Sub Drivers (BluePrint?)

Myren · 17th July 2002, 10:06 PM

Building a dorm theater sub for a friend. Was planning on using BluePrint drivers, but i cant seem to find blueprint anymore.'

Recommendations for how to contact blueprint? for other drivers?

Thinking maybe Shiva. Maybe dual Shiva's. How does Adire's Tempest and Maelstrom stack up? Any other subs i want to look into?

(originally going to be powered by a denon AVR-3802. will probably want more power and feed into a Samson s700.)

thanks
myren

daatkins · 17th July 2002, 10:56 PM

Blueprint have recently been bought out. The new site is...

http://www.missiondigital.net

Pete Mazz · 18th July 2002, 02:37 AM

Since "dorm subs" tend to need to be on the smaller side, the Tempest or Maelstrom are probably not what you want. The Tempest just starts getting interesting in ~7 cu ft ported, so figure out how big you want to go. Beware of some of the Blueprint drivers. The 1503, as an example, has a nasty hump in response ~ 70 Hz. Some EQing is mandatory. Take a look at the Dayton DVC 12". Similar specs than a Shiva and it works pretty well in smaller enclosures.

Pete

Myren · 18th July 2002, 03:00 AM

we're going to be making a roll out under bed coffee table out of the amps. and stocking everyone with three pound coffee cups with friction pads on them. :-] size is still a concern, but eight cubic feet is fairly reasonable.

i was under the impression that the blueprint drivers were fairly top notch. *sigh* the quest continues.

myren

Pete Mazz · 18th July 2002, 03:52 AM

You can definitely get great bass from a Tempest in 8 cu ft. What are you looking for....low end extension or "slam"?

Pete

jleaman · 18th July 2002, 04:57 AM

id like some thing that would knock the wind out of me at 15 feet away HUMM scratches his head I WONDER IF THAT IS POSSIBLE

HE HE HE HE YEAH

Myren · 18th July 2002, 05:08 AM

more extension than kick, but definately some kick too. doesnt need to go ultra low, just within the range of home theater and home music.

ported. theres always socks if things dont work out. :-]

thanks
myren

planet10 · 18th July 2002, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by JasonL
id like some thing that would knock the wind out of me at 15 feet away HUMM scratches his head I WONDER IF THAT IS POSSIBLE

This little stack (when loaded w drivers) did that -- 2 x Bryston 4Bs for power.

dave

planet10 · 18th July 2002, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Myren
i was under the impression that the blueprint drivers were fairly top notch. *sigh* the quest continues.

How hi-end do you want to go? The Lambda's are world class bass drivers. Even their baby -- the Stryke SAE 1024 is an awesome driver (i just got a pr) and my pick of the very competitive range of mid-priced 12" sub drivers available. The pictures on the net don't do these justice.

dave

Pete Mazz · 18th July 2002, 03:10 PM

Quote:

just within the range of home theater and home music.

Well, that about covers everything a sub could do!

SBB4 - 7 cu ft tuned to 19 with a flared 4" vent 11.5 " long. Give it 150 watts @ 4 ohms and you'll reach excursion ~30 Hz. In room, you should get ~115 dB output.

Pete

17th July 2002, 10:06 PM	#1
Myren diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Maryland	Sub Drivers (BluePrint?) Building a dorm theater sub for a friend. Was planning on using BluePrint drivers, but i cant seem to find blueprint anymore.' Recommendations for how to contact blueprint? for other drivers? Thinking maybe Shiva. Maybe dual Shiva's. How does Adire's Tempest and Maelstrom stack up? Any other subs i want to look into? (originally going to be powered by a denon AVR-3802. will probably want more power and feed into a Samson s700.) thanks myren

17th July 2002, 10:56 PM	#2
daatkins diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bath, UK	Blueprint Blueprint have recently been bought out. The new site is... http://www.missiondigital.net

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18th July 2002, 02:37 AM	#3
Pete Mazz diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bucks County, Pa	Since "dorm subs" tend to need to be on the smaller side, the Tempest or Maelstrom are probably not what you want. The Tempest just starts getting interesting in ~7 cu ft ported, so figure out how big you want to go. Beware of some of the Blueprint drivers. The 1503, as an example, has a nasty hump in response ~ 70 Hz. Some EQing is mandatory. Take a look at the Dayton DVC 12". Similar specs than a Shiva and it works pretty well in smaller enclosures. Pete

18th July 2002, 03:00 AM	#4
Myren diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Maryland	we're going to be making a roll out under bed coffee table out of the amps. and stocking everyone with three pound coffee cups with friction pads on them. :-] size is still a concern, but eight cubic feet is fairly reasonable. i was under the impression that the blueprint drivers were fairly top notch. sigh the quest continues. myren

18th July 2002, 03:52 AM	#5
Pete Mazz diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bucks County, Pa	You can definitely get great bass from a Tempest in 8 cu ft. What are you looking for....low end extension or "slam"? Pete

18th July 2002, 04:57 AM	#6
jleaman diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Nanaimo	id like some thing that would knock the wind out of me at 15 feet away HUMM scratches his head I WONDER IF THAT IS POSSIBLE HE HE HE HE YEAH

18th July 2002, 05:08 AM	#7
Myren diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Maryland	more extension than kick, but definately some kick too. doesnt need to go ultra low, just within the range of home theater and home music. ported. theres always socks if things dont work out. :-] thanks myren

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