Moderators Youthman Posted May 15, 2014 Moderators Share Posted May 15, 2014 Just had my third LaScala delivered two days ago. My plan is to redesign my front wall using maybe a 150" AT Screen. Below is a rough sketchup Wakejunkie drew up for me as he will be helping me build it. I love the RSW-15 but when I get ready to take it up a few notches, what sub would you recommend that would fit behind the false wall? I've looked at the Danley DTS20 as it would fit nicely between a pair of the LaScalas and then my audio equipment could go between the other pair of LaScalas. My room is 13' wide and the LaScalas are 24.5" deep so I will likely have around 30" deep to work with. Ceilings are 10' Here are the LaScala Trios next to the RF-83's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeker Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 tht or dts10 super spud iv heard them although il let others that own them explain...Your gonna love the results you get with matching your lascalas to horn sub technology!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted May 15, 2014 Author Moderators Share Posted May 15, 2014 Don't have the room for a DTS10 or a THT, that's why I mentioned a DTS20 or a pair of them. My room is 13' wide so that's 156". Subtract (3) LaScalas and I'm left with 41.25" between the center and side LaScala. Guessing I'll have about 7' - 8' of height due to the top shelves / cabinets being installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedcrankcammer Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Hi Youth! You have 10 feet of vertical, nothing says you can't suspend two of the larger subs above the La Scalas behind your screen does it??? Rog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Where is the "EAR" when you need him. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted May 15, 2014 Author Moderators Share Posted May 15, 2014 I'll have to look at the measurements but I was thinking those bigger subs like the DTS10 would be too deep. It's late so I'll check tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBPK402 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 How about the THSPUDs... I have heard of people putting them under a second row or on the side walls. I have the SUPERSPUDs, and I have one under my 2nd row and the other one will be behind my AT screen when the HT is done. I can't tell you how they sound with the La Scalas but I have been told they are a great match. On the SUPERSPUDs, I was told there are 2 versions... 1 that allows you to fire out the end (like the DTS20, and the other is out the side (which is the one I have). In your situation I think the one that fires out the end like the DTS20 is best for going behind the screen where as either one could be used under a platform Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 One good size THT will do it. Lay it on top of the mains or suspend it above your speakers firing into the wall to the right or left. You could do 2 but probably won't need it. Either version would fit, standard or long style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexg5775 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 You could go with your original plan and place a dts 10 or maybe a thtLP (firing downwards) between the la scalas. Are you planning on building the SUB or buying it built? Someone was selling a dts20 on craigslist in tampe area not to long ago. Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Hi Youth! You have 10 feet of vertical, nothing says you can't suspend two of the larger subs above the La Scalas behind your screen does it??? Rog Diehard... he's a diehard.... and I like it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tromprof Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 One good size THT will do it. Lay it on top of the mains or suspend it above your speakers firing into the wall to the right or left. You could do 2 but probably won't need it. Either version would fit, standard or long style. +1. A Cinema F-20 would work as well. Raising the La Scalas might actually sound better as well since it gets the tweeters up to ear level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexg5775 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) One good size THT will do it. Lay it on top of the mains or suspend it above your speakers firing into the wall to the right or left. You could do 2 but probably won't need it. Either version would fit, standard or long style. +1. A Cinema F-20 would work as well. Raising the La Scalas might actually sound better as well since it gets the tweeters up to ear level. x2 I raised my la scalas and it was a improvement. You are probably going to have to play with this and see what sounds better. Edited May 15, 2014 by alexg5775 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatever55 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Don't have the room for a DTS10 or a THT, that's why I mentioned a DTS20 or a pair of them. My room is 13' wide so that's 156". Subtract (3) LaScalas and I'm left with 41.25" between the center and side LaScala. Guessing I'll have about 7' - 8' of height due to the top shelves / cabinets being installed. There is a low profile THT that might fit. or a SubMaximus -- info located on the AVSForum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joessportster Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I thought sub placement was somewhat room dependent and could cause some nasty nodes............I will guess that some avr can adjust for this with delay, volume, phase etc... Will the subs be for theater only or music as well ? Theater subs don't always work well as music subs Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 One good size THT will do it. Lay it on top of the mains or suspend it above your speakers firing into the wall to the right or left. You could do 2 but probably won't need it. Either version would fit, standard or long style. +1. A Cinema F-20 would work as well. Raising the La Scalas might actually sound better as well since it gets the tweeters up to ear level. x2 I raised my la scalas and it was a improvement. You are probably going to have to play with this and see what sounds better. His picture shows them raised, and I think the platforms might as well be a pair of DTS-10's or F20's. Furthermore, the rear seats are on a platform, which could be used for the 3rd and 4th DTS-10 or F20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Lots of good advice so I won't roil the waters further. All are DIY Michael, you need to get your hands dirty and make some saw dust. Subwoofers just sound better if you make them yourself 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted May 15, 2014 Moderators Share Posted May 15, 2014 Lots of good advice so I won't roil the waters further. All are DIY Michael, you need to get your hands dirty and make some saw dust. Subwoofers just sound better if you make them yourself The only thing I might add is I would not put the port/opening of the sub pointing toward the screen, wouldn't want a wavy screen during loud bass parts. Never had a screen for a projector but have seen subs that move a lot of air. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) Lots of good advice so I won't roil the waters further. All are DIY Michael, you need to get your hands dirty and make some saw dust. Subwoofers just sound better if you make them yourself The only thing I might add is I would not put the port/opening of the sub pointing toward the screen, wouldn't want a wavy screen during loud bass parts. Never had a screen for a projector but have seen subs that move a lot of air. Danley BC415 Hairdry Edited May 15, 2014 by mustang guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 or a SubMaximus I wouldn't want to attempt that behemoth on my first build. A pair of F-20's would be so much simpler. It's about the easiest build there is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted May 15, 2014 Author Moderators Share Posted May 15, 2014 Lots of great advice guys. I definitely would not want to place the port near the screen. It would have to go low. I just contacted the local Danley rep and we are discussing the possibility of me redesigning his website in exchange for a sub. He quoted me the following: DTS10 - $4995 Powered THSPUD - $4250 Powered, $2375 Non-Powered DTS20 - $4995 Powered Honestly, they are WAY more than I would ever want to spend on a sub. Even if the DIY was $1500, that would still be way above what I want to spend. Really hoping we can work out a barter deal. I would redesign his logo, design and print custom business cards, redesign his website and provide free hosting for life if he is willing to trade a sub for my design services. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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