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First of all, wow, never thought I'd be thinking about a DYI subwoofer, but here I am. My wife gave me approval to spend some money on my home theater (she hates it, but knows I love it), soI've been reading as much as I can about subwoofers over the last couple of days and it sounds like a dyi sub offers more bang for the buck.
My question is, for a 1500 cu ft room in a rectangle 20x10x7.5 with 120" screen on 10ft wall, two rows of seating with my prime spot about midday down the room at ~9.5'
1) would I be better off buying an outlaw or HSU subwoofer or building my own?
2) Is it very difficult?
3) Can you recommend 1 or a pair of subs I should do (assuming you recommend dyi)?
Very much would like a sub that hits 20hz or lower...not sure why, just think that would be cool. Would really like to feel the sound effects from things like the hobbit and such. Also, I enjoy playing Halo and would love to feel it more when some guy sneaks up and assassinates me (happens quite frequently...what, never said I was good!). I think I can get my wife to let me spend around $800. I hear people mentioning two subs are way better than one...would that be true for my space? No neighbors and I really want that low, deep bass...badly.
Currently I'm using a dayton 1200. Not sure how low it hits, but I think it sounds pretty good in the corner. Would I notice a huge difference between that and a dyi sub or hsu or something?
I don't have much experience building things, but do enjoy the challenge, and I'm pretty good at fixing cars and do an okay job with projects around the house (with blemishes for sure). Any feedback or help would be much appreciated. Thank you kindly in advance!
-Sam
My question is, for a 1500 cu ft room in a rectangle 20x10x7.5 with 120" screen on 10ft wall, two rows of seating with my prime spot about midday down the room at ~9.5'
1) would I be better off buying an outlaw or HSU subwoofer or building my own?
2) Is it very difficult?
3) Can you recommend 1 or a pair of subs I should do (assuming you recommend dyi)?
Very much would like a sub that hits 20hz or lower...not sure why, just think that would be cool. Would really like to feel the sound effects from things like the hobbit and such. Also, I enjoy playing Halo and would love to feel it more when some guy sneaks up and assassinates me (happens quite frequently...what, never said I was good!). I think I can get my wife to let me spend around $800. I hear people mentioning two subs are way better than one...would that be true for my space? No neighbors and I really want that low, deep bass...badly.
Currently I'm using a dayton 1200. Not sure how low it hits, but I think it sounds pretty good in the corner. Would I notice a huge difference between that and a dyi sub or hsu or something?
I don't have much experience building things, but do enjoy the challenge, and I'm pretty good at fixing cars and do an okay job with projects around the house (with blemishes for sure). Any feedback or help would be much appreciated. Thank you kindly in advance!
-Sam