jkalet
Ex Member
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All, Wow, ever since finding out about Decware from a diysubwoofer link, I can't stop thinking about what to build. Initially I was looking to build one of the W boxes, but then I transitioned to HW and now I'm thinking about Imperial SO.
Design Goals: Seriously loud, low freqs. I have a DJ area set up in my garage (2 1200's and a CD player feeding a Sherwood 2x100w amp to some crappy old 2-way Polk audios) but for the kind of music I'm spinning, I KNOW I'm missing out on "the fun stuff" I've had a few house partys, but I'm embarassed to invite people back because of the lack of low end. I want peoples clothes to blow back and forth! Also, it's ok if the sub is overpowering--I'll upgrade the Polks.
Options: Initally I was thinking about the HWK-15 kit but, correct me if I'm wrong, according to what I've read, the Imperial SO would suite my wants better. (More for music and less for HT)
Drivers: I've been searching the forums and everybody seems pretty happy with either Daytons or Peavey. I'm leaning towards Daytons, but (and forgive me if the plans are more specific ie TS parameters to follow) I don't know which model to choose from:
Dayton Quattro 15 Dayton Titanic MKIII 15 Dayton Reference HO 15 Dayton Series II 15
I remember reading a few recommendations for the Series II, but those posts looked to be a few years old so maybe one of the above is better?
Amp: Probably Crown. Again I think I remember people mentioning the CE line, but all I see on PE's site is the XLS, XS, and Xti.
[edit] Forgot to mention, before I found Decware I was looking at using a BEHRINGER 250 and some Sound Splinter drivers but I think the efficiency of n-order boxes has changed my mind [edit]
Materials: Have built and competed in car audio years ago with MDF boxes, so I was planning on using it again. However, there seems to be an interested in plywood (Birch to be more specific) in the forum. Hmm...I wouldn't think ply would hold screws as well due to layering...maybe I'm wrong.
Budget: Money is somewhat of an issue, but not too much. We recently had a flood in our home from a burst pipe. Thankfully insurance covered it and I did some of the repair work inorder to have some $$$ left over. This kind of leads to the fully-loaded HWK-15 vs a single Imperial SO comparison. Assuming material costs are close, would 3 more Dayton's in a HWK-15 really outshine an Imp SO?
Whatever I build will be housed in a 1-car garage (minus the car). WAF not an issue as the garage is "my space" :)
Any comments/suggestion as the above would be greatly appreciated, and I know there's no such thing as a "right answer" so I'm open to criticism.
Thanks, Jude
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