Check out HT Shack subwoofer Tests. Look for low group delay, high SPL output (without compression) and low distortion. (If you want audiophile music quality then THD less than 1% is a worthy goal but near impossible to find in most commercial subs)
Best Big Sub? or duals?
I just moved and my HT is a 25 x 30' room in the basement with concreat floors. My current sub a vandersteen is to musical and just not big enought to have any effects, I also have a 15" velodyne that just about cuts it but doesn't really shake the room and the sweet pot is to narrow, probably because of lack of power my old house this did great in. I am using all vandersteen speakers so they are really fast I need a good fast sub or two that will shake the room. Any sugestions cost is not a big issue just want to do it right and don't want to spend more than I have to.
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12K for a sub is a joke. Do your homework I agree for pure HT applications (just movies) it is a waste and a joke. HOwever, it is not a joke if you want THD less than 1% and excellent transient response (say a Q of 0.5 or less) and capability to 120 db SPL or so in a large room. (As opposed to a "bass bin") Large high quality TC Sounds drivers start around $1000 and shipping one of those 80 LB babies (yes that is JUST the driver) will cost you an arm and a leg too. (I am not sure you can even find these drivers in the DIY market anymore). Then you need a cabinet and a big amplifier. Even if you build it yourself and buy the amp you are probably looking at around a minimum $4K in parts. See interesting pics from HT Shack. What a beauty! |