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Old 03-23-08, 05:31 PM   #1 (Link)
 
cassb
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Is this a good DIY sub deal?


I just finished building 4 of Ed Frias' "AR.com" bookshelf speakers. With only 6.5" mids, they need a subwoofer to fill out the bass range. My room is about 14'x18'x8' with a hard floor and walls. I play mostly acoustic music like jazz, newage and classical and some rock.

So I have no clue where to start, how much it will cost, what 'level' of quality I need, etc. I'll use this 4.1 system mostly for music and playing my keyboard and computer sounds through, so I'm interested in fidelity over loudness. What do you think?

Like, is this a good deal for about $400 incl. shipping?

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshow...00-760&scqty=1


Or..... could I buy this driver:

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=295-460

and this amp:

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=300-804

and build my own cabinet for even less? I have no clue what size cabinet I would need or how to build it. But give me a plan to work from and I'll build it! :-)

Thanks!
Bryan


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