New 1, 2, and 3 cubic feet sub cabs (prebuilt) at PE (1 Viewer)

[george king]

To all,

In addition to the new sub amps at Parts Express, they are offering premade sub cabs for sale. Here is the link

http://www.partsexpress.com/webpage....44436&desc=ASC

1 cubic foot is $100
2 cubic feet is $126
3 cubic feet is $149

Note, there are no cutouts for woofer, amp, etc.

 

[LanceEAR]

The 3 cubic feet enclosure has me peaked my interest. I'm planning on building a tempest or av15 but I do not have any of the tools yet. Figure a circular saw and router will cost at least that much money maybe I should go with a pre-built box and use an av12.

However, does anyone have an idea how well an av15 or tempest would work in 3 cu.ft., given ~350 watts? The sub would be used approx 75% HT / 25% music.

Thanks in advance. My modeling skills are in their infancy :frowning:

 

[Ronnie Ferrell]

The 3 cubic feet enclosure has peaked my interest. I'm planning on building a tempest or av15 but I do not have any of the tools yet. Figure a circular saw and router will cost at least that much money...

You will still need some way of cutting the driver cut-out. I also wonder how much the shipping would be?


Ronnie

 

[Hank Frankenberg]

Good point Ronnie. To me, PE has always had high shipping charges. I think there's some profit built in.

LanceEAR: The new sub cab prices are very good. Why not call and ask for the shipping charge to your zip code?

 

[Brian Bunge]

George,

Looks like you're all set if you can get ahold of a router to cut the driver and amp holes.

 

[george king]

Brian,

Oh, not necessarily. I am willing to pay more for better quality and to help out someone I know versus some faceless corporation.

 

[LanceEAR]

Hank Frankenberg: Shipping charges are not an issue as I have family in Dayton (PE location) that are coming for a visit sometime next month They do not have much trunk space but I think they could squeeze it in there! I suppose I could borrow a router/jig saw from someone to make the driver cut out.

I guess I have to learn how to use some of the modeling software. The problem is the few I've used always produce different results for the same driver/enclosure :frowning:

 

[Dan KW]

I like those grills that are the first page of the search link that george posted...those are slick

 

[KyleGS]

However, does anyone have an idea how well an av15 or tempest would work in 3 cu.ft., given ~350 watts? The sub would be used approx 75% HT / 25% music.

I've tried the Tempest in a similar sized box and didn't like it much for HT OR stereo- it sounded very peaky even in my small living room. I can't comment on the AV15 but the Tempest IMO needs ~4.5cf or more to have a flat sound in house. (unless tiny room)