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Customer Reviews for Peavey 18" Low Rider Subwoofer Speaker Driver
Peavey 18" Low Rider Subwoofer Speaker Driver
Part #: 294-301 The Peavey Low Rider® 18" subwoofer speaker includes a Kevlar®-impregnated cone for increased strength, Kapton™ voice coil former for superior thermal capability, die-cast aluminum frame, and more.
Average Customer Rating:
(21 Reviews) 21
Rating Snapshot (21 reviews)
5 stars
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2 out of 3(67%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Peavey 18" Low Rider Subwoofer Speaker Driver
Review 1 for Peavey 18" Low Rider Subwoofer Speaker Driver
Starman - 30963
Location:Greenville SC
Technical Knowledge:Professional
Experience with product:I own it
Value:
5
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Performance:
5
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Features:
5
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These newer designed Low Riders perform extremely well and are very ruggedly built. I also had a couple of the older designed one and had one of them making bottoming noises right out of the box. No such problems with these newer ones. I installed them in a couple of Seismic Audio Sub boxes that I added some extra inside bracing and a moderate amount of carpet pad to...electronic digital crossover, sounds awesome. 2 more than up to the task of most DJ gigs and good for stage and concert up to 400-500 people.
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Review 2 for Peavey 18" Low Rider Subwoofer Speaker Driver
Overall Rating:
Good until it broke
January 28, 2013
mouchon
Location:Montreal, Qc, Canada
Age:25-34
Technical Knowledge:Hobbyist
Experience with product:I own it
Performance:
1
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Value:
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Features:
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This speaker is used in a bass reflex subwoofer enclosure.
It is used in a DJ rig, but not extensively (2-3 times per month), loud but far from clipping or speaker rated power.
It is used in a DJ rig, but not extensively (2-3 times per month), loud but far from clipping or speaker rated power.
It performed well for nearly a year, until it started not working well... The voice coil connection is damaged, the speaker cuts in an out randomly, making it useless for its purpose.
I give this speaker a bad grade for reliability and I give Peavey zero stars for their customer support: I have given them a detailed account of the problem (with picture) and have not even received an acknowledgement, let alone any pointers on how to fix this (or offer to replace...)
This is the last time I am buying anything from Peavey. You DO get what you pay for, I guess.
(PE still get 5 stars for everything)
Would you recommend this product to a friend? No
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Review 3 for Peavey 18" Low Rider Subwoofer Speaker Driver
Overall Rating:
Home Theater Sub
September 26, 2009
Todd H - 25269
Location:Milwaukee, WI
Technical Knowledge:Professional
Experience with product:I own it
Value:
5
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Performance:
5
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Features:
5
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All I can say is what an amazing driver for the money. I use this as a subwoofer for home theater in a 10 cu ft ported enclosure with eq of 5 dB @ 25Hz and a subsonic filter via an older PE 250W plate amplifier. This driver does a great job for movies and music both. Those who say this speaker doesn't work in a large box obviously haven't spent time tuning it properly. This unit is replacing and older Dayton PF-460 18" woofer. The Dayton was good, but this unit is even better controlled and has a little more maximum output capability before distortion sets in. Highly recommended!
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Review 4 for Peavey 18" Low Rider Subwoofer Speaker Driver
Overall Rating:
Durable and Affordable
June 15, 2007
xxflipsidexx - 00375
Location:Atlanta, Ga
Technical Knowledge:Professional
Experience with product:I own it
Value:
5
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5
Performance:
5
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Features:
5
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I have one of these in production for my shows. I custom built a 6th order bandpass for this driver. First night out, just this one sub with 500 watts from one side of a QSC RMX2450 was rattling the ceiling tiles and windows in a 15k square foot venue. I bought this driver for reliability, value, and the replaceable basket. In the year that I have been using it, it's been abused, over loaded, and generally treated very badly. I am happy to report that I have come to know that if anything in my rig works, it will be this sub.
