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Nice work =)

Probably. Catching up one emails has become an impossible task... every time I crack them under 200 unread I get 50-60 more.

Depends on the frequency... 50+ Hz not a problem in a correctly built / tuned enclosure.

Yep -- in this video right here clamped ~2500 watts :

They are in stock now. We sold most of them on the pre-sale but some are still available. 129 + SH

Nicely done video too

"power handling vs. ported box size on the SA-8" Per original post

Box size has alot to do with mechanical power handling. If you are going to be pushing your woofer beyond it's rated RMS power you need to be very mindful of this fact and put the woofer in no larger than the minimum suggested enclosure for music program. We design our woofers for very small enclosures and power ratings are there for a reason -- you can continue to push a driver like the SA-8 beyond RMS power and it will not be stressed whatsoever thermally by the time you can cause mechanical issues. The motor, especially on the SA-8, is VERY strong -- being an 8" driver there is limited mechanical throw available. The driver retains high motor force all the way up to the point where you can start breaking it. In any event... based on my testing so far you can expect something like the following on mechanical power handling vs. ported box size on the SA-8 : 1.25 cubic feet = 300 watts 1.00 cubic feet = 400 watts 0.8 cubic feet = ~450-500 watts 0.6 cubic feet = ~500-600 watts You may ALSO need a subsonic filter depending on box tuning. The rated RMS power is 400 watts RMS -- if you push past that you are voiding warranty coverage. We are bringing in re-cone parts and they can be fixed, though, for those of you who like to push things. If you have any doubts about your ability to monitor your listening habits just stick to the 0.60 recommendation. To re-iterate... they are not fragile. I have ton ALOT of testing on them with enormous amounts of power -- the above considers full bandwidth music program that can drop to very low frequencies and is a safe suggestion. If you are an SPL competitor then you probably already know this and these suggestions don't really apply for burps @ tuning. We have put in excess of 600% of RMS power on them for SPL burps.

Not too bizarre for a motor that heavy to break a frame -- done it myself on the Monster prototypes (similar weight to LVL-5)

Looks cool Rusty

I may actually need it Steve - hit me up later. Since I am getting the CRX and I don't plan to go 16v in it I can't think of a better battery

There is my four. Paul came down and fixed my Jeep

Yah, I saw some come in from a Max Martinez -- I am still behind on emails so I haven't read them yet.

Email me Tommy.

The suspension is not incredibly stiff so mechanical handling will be down IB but they should sound fine. Had some folks use the E8 v.1 IB and love them.

What is your e-mail address ? I will tell you if I got it.

0.25-0.3 cubes.

I don't have any tall size in stock -- contact Derrick.

I got the D4 sample in... just need to run specs and approve then shortly after will work on starting production.

$365

They made it We'll start shipping today on 100.4s and 1000s and hopefully finish all the guys waiting on them by tomorrow.

All SA-8 orders except for one have either been shipped or are going to ship today. Waiting on an address from that customer

Four days to go !

Okay... so now they changed their mind and I'm not getting them until Tuesday. Apparently "overnight" shipment means 4 business days + a weekend.

If you still have any mechanical sounds check for air leaks -- that sounds mechanical. Also make sure the box isn't too big -- stick to suggested size if running RMS power or higher.