Leons Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 hello all, I would like to build 4 Gjallarhorns for my home theatre. As far as I know the best suitable driver seem to be the LMS Ultra 5400. I mailed and called TC sounds several times but there is no response. The PartsExpress link on the site say's: this product is no longer available.. Is TCsounds out of business? One close contender driver seems to be the Mach5 UXL-18. I mailed ISTonline several times but get no response..? are they also out of business..? Are there any other high performance drivers suitable for the Gjallarhorn? Thanks in advance, Best regards, Leon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infrasonic Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 No other drivers have been approved for use in the Gjallarhorn, unfortunately for those interested in this monstrous system. IST has had a long time group buy going for the next batch of UXL's but I think the order is spoken for and some or none have taken delivery of this order, afaik. The LMS-Ultra is THE driver for the Gjallarhorn and unfortunately TC Sounds is in their typical slump where they are not making things. I'm sure they will pop back up in a year or two. It's happened before, maybe a couple times even. So you're only choice is to find these drivers one way or another or scrap the build entirely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolrda Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 You could go with 4xSI HS24's and call it a day. With Vented or Sealed cabs they'll match up well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leons Posted July 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 If the Gjallarhorn is no option because of driver un-availability that is a good option.I considered an alternative sealed or ported build with the HS24 and the HST18 already.I would need some help with a solid design, maby some of the forum members can help me out with that? I wil start another thread, where I will give some more details of what I would like to achieve, roomsize and the equipment that I already have. Also I will send an Email to Stereo Integrity to check if their drivers are available..? thanks, best regardsLeon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radulescu_paul_mircea Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Hello, So, to my understanding, there is no way to find another driver suitable for that kind of TH? I mean, there is no other driver, produced by any company, anywhere, with which we could use in GH2, or a slightly modified version? I am very interested in this subject, because I would want to build one in an year or so. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infrasonic Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Josh Ricci designed this system and has tested only a few drivers. He recommends only the TC LMS-Ultra and that the UXL18 works as well. He has not recommended any other drivers. There might be something out there but it has not be verified to work in this system for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kgveteran Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 I PM'd Josh and it says Blocked in red letters, does this mean the PM was blocked, i was looking for V2 plans to use the UXL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeamdman Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 I PM'd Josh and it says Blocked in red letters, does this mean the PM was blocked, i was looking for V2 plans to use the UXL PM me your email address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kgveteran Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 PM me your email address. You got mail ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricci Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Here are the recommended drivers. Keep in mind I haven't verified either personally but based on their specs and the behavior of the other drivers I've used from each manufacturer I feel confident enough that these will do well. B&C 21SW152-4 (This one will be giving up some low bass headroom since it just cannot move as much air as the 5400) Mach5 Phallus (Skip the UXL and use this Mach5 driver. Models well. Much better than the UXL. I don't think it will move quite as much air as the 5400 nor handle as much power long term, but it should match the model since it has an underhung motor, light MMS, dual shorting rings and the aluminum phase plug. Inductance should be low.) For some reason I totally forgot about this driver and apparently never considered it for the GH. Looks like the best bet right now. There is one more driver that may work but since I don't have any hard data on the other drivers from this MFG I can't recommend it until I look at it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kgveteran Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 So replacing an 18 with a 21, just requires a bigger opening..... Is the Phallus an 18" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeamdman Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 So replacing an 18 with a 21, just requires a bigger opening..... Is the Phallus an 18" The Phallus is an 18". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kgveteran Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 The Phallus is an 18". 10-4 :0) The motor looks just like my Tumults.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kgveteran Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 I guess my email address didnt go through, any other way to get a set of plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeamdman Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 I guess my email address didnt go through, any other way to get a set of plans. Check your spam folder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kgveteran Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 Check your spam folder? Duh, thank you very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infrasonic Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 I hate the name but have always been interested in the P-18. Totally flies under the radar. Cuz it's all about dat XMAX, yo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kgveteran Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 I hate the name but have always been interested in the P-18. Totally flies under the radar. Cuz it's all about dat XMAX, yo! Scott, what subs are you running now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infrasonic Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Scott, what subs are you running now? I've got eight Stereo Integrity HT18d4's, six Sound Splinter RLp18d4's and six JBL 2226J's as part of the main subwoofer system in my HT room. All sealed. How bout you? Last I heard you were working on a whole new subwoofer system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kgveteran Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 I've got eight Stereo Integrity HT18d4's, six Sound Splinter RLp18d4's and six JBL 2226J's as part of the main subwoofer system in my HT room. All sealed. How bout you? Last I heard you were working on a whole new subwoofer system. Whoa!! Now them's some subs my friend. Working on a closing date for the purchase, should be very soon. The room is 13'x19'x a slight vaulted ceiling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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