Seeing as there is no general buying advice thread on subwoofers, I feel this would be an appropriate place rather than start a new thread. If this is poor etiquette, please tell so and I’ll happily start a new thread.
I’m looking for driver suggestions to DIY two subwoofers for my main stereo system. I have 400wpc to play with from two ICEPower 125asx2 modules and a 220sqf room. I will purchase DSP for crossovers and bass management (suggestions are welcome). I would like sealed subs up to 15” diameter woofer and up to 3cuft enclosures but smaller is better for marginal trade offs. These are for music, any film use is an afterthought. I’m not sure how deep they need to go, probably 30hz? Looking for input on this as well. I don’t listen terribly loud compared to some - never “reference” volumes or anywhere near 100db.
My budgets is $400-500 not including DSP for two drivers. my goal is to get great bass now but to also be able to scale this setup by doubling the amps and subs and still get similar response in a future, larger room. Future proofing is the reason for considering such large subs, otherwise I’d go a little smaller. As per this and other ASR sub discussion threads I’ve read, goals are flat response, low distortion, and broad listening position. I’ve looked at Dayton HF “cheese” woofers but open to anything, really.