Hello all,
Total 100% bran new newbe here. I just got 5.1 surround. I am blown away! I just hate that it took me so long to do it! I now have developed a... disorder maybe? Some kind of sickness? I found this site while looking for a cure; instead I found a bunch of others with what look like the same symptoms! I love this place!
Anyway, I have a question; I want to build a sub. Done a lot of reading on this site and another one and it seems like most of the sub threads get kinda technical. On the other site they even seem to argue with each other and sometimes miss the point of the question asked. This is why I am posting here.(and the Rotel pics).
I borrowed a Velodine VRP-1200, Around here it is a $350.00 sub, It’s performance is acceptable, I would like a little more output at higher listening levels, and would like to ‘feel’ more...another symptom I guess!
So, on to the question; can I build one for that price that will sound as good? I was looking at Parts Express, they have a Dayton 12 and an amp that total around $210 parts 295-555 and 300-794. I also like the Dayton 295-404 and amp 300-806 they total $450 though. Is Parts Express good to deal with? Are they good with their warranties? Tech support?
I want to build my own, to save a few $ and for the experience.
It has to be a box, ported, and not firing down. I don’t really know how to figure the size of the box, or the port.
If you guys find the time, after reading this here novel (sorry), I would appreciate any feedback you can give me. If you tell me wat I need to get and do, I’ll go get it and do it! I have the skills and tools to build the box. I would like to use the sub for many years, if after some time I need more, I would like to add, not replace. I am planning to build my own rack also, (chromed steel and aluminum). It should boggle the mind when finished! Just godda help the wife understand, we NEED this stuff.
Thank you all for looking.
Respectfully,
Obtuce Duce
Total 100% bran new newbe here. I just got 5.1 surround. I am blown away! I just hate that it took me so long to do it! I now have developed a... disorder maybe? Some kind of sickness? I found this site while looking for a cure; instead I found a bunch of others with what look like the same symptoms! I love this place!
Anyway, I have a question; I want to build a sub. Done a lot of reading on this site and another one and it seems like most of the sub threads get kinda technical. On the other site they even seem to argue with each other and sometimes miss the point of the question asked. This is why I am posting here.(and the Rotel pics).
I borrowed a Velodine VRP-1200, Around here it is a $350.00 sub, It’s performance is acceptable, I would like a little more output at higher listening levels, and would like to ‘feel’ more...another symptom I guess!
So, on to the question; can I build one for that price that will sound as good? I was looking at Parts Express, they have a Dayton 12 and an amp that total around $210 parts 295-555 and 300-794. I also like the Dayton 295-404 and amp 300-806 they total $450 though. Is Parts Express good to deal with? Are they good with their warranties? Tech support?
I want to build my own, to save a few $ and for the experience.
It has to be a box, ported, and not firing down. I don’t really know how to figure the size of the box, or the port.
If you guys find the time, after reading this here novel (sorry), I would appreciate any feedback you can give me. If you tell me wat I need to get and do, I’ll go get it and do it! I have the skills and tools to build the box. I would like to use the sub for many years, if after some time I need more, I would like to add, not replace. I am planning to build my own rack also, (chromed steel and aluminum). It should boggle the mind when finished! Just godda help the wife understand, we NEED this stuff.
Thank you all for looking.
Respectfully,
Obtuce Duce
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