Personally, I believe a good sub is a good sub regardless of what material is being reproduced (Rock, Pop, Rap, Country or Film). Some may disagree but I believe the point of a subwoofer is to *ACCURATELY* reproduce frequencies from approximately 120 Hz to 80 Hz down. The Shiva-X can do this with authority and it can hit hard.
If you like tight bass (and it sounds like you do) you should probably consider a sealed cabinet although a lot of people think properly set up passive radiators sound very good too.
Check out Exodus Audio's drivers, ports and PRs: http://www.diycable.com/main/default.php?cPath=24_93_150
The application notes on the Shiva-X say a 15" PR is appropriate which is $105. There are specifics in those notes if you want to build that sub.
The CSS-SDX10 is a pretty serious 10" sub but the Shiva-X has 50% more piston area and a 50% longer throw. The bottom line is the Shiva-X moves more air (which is to be expected when comparing a 12" and a 10" driver). At only $50 difference between the two, the Shiva-X seems like a no-brainer to me.
We are getting pretty far off topic here so we should probably take this to the Exodus forum and discuss further: http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/exodus-audio/
Go ahead and start a threat EDIT: (THREAD) - no threats please :boxer: - over there asking for advice. Lots of people over there would be willing to help you with your decisions.
Good luck!
Mike
If you like tight bass (and it sounds like you do) you should probably consider a sealed cabinet although a lot of people think properly set up passive radiators sound very good too.
Check out Exodus Audio's drivers, ports and PRs: http://www.diycable.com/main/default.php?cPath=24_93_150
The application notes on the Shiva-X say a 15" PR is appropriate which is $105. There are specifics in those notes if you want to build that sub.
The CSS-SDX10 is a pretty serious 10" sub but the Shiva-X has 50% more piston area and a 50% longer throw. The bottom line is the Shiva-X moves more air (which is to be expected when comparing a 12" and a 10" driver). At only $50 difference between the two, the Shiva-X seems like a no-brainer to me.
We are getting pretty far off topic here so we should probably take this to the Exodus forum and discuss further: http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/exodus-audio/
Go ahead and start a threat EDIT: (THREAD) - no threats please :boxer: - over there asking for advice. Lots of people over there would be willing to help you with your decisions.
Good luck!
Mike
