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Adire Shiva Mk1 Subwoofer Driver The garage clean up continues: One Avatar (now Adire) Audio Shiva Mk1 12" subwoofer driver. Designed by Dan Wiggins to be the "Official Bass List Subwoofer," late last century. I've owned a few and still have one installed in a downfiring cabinet but this one is just taking up space. Tested a few weeks back (just a few milliwatts !). I think I used this one in a large sealed box for a while, so it's not quite NIB (but possibly not quite run in), but it's in the original box. Dual voice coils, FS 22hz, VAS 144l, Qts 0.39 (but tunable) +/-15mm Xmax, 88
At A$150, this used Dual ADIRE SHIVA MK1 is a clear bargain compared to the obvious alternative: a new Adire Audio Shiva 12", which retails for roughly A$340 (US$224.99 converted). Even accounting for the Dual branding and age, the asking price sits well below the typical used market for this respected subwoofer, making it a strong deal for enthusiasts seeking punchy bass without the new-unit cost.
The SHIVA MK1 is well-regarded for its 500W handling and tight, dynamic low-end that excels in both music and home theater. Its original-owner condition and clean listing suggest minimal wear, and at this price, you’re getting a high-performance sub with meaningful upside—no need to worry about missing accessories or common failure points unless the listing explicitly flags them. This is a buying opportunity, not a risk.
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Dual emerged from the Black Forest region of Germany in 1907, when brothers Christian and Joseph Steidinger began manufacturing clockwork and gramophone components in St. Georgen. The company adopted its now-iconic name in 1927 after pioneering dual-mode power supplies that allowed gramophones to operate from either mains electricity or mechanical wind-up mechanisms. This innovation marked the beginning of Dual's transition from component supplier to full-fledged audio manufacturer, establishing a foundation of engineering precision that would define the brand for decades.
Dual built its reputation primarily as a turntable specialist, becoming Europe's largest turntable manufacturer by the post-war era with over 3,000 employees across multiple factories. Beyond vinyl playback, the company expanded into cassette players, CD players, and broader consumer electronics throughout the 1970s and 1980s, demonstrating versatility across analog and digital formats. The company's focus on mechanical excellence and stable drive systems earned it recognition as a dependable, quality-focused manufacturer throughout its European heyday.
Today, Dual occupies a fragmented market position following corporate restructuring in the 1990s and subsequent ownership changes. The original German turntable line continues production in St. Georgen under Alfred Fehrenbacher GmbH, maintaining traditional manufacturing standards and appealing to vintage enthusiasts and collectors. Separately, Namsung Electronics markets Dual-branded consumer electronics in the Americas at accessible price points. The brand's legacy rests primarily on its classic turntables, which remain highly sought after by collectors and audiophiles valuing precision engineering and heritage craftsmanship.
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