Which Audio (hifi) Sub kit do you recommend?

Rafal · 9th October 2005, 12:40 AM

Hi,

I'm planning to build a sub to augment my hifi speakers (Tannoy System 800A) and am looking for the recommendations. So far the Parts Express 10" Dayton Titanic kit apeals to me but I would like to explore other options. I would like to make sure that the sub is fast and can follow the music well. It doesn't have to be too loud or go too low, just help my main speakers.

I'm also open to following a detailed plan as opposed to just buying the whole kit.

What have you fond that works well for you in Audio setup?

Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Rafal

Mats J · 9th October 2005, 01:51 AM

Haven't heard it, but use one of his other speaker designs....

http://www.musicanddesign.com/craw.html

AJinFLA · 9th October 2005, 04:06 AM

I don't know what a "fast" sub is (my car is kind of fast), but this one "sounds" very good - especially for the money.
http://www.rythmikaudio.com/servo_product.htm
If music is your priority, look no further. If HT is your game, there are probably better options.

Cheers,

AJ

tade · 9th October 2005, 04:36 AM

This is an inexpensive, very good sounding sub:
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=295-464

I built one in a three cubic foot box and am very happy with it. Keeps up with music, and goes low for movies. I like a selaed box because i can focus on construction, and i believe i have plenty of bass.

mac · 9th October 2005, 04:41 AM

This is a good one: http://www.linkwitzlab.com/woofer.htm. I've built a couple sets myself.

Mobster · 9th October 2005, 08:36 AM

Another vote for Rythmik Audios DirectServo. Extremely accurate (='fast' or 'dry') with nice extension (15hz). Perfect for music.

AJinFLA · 9th October 2005, 12:29 PM

Hi Mac,

yes, the W-frames as well as the Thors are very good subs . I was using the Thors with my Orions before going to the Rythmiks.

Mobster,

glad you like them. Brian's a great guy too.

A little insight on the issue of "fast" bass:
http://www.soundstage.com/maxdb/maxdb061999.htm

Cheers,

AJ

chainenoble · 9th October 2005, 12:46 PM

look at vifa's ma26 at
http://madisound.com/pdf/vifa/ma26wr09-04.pdf

i have one and am very pleased.if your ever in toronto,drop by and have a listen.

mace · 9th October 2005, 02:08 PM

Hello Rafal,

I have to agree whole heartedly with AJ and Mobster.
If music is your game, you will not do better than the Rythmik.IMO
Low extension and very good definition.

Mace

Rafal · 10th October 2005, 02:22 AM

Thanks for your replies. I will look into Rithmik very closely. in the mean time, what do you think of:

"Solen Sub XLS 12
A active subwoofer design using the Peerless 12"XLS (308SWR51XLS) with a slave unit (passive radiator of 425Gr or 2 of 290gr) and the KG-5230 amplifier. "

on http://www.solen.ca/
?

thanks,
Rafal

9th October 2005, 12:40 AM	#1
Rafal diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: London Ontario	Which Audio (hifi) Sub kit do you recommend? Hi, I'm planning to build a sub to augment my hifi speakers (Tannoy System 800A) and am looking for the recommendations. So far the Parts Express 10" Dayton Titanic kit apeals to me but I would like to explore other options. I would like to make sure that the sub is fast and can follow the music well. It doesn't have to be too loud or go too low, just help my main speakers. I'm also open to following a detailed plan as opposed to just buying the whole kit. What have you fond that works well for you in Audio setup? Any suggestions? Thanks, Rafal

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9th October 2005, 01:51 AM	#2
Mats J diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle	Haven't heard it, but use one of his other speaker designs.... http://www.musicanddesign.com/craw.html

9th October 2005, 04:06 AM	#3
AJinFLA Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tampa	I don't know what a "fast" sub is (my car is kind of fast), but this one "sounds" very good - especially for the money. http://www.rythmikaudio.com/servo_product.htm If music is your priority, look no further. If HT is your game, there are probably better options. Cheers, AJ

9th October 2005, 04:36 AM	#4
tade diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ralieigh nc	This is an inexpensive, very good sounding sub: http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=295-464 I built one in a three cubic foot box and am very happy with it. Keeps up with music, and goes low for movies. I like a selaed box because i can focus on construction, and i believe i have plenty of bass.

9th October 2005, 04:41 AM	#5
mac diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Puget Sound	This is a good one: http://www.linkwitzlab.com/woofer.htm. I've built a couple sets myself.

9th October 2005, 08:36 AM	#6
Mobster diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Finland	Another vote for Rythmik Audios DirectServo. Extremely accurate (='fast' or 'dry') with nice extension (15hz). Perfect for music.

9th October 2005, 12:29 PM	#7
AJinFLA Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tampa	Hi Mac, yes, the W-frames as well as the Thors are very good subs . I was using the Thors with my Orions before going to the Rythmiks. Mobster, glad you like them. Brian's a great guy too. A little insight on the issue of "fast" bass: http://www.soundstage.com/maxdb/maxdb061999.htm Cheers, AJ

9th October 2005, 12:46 PM	#8
chainenoble diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: toronto	look at vifa's ma26 at http://madisound.com/pdf/vifa/ma26wr09-04.pdf i have one and am very pleased.if your ever in toronto,drop by and have a listen.

9th October 2005, 02:08 PM	#9
mace diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oklahoma	Hello Rafal, I have to agree whole heartedly with AJ and Mobster. If music is your game, you will not do better than the Rythmik.IMO Low extension and very good definition. Mace

10th October 2005, 02:22 AM	#10
Rafal diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: London Ontario	Thanks for your replies. I will look into Rithmik very closely. in the mean time, what do you think of: "Solen Sub XLS 12 A active subwoofer design using the Peerless 12"XLS (308SWR51XLS) with a slave unit (passive radiator of 425Gr or 2 of 290gr) and the KG-5230 amplifier. " on http://www.solen.ca/ ? thanks, Rafal

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