So I'm looking to build my first DIY sub for my home theatre, I've build plenty of sub boxes for car audio in the long ago past but this is my first for a home.
There are so many options out there now that I would love some feedback on some of the ideas I have and figure this thread can serve as a home for some feedack. I am sure to post the build and results in another thread.
Right now this is what I am looking for:
Replace passive Onkyo 8" ported 30Hz sub (will go down to my office)
Build passive (open to active) sub, primarily for 50Hz->18Hz (or lower) frequency response for everyday listening in my living room.
My fronts each have dual 6.5" drivers with dual 2.5" passive radiators (towers) and pretty decently go down to around 35Hz.
I'm really looking to hit what I'm missing from my current sub and get nice responce down to the 20Hz range.
From previous experience building subwoofers for car audio (more than 10yrs ago) I know there is cabin gain.
I'm assuming there is room gain that can help me in the less than 45Hz range? (I should probably measure the room at some point)
The biggest debate in my head right now is do I go for a bunch of small drivers such as 4x 8" or 1x large driver like a 15" or 18" from parts express, mcm electronics, or amazon?
What are your thoughts on multiple smaller drivers (tighter sound?) vs 1 large driver (looser sound?)
Size is not a problem for my build. I'm already thinking about a large 6" port.
Hope I didn't write too much for my first post to this forum.
I hope to contribute as much as I gain from home theater shack.
There are so many options out there now that I would love some feedback on some of the ideas I have and figure this thread can serve as a home for some feedack. I am sure to post the build and results in another thread.
Right now this is what I am looking for:
Replace passive Onkyo 8" ported 30Hz sub (will go down to my office)
Build passive (open to active) sub, primarily for 50Hz->18Hz (or lower) frequency response for everyday listening in my living room.
My fronts each have dual 6.5" drivers with dual 2.5" passive radiators (towers) and pretty decently go down to around 35Hz.
I'm really looking to hit what I'm missing from my current sub and get nice responce down to the 20Hz range.
From previous experience building subwoofers for car audio (more than 10yrs ago) I know there is cabin gain.
I'm assuming there is room gain that can help me in the less than 45Hz range? (I should probably measure the room at some point)
The biggest debate in my head right now is do I go for a bunch of small drivers such as 4x 8" or 1x large driver like a 15" or 18" from parts express, mcm electronics, or amazon?
What are your thoughts on multiple smaller drivers (tighter sound?) vs 1 large driver (looser sound?)
Size is not a problem for my build. I'm already thinking about a large 6" port.
Hope I didn't write too much for my first post to this forum.
I hope to contribute as much as I gain from home theater shack.