Your opinions on this subwoofer kit please........... (1 Viewer)

[SteveSpoon]

Although I am quite handy with tools, I don't think I could build one as good as this one for my 12" Dayton DVC. Anybody have any experience with this cabinet from Parts Express? Any other suggestions appreciated. I think I just might treat myself to an early Christmas present!! Thanks a lot.

Steve

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd..._ID=9385&DID=7

Can somebody hot link this for me?

 

[SteveSpoon]

Guess it's an automatic hotlink!!

Steve

 

[Brian Bunge]

Steve,

For about $20 more you can get a subwoofer enclosure with a black textured finish. The only downside is that you'd have to handle cutting out the woofer hole yourself.

If you're interested, check out part# 302-820.

 

[SteveSpoon]

Do you think they are the same cabinet? One says that it weighs 70 pounds, while the other says 45 pounds.

Steve

 

[Brian Bunge]

The unfinished cabinet is 1" MDF vs. only 3/4" MDF for the finished cabinet. The 1" MDF cabinet will be more rigid but it may not be necessary. It's up to you as to which cabinet you'd prefer.

 

[SteveSpoon]

I think I'll have to go with the 1" cabinet. Not because it may be more rigid, but because the cabinet is unfinished, and I can paint it pink

For me, I think by purchasing that cabinet is the way to go. Have a PE 250 Watt plate amp that needs a home like the 12"DVC. I think we have a pretty good sub in the making.

Thanks Brian.

Steve

 

[Dan Hine]

I built a sub using the cabinet you linked to, Steve. In fact, it was the first sub I ever built! It's a rock solid cabinet and was pretty easy to put together. The one I built first held a Dayton DVC 12" and the now has an Eminence LAB 12. Both have provided great results.

 

[SteveSpoon]

Hey Dan: That is good to hear. I am curious what the Eminence LAB 12 is. Where can I read up on this driver, just in case I feel I need two subs??!!!!!

Steve

 

[Brian Bunge]

Steve,

That is another major benefit. You can finish it however you want.

The Eminence LAB 12 driver is also available from PE. Just do a search for it on their website.

 

[Dan Hine]

Steve,

The LAB 12 is a driver that was designed by Eminence specifically for a folded horn design. While a good driver in it's own right, for the application you have and cabinet you'll be using the DVC 12" would be a better option.

 

[SteveSpoon]

Thanks for the additional background info. I just HATE to miss out on a good deal!!

Steve