Hey group,
I have an open baffle build that I'm really happy with- its an active 3-way with GRS 18PT in a H-frame woofer, Dayton DMA105-8, and some legacy Monsoon planar tweeters. Xovers are at 200hz, and 2500hz. I have a sealed 10" sub doing the very last bit of bass, crossed over at 50hz.
The 18" woofers can play down to 30hz without trouble. Not using a high pass with them, just letting them roll off to the sub.
System sounds incredible and i'd suggest it to anyone who has the space.
Unfortunately, my spouse has recently been dropping hints that the 24x24" H-frame woofer cabinets may be "too big for the space".
Soo- I can't replace the spouse but I can replace the woofers. I'd be looking for a smaller (<=10") woofer to cover the 80-300hz range. Then i'd adjust the cross overs to the sealed sub for around 80-100hz.
Anyone have any favorites for this application? I usually buy from PE, my budget isn't quite up for Madisound drivers.
I have an open baffle build that I'm really happy with- its an active 3-way with GRS 18PT in a H-frame woofer, Dayton DMA105-8, and some legacy Monsoon planar tweeters. Xovers are at 200hz, and 2500hz. I have a sealed 10" sub doing the very last bit of bass, crossed over at 50hz.
The 18" woofers can play down to 30hz without trouble. Not using a high pass with them, just letting them roll off to the sub.
System sounds incredible and i'd suggest it to anyone who has the space.
Unfortunately, my spouse has recently been dropping hints that the 24x24" H-frame woofer cabinets may be "too big for the space".
Soo- I can't replace the spouse but I can replace the woofers. I'd be looking for a smaller (<=10") woofer to cover the 80-300hz range. Then i'd adjust the cross overs to the sealed sub for around 80-100hz.
Anyone have any favorites for this application? I usually buy from PE, my budget isn't quite up for Madisound drivers.
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So far I'm considering this:
https://www.parts-express.com/GRS-8SW-4-8-Poly-Cone-Subwoofer-4-Ohm-292-480
GRS 8SW. Models well.
https://www.parts-express.com/GRS-8SW-4-8-Poly-Cone-Subwoofer-4-Ohm-292-480
GRS 8SW. Models well.
The SB Acoustics 5x8 racetrack woofer has been praised on this site as 'a beast'. Fs 31hz, handles 80 or so watts and is cheap enough to use multiples.
Interesting. Would probably get me to around 15"x20"x24"
Right now they're 24x24x13.
A flat baffle could be made for 20x24".
Thinking if I can downsize the woofer to 8" I can make a tall skinny 10" wide baffle.
I am also interested in this question for my upcoming 1st ever serious build.
I'm thinking 10"-12", two per side, in no baffle facing each other about 2"-4" apart. As per "circles of doom".
I'd rather 10" but maybe 12" are needed for this configuration?
I'm thinking 10"-12", two per side, in no baffle facing each other about 2"-4" apart. As per "circles of doom".
I'd rather 10" but maybe 12" are needed for this configuration?