I'm looking for a good Bang for the Buck Sub

cody6766 · 23rd April 2005, 06:15 AM

I'm about to move into an appartment and I'll need a little more low end than I have in my room I think. I already have a pair of older towers (not sure what brand) with a 12" woofer and 10" PR in each one. These are good for movies and the like, but for party music they're a bit lacking. I'm looking at grabbing a single 12 or 15 that I can amp off one of Parts Express's plate amps and stick in a non-intrusive box. The average home subwoofer enclosure would be fine, maybe a little bigger. I dont' want to do any complex designs. I may port it, but I'll probably run with a sealed enclosure. I'm also thinking on a college budget here. Try to keep it cheap, but not poor quality. What do you suggest?

thanks!

chipco3434 · 23rd April 2005, 12:14 PM

Tuba's... perhaps a Tuba 18?

http://www.billfitzmaurice.com/plans...4343a2bc199257

cody6766 · 23rd April 2005, 10:56 PM

I'm guessing that is the cost of the plans right?

I may consider that, but I don't want to have something that's complicated to build. My wood working tools are limited, so complicated angles and the like will be a bit difficult. How hard is that thing to build?

chipco3434 · 24th April 2005, 05:42 PM

Do you have a skil saw and/or a router?

jadenlinkletter · 24th April 2005, 05:50 PM

www.adireaudio.com

the tempest,,, aaahhh 150 bucks, and 90 watts will make it hit 145 db at 30 hertz in sealed box in a car,,,,

this sub will blow everyone in your party away and you wont need a big amp to do it,, ported will give you extreme output, but sealed is nice,,,,

thanks, jaden

cody6766 · 24th April 2005, 07:44 PM

I have an old skill saw in the garage and I use my Dremel Advantage as a router all the time. I have the attachment for it and all. I'm really not the best with wood, so I don't want to have to build something too complicated. I've always felt more comfortable working with fiberglass (which I still may do for this little project)

I completly forgot about the tempest. It's said to be one hell of a sub,but I haven't heard it. Are there any cheaper subs that will compare?

spots25 · 24th April 2005, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jadenlinkletter

the tempest,,, aaahhh 150 bucks, and 90 watts will make it hit 145 db at 30 hertz in sealed box in a car,,,

you might need a little more than 90 watts to hit 145...

23rd April 2005, 06:15 AM	#1
cody6766 diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Oklahoma City	I'm looking for a good Bang for the Buck Sub I'm about to move into an appartment and I'll need a little more low end than I have in my room I think. I already have a pair of older towers (not sure what brand) with a 12" woofer and 10" PR in each one. These are good for movies and the like, but for party music they're a bit lacking. I'm looking at grabbing a single 12 or 15 that I can amp off one of Parts Express's plate amps and stick in a non-intrusive box. The average home subwoofer enclosure would be fine, maybe a little bigger. I dont' want to do any complex designs. I may port it, but I'll probably run with a sealed enclosure. I'm also thinking on a college budget here. Try to keep it cheap, but not poor quality. What do you suggest? thanks! __________________ More of a car audio guy but it never hurts to learn about the other side! ~cody~

23rd April 2005, 10:56 PM	#3
cody6766 diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Oklahoma City	I'm guessing that is the cost of the plans right? I may consider that, but I don't want to have something that's complicated to build. My wood working tools are limited, so complicated angles and the like will be a bit difficult. How hard is that thing to build? __________________ More of a car audio guy but it never hurts to learn about the other side! ~cody~

24th April 2005, 05:50 PM	#5
jadenlinkletter diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Brunswick	adire www.adireaudio.com the tempest,,, aaahhh 150 bucks, and 90 watts will make it hit 145 db at 30 hertz in sealed box in a car,,,, this sub will blow everyone in your party away and you wont need a big amp to do it,, ported will give you extreme output, but sealed is nice,,,, thanks, jaden __________________ My 100$ (final cost) line arrays will blow you away

24th April 2005, 07:44 PM	#6
cody6766 diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Oklahoma City	I have an old skill saw in the garage and I use my Dremel Advantage as a router all the time. I have the attachment for it and all. I'm really not the best with wood, so I don't want to have to build something too complicated. I've always felt more comfortable working with fiberglass (which I still may do for this little project) I completly forgot about the tempest. It's said to be one hell of a sub,but I haven't heard it. Are there any cheaper subs that will compare? __________________ More of a car audio guy but it never hurts to learn about the other side! ~cody~

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23rd April 2005, 12:14 PM	#2
chipco3434 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Racine, Wisconsin	Tuba's... perhaps a Tuba 18? http://www.billfitzmaurice.com/plans...4343a2bc199257

24th April 2005, 05:42 PM	#4
chipco3434 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Racine, Wisconsin	Do you have a skil saw and/or a router?

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