What are the pro's and con's to using a sonotube Vs. a MDF cube (some areas to compare are cost, sound, quality, tight sound, loose sound or any other category needed). I plan on using a 12" driver with a 250 watt plate amp. I will be using this setup for 90% home theater. Therefore, I want to...
I am thinking about using a P.E. 500 Watt amp to push a DPL12. I am thinking about using a shiva design, vented at apprx. 5.0 cuft. However, using the 500 Watt amp can I get the same performance using a sealed box? There are a couple a questions I have before I elect the cabinet design. What...
has anyone purchased the 360 watt MCM plate amp? Any comments or concerns. Someone stated that the THD is rated at 250watt at 4 ohms. What does that mean? I want to use this to drive a 12" shiva or the tempest. Please help.
I know that a cube is the most common and easiest enclosure to construct. Is that any other shapes (octagon, pentagon, etc..) that can be used to create better sound? I am think of building a 5.0 ft^3 enclosures. Any thoughts or links that might help? Thanks.
Does a large enclosure create more sound with the same amplification than a smaller enclosure? For example what will sound better? If I use 250 plate amp to push a 12" driver with a large enclosure vs. a small enclosure. This is used only for HT.
Is the low pass and high pass filtering necessary if a crossover is being used? I am think about using an AVA 250 amp to drive a shiva.
Any comments? Is there a better amp for the $$$ out there?
Also is there any year end sales that are too good to be true?
Are there any web links that have subwoofer box designs/ enclousers. I am looking to purchase a driver, an amp and build an encloures. I need some assistance.