DIY speakers

[derekwwww]

I currently have two Dayton 1000W sub amps and am wondering the best way to use them between these choices...

Using the LFE preout on my receiver hooked to One amp running a single 12" or 15" subwoofer (or 2?) playing 40hz and down (or 60 hz and down? or 80 hz and down?) The other amp would be hooked up using the front L and R pre outs on the receiver (Dayton 1000W plate amp has LR inputs on it as well as the LFE, but mono speaker out obviously) Then off that amp run 4 im thinking 8" (or 10"?) woofers playing 40 hz 60hz? 80hz? up to 100hz 120hz? 140 or 160? higher?


Or am I better off to so power a single 12" off each amp resulting having just a pair of 12" or 15" running 60hz (80hz?) and down and pay more on front towers instead of smaller (but still higher end/wattage) front speakers combined with the first setup?


Thanks

 

[jliedeka]

There are all kinds of technical possibilities. We could advise you better with some context. Is this for a music system, home theater, or both? What are you using for speakers?

In general, I would favor two subs covering the same frequencies. That will tend to smooth the bass response in your room. For a music only system I would recommend setting up the subs in stereo. That would require an external crossover and feeding the subs from your left and right channels. If you don't listen to classical music, ignore that.

Jim

 

[adwilk]

A lot depends on what your main speakers are.

You're gonna be better off using identical stereo subs I'm gonna guess, splitting your LFE signal.

What driver are you considering, whats your budget? Did you just get the two daytons? Are they the plate amps, or rack mounts?

Good posting...

I'm really curious if you HAVE to keep the dayton amps. The way I see it, if you just got them and paid anywhere near retail, you've got nearly 900 bucks in sub amps and build a killer sub or two for not much more...

We need some answers to steer you in a good direction...

 

[derekwwww]

No I have had the one for a few years and the other a couple months.... It is 90% music....

I havent bought new front speakers yet but what thinking of doing one of the speaker kits on parts express.

 

[adwilk]

What's your budget for subs?

 

[derekwwww]

$500-$1000 area