HotRodding an old PSW50??

[FAU5TU5]

Anyone have experience recommendations on how to use older sub boxes (for instance my PSW50 which lets be honest is far from a "performer" especially in the modern HTsub era) and fitting them with different equiptment (amp/controls/sub) to get better performance without having to plonk down 1-2k for a really nice unit?

First off, I realize that being an 8" sub that I just might never be able to come close to 10"-12" quality, but at least I was thinking that one could get ahold of a much higher performance 8"er and a better amp, especially 2nd hand and get a much nicer little sub.

I know plenty of DIYers simply build their own boxes (like for cars) and go that way.. but I dont really want to do that. Gutting and installing, I can handle.. +it would still look nice.

Let me know of any suggestions or advice... (even if that advice is; HEADACHE.... STOP THINKING ABOUT IT"


Thx

[RuSsMaN]

Assuming you can find a driver with specs that suit the box, you can always modify port length(s) if needed. Have fun with it. Lots of GREAT 8 inch drivers out there right now, what kind of budget are you looking at?

[dorokusai]

What about a Polk db or Momo? That would be neat. Look up the requirements in the product pages.

[RuSsMaN]

Great idea mark, and both are well suited for the bandpass enclosure that the PSW50 had.