Members stix 518 Posted May 13, 2010 Members Share Posted May 13, 2010 Quick question... How good are they and what would a good price be for a pair of them? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted May 13, 2010 Members Share Posted May 13, 2010 Powered at about 1200 watts/4 ohm they are pretty reasonable performers. Be sure they have good, original drivers. I see these with the suspensions all torn to hell from being powered by stupid-big bridged amps. I recone them and the cost is roughly $200 each driver so buyer beware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldschooler Posted May 13, 2010 Members Share Posted May 13, 2010 One of my favorite compact subs! It's hard to price used gear without knowing condition. I will say 700-1000 in good shape is an okay deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stix 518 Posted May 13, 2010 Author Members Share Posted May 13, 2010 Thanks AH for your always prescient input. These are being sold locally and current asking price is $900. for the pair. I haven't had the chance to check them out personally and have not even seen pix of the boxes. I would imagine, as with most things for sale, these can be negotiated. That being said, I would presume that these would be a much better sub choice (and perhaps long term solution) than the Carvin TR1801's that I am currently using for my covers band. Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted May 13, 2010 CMS Author Share Posted May 13, 2010 Yes, *this* would be an upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vinny D Posted May 13, 2010 Members Share Posted May 13, 2010 A cardboard box with an 18" driver loaded into it would be an upgrade over the TR1801. A local club has (8) of those EAW subs and they seem to take a lot of abuse and keep on ticking, if they are in decent shape the price seems fair for the pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoadRanger Posted May 13, 2010 Members Share Posted May 13, 2010 I might know of a pair of EAW 2x18's selling for a bit less ($600?) than that locally if you're interested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Chinese Posted May 13, 2010 Members Share Posted May 13, 2010 Which Ones? I might go drive up and get 'em at that price... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Chinese Posted May 13, 2010 Members Share Posted May 13, 2010 BTW, OP- 900 for a pair is a good deal on those. I would, as others have suggested, take them on a test run. Ask what amp got used to power them, & what DSP or HPF was used. The answers to those questions can really clue you into what you might be getting into. For example, If the guy says he bridges QSC 4050's into each one, then says he never used a HPF, then I might pass. Todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoadRanger Posted May 13, 2010 Members Share Posted May 13, 2010 Which Ones? I might go drive up and get 'em at that price...Kinda a loooong drive from CA to CT ain't it? They're thought to be EAW custom shop install cabs loaded with RCF L18P200N. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Chinese Posted May 13, 2010 Members Share Posted May 13, 2010 Kinda a loooong drive from CA to CT ain't it? They're thought to be EAW custom shop install cabs loaded with RCF L18P200N. I got a lot of friends I haven't seem in awhile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoadRanger Posted May 13, 2010 Members Share Posted May 13, 2010 I got a lot of friends I haven't seem in awhile Are they that rare and desirable out that way? I think there are two pairs still available but the second pair is being worked on. They were bought out of an install in upperstate NY somewhere with three blown drivers that are being reconed last I knew. The "asking" price was $1100/pr but they've been for sale for a while . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Chinese Posted May 13, 2010 Members Share Posted May 13, 2010 In all seriousness, no. My driving range is about 500 mi. Sac, SF, Phoenix, SD. There is a lot more EAW stuff on the East Coast tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldschooler Posted May 13, 2010 Members Share Posted May 13, 2010 In all seriousness, no. My driving range is about 500 mi. Sac, SF, Phoenix, SD. There is a lot more EAW stuff on the East Coast tho. I think there is more gear on the East Coast period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoadRanger Posted May 13, 2010 Members Share Posted May 13, 2010 There is a lot more EAW stuff on the East Coast tho.I used to drive by the EAW factory every day on the way to work . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Chinese Posted May 13, 2010 Members Share Posted May 13, 2010 I used to drive by the EAW factory every day on the way to work . Did they ever have sales? Blems? That woulda been sweet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoadRanger Posted May 13, 2010 Members Share Posted May 13, 2010 Did they ever have sales? Blems? That woulda been sweet...Don't think so - they were always install and pro touring so not in the discount biz . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stix 518 Posted May 13, 2010 Author Members Share Posted May 13, 2010 Hey RR! That sounds very interesting! Let's talk about the pair when I get back and we get together. Now I'm REALLY looking forward to it! Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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