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Cheap sub idea or barking up the wrong woofer?..

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I'm assembling a home theater setup, and want to save money. Goal, add subwoofer to flesh out sound, but not to knock socks off. So, here's the demented plan: buy a 'cheap' used or b-stock subwoofer. It's going into a tiny bedroom. Play it a realtively low volume. By only driving the sub to a fraction of it's max-output, will it keep distortion low, thus getting 'adequate' quality? I'm thinking that maybe they do better when not pushed. Am I wrong, right on that point? Or, due to the laws of physics of making bass in rooms smaller than the wavelength, will I still have to crank it up, defeating the idea? Or is the whole idea for the dogs (woof) and should I just shell out for a paradigm-8 or 10 or even an SVS?

SmokeTest: plug it in, see if it smokes.

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Thanks for the kit idea--you've created a Frankenstein, though.. - SmokeTest 14:59:26 02/01/03 (0)
I could not beleeeve the amount of info on the internet is out there re: diy subs. My favorite: "the cult of the infinitely baffled.' Look it up! (just do a search on google)
Suggest you make your own from a DIY kit - John C. - Aussie 15:01:25 01/25/03 (1)
If you are out to get the best value then that is the way to go. Other inmates might be able to suggest units to attempt and do a search using Google.
John

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- Here's one that is relatively affordable and comes well recommended - Dalancroft 11:47:47 01/27/03 (0)
  I have a Word doc with info from an inmate named Sean H. Would be happy to e-mail. datlila@cswebmail.com
  - http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=300-739

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