Bhavesh
Stunt Coordinator
- Joined
- Nov 27, 2003
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Bo,
I was in the same boat as you. If I were in the US , buying SVS would be a no-brainer.
But shippping to SA and taxes would have added about $300 to the cost of a 25-31 PCi, so I decided to go the DIY route. That plus there was some confusion concerning if Bax Global actually ships door-to-door to my address. I also did not receive the "legendary" SVS customer service from Erik K - No alternative suggestions or advice about local options and finally the guy just stopped responding to my emails. Axiom Audio gave me much better customer service when I bought an M22 from them - but their subs aren't as good.
There are many reference designs on the Adire Audio website and because you will only be importing the driver, shipping costs and taxes will be less. Also try Parts Express for good sub drivers - I ended up getting their 12'' DVC. WinISD is a simple freeware program that will tell you what size box you need for any driver you choose to buy. You'll be suprised at how simple putting together a good DIY sub is.
Make use of the advice in the DIY forum, just as you are doing here.
I was in the same boat as you. If I were in the US , buying SVS would be a no-brainer.
But shippping to SA and taxes would have added about $300 to the cost of a 25-31 PCi, so I decided to go the DIY route. That plus there was some confusion concerning if Bax Global actually ships door-to-door to my address. I also did not receive the "legendary" SVS customer service from Erik K - No alternative suggestions or advice about local options and finally the guy just stopped responding to my emails. Axiom Audio gave me much better customer service when I bought an M22 from them - but their subs aren't as good.
There are many reference designs on the Adire Audio website and because you will only be importing the driver, shipping costs and taxes will be less. Also try Parts Express for good sub drivers - I ended up getting their 12'' DVC. WinISD is a simple freeware program that will tell you what size box you need for any driver you choose to buy. You'll be suprised at how simple putting together a good DIY sub is.
Make use of the advice in the DIY forum, just as you are doing here.