Any cheap ideas to improve the Dayton 12inch sub?

[calnbs]

I bought a Dayton 12inch subwoofer awhile back for my PC system. Just wondering if there will be any improvement if I replace the driver with another driver? If so, what would I be looking at? Not looking for anything expensive. Or would I also need to replace the amp as well? Looking to spend around $200ish. Or the box itself is not worth the hassle? Here is the link to the subwoofer:

http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=300-635

 

[adwilk]

I suppose its a fair question, but you have to understand that that box is designed for that driver. Replacing the driver usually isn't recommended. Any specific driver requires certain enclosure parameters to operate optimally.

That said, while I think the Dayton sub is pretty good for the money, I bet it could be really good if a superior enclosure was built. You could transplant the driver and amp into a well built, less resonant cabinet and probably be very pleased with the results. I wouldn't expect night and day, but you'd notice a difference.

 

[lsiberian]

I bought a Dayton 12inch subwoofer awhile back for my PC system. Just wondering if there will be any improvement if I replace the driver with another driver? If so, what would I be looking at? Not looking for anything expensive. Or would I also need to replace the amp as well? Looking to spend around $200ish. Or the box itself is not worth the hassle? Here is the link to the subwoofer:

http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=300-635

I'd suggest you remove any lining and replace the back lining with 4" thick rock wool. That would help some. Proper placement helps too.

For 200 you could probably look at building your own.

 

[Alex2507]

To improve the Dayton 12" for $200 you could just get a second Dayton 12" for $200.

I guarantee that you will notice the improvement.

 

[lsiberian]

To improve the Dayton 12" for $200 you could just get a second Dayton 12" for $200.

I guarantee that you will notice the improvement.

I knew you'd say that and didn't even need to read.

 

[gmichael]

I'd suggest you remove any lining and replace the back lining with 4" thick rock wool. That would help some. Proper placement helps too.

For 200 you could probably look at building your own.

This was my first thought. Costs way less than $200.

 

[krzywica]

To improve the Dayton 12" for $200 you could just get a second Dayton 12" for $200.

I guarantee that you will notice the improvement.

Yes I agree....always double down on 13...wait a second what were we talking about again?

 

[Alex2507]

For 200 you could probably look at building your own.

... and I knew you would say that.

Let's see ... a driver, lumber and an amp for $200. Sounds great.

What are you gonna build it with? Your ****?
Tools get expensive quick.

 

[just-some-guy]

this is FREE, and impressive !!!

take that sucka and put it right behind your chair, i mean, pretty much touching it.

i have one. bought it before i got bit by the A/V madness. i could never find a place in my room that was any more than "ok". i then built my diy subs, and they are impressive. then, i thought about getting a BUTTKICKER. while thinkin about it, i said to myself "hmmmm, i have this sub120. i wonder what it would do as a makeshift buttkicker right behind my chair ? just to get an idea"
it works great ! and its not even turned up much.

so, i say, at least try it. of course ymmv. for me, it was a no brainer.