Here's my current set-up. Front towers-mirage v2 omnisats(55hz), center-mirage v2 omnisats(70hz), surrounds-mirage v2 omnisats(70hz) and the sub is a DIY TC Sounds 3K 15". I like the performance of the sub up to about 50-60hz. My speakers crossover is at 80hz (could go up to 100hz if needed). I need help in the 50-60hz up to 80hz-100hz mid-bass area. My budget is $500 and cannot be too big (no more than 1.5cf-2cf). I want above all top SQ and then SPL for that mid-bass area. Here are my options;
1. Hsu MSM 12", the easiest to set-up but the biggest.
2. AV123 ufw 10" (rocket) sub, has a parametric eq., very musical according to Craigsub (50-points on SQ) and can get used for $400.
3. Velodyne HGS 10" sub, I have one (broken amp). Can get the amp repaired + S/H both ways for about $300, has a 35hz subsonic filter, very musical.
4. Audiopulse Epic 8" DVC 4ohm, "beefy driver" used on Ebay for about $125-$150, amp would be a ED LT350 or LT550 about $175-$250 and a DIY sealed ply box about $50 (total about $400), driver is the same brand as my sub.
5. JL 8w7, also very musical, can get it for about $275, DIY sealed ply box for about $50 and the ED LT350 amp for $175. Total cost is about $500.
Out of these five choices, which one would you choose and why. Also, are there any other options available out there for $500 or less? I realize I might have to add crossovers, eq. and filters (behringer?) to help get the right response of both subs. Right now I'm using a ED EQ2 for my 3k sub.
1. Hsu MSM 12", the easiest to set-up but the biggest.
2. AV123 ufw 10" (rocket) sub, has a parametric eq., very musical according to Craigsub (50-points on SQ) and can get used for $400.
3. Velodyne HGS 10" sub, I have one (broken amp). Can get the amp repaired + S/H both ways for about $300, has a 35hz subsonic filter, very musical.
4. Audiopulse Epic 8" DVC 4ohm, "beefy driver" used on Ebay for about $125-$150, amp would be a ED LT350 or LT550 about $175-$250 and a DIY sealed ply box about $50 (total about $400), driver is the same brand as my sub.
5. JL 8w7, also very musical, can get it for about $275, DIY sealed ply box for about $50 and the ED LT350 amp for $175. Total cost is about $500.
Out of these five choices, which one would you choose and why. Also, are there any other options available out there for $500 or less? I realize I might have to add crossovers, eq. and filters (behringer?) to help get the right response of both subs. Right now I'm using a ED EQ2 for my 3k sub.