Other Subwoofers Owners Thread

[Dust]

My SVS PB13-Ultra will be delivered tomorrow (talked to the freight company today). I'm so stoked!!

I'll be sure to post pics of the wife on the floor after she sees the size of the box.

[Big Daddy]

Originally Posted by Dust

I'll be sure to post pics of the wife on the floor after she sees the size of the box.

Have some flowers ready in case you don't want to sleep on the couch.

[crazyBLUE]

This is my 12" sub ! Big Daddy want's me to build one & said I can use the component's of this one ! MY dilemma is what to use after I start !!
HERE COMES JASON !!

[Big Daddy]

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

This is my 12" sub ! Big Daddy want's me to build one & said I can use the component's of this one ! MY dilemma is what to use after I start !!

I think you should keep this sub and build a new one from scratch. Two subwoofers in a room work a lot better in taming the standing waves.

[Johk]

Originally Posted by Dust

My SVS PB13-Ultra will be delivered tomorrow (talked to the freight company today). I'm so stoked!!

I'll be sure to post pics of the wife on the floor after she sees the size of the box.

Nice! At least it's not the cylinder version... Your wife would be on her way to the hospital in that case!

Report back when you stop listening to it for a second

[naturephoto1]

This is my sub, the Epik Conquest which has an 18" driver and a 1000 watt Bash Amp:







I am reluctant to post my system until I move, however, I will be posting my Turntable system shortly, once it is completed.

Rich

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

I think you should keep this sub and build a new one from scratch. Two subwoofers in a room work a lot better in taming the standing waves.

OK ! DEAL ! But I must wait A short time on the build ! TO many home project's all at once would not go well with work , even after 20 years ! IN mean time I can start gathering things I need !!

[Big Daddy]

Originally Posted by naturephoto1

This is my sub, the Epik Conquest which has an 18" driver and a 1000 watt Bash Amp:
Rich

How much does that monster weigh? How did you move it around to find the optimum position for it?

[naturephoto1]

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

How much does that monster weigh? How did you move it around to find the optimum position for it?

This monster weighs in at about 200 pounds and about 350 pounds crated. We had a dickens of a time unloading it and getting it out of the crate and into the living room.

Unfortunately, I have a small living room (about 11' X 12') until I move. So, it is placed in basically the only available spot at this point, so it is not optimized, but we did adjust the output to match the other speakers in the system. I could slide the sub on the carpet and placed the footers under it once we set the unit in place. Optimum or more optimized placement will need to wait till I move and either build a house and prepare a room or buy a house and build a room (I would like something about 20' X 35' preferably with a 10' ceiling). This is why I do not want to post the home theater until it is ready, though I may post some of the equipment without really showing how it is set-up in the room.

Rich

[Big Daddy]

Originally Posted by naturephoto1

This monster weighs in at about 200 pounds and about 350 pounds crated. We had a dickens of a time unloading it and getting out of the crate and into the living room.

This is why I do not want to post the home theater until it is ready, though I may post some of the equipment without really showing how it is set-up in the room.
Rich

I can recommend some good chiropractors.

I would love to see pictures of your finished turntable.

[Big Daddy]

Originally Posted by Gremal

I know B&W aren't really known for their subs. I could see why when I had my ASW800 that I bought to pair with my Nautilus speakers. When I upgraded to the 802D, the match really was not working for me and I debated what to do. I finally decided to give B&W another try with the updated version of the ASW800--the ASW825. With the upgrade, I went from a paper cone to what B&W calls a Rohacell cone, as well as new electronics, all of which are a better match for my front three speakers. The deep bass was tighter and I could hear detail and "feel" detail and punch better than before. I'm really impressed with these Rohacell cones. Anyone else enjoying them?

Is this sub as big and as heavy as the B&W center channel speaker? I hope you don't mind me asking this question. What is the cost of this sub? If you don't want to answer, it is OK.

[aramis109]

With a sub as big as the Epik... do you really even NEED to optomize it for the room?!? (I know they answer is yes but dayum!)

[naturephoto1]

Originally Posted by aramis109

With a sub as big as the Epik... do you really even NEED to optomize it for the room?!? (I know they answer is yes but dayum!)

Once I put this big sub on top of the footers (rather than flat on the floor) along with my really good sub cable it helped to reduce any standing waves and it put out a tremendous amount of clean bass that was quite deep and amazingly fast.

Rich

[Big Daddy]

Originally Posted by naturephoto1

Once I put this big sub on top of the footers (rather than flat on the floor) along with my really good sub cable it helped to reduce any standing waves and it put out a tremendous amount of clean bass that was quite deep and amazingly fast.

Rich

Now you are making me jealous. I am going to build a 21" subwoofer pretty soon just to beat you.

This is the Driver I have in mind.

List Price: $1,180.82 EA
Special Price: $781.71

I may have to buy a truck load full of MDF wood to fit this driver.

[naturephoto1]

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

Now you are making me jealous. I am going to build a 21" subwoofer pretty soon just to beat you.

This is the Driver I have in mind.

List Price: $1,180.82 EA
Special Price: $781.71

I may have to buy a truck load full of MDF wood to fit this driver.

I don't want to know how much an excellent 21" driver costs. You uploaded the photo and price just as I was typing this, but that is sure going to be a really big and heavy box that you will need a crane to lift and move. Any idea as to how low this will go and what is available that puts out sound at about 6 or 8? HZ?

Rich

[Blu-Dog]

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

I may have to buy a truck load full of MDF wood to fit this driver.

One layer, MDF; then a coat of roofing tar/mirror mastic; then another layer of MDF; another coat of tar; then furniture grade oak plywood.

Of course, a two square foot chunk of that weighs about 40 pounds, but it wouldn't flex if an elephant stepped on it. Which is about the equivalent of putting this driver on it.

[Big Daddy]

Originally Posted by naturephoto1

Any idea as to how low this will go and what is available that puts out sound at about 6 or 8? HZ?

Rich

This rotary subwoofer from Eminent Technology goes down to 1Hz. The total cost with installation is close to $27,000.

[dtowntke]

my energy sub is fantastic, it shakes my whole apartment building. e s12.3 its a thing of beauty! check out the pic in my gallery

[BrettBell_eD_Rep]

Originally Posted by naturephoto1

I don't want to know how much an excellent 21" driver costs. You uploaded the photo and price just as I was typing this, but that is sure going to be a really big and heavy box that you will need a crane to lift and move. Any idea as to how low this will go and what is available that puts out sound at about 6 or 8? HZ?

Rich

That Driver might not be the best option for an HT sub, it's a pro-sound driver frequency response is set up for 30-1000Hz. Huge Roll off under 30Hz if you take a look at the spec sheet on it. Not saying it wouldn't be fun to try though, just might not be the best investment for a DIY subwoofer. Might be fun for a Horn for some outdoor concerts though.

[nezff]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7Bkrypxzs4
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