Which Sub

miglay · 7th January 2009, 03:42 PM

Trying to decide which diy sub to go with. My room dimensions are 18'L x 12'W x 7'H. The back of the room opens to a hallway and to other rooms. I am currently using Klipsch RF-63's for mains and a RC-62 centre. Usage is 80% movies to 20% movies. I have been looking at the Creative Sound Soluitons new offering the CSS QUARTET10 which is due at the end of this month. The other sub i was interested in was the css SDX15 possibly with the LT1300 also from CSS, but this one is a little more money. Any other suggestions would be appreciated, i live in Canada so my choices may be limited. Thanks in advance.

simon5 · 7th January 2009, 04:11 PM

So, your usage is 100% movie right ? If my math is right...

Personally I'd go with SDX15 because it will make much more low bass. On the other end, it needs a BIG box, let say 6 cu.ft, so depending on the WAF factor, you will need to make a decision.

miglay · 7th January 2009, 05:22 PM

Sorry, got too excited. it should read 80% movies and 20% movies.

Cal Weldon · 7th January 2009, 05:23 PM

Um, same arithmetic problems.

miglay · 7th January 2009, 06:51 PM

Ok, now I am red in the face

. Should be 80 movies and 20 music.. From looking at other forums, i have heard that some commercial subwoofers have problems keeping up with the klipcsh towers. I dont know if that is true or not. I presently have a older Paradigm ps-1000. I dont feel that this sub is giving me the tight hard hitting base I want for movies and music. I would like something to compliment the Klipsch rf towers i am using. Just need some hand holding on this, as I want the very best but on a budget. I dont really want to spend more than $600 on sub and amplifier. Thanks again

Cal Weldon · 7th January 2009, 07:01 PM

The CSS SDX15 is a nice woofer. In a sealed box, the bass will seem 'tighter'

7th January 2009, 03:42 PM	#1
miglay diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2006	Which Sub Trying to decide which diy sub to go with. My room dimensions are 18'L x 12'W x 7'H. The back of the room opens to a hallway and to other rooms. I am currently using Klipsch RF-63's for mains and a RC-62 centre. Usage is 80% movies to 20% movies. I have been looking at the Creative Sound Soluitons new offering the CSS QUARTET10 which is due at the end of this month. The other sub i was interested in was the css SDX15 possibly with the LT1300 also from CSS, but this one is a little more money. Any other suggestions would be appreciated, i live in Canada so my choices may be limited. Thanks in advance.

7th January 2009, 04:11 PM	#2
simon5 diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Québec, Québec	So, your usage is 100% movie right ? If my math is right... Personally I'd go with SDX15 because it will make much more low bass. On the other end, it needs a BIG box, let say 6 cu.ft, so depending on the WAF factor, you will need to make a decision. __________________ DIYaudio for President !

7th January 2009, 05:23 PM	#4
Cal Weldon Speakerholic diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: British Columbia	Um, same arithmetic problems. __________________ Next stop: Margaritaville Some of Cal's stuff \| Cal Weldon Consulting

7th January 2009, 07:01 PM	#6
Cal Weldon Speakerholic diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: British Columbia	The CSS SDX15 is a nice woofer. In a sealed box, the bass will seem 'tighter' __________________ Next stop: Margaritaville Some of Cal's stuff \| Cal Weldon Consulting

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7th January 2009, 05:22 PM	#3
miglay diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2006	Sorry, got too excited. it should read 80% movies and 20% movies.

7th January 2009, 06:51 PM	#5
miglay diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2006	Ok, now I am red in the face . Should be 80 movies and 20 music.. From looking at other forums, i have heard that some commercial subwoofers have problems keeping up with the klipcsh towers. I dont know if that is true or not. I presently have a older Paradigm ps-1000. I dont feel that this sub is giving me the tight hard hitting base I want for movies and music. I would like something to compliment the Klipsch rf towers i am using. Just need some hand holding on this, as I want the very best but on a budget. I dont really want to spend more than $600 on sub and amplifier. Thanks again

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