Multiple subs.

5th element · 2nd March 2010, 10:10 PM

For a while now my main stereo loudspeakers have been using a pair of Peerless 830452s in a H baffle. These are very similar to the bass configuration used in the Orion as designed by Linkwitz.

What I have been considering, is doing away with the H baffles entirely and building 4 small infinite baffle cube shaped subs, with 1 XLS per cube. This would allow me to make use of boundary reinforcement and room gain.

The end result would end up giving me greater in room extension whilst requiring less power. Another benefit would be that the main panels would no longer be 'excited' by the vibrations caused by the H baffles that support them.

I know that Earl seems to recommend 3 subs, but this is in conjunction with the main loudspeakers, giving 5 individual sources.

Without the H baffles the main panels extend down to 100hz.

I don't have much, if any, experience at integrating subs into a system and am wondering if there would be any problems in trying this out?

5th element · 5th March 2010, 02:59 PM

It seems like I'll have to try it to find out

Cal Weldon · 5th March 2010, 03:04 PM

I think you have the answer.

Cheers.

2nd March 2010, 10:10 PM	#1
5th element diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: England	Multiple subs. For a while now my main stereo loudspeakers have been using a pair of Peerless 830452s in a H baffle. These are very similar to the bass configuration used in the Orion as designed by Linkwitz. What I have been considering, is doing away with the H baffles entirely and building 4 small infinite baffle cube shaped subs, with 1 XLS per cube. This would allow me to make use of boundary reinforcement and room gain. The end result would end up giving me greater in room extension whilst requiring less power. Another benefit would be that the main panels would no longer be 'excited' by the vibrations caused by the H baffles that support them. I know that Earl seems to recommend 3 subs, but this is in conjunction with the main loudspeakers, giving 5 individual sources. Without the H baffles the main panels extend down to 100hz. I don't have much, if any, experience at integrating subs into a system and am wondering if there would be any problems in trying this out? __________________ What the hell are you screamin' for? Every five minutes there's a bomb or somethin'! I'm leavin! bzzzz! Droggon Attack!

5th March 2010, 02:59 PM	#2
5th element diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: England	It seems like I'll have to try it to find out __________________ What the hell are you screamin' for? Every five minutes there's a bomb or somethin'! I'm leavin! bzzzz! Droggon Attack!

5th March 2010, 03:04 PM	#3
Cal Weldon Speakerholic diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: British Columbia	I think you have the answer. Cheers. __________________ Next stop: Margaritaville Some of Cal's stuff \| Cal Weldon Consulting

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