Okay so, learning more and more about DIY subwoofers and I want to share a few things to make sure that I am going in the right direction and what I am consider is
1. Keep it simple
2. Beat out major brands and be cheaper
3. Sealed box: first time DIYing a subwoofer, would like it to go well first
4. Subwoofer driver: two 15's (IXL 15.2.2, Dayton UM15-22, SDX15) - all seem like fair options
- dont think i can go 18's, as i probably dont have enough space under my screen (~25/30") and AMP choice may be an issue
5. Cabinet design: show me please
6. I know this forum is about seeking nirvana through Audio/Video - but I want my sub good enough (better than major brands), I am not focused on perfectly tuned at every hertz
7. see #1
Here is where I am concerned as I have already run 2 50ft RCA cables for my receiver (2 pre-outs for the sub) - sunk cost, I can pull them if needed
Option 1: AMPs that have RCA (LFE) connectors built-in. What AMP will deliver an amazing experiencing for the above mentioned subs? (keep in mind item #1 and #7)
vs
Option 2: AMPs like Nuke3000, which use Speakon connectors (hopefully correct) and will likely require a power converter (unbalanced to balanced) from the receiver, different cable, different binding post, etc.
I do not mind exploring option 2 for the AMP if it leads to a better overall experience and is simple
but option 1 seems even more simple
thanx in advance
1. Keep it simple
2. Beat out major brands and be cheaper
3. Sealed box: first time DIYing a subwoofer, would like it to go well first
4. Subwoofer driver: two 15's (IXL 15.2.2, Dayton UM15-22, SDX15) - all seem like fair options
- dont think i can go 18's, as i probably dont have enough space under my screen (~25/30") and AMP choice may be an issue
5. Cabinet design: show me please
6. I know this forum is about seeking nirvana through Audio/Video - but I want my sub good enough (better than major brands), I am not focused on perfectly tuned at every hertz
7. see #1
Here is where I am concerned as I have already run 2 50ft RCA cables for my receiver (2 pre-outs for the sub) - sunk cost, I can pull them if needed
Option 1: AMPs that have RCA (LFE) connectors built-in. What AMP will deliver an amazing experiencing for the above mentioned subs? (keep in mind item #1 and #7)
vs
Option 2: AMPs like Nuke3000, which use Speakon connectors (hopefully correct) and will likely require a power converter (unbalanced to balanced) from the receiver, different cable, different binding post, etc.
I do not mind exploring option 2 for the AMP if it leads to a better overall experience and is simple
but option 1 seems even more simple
thanx in advance