Hi Folks,
I've been reading like crazy over the last couple of weeks and a DIY sub project is definetly something I want to get into.
My Project:
I am building a new home and we have a home theater room/rec room with a projector and 110" screen along the front wall. Due to WAF issues I've had to install all 7 speakers in wall. I got a really good deal on some nice Klipsch speakers and I'm sure with a little tweaking I will be happy with them. Room dimensions are 19x22x10=Approx 4200cuft. For this project, I will be building a sub box which will go in the wall and be used for mostly movie/tv/sports watching. The best place to place this speakerbox is along one of the side walls towards the back of the room (opposite the screen, behind and to the side of the sitting area) I tried to place it along the front wall but there is no place to put it as 3 of the walls have a concrete foundation and the area is too shallow. This wall panel which I want to put it in is pefect in my opinion as it is framed out pretty far from the wall giving my plenty of space. Space available for the sub box is: W14"xD14"xH10'. The box needs to be 14" wide to fit inside the studs and can be 14" deep. Ceilings are 10' tall so height is not an issue.
I would like to use the Shiva-X 12" driver.
Option 1: One 12" Shiva-X driver in a sealed box sized at 14"x14"x36"=approx 4cuft
Option 2: Two 12" Siva-X driver in a sealed box sized at 14"x14"x60"=approx 6.8cuft
Why sealed box: I've been reading that this is best for my first build and easiest to build. I'd like to give this a go. I will make sure it is braced very well as it is a pretty big box. I'll also attach it to the studs well to limit vibration. I've made some car speaker boxes and know my way around a workshop. I'm comfortable making this box. One thing I have going for me is that since this is in wall it doesn't have to look good. It's all about function over form.
Questions:
1. What option above would be best in this 4000+ cuft room. Since this is going in the wall, I'd rather slightly over build than under build. I want good clean bass that will work well for sports and movies.
2. What affordable amplification would you suggest for this build? I'd like to use a stand alone amp which will sit with my home theater equipment. What are good powerfull amps that won't kill my pocket book? Ideal budget would be $300 for Option 1 and $600 for Option 2. (amplification)
3. Is there anything I'm missing in my planning above? Am I completely CooCoo for undergoing this project in my first go around?
All your comments and questions are welcome. There are some great folks on this forum and I hope to get some really good feedback. As I start work I'll be sure to post pics.
Cheers!
I've been reading like crazy over the last couple of weeks and a DIY sub project is definetly something I want to get into.
My Project:
I am building a new home and we have a home theater room/rec room with a projector and 110" screen along the front wall. Due to WAF issues I've had to install all 7 speakers in wall. I got a really good deal on some nice Klipsch speakers and I'm sure with a little tweaking I will be happy with them. Room dimensions are 19x22x10=Approx 4200cuft. For this project, I will be building a sub box which will go in the wall and be used for mostly movie/tv/sports watching. The best place to place this speakerbox is along one of the side walls towards the back of the room (opposite the screen, behind and to the side of the sitting area) I tried to place it along the front wall but there is no place to put it as 3 of the walls have a concrete foundation and the area is too shallow. This wall panel which I want to put it in is pefect in my opinion as it is framed out pretty far from the wall giving my plenty of space. Space available for the sub box is: W14"xD14"xH10'. The box needs to be 14" wide to fit inside the studs and can be 14" deep. Ceilings are 10' tall so height is not an issue.
I would like to use the Shiva-X 12" driver.
Option 1: One 12" Shiva-X driver in a sealed box sized at 14"x14"x36"=approx 4cuft
Option 2: Two 12" Siva-X driver in a sealed box sized at 14"x14"x60"=approx 6.8cuft
Why sealed box: I've been reading that this is best for my first build and easiest to build. I'd like to give this a go. I will make sure it is braced very well as it is a pretty big box. I'll also attach it to the studs well to limit vibration. I've made some car speaker boxes and know my way around a workshop. I'm comfortable making this box. One thing I have going for me is that since this is in wall it doesn't have to look good. It's all about function over form.
Questions:
1. What option above would be best in this 4000+ cuft room. Since this is going in the wall, I'd rather slightly over build than under build. I want good clean bass that will work well for sports and movies.
2. What affordable amplification would you suggest for this build? I'd like to use a stand alone amp which will sit with my home theater equipment. What are good powerfull amps that won't kill my pocket book? Ideal budget would be $300 for Option 1 and $600 for Option 2. (amplification)
3. Is there anything I'm missing in my planning above? Am I completely CooCoo for undergoing this project in my first go around?
All your comments and questions are welcome. There are some great folks on this forum and I hope to get some really good feedback. As I start work I'll be sure to post pics.
Cheers!