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Review 5 for Peavey 18" Low Rider Subwoofer Speaker Driver
Overall Rating:
What my home theater subs were missing!
September 22, 2012
Kyle
Location:Nanaimo, BC
Age:25-34
Technical Knowledge:Hobbyist
Experience with product:I own it
Performance:
5
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5
Value:
5
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5
Features:
5
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I use this in a 4 cu.ft. sealed enclosure for home theater. It fills in the 50-120hz area that true home theater subs usually lack, although this sub sounds great on its own down to 30hz. My tiny mains are weak from 80hz down so this Peavey does a great job there. I use it in conjunction with the TC Sounds pro 5100, which covers the 20-70hz area very well. It's amazing how the Peavey keeps up with the TC sounds driver in terms of sound quality. I was hoping the TC 5100 would have tight punchy bass from 60-120hz but it seems to be a little sluggish there, typical subwoofer. If I could go back, I would have not spent so much money on the TC 5100 (although it's an excellent driver) and would have bought a few cheaper Dayton Titanic 12's or something which would have probably filled the 20-50hz region just as well.
As a side note, I own 5 TC sounds subs ranging from 10's to 18's and I still prefer the sound of this Peavey for both music and movies, even though it really only gets down to 30hz on its own. It has that tight chest slam in the 60-100hz region that you just don't get from most home audio subwoofers. Use it in conjunction with a true high x-max subwoofer for the deep stuff and let this Peavey sing from 40hz or 50hz on up!
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
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Comment (1)
Comments (1)
Kyle
Nanaimo, BC
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New enclosure
Posted January 15, 2013
I just sold my TC sounds pro 5100 driver but kept its ported enclosure. I had this driver laying around so I put it in to see how it would sound. It is not an ideal size (it's 7 cubic feet and ends up being tuned to 22hz), but WOW it sounds excellent. I like it better than the 5100, although it won't go as loud of course. It has tons of output from 20-30hz with no audible harmonic distortion, surprisingly clean. I didn't know this driver could dig so low. It still has excellent transient response and hits hard. I would highly recommend using this enclosure size and tuning for a home theater sub, as well as music!
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Review 6 for Peavey 18" Low Rider Subwoofer Speaker Driver
Overall Rating:
These peavey 18"low-riders,are no joke folks
January 19, 2011
United We Stand Kj/Dj-AJ - 31983
Location:Corunna mi,
Technical Knowledge:Professional
Experience with product:I own it
Value:
4
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Performance:
4
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when i first bought these in 08' i knoew peavey made a great product but, I was very pleased in the end result is absolutley amazing. i use them in an bi-amped configuation w- 15" eminence kappa-pro 15"a mid-bass speaker. with the right eq,box and lots-did i say lots of juice pushing these monsters- a true win-win combination- bravo peavey & two-thumbs up parts express- your team simply hands down-are num# 1
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Review 7 for Peavey 18" Low Rider Subwoofer Speaker Driver
Overall Rating:
The Metal Factory Approves
July 22, 2007
Metal Factory Sound - 00667
Location:Springfield, Illinois
Technical Knowledge:Professional
Experience with product:I own it
Value:
5
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Performance:
5
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Features:
5
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We at the Metal Factory sound and Club Chrome in Springfield, Illinois have always sworn by peavey Black Widow speakers. We have recently upgraded all our subs from the BWX to the new lowriders. The bass from these speakers is amazing, enough to please the national acts we do at our club. They perform right up there with more expensive subs. Just ast any of our long list of national act performers, including, Tyrese Gibson, Scarface, Them Franchise Boys, Chengy, Vanilla Ice, Ice Tea, Seven Mary Three, and the AC/DC tribute band Hells Bells. Thanks to Peavey and Parts Express for a great product.
