Can I use 2 DC lvl 3's for HT tuned to 20 hz?

[hzsogood 5,000+ posts]

I know it's not what they are made for etc etc. But I was just wondering in a box that's about 4 cubic feet before port and sub tuned that low if it would really hurt them or if the subs themselves could handle it.

The thing that got me thinking s this pos Polk audio 10" driver m using now plays descent bass for movies and music. And it's garbage in a driver comparison. It almost seems like a car audio driver cuz the thing fades and bottoms out below 25 hz. Bad!

If I do I would more than likely buy a Dayton 1000 watt ( rms ) amp and try it. If it doesn't work I might just keep the amp and buy a Dayton titanic 15 or a eD 15.

But my main. Oncern would be at the moment hurting my dc's

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[dlothcebelyk 10+ year member]

how low is the polk sub box tuned to?

 

[groundpound4200 5,000+ posts]

I dont think it will hurt them it may not as flat as you would like

 

[iamamp3pimp 5,000+ posts]

how much power?

 

[hzsogood 5,000+ posts]

I have no idea theqts or fs of the Polk. I bought t at best buy just to have some bass but. I'm gonna return it. I'm on my phone so I can't post links now but it's the psw 10

the dc's would be run off a Dayton 1000 rms amp. Very good amp

as far as being flat. I'm sure it will fluctuate quite a bit but ijust want this thing to kill the low end. Which honestly is all home theater is. ( below 30 hz ) but as far as spl goes I can not imagine what these 2 dc's would do in

my house. They did mid 40s in my car so it should be interesting

 

[iamamp3pimp 5,000+ posts]

id put about half that to the pair if you are going to be tuning it that low.

just waht id do.

im shaking **** off the walls with a TRUbass 8 and 100 watts so.,...

 

[hzsogood 5,000+ posts]

Ok I can post links. Just not multiple ones.

I have ao many **** options now with my ht sub I'm confused. I might just buy one of these for now

http://www.thedeepdiscount.com/p-60-acoustic-audio-hd-sub12-12-black-home-theater-high-definition-series-powered-subwoofer-800-watt-sub.aspx

And then in time I would LOVE to build my own ht sub enclosure with a titanic 15 or a nice eD.

 

[hzsogood 5,000+ posts]

id put about half that to the pair if you are going to be tuning it that low.
just waht id do.

im shaking **** off the walls with a TRUbass 8 and 100 watts so.,...

Hmmmmm. Yea I was thinking ca audio again. And the mc1000d I have in my car actually seems to underpoer them a bit so thought 1000 rms would be good since there rated about 600 rms. But it does make sence to back off a bit with this low of tuning.

It would really boggle my mind if these subs could NOT slam low around 20-22 hz when shitty 12" drivers from best buy can do it.

Any box size suggestions for 2 dc lvl 3 12s for ht. Tuned low..?? Is this when u want to make the box bigger or smaller when tuning low?

I'm guessing probAbly 2 6" aeros around 12-14 inches should get close.?

 

[grimreper912003 5,000+ posts]

Hmmmmm. Yea I was thinking ca audio again. And the mc1000d I have in my car actually seems to underpoer them a bit so thought 1000 rms would be good since there rated about 600 rms. But it does make sence to back off a bit with this low of tuning.
It would really boggle my mind if these subs could NOT slam low around 20-22 hz when shitty 12" drivers from best buy can do it.

Any box size suggestions for 2 dc lvl 3 12s for ht. Tuned low..?? Is this when u want to make the box bigger or smaller when tuning low?

I'm guessing probAbly 2 6" aeros around 12-14 inches should get close.?

4 cu ft @ 20hz via 2 6" aeros would be 92" long.

 

[hzsogood 5,000+ posts]

4 cu ft @ 20hz via 2 6" aeros would be 92" long.

Yea I knew I messed that up when I Saw my post. @ 4 cubes 20 hz what would ineed for aeros

 

[grimreper912003 5,000+ posts]

Yea I knew I messed that up when I Saw my post. @ 4 cubes 20 hz what would ineed for aeros

2 3" ports would be 22.75" long. I don't know if aero is your best option.

 

[hzsogood 5,000+ posts]

2 3" ports would be 22.75" long. I don't know if aero is your best option.

I'm assuming for low tuning I could make a 6 cub foot box. I just thought the aeros would be better in home theater for some reason

 

[iamamp3pimp 5,000+ posts]

how big of an area are you working with?

 

[WOT]

Go pick up something from mach5audio.com

They have PLENTY of 15-18" woofers MEANT for home audio that dont need alot of power to make numbers, and wont cost you more than $175 per driver shipped

 

[jdawg 5,000+ posts]

get a MJ18 and a 500w or a 1000w ampd and be done with it