Hi! Trying to build a bedroom system with dual (2pcs) sealed, passive, down-firing subwoofers. Main Speakers would be KEF LS50 so would need dual subwoofers to complement them and would need suggestions on drivers and any tips on the build.
GOALS: I don't listen loud in that room so 75 to 85 db max volume is okay, I just need the lower octaves fleshed out. As far as f3 is concerned I can be very happy to get stereo audible 40hz.
Crossover: Planning to crossover the Kefs at around 80hz since it's down firing so localisation shouldn't be that much of an issue. Ill be using a minidsp for this one.
Here's the challenge:
I can only build out these dimensions per sub woofer : Height 4" (4.5" with rubber feet) x Length: 20" x Depth 15"
Do guys have any recommendations on:
1. Low Profile Subwoofer for this use with a mounting depth of around 3+" ? Ideal budget would be 175$ for both drivers but the upper limit is 400$ for both drivers.
2. A cheap AVR that can drive the kefs and the subwoofer to around 85db.
This is a sealed subwoofer or so I'd like to imagine, any other suggestions on the cabinet build would be welcome.
Thanks in advance!
GOALS: I don't listen loud in that room so 75 to 85 db max volume is okay, I just need the lower octaves fleshed out. As far as f3 is concerned I can be very happy to get stereo audible 40hz.
Crossover: Planning to crossover the Kefs at around 80hz since it's down firing so localisation shouldn't be that much of an issue. Ill be using a minidsp for this one.
Here's the challenge:
I can only build out these dimensions per sub woofer : Height 4" (4.5" with rubber feet) x Length: 20" x Depth 15"
Do guys have any recommendations on:
1. Low Profile Subwoofer for this use with a mounting depth of around 3+" ? Ideal budget would be 175$ for both drivers but the upper limit is 400$ for both drivers.
2. A cheap AVR that can drive the kefs and the subwoofer to around 85db.
This is a sealed subwoofer or so I'd like to imagine, any other suggestions on the cabinet build would be welcome.
Thanks in advance!
Dayton LW150-4 may deserve a look.
https://www.parts-express.com/Dayton-Audio-LW150-4-6-Low-Profile-Woofer-4-Ohms-295-255?quantity=1
https://www.parts-express.com/Dayton-Audio-LW150-4-6-Low-Profile-Woofer-4-Ohms-295-255?quantity=1
Hi,
Check out this 6" very slim driver, you'd have plenty of room with this and could do several of them to make getting to 40hz trivial.
https://www.parts-express.com/Dayton-Audio-LW150-4-6-Low-Profile-Woofer-4-Ohms-295-255?quantity=1
Or if you want to go with a 10" driver to ensure you easily get 30hz+ you can look at this one, it's only got a mounting depth of 3.8 inches. Within your tolerance. The venting is to the sides, not out of a vent pole, so you can put it nearly to the wall.
https://www.parts-express.com/Dayto...ofile-Subwoofer-Dual-4-Ohm-295-253?quantity=1
Either of those, in the dimensions you specified tuned to 35hz or so would be pretty solid.
Very best,
Check out this 6" very slim driver, you'd have plenty of room with this and could do several of them to make getting to 40hz trivial.
https://www.parts-express.com/Dayton-Audio-LW150-4-6-Low-Profile-Woofer-4-Ohms-295-255?quantity=1
Or if you want to go with a 10" driver to ensure you easily get 30hz+ you can look at this one, it's only got a mounting depth of 3.8 inches. Within your tolerance. The venting is to the sides, not out of a vent pole, so you can put it nearly to the wall.
https://www.parts-express.com/Dayto...ofile-Subwoofer-Dual-4-Ohm-295-253?quantity=1
Either of those, in the dimensions you specified tuned to 35hz or so would be pretty solid.
Very best,