DIY beats commercial subs anytime (thread split from other commercial sub threads)

[billy p]

I'm looking at a few different options with Nathan right now, one is a similar design to yours, Bash500 amp, TCS 12" driver, ported 24*24*14. Another is a sealed 12" with dual passive radiators and the same Bash500 amp.

I'm thinking if you can build a 13Ultra killer for $1200, you should be able to build a very good sub for $750-800.

Sure you can spend that budget alone on an amp, but the EP4000 is only about $350. The DIY guys should be able to recommend something good for a bit less, same thing with the driver.

In both instances you'd need more power with the LMS driver. I considerd going with the LMS driver but it would've required going external...which i wasn't willing to do. If you can do it yourself for 750.00 or so...good luck. Fwiw..its easy spending other peoples money when giving out opinions on these forums...

Cheers, Bill