Best alignment and/or driver for low volume usage? (1 Viewer)

[Chris A H]

I would like information as to the best alignment that would be good for lower volume usage (the kiddies need their sleep ). Would a sealed or vented box be better? Any drivers you would recommend as well?

Would like as small a box as required for the WAF.

Mainly looking to fill out the bottom-end on movies and classical music (50/50). I have Klipsch speakers all around and no subwoofer currently. Room is 20' by 14' by 8'.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

 

[Andrew Pratt]

Given the low volumes and small box requirement I'd go for a smaller sealed box. The smaller ported box's have problems getting a port long enough though there's work arounds there as well (PR's) if cost isn't too limiting a factor.

 

[Brian Bunge]

Try a Dayton DVC 12" driver in a 14" cube (assuming 3/4" MDF) with a pound of polyfill. If you need an amp also check out the Parts Express 250W amp (#300-794).

 

[Andrew Pratt]

You should also strongly consider the Adire DPL12 in a 75 liter box as well. (see the musical sub thread for a great link about it on the HTGuide site)

 

[David Giesbrecht]

I second the DPL12 it has incredible extension even in a small sealed box.

 

[Chris A H]

Thanks for the great info (Sorry I didn't reply right away, business called me out of town).

Brian - Why the Dayton DVC 12" vs. other models/brands? And is the 14" cube the external dimension? Will it need much bracing?

Andrew - Thanks for the great link about the DPL12. I would be using it in a downfiring configuration, and it was mention that it will "decrease, albeit slightly, available Xmax and cause sag over time." What does this mean in terms of sound? Will I be replacing this driver is a few short years?

Funny that the DPL12 discussed mentioned needing a box 75 liter box. I have been playing with the maximum size based upon where in the room I need to place it, and it came out to 79 liters! So with displacement for the bracing, driver and amp I could be right at 75l.

Thanks again for your replies.

 

[Brian Bunge]

The Dayton driver has a lower Vas than the Shiva and therefore you can achieve a lower Qtc with the Dayton driver in a small box than if you used a Shiva. Yes, that's the external dimensions and a single brace should be more than sufficient.