Newbie looking for help

[ytsejam]

Hey guys, I recently just bought 2 Tempest X. I was planning on building 2 large ported subs, then I started looking into going IB with these to speakers.
heres a few questions.
1- are these good subs to use for IB
2- What are the differences in design with IB. I see see the manifold where they are mounted in a box facing each other. I also see some wall designs that are just mounted to a wall with no other speaker behind it. How does that work? Then I see some that are mounted internally in a sealed box. I also see some that are like piggy back, one if front of the other. What are the advantages of these different designs. Thanks

[Blaser]

Wellcome to the shack!

Out of curiousity, why IB? Anyway I suggest you read this http://www.hometheatershack.com/foru...er-system.html

I am skeptical about the performance of only 2 tempest X if used in an IB configuration though

[ytsejam]

I was considering it to since I have an attic and a good location for it. after a lot of reading, I think I will just make a ported box instead. I dont want to buy more speakers.

[Blaser]

I suggest that you stick with an LLT configuration if you have the space. Best sound quality and output solution or compromise if you want.

Check steve's excellent LLT sticky thread!

[solid7]

Infinite baffle - by far the easiest to build and configure. (especially if you have an attic - where you don't have to see it)

Blaser - I looked at your sub photos. That thing is huge! You couldn't have possibly set out to (purposely) design such a monstrosity, could you have?

[Blaser]

Yes I purposely designed such monstruosity, and Imust admit they are huge, yet well integrated in my room.

For more info, I suggest that you see in this thread what my room looks like now without subs visible anymore: http://www.hometheatershack.com/foru...ld-thread.html
Price to pay was a bit more than 2 feet from the front wall, but this also helped to hide speakers and allowed for a smaller screen