The ask Tin about audio thread

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Originally Posted by WhiteHawk

Seems like you are in the range of something that is already put together for $400.

- This REL is $699 but goes on sale all the time for $599 (this is what I paid and run, sounds awesome with movies or music). https://rel.net/shop/powered-subwoof...ie-ht/ht-1205/
- Klipsch has their SPL subs on sale too. https://www.klipsch.com/spl-subwoofers

-Geoff

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Those look tempting, I will have to see if I can find one local to listen to.

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Originally Posted by Killjoy

If this is for your LR and home theater duty, yes, I would go with a larger diameter woofer. But you're talking to someone with an 18" in his LR disguised as an end table.

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I would love to do that but already have two end tables. I would love to go with a 15 or larger but that's why the two 8s caught my eyes, smaller box but able to compete with a 15 for sound. My wife complained the 12 was too big, so I am trying to compromise.

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If this is for your Living Room and Home Theater duties, I'd favor stepping up to a larger driver. But this is coming from someone with an 18" disguised as an end table in his LR. :)

(2) 8" drivers have the cone area (surface area) of less than a single 12". A single 18" has 10x the surface area of an 8" driver. Dual 8's is equivalent to a single ~11". Not only would a larger driver move more air, but also likely offers a lower FR. Obviously size and cost some into play.

Tin! Where have you been?

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Originally Posted by Wizeguy

Tin! Where have you been?

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Married now...

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Originally Posted by Krazybones

Married now...

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Ah... THATS why I don't hear from him anymore

Klipsch has some insane deals on entry level subwoofers right now - $199 for a 12" with 400 watts peak amp (~200 RMS). Not in the same class as Rel, IMO, but pretty good value. Around 18" cube size wise.

-Geoff

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Originally Posted by WhiteHawk

Klipsch has some insane deals on entry level subwoofers right now - $199 for a 12" with 400 watts peak amp (~200 RMS). Not in the same class as Rel, IMO, but pretty good value. Around 18" cube size wise.

-Geoff

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Good to know, I got a buddy who thinks he can fix the amp on my Velodyne. So he is doing that, might pick up a klipsch for that price and run dual 12s for now

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Originally Posted by H.O. Driver

I am looking to build a home theater subwoofer. My Velodyne ULD-12 amp finally died and I thought to replace the amp but Velodyne doesn't have a way to repair and nobody local will touch it.

So here is what I am looking, I got a 500w plate subwoofer amplifier, it is 500 at 4ohm but is 2ohm stable. I found a prefabricated dual 8" 4ohm dvc vented loaded enclosure that is rated 700rms but prewired to 1ohm. I will rewire to 4ohms but should I find the subs in a 2ohm dvc and run more power to them? For the amp, subs and box I will be at $400. Is there a better option for the price?

The reason I am looking at dual 8s is just the low profile box. Should I go with a single larger sub instead? It will be for movies, music and gaming.

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I had my Velodyne fixed by Parlophone in Bloomfield Hills.
I cant find it anymore. When did they close ?