Third-Party Test and Review of Imagine I6SW

Scott Buwalda · 05-08-2011

Below please find a third-party test of the new Imagine I6SW subwoofer

(video):

+ YouTube Video

theothermike · 05-10-2011

got to love transmission line

...... and got to love pete. highly skilled man with designs and techniques....

i would prefer something other than how loud people think it gets. such as the sound characteristics, accuracy, transient speed, but im sure it matches as well... solid woofer

for its size, as i saw in another thread, i have to agree. i would have liked a better basket

, but i understand its in the imagine line. however unlike other arguements in the other thread i totally understand why u designed a 6.5 sub. my mom having a landcruiser i know thhat they utilize 2 6.5's back there in a plastic enclosuire on the side.

bornstar · 05-11-2011

Thanks for posting the video. I've been looking for a small under seat sub, and I think this may work. I already ordered one from 12velectronics.com

**DAT** · 05-11-2011

aaahhh Scott, the video quality sucks... make your own and post one that sounds good.

**BowDown** · 05-11-2011

Would be curious to hear one for myself.

**DIYMA** · 05-11-2011

I would love to hear that.

ANT

**BowDown** · 05-12-2011

Anyone can take a small sub and turn it into a 1 note wonder... but to make a musical small sub have the presence of a larger sub is an art. Could make for some more creative sub locations.

**fish** · 05-12-2011

Very impressive!

BeatsDownLow · 05-12-2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by BowDown

Anyone can take a small sub and turn it into a 1 note wonder... but to make a musical small sub have the presence of a larger sub is an art. Could make for some more creative sub locations.

Presence as in what? Ouput? I still tend to believe any sub can sound great in the proper enclosure.

I have this one here with a pair of 6.5" subs, you wouldnt even begin to believe me its a pair of 6.5's in the trunk, many have guessed a pair of 12's or a trio of 10's. Has to be the best sounding ported setup I have heard also.

The A Train · 05-12-2011

those transmission lines sure work wonders!

**fish** · 05-12-2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeatsDownLow

Presence as in what? Ouput? I still tend to believe any sub can sound great in the proper enclosure.

I have this one here with a pair of 6.5" subs, you wouldnt even begin to believe me its a pair of 6.5's in the trunk, many have guessed a pair of 12's or a trio of 10's. Has to be the best sounding ported setup I have heard also.

Is that one of Pete's designs?

derickveliz · 06-19-2011

So how does it sounds with HAT recommendations?

I’m going to use one I6SW, will go under the glove compartment and will use some of the floor’s are in front of the passenger’s seat to generate the internal volume of the enclosure.

At first I was going to use 2 in a sealed box, but now my plan is to use only one in a vented box!

any feed back is appreciated

Thank you.

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Pambs · 07-25-2011

how much does this retail for?

also in my installation i'm thinking of running a 3 way active in the front and install 2 of these in the rear door. do you think that would be wise? my knowledge is very ltd

BeatsDownLow · 07-25-2011

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Originally Posted by fish

Is that one of Pete's designs?

Did not see this before, but yes it is.

**BowDown** · 07-25-2011

Gotta say I haven't heard squat about this sub since the last time I posted in this thread.

**DAT** · 07-25-2011

i need to get one and model it against a XD8 by AB

BeatsDownLow · 07-25-2011

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Originally Posted by BowDown

Gotta say I haven't heard squat about this sub since the last time I posted in this thread.

Why would you really, there are not many people that would even consider running a 6.5" sub.

Pambs · 07-26-2011

stupid question but if you want to isntall one of these on the door. is there a way to tune it?

Scott Buwalda · 07-27-2011

Sure, in a vented enclosure. Free air is clearly not recommended.

Alas, it is a 6.5-inch sub, and although selling very well to OEM upgrade-type customers, I doubt you'd hear much about it on this particular forum.

Pambs · 07-28-2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott Buwalda

Sure, in a vented enclosure. Free air is clearly not recommended.

Alas, it is a 6.5-inch sub, and although selling very well to OEM upgrade-type customers, I doubt you'd hear much about it on this particular forum.

Would it blend nicely with the legratia series products? My thoughts are for a 3way active in the fronts and a pair of these subs on the rear doors. I dont want to use any space in the boot.

thank you

goodstuff · 07-28-2011

Northeast Mega-Meet-Saturday and Sunday August 13th & 14th 2011 in Oakham Ma

Derick Veliz is doing a build with one here. ^

**BowDown** · 07-28-2011

I guess it leaves the question.. if you can't IB it, and you shouldn't small seal it.. then why use it? If you need to build a box that would normally be used for a larger sub, then use the larger sub?

Scott Buwalda · 07-28-2011

Sure, if you can fit a 'larger sub' into a 0.30 or 0.35 cubic foot vented box, including displacement and port area, that would work out great.

ISTundra · 07-28-2011

Slight threadjack... but when is the I8SW available?

derickveliz · 07-28-2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by goodstuff

Northeast Mega-Meet-Saturday and Sunday August 13th & 14th 2011 in Oakham Ma

Derick Veliz is doing a build with one here. ^

Yes as a matter of fact my I6SW will arrive next week, it's going into a 0.35cu.ft. vented enclosure facing forward in front of the passengers area under the dashboard.

I have a good feeling that this is going to be great!

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