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This thread documents the build of my 10” Dayton Quatro subwoofer. This is my first “real” build and I did it with a very minimal budget of about $150 altogether. I say “real” build because it’s the first that I actually designed. I had previously built one sealed sub for a car where enclosure size was prescribed. My woodworking skills and equipment are minimal. That said, I think the results are actually quite good considering the cost and my lack of experience. This is not, however, a sub that I would recommend a fellow DIY’er copy. The main purpose for this thread is to share my story for other first timers and in the process gather as many lessons learned as possible. Plus, documenting this will hopefully prevent me from making the same mistakes in my next DIY project!
OK, here is what I started with…
1 – 15 year old 10” Onkyo sub, ported, with plate amp in working condition and maybe $150.
The emphasis here is on "plate amp in working condition". The sub sounded terrible. I had no idea what the power output of the amp is but I figured it would be low (maybe 100 – 150 Watts).
Goal:
Using as little money as possible, create something that resembles a “real” subwoofer for music and HT.
My solution:
Buy a cheap driver and create a new design around it and my scavenged plate amp.
Ok, all I have time for now. In my next post I will reveal my embarrassing first attempt…
OK, here is what I started with…
1 – 15 year old 10” Onkyo sub, ported, with plate amp in working condition and maybe $150.
The emphasis here is on "plate amp in working condition". The sub sounded terrible. I had no idea what the power output of the amp is but I figured it would be low (maybe 100 – 150 Watts).
Goal:
Using as little money as possible, create something that resembles a “real” subwoofer for music and HT.
My solution:
Buy a cheap driver and create a new design around it and my scavenged plate amp.
Ok, all I have time for now. In my next post I will reveal my embarrassing first attempt…