Budget subwooofer system

Therrol · 16th November 2009, 06:44 PM

Hey, i'm currently in the middle of constructing a pair of Microbes for a friend of mine, and i'm going to need a sub to add some lower extension. I am aiming to spend around 200$ for the driver and amp, we will build the box ourselves out of MDF.

the sub does not need to be incredible, this is an upgrade from a set of ipod speakers however I am still aiming for some quality. I recently repaired an old sub with a 40$ partsexpress driver and 70w dayton amp and something along those lines would suffice. However that build was a compromise just to get something working so I am willing to spend a bit extra here if necessary.

does anybody have some suggestions for a sealed sub to use in a smaller size room?

gooki · 07:41 PM

Madisound have the Peerless XLS12 and XXLS10 on special at the moment.

In a sealed box you should get more than adequate performance, and if budget permits down the line you can add a passive radiator or a high output amp with EQ to extend the low end.

jbell · 16th November 2009, 08:55 PM

NHT drivers and electronics surplus sale
ASW-1203 Car Subwoofer

Amp from Jack, driver from Dr. HSU.

Although I would personally put the driver in a 25hz ported cabinet.

littlemike · 17th November 2009, 08:51 PM

The ASW-1203 is no longer available.

16th November 2009, 06:44 PM	#1
Therrol diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2009	Budget subwooofer system Hey, i'm currently in the middle of constructing a pair of Microbes for a friend of mine, and i'm going to need a sub to add some lower extension. I am aiming to spend around 200$ for the driver and amp, we will build the box ourselves out of MDF. the sub does not need to be incredible, this is an upgrade from a set of ipod speakers however I am still aiming for some quality. I recently repaired an old sub with a 40$ partsexpress driver and 70w dayton amp and something along those lines would suffice. However that build was a compromise just to get something working so I am willing to spend a bit extra here if necessary. does anybody have some suggestions for a sealed sub to use in a smaller size room?

16th November 2009, 07:39 PM	#2
gooki diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2008	Madisound have the Peerless XLS12 and XXLS10 on special at the moment. In a sealed box you should get more than adequate performance, and if budget permits down the line you can add a passive radiator or a high output amp with EQ to extend the low end. Last edited by gooki; 16th November 2009 at 07:41 PM.

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16th November 2009, 08:55 PM	#3
jbell diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: .	NHT drivers and electronics surplus sale ASW-1203 Car Subwoofer Amp from Jack, driver from Dr. HSU. Although I would personally put the driver in a 25hz ported cabinet.

17th November 2009, 08:51 PM	#4
littlemike diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest	The ASW-1203 is no longer available.