The Official Acoustic Audio Subwoofer Owners Thread

[Big Daddy]

Originally Posted by brett_day

has anyone seen and or heard the 15" version of the hd sub? i am torn between upgrading the driver in my polk psw10 (by the way, thanks for the info Big Daddy! much appreciated) or i am thinking about the HD-sub15

I haven't heard it, but I am sure the 15" sub will perform well. They may only have the Maple HD-Sub15 left in stock. You need to make a decision soon.

Having two subwoofers in a room has many advantages. Buy one and get the other one fixed as soon as you can afford it. There is no rush.

[PurpleJesus74]

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

Here's some peeks at the inner workings of the Sub-10 whilst I fill it with some Polyfill. Looks to be, on the inside, a $160 sub, I'm honestly about to take the driver and amplifier out of it and make my own enclosure. Being a tedious and OCD-driven woodworker (when I make models for Architecture) - seeing this on the inside hurts a bit. I need to hurry up and put it back together!

Sorry if this is a dumb question,but does that polyfill cover the port hole?Does the air push through it or did you make a hole for the port?

[Big Daddy]

Originally Posted by erict

That's the one reason I was wondering about. I know there can be be a long debate on this and this isn't the right thread but wouldn't you want your ears to be the final test instead of a meter telling you whats best?

No, ears will give you inaccurate information.

[Big Daddy]

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

I'm honestly about to take the driver and amplifier out of it and make my own enclosure. Being a tedious and OCD-driven woodworker (when I make models for Architecture)

Having more experience with subwoofer cabinets, I was impressed and surprised that they had used braces and glue everywhere. I have seen this on more expensive subwoofer cabinets. You don't build a subwoofer cabinet to make the inside look beautiful. This is not an architectural model. You want to make sure the cabinet is solid, without any leakages. Typically, all DIY sites recommend using braces and as much glue as possible.

As long as the outside is attractive and the cabinet is solid, you can't ask for more.

[JJ]

Oh is that how it works? Ohhhh. I didn't know that.

And, the slot port is at the top, I didn't put any Polyfill in there. I filled the enclosure, but without packing it tight and cramming it all.

[billlh]

Originally Posted by jomari

welcome to the forum bill, hopefully, we can coerce you to stick around more. we always appreciate newcomers here...

the only initiation we have is pictures. of the sub. of the subwoofer.

again, welcome to the foray.

thanks, I'll try to post pics when I get it and have it setup. Might be a week or two before I can do so. This is for my second house and I don't have much time to play during the week. That and someone will have to tell me how to post pics here.

Bill

[billlh]

Originally Posted by erict

Will I gain anything from using a SPL meter to set up my sub and speakers? If so which one would you recommend?

Are you the same erict in the PA-120 forum on AVS? If so I was wondering what sub you decided on?

Bill

[Big Daddy]

Originally Posted by billlh

Are you the same erict in the PA-120 forum on AVS? If so I was wondering what sub you decided on?

Bill

He decided to buy an ED sub.

[erict]

Originally Posted by billlh

Are you the same erict in the PA-120 forum on AVS? If so I was wondering what sub you decided on?

Bill

BD is correct. I ended up buying an eD A2-300.

[PurpleJesus74]

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

Oh is that how it works? Ohhhh. I didn't know that.

And, the slot port is at the top, I didn't put any Polyfill in there. I filled the enclosure, but without packing it tight and cramming it all.

Yeah your right,forgot about that,sorry.

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by erict

BD is correct. I ended up buying an eD A2-300.

Big Daddy is always correct !!!!!!!!!!!

[erict]

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

Big Daddy is always correct !!!!!!!!!!!

Yes I know He is very informative

[Blu Titan]

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

Having more experience with subwoofer cabinets, I was impressed and surprised that they had used braces and glue everywhere. I have seen this on more expensive subwoofer cabinets. You don't build a subwoofer cabinet to make the inside look beautiful. This is not an architectural model. You want to make sure the cabinet is solid, without any leakages. Typically, all DIY sites recommend using braces and as much glue as possible.

As long as the outside is attractive and the cabinet is solid, you can't ask for more.

Once again you impressed me with your knowledge. You are a subwoofer God!

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by Blu Titan

Once again you impressed me with your knowledge. You are a subwoofer God!

I'll second & third that !!!

[billlh]

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

He decided to buy an ED sub.

Thanks Big Daddy. Quick question for you, I have a HK AVR 247 I will be hooking this up to. Do I need a splitter for the sub? Or does it come in the box? I thought I read some where in this thread that if you add a splitter to the sub? It increases the output by 6db? I plan to run a 10' RG6 from the amp to the sub, with RCA screw on ends. What if anything do I need to get to do this?

Thanks,

Bill

[Big Daddy]

Originally Posted by billlh

Thanks Big Daddy. Quick question for you, I have a HK AVR 247 I will be hooking this up to. Do I need a splitter for the sub? Or does it come in the box? I thought I read some where in this thread that if you add a splitter to the sub? It increases the output by 6db? I plan to run a 10' RG6 from the amp to the sub, with RCA screw on ends. What if anything do I need to get to do this?

Thanks,

Bill

The Y adapter that you need is (2 male, 1 female). It allows you to connect the subwoofer cable to both the right channel and left channel inputs on the back of the subwoofer. It may give you up to 6dB of additional output.

If you are using two subwoofers, you need another Y adapter (1 male, 2 female) to connect to the LFE output (sub out, or sub pre-out) on the back of the receiver.

A Y adapter is included in the box. Unfortunately, I don't remember which type it was. Any recent buyer remembers this?

[Big Daddy]

Originally Posted by Blu Titan

Once again you impressed me with your knowledge. You are a subwoofer God!

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

I'll second & third that !!!

I agree with both of you. My wife thinks I am crazy. I can't disagree with her. I am too scared.

[naturephoto1]

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

Big Daddy is always correct !!!!!!!!!!!

Except when he is not.

Rich

[jomari]

Originally Posted by erict

If so which one would you recommend?

forgot to answer this part, i would go with the analog for two reasons.
1. old school.
2. there has been a little debate about this, but i personally believe that the analog is more accurate compared to its digital younger brother.

oldschool

newschool

both from the radio shack.

[Big Daddy]

Originally Posted by naturephoto1

Except when he is not.

Rich

You asked for it. I am going to send an email to your girfriend of 9 1/4 years. You are definitely in trouble. You better get the wedding ring ready. Forget about the speakers you were planning to buy.