Need help finding cheap sub driver for HTPC system

mFinalHeaven · 11th August 2003, 04:13 AM

Hello everyone,

Been a while since my last project with the Hawaii and the tempest sub. So recently I've decided to upgrade my computer speakers. I am planning on getting the Super Elf from creativesound since it recieved so many rave reviews. I'll add the rear speakers later when I have more money.

What I really want now is a good 2.1 system first. The problem is I don't really know what budget subwoofer to use. I would like it to be seal since the box would be smaller right? Plus it will be better for music, easier to build and plus I don't have a lot of space. I would like to keep the cost of the driver down as much as possible < $100. I did a search around Home Theater Forum and some people seem to like the JBL GT120 which comes to be around $80 shipped. Anything else you guys recommend? I don't need ultra low or even loud bass since my room is not that big, just something that would put the likes of the Klipsch Promedia to shame while staying within a small budget.

Ron E · 12th August 2003, 04:17 AM

Go to the madisound sale page - 8" DVC subwoofer - $27.50

www.madisound.com

Timn8ter · 12th August 2003, 05:12 AM

On the Apex Junior is a budget sub plate amp along with a link at the bottom of the page to a description of building a small sub using this amp and a low cost woofer. It may be what you're looking for.

mFinalHeaven · 13th August 2003, 02:17 AM

What do you guys think of thisDayton 10in?

I was messing around with WinISDlite and it can be tune to 30Hz versus the Peerless 45hz. The xmas is smaller though. Comments

Ilianh · 13th August 2003, 02:21 AM

Wouldn't this be just perfect?
http://www.tb-speaker.com/detail/w8-740c.htm

Around 30$ I think at nuera acoustics

mFinalHeaven · 13th August 2003, 06:57 AM

great, now you give me more headache deciding!! hehe. I am still in the process of learning how to use these speaker designing software. Anyone with experience wants to give me a hand running some simulation and guide me to the better driver?

11th August 2003, 04:13 AM	#1
mFinalHeaven diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Diego, CA	Need help finding cheap sub driver for HTPC system Hello everyone, Been a while since my last project with the Hawaii and the tempest sub. So recently I've decided to upgrade my computer speakers. I am planning on getting the Super Elf from creativesound since it recieved so many rave reviews. I'll add the rear speakers later when I have more money. What I really want now is a good 2.1 system first. The problem is I don't really know what budget subwoofer to use. I would like it to be seal since the box would be smaller right? Plus it will be better for music, easier to build and plus I don't have a lot of space. I would like to keep the cost of the driver down as much as possible < $100. I did a search around Home Theater Forum and some people seem to like the JBL GT120 which comes to be around $80 shipped. Anything else you guys recommend? I don't need ultra low or even loud bass since my room is not that big, just something that would put the likes of the Klipsch Promedia to shame while staying within a small budget.

12th August 2003, 04:17 AM	#2
Ron E diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: USA, MN	Go to the madisound sale page - 8" DVC subwoofer - $27.50 www.madisound.com __________________ Our species needs, and deserves, a citizenry with minds wide awake and a basic understanding of how the world works. --Carl Sagan Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge. --Carl Sagan

13th August 2003, 02:21 AM	#5
Ilianh diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Montreal, Canada	Wouldn't this be just perfect? http://www.tb-speaker.com/detail/w8-740c.htm Around 30$ I think at nuera acoustics __________________ Time is the best teacher; unfortunately, it kills all its students

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12th August 2003, 05:12 AM	#3
Timn8ter diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Seattle, WA	On the Apex Junior is a budget sub plate amp along with a link at the bottom of the page to a description of building a small sub using this amp and a low cost woofer. It may be what you're looking for.

13th August 2003, 02:17 AM	#4
mFinalHeaven diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Diego, CA	What do you guys think of thisDayton 10in? I was messing around with WinISDlite and it can be tune to 30Hz versus the Peerless 45hz. The xmas is smaller though. Comments

13th August 2003, 06:57 AM	#6
mFinalHeaven diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Diego, CA	great, now you give me more headache deciding!! hehe. I am still in the process of learning how to use these speaker designing software. Anyone with experience wants to give me a hand running some simulation and guide me to the better driver?

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