I am going to build my first subwoofer using this woofer http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?&PartNumber=295-185
I am thinking of using the Apex Jr amp and will be using this for music and movies but mainly music. I would also like to keep the enclosure reasonably sized. Should i go sealed or vented? What are the advantages either way. I`m not looking for very high volumes, just good solid bass to fill in below my fostex 167s.
Steve.
I am thinking of using the Apex Jr amp and will be using this for music and movies but mainly music. I would also like to keep the enclosure reasonably sized. Should i go sealed or vented? What are the advantages either way. I`m not looking for very high volumes, just good solid bass to fill in below my fostex 167s.
Steve.
Hi Steve,
You might want to up the amp a bit. Even if you don't want it loud it will be better for the sound overall.
Cal
Edit: In simple terms:
Closed box= tighter sounding bass
Vented= More bass
You might want to up the amp a bit. Even if you don't want it loud it will be better for the sound overall.
Cal
Edit: In simple terms:
Closed box= tighter sounding bass
Vented= More bass
I would use maybe a Rythmik Audio A250 Basic amplifier with 250W...
What is reasonably sized for you?
Your Fostex go down to which frequency?
What is reasonably sized for you?
Your Fostex go down to which frequency?
Larger amp
I can afford the P.E 240 watt plate amp if that will work? My fostex mains are rolling off below 60hz and i can also stuff the vents if needs be. I`m leaning towards a sealed configuration to try to get tighter bass.
Steve.
I can afford the P.E 240 watt plate amp if that will work? My fostex mains are rolling off below 60hz and i can also stuff the vents if needs be. I`m leaning towards a sealed configuration to try to get tighter bass.
Steve.
Enclosure size.
I was thinking perhaps anything up to a an 16 by 16 by 16 cube which should yeild a little over 2 cu ft.
Steve.
I was thinking perhaps anything up to a an 16 by 16 by 16 cube which should yeild a little over 2 cu ft.
Steve.
Ok, so you got around 1.5 cu.ft internal to work with.
The Rythmik Audio A250 Basic is a 250W plate amplifier for 119$, if you can afford it, it's better than the PartsExpress one.
You should go sealed with a 16x16x16 box with this driver. Going ported that small is hard to do, also a ported enclosure that small doesn't give much gain over a sealed enclosure.
The Rythmik Audio A250 Basic is a 250W plate amplifier for 119$, if you can afford it, it's better than the PartsExpress one.
You should go sealed with a 16x16x16 box with this driver. Going ported that small is hard to do, also a ported enclosure that small doesn't give much gain over a sealed enclosure.
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