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  1. 01-28-2013 10:31 PM #1
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    Lightbulb Dayton Audio RSS460HO-4 18" Reference HO Subwoofer

    This fairly new offering from Dayton looks like a fun DIY sub build:
    http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...number=295-472


    Anybody tried this yet?
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  2. 01-29-2013 05:29 PM #2
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    Wish I had the dough to try it out!
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  3. 01-30-2013 02:31 AM #3
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    I always liked the look of the baskets Dayton used....

    Looks like a sweet driver for sure
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  4. 01-30-2013 03:41 PM #4
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    Doesn't quite seem big enough... :)
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    I have the 8 inch version, but not quite the same I suppose

    But even that little guy is really punchy and clean and digs surprisingly deep. I bet that 18 inch bad boy is awesome...
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  6. 02-07-2013 11:06 PM #6
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    That looks like a nice project waiting to happen.
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  7. 02-08-2013 12:01 AM #7
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    Flat packs are available: http://www.diysoundgroup.com/flat-pa...flat-pack.html
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  8. 02-08-2013 12:25 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Face View Post
    Flat packs are available: http://www.diysoundgroup.com/flat-pa...flat-pack.html
    Very cool link, thanks!
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  9. 02-08-2013 09:07 AM #9
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    That site has some nice flat packs that I've eyed many times.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Face View Post
    Flat packs are available: http://www.diysoundgroup.com/flat-pa...flat-pack.html
    Sweet!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Face View Post
    Flat packs are available: http://www.diysoundgroup.com/flat-pa...flat-pack.html
    After looking into that flat pack I noticed this:
    http://stereointegrity.com/index.php?id=60

    They are on pre-order now but that is a really nice looking budget 18" sub and here is a really nice build:
    http://www.hometheatershack.com/foru...8d2-build.html
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  12. 03-14-2013 04:26 PM #12
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    Now THIS has gotten my attention.... How would they dayton and the flat box from DIY sound pair up with a Crown XLS1000? I believe this would be an improvement over my Outlaw, and I've been looking for something to dump my money into this spring! Any comments?
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    Quote Originally Posted by codyc1ark View Post
    How would they dayton and the flat box from DIY sound pair up with a Crown XLS1000? I believe this would be an improvement over my Outlaw, and I've been looking for something to dump my money into this spring! Any comments?
    Sounds like a great idea to me and the Crown a forum member is currently selling is a fantastic deal.
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  14. 03-14-2013 08:49 PM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by Conradicles View Post
    Sounds like a great idea to me and the Crown a forum member is currently selling is a fantastic deal.
    What do you mean??

    I need to do some more reading on it but I'm really thinking hard. I've got a buddy who used to finish furniture in Charlotte and I think we could make this look really good...
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  15. 03-27-2013 05:27 PM #15
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    Please, someone talk me in or out of this option. I'm itching to pull the trigger on the driver, amp and flat pack box offered. I really wonder how this would stack up against my dream sub, JL f113. I've already got the EQ (SMS-1) so, this *seems* to be a great option for me. I can't say that I'm in any way unhappy with my current Outlaw sub.. Well.. You know how it goes...
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  16. 03-28-2013 12:35 PM #16
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    Note the seller of the flat pack says the Dayton version is sold out. Of course if you call him things may be different.

    Be like Nike and "Just Do It".
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    If they're sold out, it's only temporary. Maybe a week to couple of weeks or so.
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    Also consider the Setreo Integrity HT 18:

    www.data-bass.com test of the 18" version of this sub:
    http://www.data-bass.com/data?page=driver&id=46
    http://www.data-bass.com/data?page=system&id=90
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    That looks like a sweet project!!
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    As for SI woofers, I believe there's a wait.

    Another worthy contender: http://www.parts-express.com/pe/psho...95-514&scqty=2
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    Just get the top dog and be done.

    http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...number=293-666
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    Quote Originally Posted by leroyjr1 View Post
    Just get the top dog and be done.

    http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...number=293-666
    From what I understand the Dayton really competes at a fourth of the price...
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    Quote Originally Posted by leroyjr1 View Post
    Just get the top dog and be done.

    http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...number=293-666
    Or spend that much on multiple Daytons and have better bass response.
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    Quote Originally Posted by leroyjr1 View Post
    Just get the top dog and be done.

    http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...number=293-666
    Much respect for TC sounds but $925 for just the driver would be a hard sell for most. Two 15" or 18" from SI or Dayton with 1000-1200 watts or so with money left in the pocket is SO much more attractive.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Face View Post
    If they're sold out, it's only temporary. Maybe a week to couple of weeks or so.
    Indeed the flat packs are back in stock now for the 18" Dayton. If I was in the market for a sub this would be my top choice.
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    Parts Express is about 20 minutes north of me.....
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    Quote Originally Posted by codyc1ark View Post
    Now THIS has gotten my attention.... How would they dayton and the flat box from DIY sound pair up with a Crown XLS1000? I believe this would be an improvement over my Outlaw, and I've been looking for something to dump my money into this spring! Any comments?
    The XLS 1000 Bridged for 4 Ohm would give you 1100 Watts (this is a 1KHz rating) I would recommend the XLS2000. I have the Crown XTI2 4002 to play with for a week and that would be the amp to drive a pair of those 18's. 3200 watts bridged
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    Skip the XLS1000 and go right to the 1500 or 2000.

    The XTI series is perfect for a sub though, it's easy to add any boost/eq. But for a pair of subs, you would want to look bigger than the 1002.
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