Well, according to yourself because you wanted a super compact setup with not too many parts to lug around for the foreseeable futurewhy not just bag the idea and just get a better sub?
Purifi 10", SEAS 10" or the CSS 10"/12" are the lowest-distortion sub drivers that are good to 20hz that I know of. However, as @voodooless points out, once you start pricing out the drivers, plate amps and so on, it's hard to be cost-effective building your own subs. I was recently looking into this, it's hard to be cost-effective even if you go 2 tiers down from this for the driver and don't get Hypex amps.So... squeaky clean low end... any recommendations?
I guess what I meant to say was LF driverWell, according to yourself because you wanted a super compact setup with not too many parts to lug around for the foreseeable future
But hey, opinions can changeAll the more power to better/new insights
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I was considering the 8" and then a 10" PR as the port.As for a single enclosure solution: Purifi also make a 8" and 10" woofer. They are around the same price as the dual Seas setup. The 8" one was tested:
I mean, I wouldn't say making a good DIY subwoofer is impossible. Dayton does make some decent subwoofers that are reasonably priced and can perform well. But again, looking for an LF driver.Purifi 10", SEAS 10" or the CSS 10"/12" are the lowest-distortion sub drivers that are good to 20hz that I know of. However, as @voodooless points out, once you start pricing out the drivers, plate amps and so on, it's hard to be cost-effective building your own subs. I was recently looking into this, it's hard to be cost-effective even if you go 2 tiers down from this for the driver and don't get Hypex amps.
I actually bought the driver for it a while ago, but returned it. I thought I would be able to use it, but there's an inherent part of its functionality that doesn't make it good with a Hypex amp and that is it's extra sense coil. Each driver on the same pole piece has an asymetirc coil. Since there's no guarantee that these coils wouldn't collide in one way or another, they use motional feedback in order to compensate for the mechanical imperfections during cone travel.Lots of options for subs, I have the KC62s and the extension is great, output is another question but they are champs for the size. Not champs for cost by any means...
...However, as @voodooless points out, once you start pricing out the drivers, plate amps and so on, it's hard to be cost-effective building your own subs....
Sounds like a fan to meBut I bet the CSS destroys that SVS.
Hey look a brand that's not Hypex! I would imagine there are other brands out there, but Hypex seems to be the defacto. Someone introduced me to Four Audio as well and I know miniDSP has theirs, but those are the only plate DSP amps I can think of in terms of high performance.I will likely power them with something like a Crown 2x1200 watt DSP amp.
The CSS looks great so I can see the appeal. A question then is can PRs work correctly if the driver isn't centered on the baffle?If you are modelling the CSS drivers with a port, make sure you check out the port velocity and port length that will be required. (Hint, it will be ridiculously long.) You pretty much have to go with passive radiators or sealed. I have the PRs but have pretty much decided I won't use them and will go sealed with DSP.
Sure, why not? It doesn't matter where the woofer and PR are located, as long as they are in the same air compartment.A question then is can PRs work correctly if the driver isn't centered on the baffle?
Was also considering this one https://sbacoustics.com/product/10in-sw26dbac76-4/ can reach a little lower and has a bit of a thinner profile (3.3" over the dayton's 3.8"). Also a little flatter overall (although not by much).I think the dual opposed side woofers are your best option but two sealed 8's leaves you a little short in the bass department, depending on how loud you want to play. It looks like you could fit Dayton LS10 low profile woofers, 10" dia, 10 mm Xmax for about 75% more volume displacement.
Man I wish I could fit two of the 10" CSS woofers. Fairly certain they're too big, but they haven't released a full spec sheet so not completely sure. Would be neat thoughYou may want to watch this thread:
https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...for-sub-bass-in-shallow-sealed-cabinets.57015