Opinions On 5.1 Layout

somody · 18th May 2005, 04:21 PM

Hey guys:

What's your opinion on this 5.1 home theatre layout?

5 x TangBand TB-871S Drivers (0.2 cu. ft. box with 1.1" dia. 1.375" long port)

1 x Lightning Audio P2-10-4 Driver (4.5 cu. ft. box with an unknown port [yet])

1 x Parts Express 70W Amplifier (to power the subwoofer)

1 x Panasonic XR-50S 6.1 Dolby & DTS Receiver

The 5 mains'll be @ about 65 dB SPL, and the sub'll run about 5 dB hot.

Good?

chris ma · 18th May 2005, 04:31 PM

Hey somody,

Are you planning to watch all sleepy movies? Or listen to the 5.1 setup while you are sleeping?

richie00boy · 18th May 2005, 05:05 PM

Bit of a massive sub box compared to the rest of the system. Not the way I'd do it, but it's one way to use a cheap woofer and get good efficiency hence use a small amp for the sub, keeping cost down.

tiroth · 18th May 2005, 05:21 PM

I think he means reference level at 65dB i.e. 10dB cool to avoid overdriving the system. Sounds reasonable.

Zaph · 18th May 2005, 06:59 PM

Change the sub to a MCM 50-6266. It's a new buyout 150 watt amp for only $49 USD. Use it with a low Qts sub in a smaller sealed enclosure to compliment the 5db of boost it has built in.

http://www.mcminone.com/50-6266.html

An Adire Shiva or Peerless XLS (10 or 12) would be an excellent sub to pair up with this, and have deep bass and a very small enclosure.

For other options, the Hi-Vi B3S or Aura NS3-193 are also great drivers, and maybe better than the tangband.

The Panasonic receiver is an excellent choice. Digital amps of that style are the future - Powerful, small, efficient, inexpensive, and great sound.

xstephanx · 18th May 2005, 11:12 PM

well im giving him the driver and it models decently with a 25hz tune in that box. also it wont take much more than 100 watts, with 100 watts he can bottom it.

somody · 19th May 2005, 07:53 PM

Really this is completely suited for my experience. This is my first DIY project and it is perfect for what I plan to do with it. Since i'm using a 70 watt amp, the sub is perfect. The W3-871s are actually a great driver for their price. Full-range 87dB/W/m and only $15 a piece.

18th May 2005, 04:21 PM	#1
somody diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2005	Opinions On 5.1 Layout Hey guys: What's your opinion on this 5.1 home theatre layout? 5 x TangBand TB-871S Drivers (0.2 cu. ft. box with 1.1" dia. 1.375" long port) 1 x Lightning Audio P2-10-4 Driver (4.5 cu. ft. box with an unknown port [yet]) 1 x Parts Express 70W Amplifier (to power the subwoofer) 1 x Panasonic XR-50S 6.1 Dolby & DTS Receiver The 5 mains'll be @ about 65 dB SPL, and the sub'll run about 5 dB hot. Good?

18th May 2005, 04:31 PM	#2
chris ma diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pickering, Canada	Hey somody, Are you planning to watch all sleepy movies? Or listen to the 5.1 setup while you are sleeping? __________________ The Butcher

18th May 2005, 05:05 PM	#3
richie00boy Did it Himself diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gloucestershire, England, UK	Bit of a massive sub box compared to the rest of the system. Not the way I'd do it, but it's one way to use a cheap woofer and get good efficiency hence use a small amp for the sub, keeping cost down. __________________ www.readresearch.co.uk my website for UK diy audio people - designs, PCBs, kits and more

18th May 2005, 06:59 PM	#5
Zaph diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wisconsin	Change the sub to a MCM 50-6266. It's a new buyout 150 watt amp for only $49 USD. Use it with a low Qts sub in a smaller sealed enclosure to compliment the 5db of boost it has built in. http://www.mcminone.com/50-6266.html An Adire Shiva or Peerless XLS (10 or 12) would be an excellent sub to pair up with this, and have deep bass and a very small enclosure. For other options, the Hi-Vi B3S or Aura NS3-193 are also great drivers, and maybe better than the tangband. The Panasonic receiver is an excellent choice. Digital amps of that style are the future - Powerful, small, efficient, inexpensive, and great sound. __________________ -Zaph\|Audio-

18th May 2005, 11:12 PM	#6
xstephanx diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: t-dot, canada	well im giving him the driver and it models decently with a 25hz tune in that box. also it wont take much more than 100 watts, with 100 watts he can bottom it. __________________ CREEEAAAAAMMMMM CHEEEEEESSSSSSEEEEEEE!!!!! EEEEESSSSEEEEEEHC MMMMMAAAAAEEEERRCCC!!!!


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18th May 2005, 05:21 PM	#4
tiroth diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA	I think he means reference level at 65dB i.e. 10dB cool to avoid overdriving the system. Sounds reasonable.

19th May 2005, 07:53 PM	#7
somody diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2005	Really this is completely suited for my experience. This is my first DIY project and it is perfect for what I plan to do with it. Since i'm using a 70 watt amp, the sub is perfect. The W3-871s are actually a great driver for their price. Full-range 87dB/W/m and only $15 a piece.

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