Build or Buy a HT Sub?

Ok. I've been contemplating whether to build or buy my next HT sub. Purchase wise I'm looking at the HSU or SVS ported 12 " subs. I've been reading alot of the posts and see that many have build some great subs. I am pretty good with wood and putting things together. I've had alot of experience working with car audio in my younger years and know enough about electronics to be dangerous. My question is is it worth it? Are there great enough costs saving to undertake a project or is it more of just for the the fun of it. I believe undertaking the project would be fun and a great challenge to say the least. Then my other question is sound quality and spl's. Is putting something together with after market parts worth it. I'm sure most of these manufacurer's have a good source for material whether it through a private label or making their own products. I guess when everyone has finished with their builds how does there final product stack up? I'd rather not undertake a project like this if I can't at least meet the quality of the manufactured subs or surpass it. So let me know from your experiences whether good or bad because I'm sure theirs been some great success and failures. I look forward to all the expertise contained from everyone in the group. Thanks again.

If I do go this route I want to do it right I do not want this sub to be a stop gap. I have all the tools needed and the space to do it. I have the table saw, miter saw, router etc. So that's not a problem. Room layout is approximately 30 x 18 opening to another room through an archway. This second room is a large also about 15 x 25. All ceilings are 8 high. I would be building this for HT use. I would like to do a ported box. The size of the box would not be a hindrance as I have a large space to place it. So that being said let's talk drivers and amps. Has anyone put in a JL 10 or 12w6 in a custom box. If not want recommendations would you all have. As far as amp. I would like a plate amp that has a crossover point and auto on with a phase control also. I would like it to be an all in 1 unit. I think if I figure out the driver and amp I we can work on a box design and believe me I'm going to need everyones help with that. Let me know what you think

Are we talking about 4 enclosures here or 4 x 10's in 1 enclosure. If it's four enclosers that is not the route I want to go. I would not object to 2 enclosures. Also, the recommendation on the Dayton sub. Is that a good quality sub for a project like this? Pricing? What about the amp. How is the pricing on that. I threw out earlier a JL sub as I know quietly on that is good but I am planning on going with the recommendations from the group here. So if I'm throwing out items that shouldn't be considered please let me know and I will move the direction of the search in the direction recommended here. Thanks guys and keep them coming. I think if I figure out the equipment the box should be a much easier project. Thanks again.

Ok. Took a look at the amp/dsp and I'm diggin that. Do they make plate amps with this power or are they just over priced. So this route the sub would be passive and powered by the behring. I think on the subs I would not like to go greater than a 15. Honestly I would prefer a 12, but if that's not going to do the job then a 15 or 18 it is. Any other recommendations on a sub or is the Dayton the quality I would be looking for. Let hit this a little more before we start looking at possible box design. Keep it coming. Also if anyone there is pics of there please attach I'd like some ideas. Thank everyone.

Did a little more thinking in this. I want to go with 2 enclosures with 1 x 12" driver in each. These will be ported. So let me know recommendation on a 12 sub. Looking around I see peerless, Dayton and TC Sound. What are you thoughts on these and also a recommendation on model numbers for them. Let's also revisit the amp. I do like the suggestion on the Behringer but I think I want to go with am amp plate for each. Thoughts there. After this we can look at box building. I would like to move on this project as I would like to have it complete by mid December. Thanks again guys

I am up to going up to a 10 cubic foot enclosure . Not sure about going much larger, but if it will create better performance I am ok with it. Also remember this is going to be a porter sub as I am looking at using them for HT almost 100% of the time. Thanks guys keep the info and ideas coming

Without doing the quick research what's the f20 and which 300 watt amp

Very Interesting on the design but size in that is larger than what I'm looking for. I don't mind a large size but I think I would like to stick around 10 cube or under. Keep the input coming. Looking at 2 enclosures ported 1 x 12 inch driver in each with a plate amp preferable

Ok let me help clarify. I'm not really set on a enclosure size but would like to stay under 10 cubic foot. If I can accommodate the output for my room size above I would prefer 1 enclosure but the room is large so I'm thinking I may need 2 enclosures. I am not set on a sub size so if a 12 would not generate the output I would look larger. Budget wise I am good up to 1000 but if I can keep it lower that would be ideal. I am also looking at ported. Let me know also what designs and port size is ideal. So I'm trying to narrow down what sub and amp so we can come up with a box design. Time frame is to be complete by mid December. I'm looking for something that rumbles and pounds. My current sub that I'm going to be replacing is a paradigm ps1000. Pretty sure whatever we come up with here should blow that thing away. So that being said if I can great output from 1 enclosure I'd love to go that route, but would be up to building 2. Let me know if that help on the clarification side or if you need more input

So guys. What are we thinking 1 enclosure or 2. What size 12 or 15". Amp size? Model information. Thanks again

No thats no the goal at all. I've never heard one. If I wanted to buy a sub I probably would have already bought one. As far as making a copy and trying to save a couple bucks that's not it at all as it's really not worth the work to do that. I am looking to fill my space with some great, deep, loud bone raddleing bass. I posted looking for everyones input. If I can accomplish this with 1 closure great if not I'm up to doing 2. Size of woofer does not mater to me much either. I'm going to run with your suggestions here as you all are much more experienced in every aspect of this then I am. I respect scruples input greatly. I am opened minded to king pretty much anything to accomplish this but looking for a footprint of under 10 cubic foot. So let go from there. If I can get a sub/subs and amp/amps narrowed down in the next day I can get them on order and begin the process. I am hitting the hardware store tomorrow to pick up some paint for the house and can also pick up some wood at that time. So I guess the first thing is let's decide on a sub or subs and the power to push it.thanks

Is there something similar to the F20 design that would take a smaller footprint

Sorry about that were it says scruples input. I meant everyones input. Spell auto correct sometimes not such a good thing. Sorry again about that

That foot print is not a problem. I don't mind going 24 x 24 by a height of 24. Let me ask what all may perceive a silly question. I was looking at different spec on 12 and 15 drivers. In most cases the 12 can handle the same or more power than a 15 and have a greater excursion with also a lower freq So what is the advantage. Is it an issue of surface area to move the air.

Ok. That's kind of what I thought. Im going with a 15 driver. Let me know suggestions here as to what drivers and model numbers will produce some good quality and high spl. Remember this is for almost 100% HT