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Now that the statements are just about there I need to start thinking more seriously about a sub. In the past i have always liked the range and sound of a sealed sub woofer. Now, i still don't know what kind of bass the statements will put out but i want a sub that will range well on its own. What I mean by that is it will easily be 50/50 music and movies. I listen to a lot of rock music myself but we have a pretty broad range of what would be played. Then there are movies. Who doesn't like earth shattering room shaking lows in a movie?
Well here are the deal breakers. The statements are big and take a presence in the room. The sub would have to be a touch more conservative. Room placement is an issue unfortunately. Truthfully the room all this stuff is going into is a lousy room for it. its what i have though. If you can imagine a split level ranch with an open concept living room and kitchen, that's what I'm dealing with. The front entrance opens into a stairway that goes downstairs and/or upstairs into the open room area. The rooms used to be separated by a wall but I recently removed it and in the process figured i would raise the ceiling in the living room area. Now that's vaulted to about 10'. At the top of the stairs there is a knee wall that holds the railing up. (I'm limited to using in- walls here as my rear surrounds). I have the couch pretty much against that and the tv is at the other end of the room. I really should just post some pics but hopefully you get the idea. Anyway, what I'm getting at is the sub woofer will have to be either at the end of the couch on the outside wall, or behind the front left statement in the corner.
As cool as a "sonosub" would be, from what i understand they aren't all that musical and well, they are kind of big and obtrusive. Jim sent me a drawing of a sealed cube sub that looks really decent. If its "nasty" enough it may just fit the bill. I have nothing to compare it too and no way of knowing without building it myself. It uses THIS driver and a 4.5 cubic foot cabinet. Something like 22"x22". Regardless of what sub i build i want to run THIS plate amp (the 500 watt). I don't really know why, it just does it for me.
THIS BUILD really caught my eye. It looks nasty! As i understand it, the AV-15 is hard too come by as its not made anymore. Maybe if another driver would work well in its place? I really lust after a RL-P15 soundsplinter although its pricey. Maybe something with that.....Basically I'm fishing around for ideas. I would really like that AV-15. If i cant get that driver would the RL-P15 fit well in its place? If so would that plate amp serve it well? Would the Dayton build come close in comparison? It would be much gentler on the wallet.
opinions? suggestions or comments? Thanks a bagillion guys....john
Well here are the deal breakers. The statements are big and take a presence in the room. The sub would have to be a touch more conservative. Room placement is an issue unfortunately. Truthfully the room all this stuff is going into is a lousy room for it. its what i have though. If you can imagine a split level ranch with an open concept living room and kitchen, that's what I'm dealing with. The front entrance opens into a stairway that goes downstairs and/or upstairs into the open room area. The rooms used to be separated by a wall but I recently removed it and in the process figured i would raise the ceiling in the living room area. Now that's vaulted to about 10'. At the top of the stairs there is a knee wall that holds the railing up. (I'm limited to using in- walls here as my rear surrounds). I have the couch pretty much against that and the tv is at the other end of the room. I really should just post some pics but hopefully you get the idea. Anyway, what I'm getting at is the sub woofer will have to be either at the end of the couch on the outside wall, or behind the front left statement in the corner.
As cool as a "sonosub" would be, from what i understand they aren't all that musical and well, they are kind of big and obtrusive. Jim sent me a drawing of a sealed cube sub that looks really decent. If its "nasty" enough it may just fit the bill. I have nothing to compare it too and no way of knowing without building it myself. It uses THIS driver and a 4.5 cubic foot cabinet. Something like 22"x22". Regardless of what sub i build i want to run THIS plate amp (the 500 watt). I don't really know why, it just does it for me.
THIS BUILD really caught my eye. It looks nasty! As i understand it, the AV-15 is hard too come by as its not made anymore. Maybe if another driver would work well in its place? I really lust after a RL-P15 soundsplinter although its pricey. Maybe something with that.....Basically I'm fishing around for ideas. I would really like that AV-15. If i cant get that driver would the RL-P15 fit well in its place? If so would that plate amp serve it well? Would the Dayton build come close in comparison? It would be much gentler on the wallet.
opinions? suggestions or comments? Thanks a bagillion guys....john
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