How about an IXL 8

[a1161979 3]

So how about it Mach 5? Why not take the current IXL motor structure from the 10 and 12 and use it to make an 8 inch version? I think it would be awesome and if priced as the IXL 10 and 12 they would be very competitive... I'd order a few, with the same motor as the 10 it would be one very very beefy sub :bigclap:

It seems these days more and more are looking to drivers in a smaller size which can be seen in Soundsplinters sucess with their 8. Mach 5 should cptialise on this market

Anyway... PLEASE

[akjay907 0]

You would probably have to do a split-baffle because it looks like the magnet has a bigger diameter than 8"...

[a1161979 3]

Really? I would have thought it would be slightly smaller...

Just looked at Mach 5's web sight and i think the magnet is smaller than 8, maybe 7 1/2

I guess if its too hard its too hard but i would love to see an IXL 8

Edited December 19, 2008 by Samuel

[akjay907 0]

I dont know the actual dimensions, maybe it is 7.5, I thought it looked bigger from looking at a picture, and only a 1/2" off... haha Im good.

It does sound like a killer idea though...I like the way IXLs sound.

[a1161979 3]

I dont know the actual dimensions, maybe it is 7.5, I thought it looked bigger from looking at a picture, and only a 1/2" off... haha Im good.

It does sound like a killer idea though...I like the way IXLs sound.

Even if it was priced as the 10 is i still think it would sell... It will be interesting to see how the SSA 8 turns out and at what price, also if the soundsplinter 8's re appear on the market but if Mach 5 could produce an IXL 8 and sell it for $165 i think they would be onto a winner just as the IXL 18 has been a winner for the Home Theater crowd

[akjay907 0]

You seen the RE 8?

[a1161979 3]

You seen the RE 8?

Not in Australia... Mach 5 has an awesome Australian distributer and it seems to me considering how good the 10 is an 8 could be an awesome sub at an awesome price

Im sure the RE is a good sub but i havn't seen many around the net, they dont seem that popular when compaired with the RLi 8

[akjay907 0]

They're pretty popular for sure...

Mach 5 is awesome company though

[chad y 1]

I would love a few myself!!

great power handling, great sounding, pure SEX.

Great idea if at all possible

[a1161979 3]

I would love a few myself!!

great power handling, great sounding, pure SEX.

Great idea if at all possible

That was exactly my thinking... Me need some Mach 5 input in this thread becasue id love to know if it can be done and under what conditions (ie a minimum buy?)

[Puggsley456 0]

Mark had a go at a 8" driver that I am not quite sure where it would have fit into his line up.

We did some testing on it and were not pleased with the results we came up with. I dont know if mark has any further intension about this project. But IMO I dont think its neccissary as anyone after 8's could pottentially step up to the IXL 10 for their applications as it is a small box driver.

And lets keep in mind guys, Mach 5's capital expenditure is tied up in product.