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Review 8 for Peavey 18" Low Rider Subwoofer Speaker Driver
Overall Rating:
2 out of 3 have broke down
May 1, 2010
Audiocage - 29910
Location:Atlanta, GA
Technical Knowledge:Professional
Experience with product:I own it
Value:
1
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Features:
5
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One of the two drivers broke the feed wire at the terminal rendering it useless at a gig. Contacted Peavey and they claimed it may have been an older unit. They sent a replacement basket and this one's wire also broke at same location. I would repair it but these wires are not copper-based. More of a fabric with conductor weave. Can't repair it. Honestly, I gave them a shot and will not go back to Peavey for any other products. Had my doubts prior to purchase anyway. Now those doubts are proven.
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Comment (1)
Comments (1)
freddie
SanAntonio,tx
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hey ,,,,
Posted April 3, 2011
just a suggestion ,turn the speaker terminal up in the box,that fixed a problem with them breaking at the terminal,I have fixed the conductor with solder wick,yep was desperate when I did that still working 2 years later,,,,,
Good luck,
fred
Good luck,
fred
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Review 9 for Peavey 18" Low Rider Subwoofer Speaker Driver
Overall Rating:
Every box I own has these!
March 4, 2012
Tomg
Location:Weirton, Wv
Technical Knowledge:Professional
Experience with product:I own it
Performance:
5
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Value:
5
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Features:
5
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I own 16 of these
8 in my 4 2x18 subs I use almost daily for the last 3 years.
4 in my 4 cerwin vega b36 scoop subs. added alot more bang to them
and 4 in my 4 single peavey boxes
8 in my 4 2x18 subs I use almost daily for the last 3 years.
4 in my 4 cerwin vega b36 scoop subs. added alot more bang to them
and 4 in my 4 single peavey boxes
I actually have to turn the bass down to keep from my top speakers from falling off the subs.
soon to be ordering 8 more!
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
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Comment (1)
Comments (1)
phlip
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Posted March 24, 2012
How or are these much better than the Eminence Definimax 18?
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Review 10 for Peavey 18" Low Rider Subwoofer Speaker Driver
Overall Rating:
Awesome Sounding Sub
January 27, 2010
Hooksie - 28350
Location:Findley Lake, NY
Technical Knowledge:Amateur
Experience with product:I own it
Value:
5
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Performance:
5
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Features:
5
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After looking at the spec's for the 18" JBL's which my buddy has, I ended up buying one of these and built a custom cabinet close to the dimentions of a Peavey 18" box. I love the bass that comes out of such a small cabinet, well small for an 18" sub. Only running one right now on my DJ setup, but plan to purchase another after some upgrades to my Mid and High's...
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Review 11 for Peavey 18" Low Rider Subwoofer Speaker Driver
Overall Rating:
Killer sub for the cash
March 22, 2008
BIll H - 09270
Location:Seattle, Washington
Technical Knowledge:Professional
Experience with product:I own it
Value:
5
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Performance:
5
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Features:
5
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I needed new subs for one of my PAs. I needed a sub that could take a ton of power and would fit the custom boxes I already had in the club. I checked these out do to a friend telling me he was pulling out his JBLs and installing these in his PA. I am glad I did these speaker bang all night and just ask for more.
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Review 12 for Peavey 18" Low Rider Subwoofer Speaker Driver
Overall Rating:
Real Kick
December 5, 2007
Parts Express Customer - 05003
Location:Unknown Location
Value:
4
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Features:
4
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Tried Low Rider in several different boxes. only ONE yielded satisfactory results and that was a 24in X 24in cube with two 4" ports in the REAR. in this enclose i cannot believe how hard this thing kicks. handles every one of the 1000w delivered via CROWN amp. not a good sub in a large ported or small sealed box.
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Comments (1)
BizeekDJ
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Posted January 4, 2012
Was the measurements on the outside of the cube or inside of the cube? Just a quick question.
