Hello. I'm in the early planning stages of a sub build, and am trying to decide between the drivers below (for Christmas
).
Dayton RSS390HF-4 15" Reference HF Subwoofer 4 Ohm $160 (probable choice)
Dayton DVC385-88 15" DVC Series Subwoofer $150
Dayton TIT400C-4 15" Titanic Mk III Subwoofer 4 Ohm $220
Room dimensions: 15'x20'
Music/HT: 50/50
Amp: Behringer EP 1500 (used)(don't have it yet, so advice on this would also be helpful)
Sub volume: 9 cubic ft. or so, ported
Sub location: rear corner (not ideal I know) next to end of sofa
I will go with a ported design. Dimensions will be roughly 2' tall x 1'-10" wide x 2'-6" deep. There is a HVAC vent right behind where it will be, so I don't want the port or driver to be in the back to avoid blasting the rest of the house (although I can close the vent if absolutely necessary). I'd also like to avoid having anything on top, because this will basically be an end table/cabinet. So, which ways should the driver and port be facing? Other design advice?
I'm leaning toward the Reference HF driver due to price. If someone tells me I really need the Mk III, I will probably shell out the extra dough.
I'm most of the way done renovating my HT room, and plan on doing a thread on that in addition to the sub build.
Thanks!
Dayton RSS390HF-4 15" Reference HF Subwoofer 4 Ohm $160 (probable choice)
Dayton DVC385-88 15" DVC Series Subwoofer $150
Dayton TIT400C-4 15" Titanic Mk III Subwoofer 4 Ohm $220
Room dimensions: 15'x20'
Music/HT: 50/50
Amp: Behringer EP 1500 (used)(don't have it yet, so advice on this would also be helpful)
Sub volume: 9 cubic ft. or so, ported
Sub location: rear corner (not ideal I know) next to end of sofa
I will go with a ported design. Dimensions will be roughly 2' tall x 1'-10" wide x 2'-6" deep. There is a HVAC vent right behind where it will be, so I don't want the port or driver to be in the back to avoid blasting the rest of the house (although I can close the vent if absolutely necessary). I'd also like to avoid having anything on top, because this will basically be an end table/cabinet. So, which ways should the driver and port be facing? Other design advice?
I'm leaning toward the Reference HF driver due to price. If someone tells me I really need the Mk III, I will probably shell out the extra dough.
I'm most of the way done renovating my HT room, and plan on doing a thread on that in addition to the sub build.
Thanks!