is there a gang of subs I can build for my small office

[djn]

I am building new desk top speakers and they will die at 60hz. I'd like to do multiple subs and looking for an existing project that uses 4 small cube subs, maybe 6" drivers each, so I can get some smoothing.

 

[bear]

djn you know that it all depends on the size of the enclosure you will live with, and then the choice of drivers VAS, Qt, F3... smaller the enclosure, the smaller the driver, the lower the sensitivity, etc...

6" drivers will require a fairly large box, unless you use EQ and set a limit on SPL... etc.

 

[djn]

I know but I am busy and hoping someone might have worked that all out. I'm not trying to get down to 20hz, but strong down to 35hz works for me.

 

[bear]

best say something about enclosure size limitations?

Ideal might be one of those "tapped horns"? But that's not a tiny box... all depends on the size.

you could just buy a Parts Express sub, they're inexpensive and pretty decent...

 

[sine143]

Anarchy tapped horn, or very least the anarchy 6.5 driver

 

[mkusan]

I am building new desk top speakers and they will die at 60hz. I'd like to do multiple subs and looking for an existing project that uses 4 small cube subs, maybe 6" drivers each, so I can get some smoothing.

If 14L enclosure is not too big for you:

W6 sub - Techtalk Speaker Building, Audio, Video Discussion Forum

 

[JonSnell Electronic]

For best results in an enclosed space, room, use one sub. That will stop the phasing effect of no bass in certain places in the room caused by reflections. Not so noticeable with higher frequencies.

 

[just a guy]

For best results in an enclosed space, room, use one sub. That will stop the phasing effect of no bass in certain places in the room caused by reflections. Not so noticeable with higher frequencies.

This is pretty much opposite of the prevailing theory of distributed multi subs advocated by quite a few of the top and most reputable names in the business. I'm assuming the OP wants 4 subs specifically so he can take advantage of this distributed multi sub approach. A single sub in a room is usually a mess of peaks and dips in frequency response regardless of the sub's native frequency response curve.

 

[djn]

That is correct Just. In my old office I had one sub and it rocked the house but I couldn't hear it. It was a 12x12 room too and 1 sub canceled out in the room but my wife could hear it string in the family room. I don't need to get blown out by organ music, i just want good strong signal into the mid 30s.

 

[bjorno]

Hi All,

Small Office Subs on a Budget:

Build at least one main Sub and at least 2 more (Smaller Types).

4 Drivers for Subs will dig a huge hole in your Pocket = $52 if you can afford.

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