The Almighty SubWoofer Thread

Mine does too. I have an Emotiva UMC-1. I've got the 20-~35Hz region boosted up another 10 - 6dB (boost lessens as it goes up in frequency) in my pre/pro.

I need more signal boosting.

 

I just got a Xonar D2X and I tell ya, it's awesome, it has snr 118/120db on all channels, not just fronts. My system has never sounded better. Incredible soundcard. Ti Burr Brown DACs on all 8 channels...

regards
,RagDoll.

 

Example of an ultimate subwoofer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o36Kp6veJ6c


How much subwoofer is “enough”? 20-80Hz @ 100dB? 110? 120? Is single digit extension necessary (or even desirable)? I know that you technically can’t hear much below 20Hz, but you can definitely feel it.

How about tactile transducers? I have a Buttkicker Gamer 2, but haven’t used it since I built my sub. That said, a larger shaker might be ideal to really feel those < 20Hz moments.

 

Technically and commercially available, this is the best sub, 112db@ 10hz and 126db@ 60hz awesomely great

http://www.paradigm.com/products-current/type=subwoofer/model=sub-2/page=overview

 

Wow...nice specs.

 

Unfortunately, the Paradigm Sub2 was measured at only 94.7dB @ 10Hz, so 112 would only be possible with a huge amount of room gain.

http://www.data-bass.com/data?page=system&id=69&mset=75

Looks like my sub is down 2dB compared to the Paradigm at 10Hz. They are tied at 16Hz, and mine has a 2-4dB advantage from 20Hz up to 80Hz. Kind of sad that that is what you get for $10,000.

I'm sure there are quite a few commercially available subs that beat it, because at that price range you can start looking at Danley, JTR, etc. A DTS-10 for example has a 12dB advantage at 16Hz, according to data-bass. JTR makes subs called Orbit Shifter's that I can't find a graph on, but am sure have some serious output (horn loaded high xmax 18" subs).

 

They're paid by the other sub manufacturers...

 

???? explain

 

So, What Rebel is trying to tell us is that an unknown website's measurements is so accurate, that we should definiately conclude that Paradigm's claims is so wrong? The unknown website is of course the most accurate? I can show you other website's that have measurements to conclude the Sub 2 can indeed output 112db @10hz and hold it's own

 

Data-bass/Josh Ricci are well known entities in the DIY audio/home theater world.

In his Audioholics review for the Sub2 he got ~104dB @ 10Hz in his room. The ~94dB result was when he was measuring it outside. 112 would be possible in the right room.

 

i asked what u meant by "They're paid by the other sub manufacturers..." so u just made this up for what reason. ricci is a nice guy he tests all these subs in the same conditions for free and u go and bash him without knowing **** . your a damn fool as usual

 

I've got a Mirage Audio Omni S-10 subwoofer. 200w RMS 800 watts Dynamic. 21-120hz (±3dB).

It's one amazing sub.

pic of yours or you don't own it!


As for VERY high end audio gear, check out what my friend had me go with him to pick up a couple weeks ago...






now i'm no expert on stuff this high end but it's my understanding these Mark Levinson monoblock amplifiers are pretty much the holy grail. the downside is i tweaked my lower back moving them. damn things are like 70lbs each.

 

Ouch, I hear ya, I did my lower back 6 months ago, 5 discs dislodged It's almost healed now, but I was popping IBUPROFEN 24/7 for a while... Now, those Monoblocks look like something from audio heaven lol High End definately, nice 1

regards
,RagDoll.

 

I'm actually getting in to the final finishing stages for another UXL-18 sub. The box is fully assembled, but I am waiting on feet, binding posts, etc. I am also waiting on the actual sub itself. I should have it in < 1 month.

Here's a shot of me assembling it with only 2 short clamps. (I've ordered a brad nailer to make doing this sort of stuff much easier in the future)

 

Awesome, 2 of those in the same room, would be one of the best ever Be sure to do some measurements, very interested to hear what they sound like

regards,
RagDoll.

 

Just waiting on the Duratex to dry... oh, and to receive my second UXL-18.

 

I've had a M-Audio SBX10 subwoofer until my financial situtation went very very wrong and had to sell everything.

It was the best sub i've ever had, it was very loud, deep and very tight, it could shake the walls of the whole house lol it was insane.

But now i've got a income again, i might be able to get the setup i've had again next week.

Example pic of how it looks, it's not mine.

It's pretty massive.

 

Seriously, for you bass heads out there, you need to read this article. All is I can say is WOW!

http://www.avsforum.com/t/1525580/ht-of-the-month-ultimate-bass


As for myself, I'm more then happy with my recently purchased Outlaw LFM-1 EX Sub woofer.

 

^Heh, I was following along during the build thread. The guy's setup is beastly for sure. I am very jealous.

 

Incredible, thanks for sharing that @Rebel, your setup is just as good imo

regards,
RagDoll.