First Looks: SoundSplinter RL-i Series 8" Driver

[SoundSplinter 1]

Hello everyone!

Finally snapped some shots of our RL-i8 prototype driver.

The finished product will carry a small centered logo.

This driver will be one of the beefiest "little" eights out there,

optimized for tiny enclosures driven with 175-500wrms.

As we get closer to the final launch date for this 8 incher,

more information will become available.. but for now, without

further ado, the new RL-i series 8" driver from SoundSplinter

:ph34r:

.. B)

[Supa_c 1]

Uuhh..errr...ooops

I have relieved myself all over my self

* homer drool*

[mrray13 30]

that is the sweetness!!!

no 4 spoke basket eh??

hmmmm...i need to email u..lol...

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

holy crap, Mike will you take pre-orders? if so Kent, Steve, and I want to order asap

[jtomsic 0]

wow that little sub looks awesome..

[bigger_george 2]

woah sweetness

[mrray13 30]

looky..the 8's are so kewl..mark is in here!!!

mike..ygpm!!!

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[SoundSplinter 1]

holy crap, Mike will you take pre-orders?

I'm just not a fan of the whole pre-order thing. Maybe some day down the line, but for now (maybe 'cause I'm new to this?), I just don't want to get people's hopes up when it may take longer than expected to get the fully finished product shipped... and then there'll be a whole bunch of people that may either be impatient or just downright pissed off at any unforeseen delays - so, I'm only gonna sell when I have something to sell

However, I'll certainly give you all first crack when they are available (thinkin' late March).

[Supa_c 1]

Price ? ( not shure if it was listed before )

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

THAT KICKS ASS

I got dibbs on a first batch RL-i 8

[SoundSplinter 1]

> Price ? ( not shure if it was listed before )

Not going to release the price quite yet.

Still working on it, but to give you a ballpark range, it will be more than $100 but less than $200 per driver

(including price breaks for 2+ drivers)

[Chevy350TPI 12]

A subwoofer, eh.

Could this subwoofer be coupled well with a pair of horns for midbass/midrange duties? IE: Do the same as the Koda8.

If not, a pair would work well for me under a seat, or even HT.

[SoundSplinter 1]

Could this subwoofer be coupled well with a pair of horns for midbass/midrange duties?

[Chevy350TPI 12]

...

Awesome.

I've been looking to replace the 6.5's and 8's up front with a single 8" on either side. Hopefully your testing goes well

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

a single RL-i 8 inverted would be sweet steve-o

[idiot 7]

Have there been any modifications to the TC released custom 8

[mrray13 30]

a single RL-i 8 inverted would be sweet steve-o

what an idea..lol

i might just have to invert a pair...

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[SoundSplinter 1]

Have there been any modifications to the TC released custom 8

[Chevy350TPI 12]

So if they're dual 4 ...

Hmmm ... *ponders the idea of an 1150 watt midbass setup* ...

[Tirefryr 1,742]

Mike, those are beautiful!! If the performance matches the asthetics, you'll have a little beast on your hands. Man, if I had a use for 8s, I'd get some. This move is killing me. I can't stand having to SAVE money vs. spending it.

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

So if they're dual 4 ...

Hmmm ... *ponders the idea of an 1150 watt midbass setup* ...

side note, I was just pimping SoundSplinter in 3 thread on OT.com

massive exposure right there, seeing that it is the 5th in traffic in the world for forums

[mrray13 30]

So if they're dual 4 ...

Hmmm ... *ponders the idea of an 1150 watt midbass setup* ...

do it..do it..do it!!!!!!!

u don't have a hair one on ur ass if u don't!!!lol

*edit* hate to break hearts..but i have dibs on the first two available...neeneerneeeneerneeneer!!!

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[Impious 1,476]

Sweet!!!!

Steve stole my question.....I was praying these would be able to do midbass/midrange duty (up to ~800hz would be sweet). I may just have to pick up two and find out when they are released

[idiot 7]

I'm not sure on the exact spec's of the TC Custom 8", but by the looks of the images you linked, the motor/magnet structure will be larger on the SoundSplinters.. Performance-wise, our RL-i8 will be most similar to the Eclipse 8" drivers that are no longer commercially available.

The RL-i8 will be available in 4ohm dual voice coil only.

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Alright. I didn

[mrray13 30]

Sweet!!!!

Steve stole my question.....I was praying these would be able to do midbass/midrange duty (up to ~800hz would be sweet).  I may just have to pick up two and find out when they are released

tenatively set for a mid march release..

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee