pair of 12s.

Exile Big18 Now Available

Exile Big18 Now Available

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