Coleslaw Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 (edited) I want to build a new woofer for my home theater set up but I'm not sure what kind of driver I should use. What would be best for a home theater set up that can also play music loud and low - a PA type subwoofer (Example), a normal type woofer (Example), or a car subwoofer (Example)? I want a 15 and it will be going in a T-Line (yes, its going to be huge). I want something that will play low for music and such and will also sound good for movies and games and such. Thanks. EDIT: I guess it would also be important to mention that my amp puts out 500rms @ 4 ohms and 250 @ 8 ohms Edited March 26, 2011 by Coleslaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman1575 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 I want to build a new woofer for my home theater set up but I'm not sure what kind of driver I should use. What would be best for a home theater set up that can also play music loud and low - a PA type subwoofer (Example), a normal type woofer (Example), or a car subwoofer (Example)? I want a 15 and it will be going in a T-Line (yes, its going to be huge). I want something that will play low for music and such and will also sound good for movies and games and such. Thanks. EDIT: I guess it would also be important to mention that my amp puts out 500rms @ 4 ohms and 250 @ 8 ohms Definitely not a "normal" woofer, you want something that has a low Fs and is built for bass frequencies. I guess it's a toss up between car and PA subwoofer. There are home audio subwoofers out there too, but it depends on what kind of a room you'll be putting it in. If you have a big room, you're gonna want one with a slightly higher sensitivity rating to cover the open area, car subs are built (AFAIK, i could be wrong ) for tight volume areas in mind. Vice versa for PA subwoofers. Just my two cents, don't kill a guy for trying. Quote POTATO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coleslaw Posted March 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 I want to build a new woofer for my home theater set up but I'm not sure what kind of driver I should use. What would be best for a home theater set up that can also play music loud and low - a PA type subwoofer (Example), a normal type woofer (Example), or a car subwoofer (Example)? I want a 15 and it will be going in a T-Line (yes, its going to be huge). I want something that will play low for music and such and will also sound good for movies and games and such. Thanks. EDIT: I guess it would also be important to mention that my amp puts out 500rms @ 4 ohms and 250 @ 8 ohms Definitely not a "normal" woofer, you want something that has a low Fs and is built for bass frequencies. I guess it's a toss up between car and PA subwoofer. There are home audio subwoofers out there too, but it depends on what kind of a room you'll be putting it in. If you have a big room, you're gonna want one with a slightly higher sensitivity rating to cover the open area, car subs are built (AFAIK, i could be wrong ) for tight volume areas in mind. Vice versa for PA subwoofers. Just my two cents, don't kill a guy for trying. Makes sense. I was leaning toward PA type sub because they seem to have low Fs and low qts(good for tlines) and they seem to have higher sensitivity. But I was kinda stuck between that and a normal woofer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassl0va Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Dayton and Malstorm (or Malstrom, whatever) are popular over at hometheatershack.com. Those dudes can probably help out better for home audio related stuff. Quote My RE MT 18" wall build Former build, farewell beloved wall.In progress, Toyota Starlet build This forum has a massive boner for ridiculous electrical upgrades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RooTxBeeR Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 I know Fi has a IB sub Quote On 11/20/2012 at 8:54 PM, AMI CUSTOMS said: Turned mine up today at a light, guy next to me his steering wheel started moving and he looked over at me like I was a magician lol. On 5/9/2012 at 8:45 PM, skittlesRgood said: fuck the plating. look at what the main metal used is. you could buy unicorn blood plated terminals but if its just covering up dog shit, whats the point On 4/10/2013 at 12:26 PM, mrd6 said: I'll admit, half way through sanding that fiberglass in the rain and cold while I was all itchy I was definitely starting to question why i was doing this haha Soon To Be '04 Ford Escape US Alternator 280A Hairpin D4800 Under the Hood (6) XP3000's in Rear 1/0 SHCA & XS Power 4 runs to back TORK2 kit from Tony @ CE Auto Supply Pioneer DEH-80PRS DD AW6.5 (2) per door *Tweeter Unkown* DD SS4a & C3d (2) SCV4000 @ .5Ohm (2) 15" Sundown Zv5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phyllis1224 Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 what are you talking ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman1575 Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 what are you talking ? Thanks for the post bump..-.- Quote POTATO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binger Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 i am also don't know ,but this is one website to consider .maybe you can go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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