Thoughts on my next subs....

[Warpdrv]

Well, you all know I will have my hands full this fall with my Hot Tub install...

But as of late I have been kicking around some different idea's of what I might/should do for new subs in my HT room...

I really love the performance of my current subs (Plus/2 - Plus), but with the new ultra's 13's coming out Im looking forward to the reviews of how much they will outperform what I have now...

I have also been kicking around different Ideas of doing

A) Infinite Baffle installation, like this installed in my attic. http://www.garagehobbies.com/ib.aspx?Section=Install

B) Building my own downfiring dual subs, something like this guys did (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=7425200&&#post7425200) with wicked 15" drivers like this... with a single driver in a ported box...
15" LMS-5400 MSRP:
$775 each.

But anything that I do, will have to be extremely attractive looking, If I build 2 sub boxes, they will have to remain the attractive sexy looking subs that I currently have that SVS makes... I have the room in my house, to have big sub boxes, and it wouldn't be a problem, as long as they look extraordinarily beautiful...

What do you guys think.... Money is no object here, just results...

Warp

 

[Matt34]

I think if you really want to step up and above your already impressive setup, IB is the way to go.

6x TC-2000 15" in an IB. would be something else. Power them with a few Behringer 2500.

http://www.tcsounds.com/tc2000.htm

http://www.behringer.com/EP2500/index.cfm?lang=eng

 

[mazersteven]

http://www.edesignaudio.com/edv2/product_info.php?cPath=2_41&products_id=606&osCsid=716da631ea2c0c93599e582fd053c7ec

I just learned of this sub. Looks interesting. I think you should get it and give a full review of it.

 

[Warpdrv]

http://www.edesignaudio.com/edv2/product_info.php?cPath=2_41&products_id=606&osCsid=716da631ea2c0c93599e582fd053c7ec

I just learned of this sub. Looks interesting. I think you should get it and give a full review of it.

That thing is hideous looking mazer... Im sure the output is phenomenal but, BLAHHHH I want sexy looking, if its going to be in my house... no different then the women I bring here...

 

[Warpdrv]

I think if you really want to step up and above your already impressive setup, IB is the way to go.

6x TC-2000 15" in an IB. would be something else. Power them with a few Behringer 2500.

http://www.tcsounds.com/tc2000.htm

http://www.behringer.com/EP2500/index.cfm?lang=eng

I have read that an IB should be at the front of the room, and thats impossible here... If I was going to get Subs from TC sounds, I would spend the money on LMS-5400 drivers...

Im looking for 10hz and above response here... or at least an impressive mid teens response here...

 

[mazersteven]

That thing is hideous looking mazer... Im sure the output is phenomenal but, BLAHHHH I want sexy looking, if its going to be in my house... no different then the women I bring here...

Come on. A little contact paper and it will look fine. Sexy as ever.

http://housewares.hardwarestore.com/37-188-contact-papers/cherry-woodgrain-contact-paper-105294.aspx

 

[Warpdrv]

Come on. A little contact paper and it will look fine. Sexy as ever.

Dammit mazer.... I was drinking when I saw that... that almost came out of my nose...

Thats just pee in the pants funny...

 

[mazersteven]

Well if you want Sexy. I think this is Angelina Jolie

http://home.jlaudio.com/products_subs.php?prod_id=370

 

[mike c]

...I want sexy looking, if its going to be in my house... no different then the women I bring here...

I want proof. where the pics?

 

[OttoMatic]

I have an IB, and it is quite impressive. I used relatively cheap drivers with an excellent result.

I also like the hidden look that it provides. I have the room for big subs in my room, but just really like the stealth-ness of IB.


If you can't get it in the front of your room, then it might not be best. However, I have read of people doing it with success (or claimed success).

Either way, good luck!

 

[Warpdrv]

That JL is more then I will agree to pay for a sub... but it is beautifull...
I do have a mortgage to pay here...

I'll have to see what kind of pics I can dig up for ya mike....

I was afraid of the IB above and behind the LP, so Im not sure here on that.. I won't be doing a Ceiling mounted IB... I would rather just build some boxes then...

 

[avaserfi]

You could always build a cylinder sub like J_garcia's his looks great and it doesn't take up a bit of space. Plus you might be able to get the carpet tube for cheap from home depot or lowes as I have heard they give them away. It would keep with the SVS looks and well you could get a 15 inch driver to fit in a cylinder .

 

[mike c]

you know what I'd like to see on a sub?

piano gloss WHITE!

 

[Buckeye_Nut]

Not only does the Gotham look very impressive, but I also think it has the coolest name in the sub-market.

Maybe when Bale suits up for his 2nd batman movie, he'll have a few Gotham sub woofers in his HT

 

[no. 5]

you know what I'd like to see on a sub?

piano gloss WHITE!

How about just the top?

 

[avaserfi]

How about just the top?

That looks like someone took a subwoofer and glued a cutting board to the top! I need that in my kitchen it can replace my butcher block .

 

[no. 5]

That looks like someone took a subwoofer and glued a cutting board to the top! I need that in my kitchen it can replace my butcher block .

Best... sounding... cutting board... ever!

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Warp; I think you have lost your mind and need help. I think before all this is said and done; you and Mike C will try to bind your houses together so there is enough room for all of your subs.

 

[Warpdrv]

Well its looking more and more like an IB sub wont work very well with my layout.. Above and behind the listening position is a no no for IB arrays...

To bad, as I have the space up there for this....

Anyways, Im just thinking into the future, and was wondering if a DIY would be better then the Ultra 13 coming out, and I will see how that looks... and how the reviews end up coming out on it... I was interested in something that was a bit tighter in the bass department... and maybe more power...

I Have the access to a CNC machine to carve out boxes and structure and it would make this a top notch way to go... but I would need help on the design part. Also Looking for ideas as to implementation here... sealed with 15" drivers and passive radiators seems like the new way to go...

I really like the idea of a down firing woofer, like SVS has done... as it gives the box a really nice clean look.. I love the SVS plus and Plus/2 design, and I think it can be achieved here, I just have to figure it all out, or say piss on it, and pull the trigger on the new Dual Ultra's but I figured I would pass some time putting this in the design stage while I build my Hot Tub Deck...

Guess Im just a busy minded individual... What do you think guys, Im putting in 75-80 hours a week at work, dating a couple of chics, building a Hot Tub Deck, designing my next BAD A$$ subs as well as the rest of the day to day crap I got going on... Think I have a little A.D.D...

Warp

 

[mazersteven]

I've got your next subwoofer for you. It's going to perform, and should be sexy enough for you.

The BMF

http://av123forum.com/showthread.php?t=13824