I Want To Hear The Lowwww Notes
03-30-2005, 06:44 AM
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I Want To Hear The Lowwww Notes
Will a 12" sub hit lower frequencies than a pair of 10's?
Would you recommend purchasing a subwoofer(s) that can handle a lot of wattage and a high wattage amplifier if the listener prefers lower sound volumes and rich "full range coverage"?? or are there subwoofers that put out plenty of low frequency coverage at relatively low wattage draw?
Would you recommend purchasing a subwoofer(s) that can handle a lot of wattage and a high wattage amplifier if the listener prefers lower sound volumes and rich "full range coverage"?? or are there subwoofers that put out plenty of low frequency coverage at relatively low wattage draw?
03-30-2005, 07:48 AM
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Any subwoofer is capable of hitting low notes. The problem is moving air.
In bass, the same "there's no replacement for displacement" holds true.
That said, a quality 10"er in a low-tuned ported enclosure will have more low end output than an equal 12"er in a sealed box.
It all depends on the subwoofer, and the enclosure. You need to somehow move a lot of air to get low ... how you get there is up to you.
Go with 2 12s
... that's what I did
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Check out www.ascendantaudio.com
Get an Atlas 12" and you will be MORE than happy
In bass, the same "there's no replacement for displacement" holds true.
That said, a quality 10"er in a low-tuned ported enclosure will have more low end output than an equal 12"er in a sealed box.
It all depends on the subwoofer, and the enclosure. You need to somehow move a lot of air to get low ... how you get there is up to you.
Go with 2 12s
... that's what I did.
Check out www.ascendantaudio.com
Get an Atlas 12" and you will be MORE than happy
03-30-2005, 01:53 PM
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Trick I use on my sub is to put polyfil in the box. The more you stuff in there, the deeper, lower thump you will hear. I packed my 10" box with a bag of polyfil from Michaels, and everyone comments on how deep it sounds...Give it a try..
03-30-2005, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by speedd3mon
Trick I use on my sub is to put polyfil in the box. The more you stuff in there, the deeper, lower thump you will hear. I packed my 10" box with a bag of polyfil from Michaels, and everyone comments on how deep it sounds...Give it a try..
Also, by doing this, you will lose "punch" in your bass, but gain extension .... its all a big game of give and take
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Originally Posted by JimRHIT
That is correct to an extent. You can gain a theoretical 30+% in box volume by stuffing with a fiberfill or other filler, but there are diminishing returns, and as it becomes overstuffed and has reverse effects. 1lb of fill/ft^3 is a good rule
Also, by doing this, you will lose "punch" in your bass, but gain extension .... its all a big game of give and take
Also, by doing this, you will lose "punch" in your bass, but gain extension .... its all a big game of give and take
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