I'm going to build a pair of HT subs. They are going to be powered by 600 watt plate amps (1 amp per enclosure). These are 2 things that I know for certain.
Right now I have 2 JBL 2241h drivers that were given to me
http://www.usspeaker.com/jbl 2241H-1.htm
After doing some quick math, I think that any box that i build for these will just be too damn big. 11 cubic feet. way too big.
I figure I can sell these for no less than 250 apiece, and these subs look to me like they'd be a good way to go
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=293-306
2ish cubic feet, xmax of 14mm,
so I suppose my question is this: would switching from the JBLs to the MAs be the reasonable choice here? or, would switching from the JBLs to a different driver be good, and what would you guys suggest I switch to. I dont want to spend more on new drivers than I can get for the old drivers, so i suppose that'd be the only criterion for the new drivers. that, and that i'd like them to be 12 or 15 inch, and have a small-ish Vas.
Right now I have 2 JBL 2241h drivers that were given to me
http://www.usspeaker.com/jbl 2241H-1.htm
After doing some quick math, I think that any box that i build for these will just be too damn big. 11 cubic feet. way too big.
I figure I can sell these for no less than 250 apiece, and these subs look to me like they'd be a good way to go
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=293-306
2ish cubic feet, xmax of 14mm,
so I suppose my question is this: would switching from the JBLs to the MAs be the reasonable choice here? or, would switching from the JBLs to a different driver be good, and what would you guys suggest I switch to. I dont want to spend more on new drivers than I can get for the old drivers, so i suppose that'd be the only criterion for the new drivers. that, and that i'd like them to be 12 or 15 inch, and have a small-ish Vas.
Don't use MA, overpriced POS...
Let me suggest you this one since you want a small box (130$) :
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=295-466
This one got less SQ but lower Fs and higher Xmax (160$) :
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=295-404
If you really want something in the ~250$ range, I suggest you this if you can wait a bit (150-175$ for the new motor assembly) :
http://yellow.mynethost.com/~bv1263...id=52&osCsid=0ccc47160d6787696ac934c9ed702291
And if you can't wait : (220$)
http://www.ascendantaudio.com/arsenal12specs.html
BTW, let me add that those JBLs you got are REALLY NICE drivers. More suited to PA for sure, but damn they will get loud. WAY louder >30 Hz than anything in this list or than the MA driver.
If you're only listening to music, those JBLs might fit the bill nicely.
Let me suggest you this one since you want a small box (130$) :
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=295-466
This one got less SQ but lower Fs and higher Xmax (160$) :
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=295-404
If you really want something in the ~250$ range, I suggest you this if you can wait a bit (150-175$ for the new motor assembly) :
http://yellow.mynethost.com/~bv1263...id=52&osCsid=0ccc47160d6787696ac934c9ed702291
And if you can't wait : (220$)
http://www.ascendantaudio.com/arsenal12specs.html
BTW, let me add that those JBLs you got are REALLY NICE drivers. More suited to PA for sure, but damn they will get loud. WAY louder >30 Hz than anything in this list or than the MA driver.
If you're only listening to music, those JBLs might fit the bill nicely.
Originally posted by paulc
I think that any box that i build for these will just be too damn big. 11 cubic feet. way too big.
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shoud you try the jbl's , most likey you would find immense
satisfaction
way too big or not, no 12" will come remotely close to what
the jbl's will do
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enclosure plans and help here-
http://www.audioheritage.org/vbulletin/index.php
I think that any box that i build for these will just be too damn big. 11 cubic feet. way too big.
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shoud you try the jbl's , most likey you would find immense
satisfaction
way too big or not, no 12" will come remotely close to what
the jbl's will do
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enclosure plans and help here-
http://www.audioheritage.org/vbulletin/index.php
simon5 said:
Unfortunately I just dont have the space to build a box that will do the JBLs justice. You say ~250 for those AV12s, but they're listed on the site for 150 each. Am I missing something?
The arsenal 12s look nice as well, I guess i'm back to doing research eh?
I said in the ~250$ range, but yeah they are quite on the low side of the range hehehe!
They are listed at 175$ in the store now, on sale at 150$, but may climb to ~175-200$ with the new motor design.
I'd say call John or post on the forum to have more information about the availability.
They are listed at 175$ in the store now, on sale at 150$, but may climb to ~175-200$ with the new motor design.
I'd say call John or post on the forum to have more information about the availability.
You don't need the biggest box, you know? You could build something smaller and use a linkwitz EQ.
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