Okay, I'm looking to build a budget subwoofer with a few requirements. Help would be greatly appreciated. I want to build a subwoofer box that is as small as possible but have pretty decent sound. I'm not sure what the best type of design is. Even though I've read a lot of negative about the Bose Acoustimess, I like the design of the box and was wondering if I could incorporate it with maybe just a single 10 inch. I live in an apartment so I don't need something to shake the whole building. I'm not sure what type of speaker, but it has to be really really afforadable. I'm just a poor boy who is looking for theatre quality and bargin basement prices. Any links, pictures, designs would help out a lot. Please no tech talk, I'm just a lamer and just need step by step instructions.
Requirements:
Smallest box design possible
$50 budget for woofer
Any subwoofer or combination of woofers
Efficient sub to operate on 175W peak power
Also does anyone know where I could get some really good Bose cube style speakers? I just don't like the looks of having speaker stands all over or old fashioned big boxes all over the place. I don't mind sacrificing a little for compact. Definately not expensive stuff either. I'm currently looking at a brand called Vidsonix and they're 30W RMS each and come in a set of 3 or 2 cubes for about $20-30 a set. Here are the specs for each cube:
- 3" High Output Full Range Driver with A/V shielding and high temp voice coil.
- Excellent stereo imaging and sound matched performance.
- Internal padding and damping material eliminate cabinet standing waves, allowing for cleaner sound response.
- Includes custom wall mounting brackets.
- 30 Watts (r.m.s.)/ 60 Watts Peak Music Power each
- Impedance: 8 ohms
- Freq. Response: 150 Hz to 20K
- Size: 3.8" x 4.1" x 4.3"
- True Black finish made of high-impact, textured plastic.
- Includes rubber feet for non-skid and non-scratching durability.
So I just need 5 total for a 5.1 Surround sound system. Also just picked up a Sony Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround reciever w/remote in new condition for $100. As you can tell, the best quality possible for the lowest price. My total system hopefully will be about $225. I know it's one of the hardest things to do when it comes to home theater systems, but we all have to start somewhere.
Requirements:
Smallest box design possible
$50 budget for woofer
Any subwoofer or combination of woofers
Efficient sub to operate on 175W peak power
Also does anyone know where I could get some really good Bose cube style speakers? I just don't like the looks of having speaker stands all over or old fashioned big boxes all over the place. I don't mind sacrificing a little for compact. Definately not expensive stuff either. I'm currently looking at a brand called Vidsonix and they're 30W RMS each and come in a set of 3 or 2 cubes for about $20-30 a set. Here are the specs for each cube:
- 3" High Output Full Range Driver with A/V shielding and high temp voice coil.
- Excellent stereo imaging and sound matched performance.
- Internal padding and damping material eliminate cabinet standing waves, allowing for cleaner sound response.
- Includes custom wall mounting brackets.
- 30 Watts (r.m.s.)/ 60 Watts Peak Music Power each
- Impedance: 8 ohms
- Freq. Response: 150 Hz to 20K
- Size: 3.8" x 4.1" x 4.3"
- True Black finish made of high-impact, textured plastic.
- Includes rubber feet for non-skid and non-scratching durability.
So I just need 5 total for a 5.1 Surround sound system. Also just picked up a Sony Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround reciever w/remote in new condition for $100. As you can tell, the best quality possible for the lowest price. My total system hopefully will be about $225. I know it's one of the hardest things to do when it comes to home theater systems, but we all have to start somewhere.