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The TOBY SHERIFF is the most famous TOBY bandpass subwoofer system, after being named “Best of the Year” in its class in the July, 1994 issue of CAR AUDIO and ELECTRONICS. Seven car subs were tested, including brands like Kicker, Fosgate, and JBL. A Cadence system used two 12 inch woofers. The Sheriff, with one ten inch woofer placed first. The TOBY unique bandpass enclosure was the difference.
Our very large, very loud TOBY RANGER gained attention by placing second in the IASCA world finals in 1998.
In 1988, TOBY Speakers gained national fame by placing first in the Alpine Grand National, with all TOBY speakers. Leo Smothers from Tulsa OK, designed the system for a Chevy Astrovan.
TOBY CORPORATION started making speakers in Fort Worth, Texas in 1968. In 1982, we started making bandpass subwoofer systems. We wrote computer programs to model them and sold the programs to famous speaker companies like JBL. Nevertheless, it took six years for us to perfect the designs and to optimize the drivers to the harsh demands of automotive and home theater applications.
We didn’t come up with a cheap way to deliver good bass. Every TOBY bandpass subwoofer system is computer tested individually to match a reference standard. A TOBY subwoofer system is an investment that maintains a high value, unlike component woofers screwed into well-intentioned, but not well-performing enclosures.
Now, in 2003, TOBY Corp. offers four enclosed subwoofer systems for the car, the Ranger, Marshal, Sheriff and CamFire. The LowMan and CCR are used as home subwoofers with two small TOBY satellite speakers. For theater applications, the CCR comes with a 250 watt subwoofer amp.
All subwoofers used in cars and home theaters including other brands, are better now than in 1968, or even 1998. Much better--with better cone and surround materials, long throw motor assemblies, and better power handling. Toby Corp has done all that, and when you listen to our bandpass speaker systems, you may agree--we still do it better.