For the DIY sub-builder:

[jcaut]

If I were planning to build a sub I think I'd buy one of these:

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=299-750&dotd=050604

That thing's a monster of a woofer. Free shipping until this evening, 5/07. They can't have many of these left...

No affiliation with PE, of course. Just passing the info along.

Jason

[LittleCar_w/12s]

YEESH! 40LBS!
well.. I don't need one, but it's not too bad of a deal with free shipping.
-Jerry

[Airplay355]

wheres all the weight hiding? the magnet looks small

[gmorris]

I have seen that sub before at PE.

Is that sub for home use, or is it more of a Pro Audio (i.e. DJ style) sub?

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

Originally posted by Airplay355
wheres all the weight hiding? the magnet looks small

The motor structure alone weighs 25 pounds................................

- Quoted from PE

[gmorris]

At 20 Hz, that thing is down about 15 Db's. (in the ported box recommendations) I'd of figured it would have played lower.

[gatemplin]

Why not just get tried and true DIY home theater sub like a Tempest (biased), Dayton DVC, Titanic, 2 Shivas, Stryke AV15 or Blueprint 1503 etc for less money?

[jcaut]

Well, main thing with the JBL is the "high-end" features and construction, I guess you could say. The shorting rings in the magnet structure, and such that reduce distortion. I would look at it as more of a high quality sub for music, that works in a vented box. These could even work great as woofers in a huge, full-range 3-way :eek: . That's actually more my thing than a stand-alone sub.

But true, the Tempest, Shiva, Stryke etc., are well known, highly regarded, and cheaper. I admit I hadn't even looked at the box modeling, and I'm a little surprised that a lower F3 isn't possible.

Oh well.... I thought it was interesting. Looks like shipping's still free as of 4:40 PM, CDT

Jason