Search this section of the forum for "DIY" and you will find more info than you can read in a day. Also, keep drooling over Adire's drivers because Dan just announced that they have more models on the way.
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Anyone have experience w/ Fluance subs? I've read some good reviews. Their 200W 12" runs $249, which seems pretty good, but I'm a rookie w/ this stuff.
I'm looking for a sub $250 sub that will perform really well (obviously), so any other suggestions would be appreciated, as well.
Also, I'd consider building my own if someone can direct me to a valuable source of DIY info. I was drooling a bit over Adire's drivers, but have little knowledge of how this stuff goes together. I'm pretty competent w/ woodworking, but don't know the technical stuff.
Thanks.
I'm looking for a sub $250 sub that will perform really well (obviously), so any other suggestions would be appreciated, as well.
Also, I'd consider building my own if someone can direct me to a valuable source of DIY info. I was drooling a bit over Adire's drivers, but have little knowledge of how this stuff goes together. I'm pretty competent w/ woodworking, but don't know the technical stuff.
Thanks.
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I would like to know more about the Fluance subs myself. Where would I find some reviews and info on the manufacturer?
Ian
Ian
The reviews I read were at audioreview.com. Sound impressive, though after doing a lot of reading today, I think I've convinced myself to build my own w/ an Adire Shiva driver. They've got some pretty thorough build plans available for download on their site and it sounds like I can get mind blowing performance from this thing (at least for the non-audiophile mind).
Anyone build a sub w/ the Shiva from the Adire plans for a vented enclosure? If so, how did it work out.
Also, from what I've read, I believe the way to go for a home theater application is a vented box, rather than sealed. true?
Anyone build a sub w/ the Shiva from the Adire plans for a vented enclosure? If so, how did it work out.
Also, from what I've read, I believe the way to go for a home theater application is a vented box, rather than sealed. true?
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I've read hundreds of reviews. 95% of them are extremely positive. The unfavorable reviews can be written off as either user error or extremely high expectations. I'm in the middle of building a pair of Shiva subs using the Adire Alignment.
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It's not a hard and fast rule. If you have a large room, it might be the only way to get the low bass you are looking for.
As for the Shiva, it will not be produced any more in the form described on Adire's site. Here's the new line-up directly from Dan Wiggins:
Shiva. Two inch diameter voice coil, overhung design, 14.5mm one way Xmax. 10", 12", 15" sizes, dual 8s and dual 4s available. Basic entry level SQL sub, low cost, easy to use, good performer.
Tempest. 2.5 inch diameter voice coil, overhung design, 18.5mm one way Xmax. 10", 12", 15" sizes, dual 8s, dual 4s and dual 2s available. All around banger. Will play deep, good SQ, get loud, budget SQL weighted to more SPL than SQ.
Maelstrom. Three inch diameter voice coil, overhung design, 24mm one way Xmax. 12", 15", 18" sizes, dual 4s and dual 2s available. Monster big driver. Handle lots of power. Real SPL monster, high BL (29 N/A), high stroke, still retain some decent SQ.
Koda. Two inch diameter voice coil, XBL2 motor, 18.5mm one way Xmax. 10", 12", 15" sizes, dual 8s and dual 4s. Basic entry level SQL sub, low cost, easy to use, better SQ than the overhungs with output around the Tempests. Like the current Koda 10s.
Brahma. 2.5" diameter voice coil, XBL2 motor, 26mm one way Xmax. 10", 12", 15" sizes, dual 4s and dual 2s. midline SQL sub, competitive price, similar to the current Brahmas in SQ and SPL.
Tumult. Three inch diameter voice coil, XBL2 motor, 34mm one way Xmax. 12", 15", 18" sizes, dual 4s and dual 2s. Top of the line in output, great SQ. Like the current Tumults, just more options.
-Robert
| Originally posted by kurt12 Anyone build a sub w/ the Shiva from the Adire plans for a vented enclosure? If so, how did it work out. |
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| Originally posted by kurt12 Also, from what I've read, I believe the way to go for a home theater application is a vented box, rather than sealed. true? |
As for the Shiva, it will not be produced any more in the form described on Adire's site. Here's the new line-up directly from Dan Wiggins:
Shiva. Two inch diameter voice coil, overhung design, 14.5mm one way Xmax. 10", 12", 15" sizes, dual 8s and dual 4s available. Basic entry level SQL sub, low cost, easy to use, good performer.
Tempest. 2.5 inch diameter voice coil, overhung design, 18.5mm one way Xmax. 10", 12", 15" sizes, dual 8s, dual 4s and dual 2s available. All around banger. Will play deep, good SQ, get loud, budget SQL weighted to more SPL than SQ.
Maelstrom. Three inch diameter voice coil, overhung design, 24mm one way Xmax. 12", 15", 18" sizes, dual 4s and dual 2s available. Monster big driver. Handle lots of power. Real SPL monster, high BL (29 N/A), high stroke, still retain some decent SQ.
Koda. Two inch diameter voice coil, XBL2 motor, 18.5mm one way Xmax. 10", 12", 15" sizes, dual 8s and dual 4s. Basic entry level SQL sub, low cost, easy to use, better SQ than the overhungs with output around the Tempests. Like the current Koda 10s.
Brahma. 2.5" diameter voice coil, XBL2 motor, 26mm one way Xmax. 10", 12", 15" sizes, dual 4s and dual 2s. midline SQL sub, competitive price, similar to the current Brahmas in SQ and SPL.
Tumult. Three inch diameter voice coil, XBL2 motor, 34mm one way Xmax. 12", 15", 18" sizes, dual 4s and dual 2s. Top of the line in output, great SQ. Like the current Tumults, just more options.
-Robert
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