sub decisions

v1d9uy · 28th July 2006, 11:41 PM

ok i have access to some car audio stuff for the stores cost ...
i was thinking of useing a 12inch alpine type e or type s for a home sub application im thinking the type e more because it requires less power i think 400 rms i do have a few other brands to choose from but i love alpine so i thought id go with them if practical im also thinking small sealed box cuz i like clean tight bass. it will be used for music and movies any thoughts on any of this would be appreciated.

454Casull · 29th July 2006, 05:48 AM

Since you think small = tight, you probably want a midbass hump. That's what you'll get, anyway, but you want a flat response as low as possible for greatest accuracy.

What kind of selection do they have?

paulspencer · 30th July 2006, 09:32 AM

Store cost doesn't necessarily mean good value for money. You need TS parameters to be able to model it, and xmax as well to be able to judge it for HT use. You should model those drivers and compare them to others available before buying.

Car drivers can be used but IMO they aren't likely to be the best choice for HT, and often not the best value either.

Volenti · 30th July 2006, 02:54 PM

The type X is a more suitable driver for HT use, especially if you want it to work in a small sealed enclosure, you'll just need lots of power.

28th July 2006, 11:41 PM	#1
v1d9uy diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2005	sub decisions ok i have access to some car audio stuff for the stores cost ... i was thinking of useing a 12inch alpine type e or type s for a home sub application im thinking the type e more because it requires less power i think 400 rms i do have a few other brands to choose from but i love alpine so i thought id go with them if practical im also thinking small sealed box cuz i like clean tight bass. it will be used for music and movies any thoughts on any of this would be appreciated.

30th July 2006, 09:32 AM	#3
paulspencer diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia	Store cost doesn't necessarily mean good value for money. You need TS parameters to be able to model it, and xmax as well to be able to judge it for HT use. You should model those drivers and compare them to others available before buying. Car drivers can be used but IMO they aren't likely to be the best choice for HT, and often not the best value either. __________________ AUDIO BLOG \| Bass integration guide My work: www.redspade.com.au web design studio

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29th July 2006, 05:48 AM	#2
454Casull diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada	Since you think small = tight, you probably want a midbass hump. That's what you'll get, anyway, but you want a flat response as low as possible for greatest accuracy. What kind of selection do they have?

30th July 2006, 02:54 PM	#4
Volenti diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Australia	The type X is a more suitable driver for HT use, especially if you want it to work in a small sealed enclosure, you'll just need lots of power.

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