So I decided I'm just going to go ahead and buy the 18DS115-4 driver since it's available to me at a discount.
I've never built a subwoofer.
Need to know what I need to purchase to maximize this driver.
Rules:
1. Enclosure needs to be 6 cubic feet or less.
2. Enclosure needs to be rectangular, preferably without makeshift mdf hornways inside unless someone can convince me it's REALLY worth it in a box this size.
3. It's going to be used mostly for music.
4. I don't really want to spend over $1,000 if possible. The driver was already about $450 so this doesn't leave much for an amplifier etc.
Question: How would the Dayton 4 cubic foot flatpack work for a sealed design? Denovo Audio Knock-Down MDF 4.0 cu. ft. Subwoofer Cabinet for Dayton Audio 18" Reference Series HO
I've never built a subwoofer.
Need to know what I need to purchase to maximize this driver.
Rules:
1. Enclosure needs to be 6 cubic feet or less.
2. Enclosure needs to be rectangular, preferably without makeshift mdf hornways inside unless someone can convince me it's REALLY worth it in a box this size.
3. It's going to be used mostly for music.
4. I don't really want to spend over $1,000 if possible. The driver was already about $450 so this doesn't leave much for an amplifier etc.
Question: How would the Dayton 4 cubic foot flatpack work for a sealed design? Denovo Audio Knock-Down MDF 4.0 cu. ft. Subwoofer Cabinet for Dayton Audio 18" Reference Series HO
What's your application?
Chris
About 90% 2.1 home audio. Some theater. The mains are going to be pretty flat down to 60 Hz so I really don't need much performance beyond that. I would feel comfortable setting a low crossover.
Looking around at some of the designs that have been explored around the forum, the easiest thing to build that seems to have a lot to offer is the cubo 18. I was avoiding trying to do a folded horn build because it seems like a lot of extra work just to get a little more output... What do you think? Also, which is the most up to date design?
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Cubo is a PA subwoofer. Lots of output down to 40Hz, basically nothing below that IIRC.
For home audio with an 18", you can aim for 20Hz just fine. A Q=0.7 sealed box for that driver would be pretty small, but could get low with some EQ.
What sort of SPLs are you looking for?
Chris
For home audio with an 18", you can aim for 20Hz just fine. A Q=0.7 sealed box for that driver would be pretty small, but could get low with some EQ.
What sort of SPLs are you looking for?
Chris
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