does anyone remember "MIDBASS" subwoofers?

[beagleman]

I vaguely remember such a product a few years back, but can not remember what it was actually "Called" or referred to.
It looked just like a normal subwoofer, but was only Midbass region

It was basically a Woofer/subwoofer type of device but one that ONLY covered the midbass region, say from 80hz to maybe 250hz.

At the time I thought I saw a few brands that made such a product, but now can not even find it existed ever.

 

[staticV3]

It's not exactly what you're looking for, but PA subwoofers focus on SPL instead of low frequency extension. They usually roll off below 40Hz.

 

[Middle Earth]

They still exist.
Even in larger sizes.
Here are some in various sizes but you can use the filter and see much larger examples

Woofers

 

[fpitas]

They still exist.
Even in larger sizes.
Here are some in various sizes but you can use the filter and see much larger examples

Woofers

I *think* he meant a finished product, ready to use. But, dunno.

 

[beagleman]

They still exist.
Even in larger sizes.
Here are some in various sizes but you can use the filter and see much larger examples

Woofers

No....

I mean actual speakers that look just like an amplified SUBWOOFER for home use, but they specifically only covered the mid and upper bass region.


like a 12" Woofer/subwoofer IN A BOX with an amp and all, except only for mid/upper bass.
An actual product I remember seeing, and wondering what the appeal was.
I remember only a few maybe like 3-5 years ago.

 

[fpitas]

Was this a Pro Audio sort of thing? I can't imagine who wants one for their home.

 

[beagleman]

Was this a Pro Audio sort of thing? I can't imagine who wants one for their home.

No for home use only. I am positive I saw them, and they looked JUST LIKE a regular sub, but were made to "Fill in" the so called "Mid bass" region.

We may have even had a discussion over WHY they even made them. But TODAY can not even find the product existed at all.
Mainly due to search not being able to discriminate what the actual item was.........

I thought maybe HSU made it, but going on memory....

 

[Middle Earth]

I *think* he meant a finished product, ready to use. But, dunno.

The O/P did use the term subwoofer but the one in the link would be woofers that would work in that range mentioned as mid-bass woofers

 

[spacevector]

Like this?

Hsu Research MBM-12 MK2 Mid-Bass Module Overview

Not long ago, Hsu Research introduced their MBM-12 MK2 mid-bass module which is their second generation model. This unit comes with a brand new ‘Sealed’ and ‘Ported’ variable tuning operating modes for better tuning options. According to the company, the ‘Sealed’ mode is ideal for those looking...

forums.audioholics.com

 

[Middle Earth]

No for home use only. I am positive I saw them, and they looked JUST LIKE a regular sub, but were made to "Fill in" the so called "Mid bass" region.

We may have even had a discussion over WHY they even made them. But TODAY can not even find the product existed at all.

Would not a wall of Marshals be just that ?
I don’t remember it being a thing of any popularity for home use other than in old school and new 3/4 way speakers.
But apparently there is one at least.

 

[beagleman]

Like this?

Hsu Research MBM-12 MK2 Mid-Bass Module Overview

Not long ago, Hsu Research introduced their MBM-12 MK2 mid-bass module which is their second generation model. This unit comes with a brand new ‘Sealed’ and ‘Ported’ variable tuning operating modes for better tuning options. According to the company, the ‘Sealed’ mode is ideal for those looking...

forums.audioholics.com

That is it!!
I thought it was HSU, but could not find it with search...

Thanks......

 

[beagleman]

The O/P did use the term subwoofer but the one in the link would be woofers that would work in that range mentioned as mid-bass woofers

Right I did, but was not sure what it was called.

 

[gnarly]

Yep, mid-bass boxes are prevalent in proaudio and DIY. Well, that is proaudio that still uses non line-array rigs for smaller events.
DIY designs are usually from audio hounds wanting to hear more..

Here's a construction pict of box called the PM60 designed for live-sound It uses a pair horn loaded 12"s to handle mid-bass from 100Hz up. Mandatory subs of course.
The amount of thump the box can produce is impressive. Makes the right types of music seem more alive.
And the horn which a number of HT folks like, does a good job of delivering a clean hi-fi sound. I happily used a pair of these at home for a few years.

But yep again, mid-bass horns abound...and can help sound a little more real even at lower SPL, ime/imo.

 

[DonH56]

Rythmik Audio servo subwoofer 8" FM8