Well, I've been lurking here in AVS for years and now face a decision. I own Paradigm Active 40's across the front (an amplified full range bookshelf that is surprisingly capable into the 30s) , the Onkyo 818 is on its way (can't wait for the new Audyssey XT32) and now it's time for subwoofer decisions.
I'm down South in the burbs, so there's no basement or man cave- the open concept living area is where the equipment shall thus be forever. Room pressuring ain't happening with WAF and/or budget.
I kept reading the bass forum here and haunting Ebay, audiogon and craigslist looking for the elusive sweet spot when I noticed this forum…. DIY, it's got to be too hard…..then I opened it up and read some threads.
I would have to use what is described as "flat packs" and start with one sealed enclosure. I'm not the traditional DIYer in any way, but I'm particularly motivated in this instance at the performance for the buck issue. Sure I could get the This Years Model SVGQ Nuclear Ultra Boxster after months of fighting (and hoping the manufacturer stays in business), but if I get a smaller box which delivers good value now, then the next box I add will exceed what I initially get with the former (and I can still hide the second one…sort of).
I love you guys who have talked your spouses into recreating Imax in your living rooms-but I'm stuck with my 50 inch four year old Panasonic plasma for at least 10 more years.
Before I even bring this up to her, I'm going to have to finish hiding the speaker cables and wires (much worse with active speakers btw).
But if I can do one sealed enclosure which makes her feel the crashing train, then doing the second one the next year won't be such a negotiation. I can handle flat pack assembly by taking my time, doubting myself every step and never straying far from this forum. "Reference volume" sends us running away from the room-besides I'm in my fifties and 'feeling' sound will be all I have in a few years……….any suggestions? Budget for first box-600/700?
I'm down South in the burbs, so there's no basement or man cave- the open concept living area is where the equipment shall thus be forever. Room pressuring ain't happening with WAF and/or budget.
I kept reading the bass forum here and haunting Ebay, audiogon and craigslist looking for the elusive sweet spot when I noticed this forum…. DIY, it's got to be too hard…..then I opened it up and read some threads.
I would have to use what is described as "flat packs" and start with one sealed enclosure. I'm not the traditional DIYer in any way, but I'm particularly motivated in this instance at the performance for the buck issue. Sure I could get the This Years Model SVGQ Nuclear Ultra Boxster after months of fighting (and hoping the manufacturer stays in business), but if I get a smaller box which delivers good value now, then the next box I add will exceed what I initially get with the former (and I can still hide the second one…sort of).
I love you guys who have talked your spouses into recreating Imax in your living rooms-but I'm stuck with my 50 inch four year old Panasonic plasma for at least 10 more years.
Before I even bring this up to her, I'm going to have to finish hiding the speaker cables and wires (much worse with active speakers btw).
But if I can do one sealed enclosure which makes her feel the crashing train, then doing the second one the next year won't be such a negotiation. I can handle flat pack assembly by taking my time, doubting myself every step and never straying far from this forum. "Reference volume" sends us running away from the room-besides I'm in my fifties and 'feeling' sound will be all I have in a few years……….any suggestions? Budget for first box-600/700?