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Review 13 for Peavey 18" Low Rider Subwoofer Speaker Driver
Overall Rating:
Excellent replacement for the money
March 16, 2009
Doug - 20682
Location:Atlanta, GA
Technical Knowledge:Professional
Experience with product:I've heard about it
Value:
5
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Performance:
5
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Features:
5
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I shopped around quite a bit comparing performance parameters of many speakers. My baseline was an expensive JBL and this speaker align well with it. We've had one gig using the Peavey and I am very pleased with it so far. Don't know how long it will last but it sounds great.
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Review 14 for Peavey 18" Low Rider Subwoofer Speaker Driver
Overall Rating:
Excellent Product
August 20, 2007
Mike - 01365
Location:Tallahassee, FL
Technical Knowledge:Professional
Experience with product:I own it
Value:
4
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Performance:
5
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Features:
5
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Excellent price on a very good sub-woofer. Used it the weekend after it was purchased at an outdoor concert and it worked flawlessly. Audience was quite impressed, along with the bass player as to how good this speaker worked. Exceptional value for the quality of the speaker
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Review 15 for Peavey 18" Low Rider Subwoofer Speaker Driver
Overall Rating:
BEST CLEAN BASS EVER
December 13, 2007
Parts Express Customer - 05314
Location:Fairfax, Virginia
Technical Knowledge:Professional
Experience with product:I own it
Value:
5
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Performance:
5
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Features:
5
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I bought 4 of this speakers for my mobile dj, i use them with a QSC 4050 two on each side and this speaker shake's everithing around with his deep, clean and amazing BASS, if you want the best , get the best .....PEAVEY.....
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Review 16 for Peavey 18" Low Rider Subwoofer Speaker Driver
Overall Rating:
Sub friendly peavey
August 25, 2007
Parts Express Customer - 01746
Location:millport, ny
Technical Knowledge:Professional
Experience with product:I own it
Value:
5
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5
Performance:
4
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Features:
4
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For the price this peavey is the best deal out there. Handles high power and the replaceable basket sets it apart from the other speakers in this price range.Just can't go wrong with peavey products-musician friendly stuff.
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Review 17 for Peavey 18" Low Rider Subwoofer Speaker Driver
Overall Rating:
WOW!!
February 16, 2010
Brandon C - 28761
Location:East Providence RI
Technical Knowledge:Amateur
Experience with product:I own it
Value:
5
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Performance:
5
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Features:
5
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Best subs I've ever owned. Bought 2 from PE and couldnt have made a better choice. The bass is amazing. Built 2 cabs to Peaveys specs. JBL is great but look at these first, for the price you would be crazy not to get them.
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Review 18 for Peavey 18" Low Rider Subwoofer Speaker Driver
Overall Rating:
The Best Subwoofer Ever Made Period !!!!!!!!
February 24, 2009
DJ Craig Gary - 20008
Location:Norristown, Pa
Technical Knowledge:Professional
Experience with product:I own it
Value:
5
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5
Performance:
5
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Features:
5
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Theses Subwoofer's are no joke, I have been using the in my Dj gear for a while, they make the ceiling tiles fall from the ceiling, one night at a bar. the beer bottles from the cooler were bouncing off the rack...
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Review 19 for Peavey 18" Low Rider Subwoofer Speaker Driver
Overall Rating:
Best of Peavey
March 19, 2008
Yosheedong Jr - 09145
Location:Tacama, Wa
Technical Knowledge:Amateur
Experience with product:I've used it
Value:
5
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5
Performance:
5
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Features:
5
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I brought 2 of these lowrider. It pounds very hard, I run two of these low rider in one a behringer 2500. I am saving money to get 6-8 more
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Review 20 for Peavey 18" Low Rider Subwoofer Speaker Driver
Overall Rating:
Compares with JBL
October 3, 2009
Willis Sound Contractors - 25461
Location:Atlanta, Ga
Technical Knowledge:Professional
Experience with product:I own it
Value:
5
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5
Performance:
5
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Features:
5
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Been using these speakers three years now in Keele designed folded horns. You will not find a better low end speaker for the price!
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