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Subwoofer to pair with powered speakers.

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allthetime

Discussion Starter · Feb 12, 2014

Hi, I don't really know anything about subwoofers, but I listen to and produce a lot of bass oriented music and my speakers aren't cutting it anymore... There are all sorts of sounds that don't even appear out of them... I have the Kanto YUMIs and I think they go down to 60Hz... I want to go down to at least 10Hz.

What woofer would you suggest for ~$300 (a bit more or less if you think the quality is significant)?

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bear123

· #2 · Feb 12, 2014

You have two goals that don't match....10 Hz, and $300, you can't really get both.

Having said that, under $500, I would look at the offerings from HSU Research. At $500, a top pick is the SVS PB or SB1000, depending on room size and if you want it to work well for movies along with music. PB1000 will have much higher output around 20Hz, SB will extend lower in a small room but have substantially less output around 20Hz.

By the way, there is very little content in most music below 40 Hz.

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allthetime

Discussion Starter · #3 · Feb 12, 2014

I am aware of that, but I produce bass-oriented dance music for systems that go extremely low (~10Hz) and need to have those frequencies accurately represented.

It looks like I will have to save up a little bit

Are these under $500 options worth going for or in your opinion is it worth spending a little extra money?

Also, the room they will be in is relatively large and long, think three small rooms put together in a row... is the PB1000 a better option?

Hopinater

· #4 · Feb 12, 2014

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Originally Posted by bear123 /t/1517369/subwoofer-to-pair-with-powered-speakers#post_24345421

You have two goals that don't match....10 Hz, and $300, you can't really get both.

Having said that, under $500, I would look at the offerings from HSU Research. At $500, a top pick is the SVS PB or SB1000, depending on room size and if you want it to work well for movies along with music. PB1000 will have much higher output around 20Hz, SB will extend lower in a small room but have substantially less output around 20Hz.

By the way, there is very little content in most music below 40 Hz.

I agree with bear's thoughts. Personally I would look at the $500 options if you can pull it off, if you can't I would wait and save until you can.

bear123

· #5 · Feb 12, 2014

In a large room, you can't get 10Hz for $500. Realistically, you will only get 10Hz with a sealed sub in a small room. Without spending a lot of money, you wont get 10Hz, which is something you will only feel at high SPL's, but not hear of course.

If DIY is an option, a powerful sealed sub would get you some 10Hz output, maybe.

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Hopinater

· #6 · Feb 12, 2014

If your room is as large as you say you will realistically have to up your budget or reduce your expectations. It's just the reality of bass and subwoofers.

allthetime

Discussion Starter · #7 · Feb 12, 2014

DIY is definitely an option and desired if it can get me the results I desire for less $$$.

When you say DIY, what exactly do you mean? I'm guessing, I need to build a good box and find a suitable driver? Will this require extra amplification?

allthetime

Discussion Starter · #8 · Feb 12, 2014

If this is the case, what options am I looking at? This is something I'm willing to take some extra time to save up for...

bear123

· #9 · Feb 12, 2014

I would suggest you hop over to the DIY forums. Don't know where to guide you other than that as I am not familiar with those forums, maybe start a thread over there.

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allthetime

Discussion Starter · #10 · Feb 12, 2014

Thanks for your help

Hopinater

· #11 · Feb 12, 2014

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Originally Posted by allthetime /t/1517369/subwoofer-to-pair-with-powered-speakers#post_24345632

DIY is definitely an option and desired if it can get me the results I desire for less $$$.

When you say DIY, what exactly do you mean? I'm guessing, I need to build a good box and find a suitable driver? Will this require extra amplification?

If you go to the DIY forum for speakers and subs you will be able to get a lot of knowledge help. There are a couple of options, Assemble yourself (AIY) or do it yourself (DIY). You can find some good packages that you can buy from Parts Express that have everything you need to assemble a good powerful sub depending on what you want.

bear123

· #12 · Feb 12, 2014

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Originally Posted by allthetime /t/1517369/subwoofer-to-pair-with-powered-speakers#post_24345663

Thanks for your help

No problem, sorry I could not offer more specific advice, but I think this will get you pointed in the right direction. You can probably accomplish a lot in the $500 range.

allthetime

Discussion Starter · #13 · Feb 12, 2014

No problem.

Just out of curiosity... What prices/products would I be looking at if I wanted to purchase something ready-made that could fulfill my requirements? I doubt I'll be able to afford it, but I am curious about specs/options.

bear123

· #14 · Feb 12, 2014

My guess of a reasonable starting point would the a PSA XS30 for $1150, although you would still need a room that would give a lot of gain in order to get much output at 10Hz. Its a dual 15" design.

Go to Data-Bass.com It lists a lot of DIY designs, such as the Dayton RS18-HO, $400 build cost, 87dB output at 10Hz.

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basshead81

· #15 · Feb 12, 2014

I dont think you can build anything that will do 10hz with authority for 500.00 let alone purchase a turnkey sub. You are looking at 3000.00 to buy a sub that will do 10hz with authority. You can probably build 4 SI 18" sealed subs for 1200.00-1500.00 that will get you decent output down that low. 1 single will not get the job done unless your room is the size of a closet. It takes alot of excursion and power to get solid output in that range in most rooms.

allthetime

Discussion Starter · #16 · Feb 13, 2014

If anyone's still interested in this issue... this thread was very informative.

basshead81

· #17 · Feb 13, 2014

Pretty much what I posted....

Here is a good deal for you
http://www.avsforum.com/t/1508051/stereo-integrity-si-d4-18-dual-opposed-sonotubes-two-available

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