So I've given some thought to DIY'ing a sub for my HT setup (below). I've built ported boxes, sealed box, IB baffle, my false floor, etc for my car so I've got a little experience when it comes to building enclosures and such. My only issue is the finishing stages. I'd like something that's a piano black OR if it was a black vinyl look..it'd have to be good looking and not cheap (edges not matching, cheap vinyl, etc). I don't know much....anything basically lol...about finishing as this will be going in my house and I want it to look very nice. Room setup is:
20x18x10 = 3600cuft AND it's a more or less "open concept". Not enclosed like a basement (I can get pictures if needed to clear up things)
Now, I don't need to shake the entire house. Before this I had a PA-120 and at it's peaky as hell 50hz tune it was "decent", but not anywhere near what I want. My car has spoiled me and that wouldn't cut it, but I picked it up for like $60 I believe lol. I'm looking for something that will have great sound quality, but still be able to handle HT with authority when needed. I don't need a 15-20hz monster, but I would like something that is respectable in the 20's
I'm not sure what kind of enclosure I'm looking at here, but I'd like something that might be a little taller than normal and not stick out from the wall so far. I'd like something that isn't too deep (maybe 22-24") and DEFINITELY front ported so I can have it close to the wall. So let me get into a few questions and hopefully you DIY sub guys (and speaker for that matter) can really help me take off with some ideas. Thanks in advance btw!!
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1. Is there anywhere that sells pre-made boxes with a nice finish already on them?
2. How hard is it to really put vinyl (or if there's some other common finish people use that looks nice) on a box??
3. I understand DIY can be for fun AND also as a money saver, but when going with something like a single 15" sealed (possibly ported unless it needs some crazy 6cuft or something)..would it just be better to pick up say..an Epik Empire for $700 or whatever they go for? Looking to stay closer to $500 or so if that's possible.
4. I've been looking at DIY's for a day or so, but seems like most are multiple sub setups OR HUGE lol. 4 18's, etc. I'm looking for something that will resemble stuff like the Outlaw LFM-1ex, Empire, pb-12/sb-12, etc
5. Are there any advantages of going with a separate amp like the Crown XLS stuff over a plate amp? Also, is the Crown XLS stuff good/common? Any recommendations would be great, but I understand it's kinda hard to say until we get some subs in the picture.
6. 15" sub idea's?? Again, would like to go sealed unless ported doesn't require a massive enclosure. Not looking for sheer output; something very musical, but that can still get down into 20's easily with authority
20x18x10 = 3600cuft AND it's a more or less "open concept". Not enclosed like a basement (I can get pictures if needed to clear up things)
Now, I don't need to shake the entire house. Before this I had a PA-120 and at it's peaky as hell 50hz tune it was "decent", but not anywhere near what I want. My car has spoiled me and that wouldn't cut it, but I picked it up for like $60 I believe lol. I'm looking for something that will have great sound quality, but still be able to handle HT with authority when needed. I don't need a 15-20hz monster, but I would like something that is respectable in the 20's
I'm not sure what kind of enclosure I'm looking at here, but I'd like something that might be a little taller than normal and not stick out from the wall so far. I'd like something that isn't too deep (maybe 22-24") and DEFINITELY front ported so I can have it close to the wall. So let me get into a few questions and hopefully you DIY sub guys (and speaker for that matter) can really help me take off with some ideas. Thanks in advance btw!!
:D1. Is there anywhere that sells pre-made boxes with a nice finish already on them?
2. How hard is it to really put vinyl (or if there's some other common finish people use that looks nice) on a box??
3. I understand DIY can be for fun AND also as a money saver, but when going with something like a single 15" sealed (possibly ported unless it needs some crazy 6cuft or something)..would it just be better to pick up say..an Epik Empire for $700 or whatever they go for? Looking to stay closer to $500 or so if that's possible.
4. I've been looking at DIY's for a day or so, but seems like most are multiple sub setups OR HUGE lol. 4 18's, etc. I'm looking for something that will resemble stuff like the Outlaw LFM-1ex, Empire, pb-12/sb-12, etc
5. Are there any advantages of going with a separate amp like the Crown XLS stuff over a plate amp? Also, is the Crown XLS stuff good/common? Any recommendations would be great, but I understand it's kinda hard to say until we get some subs in the picture.
6. 15" sub idea's?? Again, would like to go sealed unless ported doesn't require a massive enclosure. Not looking for sheer output; something very musical, but that can still get down into 20's easily with authority
