View Full Version : Dayon sub-120 upgrade to BIC H-100?


DLB527
06-06-08, 04:16 PM
Well currently I have a Dayton sub-120 and am itching to upgrade. Ive been very happy with my current sub but know it could be a lot better and lately I have been noticing a lot of its flaws.

My budget for a sub is pretty small. I could probably manage to get the BIC only if I sell my Dayton.

Has anyone used both of these? I'm wondering how much of a difference there would be between the two. I definitely don't want to go down in output. The room is fairly small, about 15*12 but also has a small stairwell in it.

Another thing I was thinking about doing was getting another Dayton since my current sub is to the right of my right main and at my seating position this causes bass to be uneven from the left to right of my seating positions. A pretty good amount less really so I think another identical sub on the left would really help since my room is not very good acoustically.

Would the the BIC be capable of more output (spl wise) then the Dayton?

Would one BIC be better then two Dayton's taking into account wanting more volume at the seating position as well as more even from left to right of the seating position?

If I went with another Dayton I could get it at least 20% off at partsexpress's annual tent sale in about a month.

Any suggestions or opinions appreciated.

Jakeman02
06-07-08, 09:59 PM
If you're happy with it then save your pennys and wait till you can upgrade to a higher quality sub like SVS, Outlaw, HSU, ED, Epiik etc.

I do think the H-100 would be a much better performer than what you have now, I didn't like the sub 120 though when I demoed it, but if you're happy with it for now and going to the expense and trouble of getting a new sub wait until you can really get into something that you won't want to upgrade after the initial thrill is over.

DLB527
06-07-08, 11:06 PM
If you're happy with it then save your pennys and wait till you can upgrade to a higher quality sub like SVS, Outlaw, HSU, ED, Epiik etc.

I do think the H-100 would be a much better performer than what you have now, I didn't like the sub 120 though when I demoed it, but if you're happy with it for now and going to the expense and trouble of getting a new sub wait until you can really get into something that you won't want to upgrade after the initial thrill is over.

Rather I'm not displeased with it for the price.

I don't think a higher priced sub then the H-100 would be an option for a while. Before I paid much more then the price of the BIC there's other things I would buy instead.

Getting the H-100 would cost more then getting another Dayton if I sell my current sub.

So I'm just trying to decide between spending a little more and getting the H-100 which would be all around better. Or for a little less I could get another sub-120 which would gain me some output and better response across the whole seating area.

There are two other options from partsexpress that I might be able to get taking into account there tent sale coming up in about a month.

This,
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&Partnumber=300-392

And this,
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&Partnumber=309-175

But I haven't looked into if either of thease are anything special for the price.