Sub-woofer size

Raymond lee Leggs · 07-05-2008, 07:26 PM

Does sub-woofer size matter?

brandonchenry · 07-05-2008, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Raymond lee Leggs

Does sub-woofer size matter?

The more air space in the encloseure, the better.

JohnRice · 07-06-2008, 05:55 AM

You're a piece of work, Raymond.

Robert_J · 07-06-2008, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by brandonchenry

The more air space in the encloseure, the better.

Not always true. The enclosure size is based on the Theile/Small parameters of the driver and the goals of the designer.

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Originally Posted by Raymond lee Leggs

Does sub-woofer size matter?

My simple answer is - Bigger is always better.

-Robert

Barry_B_B · 07-06-2008, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Raymond lee Leggs

Does sub-woofer size matter?

Yes, it does.

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Raymond lee Leggs · 07-06-2008, 03:54 PM

I was wondering if an "8" subwoofer was enough for a room that is Aproximately "12x12".

hodedofome · 07-06-2008, 07:06 PM

Depends on the driver and amplifier power. In short, if you want to make a good subwoofer you either need a big cabinet and/or big driver or a small cabinet/driver and lots of power. Look at the Sunfire subs, they are small but have lots of power. Then look at how much spl and depth SVS or AV123 subs have, and they don't need lots of power but use big drivers/cabinets.

It depends on what 8" sub you are talking about.

Raymond lee Leggs · 07-07-2008, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by hodedofome

Depends on the driver and amplifier power. In short, if you want to make a good subwoofer you either need a big cabinet and/or big driver or a small cabinet/driver and lots of power. Look at the Sunfire subs, they are small but have lots of power. Then look at how much spl and depth SVS or AV123 subs have, and they don't need lots of power but use big drivers/cabinets.

It depends on what 8" sub you are talking about.

it was an Audiosourse SL100 Sub-woofer.

pink · 07-11-2008, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnRice

You're a piece of work, Raymond.

No kidding..you're moving air..
I have 2 12" subs with 12" passive radiators with 1000 watt amps that will do structural damage..
Are you asking about the size of the enclosure or the driver. The 1000 watt amps are in a 14X14 enclosure. I also have 2 12" town firing subs with 400 watt amps, where the enclosure is much larger and they sound to bad either. I do have the 1000 Watt Subs in the front and the 400 Watt subs in the rear, they kind of fill in the playing field. By the way the 1000 Watt Subs I had made in mirrow image. These babies are no joke..

pink · 07-11-2008, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Raymond lee Leggs

I was wondering if an "8" subwoofer was enough for a room that is Aproximately "12x12".

Nothing is ever enough.,/'