Low power sub selection

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

Still trying to decide what sub to use for my home setup, have 16" x 25" x 26" of space to play with, and 250W at 4 ohms.

Thinking along the lines of Adire Shiva, Type-R, etc, etc...

any others?

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[nosaj070 10+ year member]

Shiva sounds good, tempest sounds even better, although i'm not sure of box sizes. Maybe also dual koda8's. THe shiva would do a killer job with that power though, so I think regardless you'd be satisfied.

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

dual koda 8's would be tough to swing with the impedance config's...at least in single fours.

shiva would fit perfectly, impedances would match too...just not sure what box size to use.

 

[swimfreak26 10+ year member]

Two single 4 ohm coils would work perfect for home audio actually....most reveivers rate their power at 8 ohms because it allows for less signal distortion.

 

[mrray13 10+ year member]

i would say the tempest.....

or if money isn't a big issue..check into http://www.soundsplinter.com mke's line of subs can be used for home audio as well.....and if u get an rl-p, u get either d2 or d4..so impedence shouldn't be a problem..email mike@soundsplinter.com and he'll be able to answer those questions better..

also, the tulmult is supposed to be the best..

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[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

Two single 4 ohm coils would work perfect for home audio actually....most reveivers rate their power at 8 ohms because it allows for less signal distortion.

but the parts express plate amp i'll be using does max RMS at four ohms...

and to finally say this...I don't have room for a Tempest! I'd get one if I could, but I simply don't have the room! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

and i can't use a tumult b/c:

it's a 15, same reason as the tempest

takes too much power

way too loud for my needs

way too expensive

and i'm a colllege student, so yes, money is a huge issue.

 

[mrray13 10+ year member]

soundsplinter...lol...

check em out jack...hehe

or the shiva..

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[mrray13 10+ year member]

check this link...

http://forums.caraudio.com/vb/showthread.php?t=69408

scroll down to u find his post about his tc sounds tc2+ sub...$130 plus shipping.....

that is the one u want (soundsplinter's rl-i series is based on the tc2+, tcsounds ia ss's OEM)

that's a sweet as price for a killer sub!!!

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[squeak9798 5,000+ posts]

check this link...
http://forums.caraudio.com/vb/showthread.php?t=69408

scroll down to u find his post about his tc sounds tc2+ sub...$130 plus shipping.....

that is the one u want (soundsplinter's rl-i series is based on the tc2+, tcsounds ia ss's OEM)

that's a sweet as price for a killer sub!!!

He's a good guy too. No worries about buying from him.

 

[slick rick 10+ year member]

shiva with 250 watts in a 1.75-2 cube stuffed box and you'll love it. much better than a type r.

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

yeah, i think it's come down to the Shiva or a Resonant Engineering RE10"...

 

[sungwei 10+ year member]

My brother just picked up the Shiva in a ported box. It runs of a 200 Watt Profile amp. It's loud enough to make your ears hurt. I don't see how people run so much power with multiple subs for non competition use.

 

[OLD_SCHOOL 10+ year member]

shiva would get my vote requires very little power and sounds great and is CHEAP the tempest would get my double vote though

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

hehe...well, the tempest might be in the works //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif have to work out the enclosure design first though.

a 15 in a dorm room, ****, who am i kidding...//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif i'm crazy, aren't i...