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I want to go DIY - Subwoofer. Help Needed.

post #1 of 4
7/10/09 at 3:53am
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So i have been around the forums a few days now and learned a few things.
My recent posts were about DVD players, Televisions, and Subwoofers.
I thought i could just decide on one of the readily available - pre assembled subs, but i cannot decide between the 5 choices of

1 x SVS PB-13 Ultra, 1 x HSU ULS-15, 2 x Elemental Designs A7S-450's, 1 x Seaton Submersive, 1 x (Pair) Elemental Designs P7-650, 2 x Dragons

So i am planning to go for a DIY Sub.
Hope i am able to decide on something here, since a few people now have recommended me that it will be a better choice to go with since i will have a better sub.

I have no problem going with a DIY sub, its just that, i don't have the tools and sources to build a custom box.
I want to buy a sub, a pre made box, and stuff like ep2500 and DCX2496, and whatever more is needed.

I need your help guys, i seriously want to get this done, and have a good sub.  I won't mind 2 subs.
My budget is $2k, and i am willing to go a little bit over it if its needed.

Thank you
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post #2 of 4
7/11/09 at 5:03am
With your budget a better idea may be to hire a cabinetmaker to build the box once you have determined the proper specs.  The way you are wanting to approach it, you might as well buy one of the completed subs you mentioned.  Robert may have different ideas.
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post #3 of 4
7/13/09 at 6:02am
The eD subs you list are really DIY subs with eD building the cabinet.  They are the only company that does not use a proprietary drive.  They will also build any cabinet you want based on your specs if you decide not use their drivers.  To save on shipping, I'd take some examples to your local cabinet maker because they may not understand the concept of double baffle and bracing.  Use these as examples of how to properly build an enclosure:
http://www.creativesound.ca/pdf/SubDuction-plans-290307.pdf
http://www.danmarx.org/audioinnovation/tc3000.html
http://www.danmarx.org/audioinnovation/tcsounds.html

But really, using a local cabinet maker or an car audio place to build your box will cost you much, much more than buying a pre-built sub.  The only reason to DIY is if you can do all aspects of the build or if you need something special that isn't available via retail.  Find a friend who has the tools and woodworking know how.  Depending on how well I know the person, I've been willing to trade my labor for beer and pizza.

-Robert
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post #4 of 4
7/13/09 at 10:32am
It was just a thought, but Robert is probably right about the cost of hiring someone to make the cabinet.
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