16 x Satori WO24P-8 in wall subwoofer

[Dash8]

Hi

For my new theater I am building an on wall baffle of sorts and I will build my own subs for it, since I can't really find a decent commerciel one. The subs will flank on wall speakers behind an acoustically transparent screen 15' wide. Limiting factor is depth. I have a lot of volume.

I have modelled many many many drivers but best compromise seems to be the Satori WO24P-8.

I have room for 32 of them, but I wanted to start with 2 x 8 in 2 arrays.

Questions:

* Optimal volume sealed pr. woofer?

(WINISD is fine, but practical experience?)

* How to best wire 8 pieces

(go for a 4 ohm load?)

Regards

Claus

 

[chris661]

Sounds like an interesting project.

With 8x 8ohm drivers, pair them up, wired in series. Wire the four resulting groups in parallel for a 4ohm load.

I'd also recommend EQ, since rooms tend to make a mess at LF.

Chris

 

[Dash8]

Sounds like an interesting project.

With 8x 8ohm drivers, pair them up, wired in series. Wire the four resulting groups in parallel for a 4ohm load.

I'd also recommend EQ, since rooms tend to make a mess at LF.

Chris

Thanks a lot. I currently have dual 15" Audiotechnology as far as WINISD goes these Satori have a shallower rolloff compared to the 15".

My in room response on the dual 15" AT is basicly flat to 20hz. My room has a large peak at 23hz also, so some rolloff from the subs is preferred to not excite that room mode too much.

My current dual 15" will be used in the back of the room btw. I just want the front wall to be 100% clean and only the screen basicly.

 

[MASantos]

What is the available depth?

 

[Dash8]

What is the available depth?

15cm - or 6".

And that is with the enclosure. I'd even prefer 12.7cm or 5".

On the wall I will attach 2mm of damping, then attach MDF and actually build the subs right on the wall. The screen will "hover" infront of all this. It's a dedicated room.

 

[cowanaudio]

I have a system that uses a pair of those Satoris per side. They are a VERY good bass driver and go low in a sealed box. Eight per side would be amazing. Give them all the space you have, it will reduce your power requirements at low frequencies.

 

[kipman725]

wouldn't it be more cost effective to use fewer, larger shallow mount subwoofers?

 

[Dash8]

I have a system that uses a pair of those Satoris per side. They are a VERY good bass driver and go low in a sealed box. Eight per side would be amazing. Give them all the space you have, it will reduce your power requirements at low frequencies.

Sounds great!

 

[Dash8]

wouldn't it be more cost effective to use fewer, larger shallow mount subwoofers?

Those I've found not sure I like their specs. SBA has some 10" versions that I did consider, but do they even sound good 60-120hz?`

Regards

Claus