I am building a subwoofer for split duty music and HT in my house and was looking at the Dayton 390HO. It seems to model very well in a box limited to the size I need and is right where I'd like to be price wise. I know it has limited x-max, but I only have a 300 watt plate amp and don't see upgrading anytime soon until I go much bigger. So this being the case, is the 390HO a good driver with my limitations. I am also looking at the 315HF and like the low distortion and also the new Shiva-X and like the x-max, but realize those are 12's and think the extra displacement would be better. Am I correct in thinking this, or are the other drivers better in regards to quality of output? Thanks.
Dayton RSS390HO any good
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These days there are several good drivers to choose from. Choice is dependent on the output level you need and the budget. If you're budget limited and don't need a ton of output the 390 is a very good driver. If you can afford the extra ~$25 the Tempest-X would be the driver of choice since it's output potential is that of 2 RSS390's.
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Thanks Thomas. I really like the idea of a Tempest-X, but because I have only ~ 4 cubic feet and 300 watts on tap I thought it modeled not that great. The Shiva-X models great with my requirements, but I thought maybe the 390HO would push more air - just don't know if it would be as good of a driver in the SQ department?
Budget is ~$200 for a driver and my room is only about 10 X 12 X 9 so output is second to SQ at this pricepoint.- Bottom
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When buying things I tend to think 'big picture' and 'long-term' when making a purchase. As a result I fail to see the reason for handicapping the system by choosing a driver that only fits the performance of the existing amp.
Using either IE6 or Firefox I can't get your pic to load so I don't know want kind of box is in the sim. If it's a 4 cu ft sealed box all you need is a bit of EQ if room gain doesn't lift the bottom end of the Tempest-X.
Understand I'm not saying the RSS390 is a bad driver. I have a pair in my Isiris prototypes and like them a lot. It's simply that in your situation the Tempest-X is double the driver for ~$20 more.
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Sorry about the pic - maybe the one below will work better.
Anyway, I'll try to run some more models in WinISD with the Tempest-X and see what I can come up with for the smallest possible box that would still perform well - although this usually just leads me back to looking at the higher priced CSS and SoundSplinter drivers again due to there smaller box abilities...
Thanks again.
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In a reasonable room, the Tempest-X does a good job in 3 cubic feet. Not the last word in extension but very musical. Room gain typically picks up where it starts rolling off. Need more extension? Add a Linkwitz transform.
The Tempest X and a 500W plate amp in a PE ready made box make a nice little sub that will last you through a couple main speaker upgrades for around $700. I helped a friend build this setup.- Bottom
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If anyone wants an RS390HO, I've got one sitting around to let go cheap. $100 +shipping, PM if interested. Never got time to build the box, and then decided that I'm happy enough with a 315HF.
I think Thomas and I have completely different concepts of what "a ton of output" is. For me, I think even a single 15 is overkill.- Bottom
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Originally posted by jkrutke. For me, I think even a single 15 is overkill.
Heresy! Ban Him!
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I've used quad RS390HO's in two separate subwoofers and they worked very well. I think for the power you have on hand and the size of your room you will probably be very happy with this driver.- Bottom
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Originally posted by jkrutkeI think Thomas and I have completely different concepts of what "a ton of output" is. For me, I think even a single 15 is overkill.
With the availability of high excursion drivers and low cost power amps, my passion for experiencing the visceral effects of low bass is now easy to realize..... :T
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Originally posted by jkrutkeIf anyone wants an RS390HO, I've got one sitting around to let go cheap. $100 +shipping, PM if interested.- Bottom
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Nope, I was just going to dump it on ebay with the next bunch of drivers I need to unload. My PM here is temporarily turned on if you want it.- Bottom
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