Driver to build an good subwoofer.

samsagaz · 10th September 2006, 05:40 PM

Hi, i have an paradigm subwoofer, and i want to upgrade my system, i want to build my own subwoofer, wich driver recommends me? the Room size is 23x13 Feets.

i want to down to at least 20hz!. and i think that 12" will be ok.

jleaman · 10th September 2006, 05:44 PM

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Originally posted by samsagaz
Hi, i have an paradigm subwoofer, and i want to upgrade my system, i want to build my own subwoofer, wich driver recommends me? the Room size is 23x13 Feets.

i want to down to at least 20hz!. and i think that 12" will be ok.

What size is you'r Paradigm ? whats the model ? Is that sub loud enough for you or you want more now ?

samsagaz · 10th September 2006, 05:50 PM

Paradigm PDR-10 is the model

- Single driver, bass reflex, high-velocity low-turbulence resistive port, built-in amplifier
- 120 watts RMS / 360 watts Peak
- 254-mm (10 in) carbon-fiber-reinforced composite cone, 38-mm (1-1/2 in) voice coil
- 27 Hz (DIN)*
- Cutoff Variable 50 Hz – 150 Hz
- weight 12.5 kg / 28 lb each

these are the specs of the subwoofer that i have right now.

I want to sell it and build another with more power and maybe that go a little low (20hz).

jleaman · 10th September 2006, 07:33 PM

I know all the paradigm Sub's. I'm a paradigm speaker fan.

Well you need to tell us if you need more bass or are you just looking to build something. Ie starting off with a sub.

samsagaz · 10th September 2006, 11:27 PM

well i want to improve the quality of my sub, thats all, i want to go more deep, i think that the paradigm dont down to 20hz.

and more power will be great too

mike.e · 11th September 2006, 10:29 AM

As a minimum
Adire 12" (shiva for example) on large ported box.
~300w Plate amplifier

Done!

samsagaz · 11th September 2006, 01:44 PM

and as a maximum?

tktran303 · 11th September 2006, 03:00 PM

How long is a piece of string?

18 inches. 30mm one-way x-max to be exact.

http://www.tcsounds.com/tc5200.htm

samsagaz · 11th September 2006, 03:04 PM

damn thats amazing

2000Watts RMS.. (6000 maxium peak) :S

its really too big for my room

i need some small

i read that scan speak 23w/4557t00 is good...

zlast · 11th September 2006, 03:40 PM

If you are looking for small enclosure size, look at the PEERLESS XLS or XXLS line:

http://www.tymphany.com/products_Peerless.html

ANother option would be an Ascendant audio driver, which would probalby cost less than a PEERLESS driver, not sure about shipping to SA:

http://www.ascendantaudio.com/assassin12specs.html

In either case you will need adaquet amplification and be able to build the enclosure.

10th September 2006, 05:40 PM	#1
samsagaz diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Argentina	Driver to build an good subwoofer. Hi, i have an paradigm subwoofer, and i want to upgrade my system, i want to build my own subwoofer, wich driver recommends me? the Room size is 23x13 Feets. i want to down to at least 20hz!. and i think that 12" will be ok.

11th September 2006, 03:40 PM	#10
zlast diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: none	Subwoofer If you are looking for small enclosure size, look at the PEERLESS XLS or XXLS line: http://www.tymphany.com/products_Peerless.html ANother option would be an Ascendant audio driver, which would probalby cost less than a PEERLESS driver, not sure about shipping to SA: http://www.ascendantaudio.com/assassin12specs.html In either case you will need adaquet amplification and be able to build the enclosure. __________________ none

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10th September 2006, 05:50 PM	#3
samsagaz diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Argentina	Paradigm PDR-10 is the model - Single driver, bass reflex, high-velocity low-turbulence resistive port, built-in amplifier - 120 watts RMS / 360 watts Peak - 254-mm (10 in) carbon-fiber-reinforced composite cone, 38-mm (1-1/2 in) voice coil - 27 Hz (DIN)* - Cutoff Variable 50 Hz – 150 Hz - weight 12.5 kg / 28 lb each these are the specs of the subwoofer that i have right now. I want to sell it and build another with more power and maybe that go a little low (20hz).

10th September 2006, 07:33 PM	#4
jleaman Banned Join Date: Apr 2002	I know all the paradigm Sub's. I'm a paradigm speaker fan. Well you need to tell us if you need more bass or are you just looking to build something. Ie starting off with a sub.

10th September 2006, 11:27 PM	#5
samsagaz diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Argentina	well i want to improve the quality of my sub, thats all, i want to go more deep, i think that the paradigm dont down to 20hz. and more power will be great too

11th September 2006, 10:29 AM	#6
mike.e diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NZ	As a minimum Adire 12" (shiva for example) on large ported box. ~300w Plate amplifier Done!

11th September 2006, 01:44 PM	#7
samsagaz diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Argentina	and as a maximum?

11th September 2006, 03:00 PM	#8
tktran303 diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perth, WA	How long is a piece of string? 18 inches. 30mm one-way x-max to be exact. http://www.tcsounds.com/tc5200.htm

11th September 2006, 03:04 PM	#9
samsagaz diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Argentina	damn thats amazing 2000Watts RMS.. (6000 maxium peak) :S its really too big for my room i need some small i read that scan speak 23w/4557t00 is good...

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