Turbox Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 (edited) for that Money, you could find an approved builder of the Tuba. there is at least one around these parts that i know of. I'm guessing he doesn't want a 3'x3'x2' box sitting in his room. I'm building a THT right now, and man is it big. Could be worse...how about a klipsch KPT1802. now thats taking up some real estate, trust me...its bigger in my living room than i thought. Big Subs are better. Edited July 13, 2014 by Turbox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Jealous? I don't think so. Like most people, I just don't want to live with a bunch of refrigerator sized speakers in the house. K5SS: I'm with you on keeping the volume down. No reason to got to bed with your ears ringing LOL. Have some fun and do a 15" kit from PE. I bet you would be happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I hate to tell you but your gonna have a hard topping a rythmik on a budget. Cause they use a top notch driver and cabinet built specifically for that driver as well as their servo system. Like many have told you unless your going HUGE cabinet or huge woofers, diy is hard to beat the top shelf internet direct subwoofers. Easy to beat companies like JL and paradigm? Sure there subs are 3k+. Easy. But rythmik 15 at 1300? A pair of sealed 18's will have a slight advantage on it. Until below the tune then the sealed will leave it in the dust. Now if you got space for something like a mini Marty with a si18 now your talking about being on Svs PB-13 ultra for around 7-900 depending on amp used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Like most people, I just don't want to live with a bunch of refrigerator sized speakers in the house. IB's will let you have your cake and eat it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 True Dat on the IBs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K5SS Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 The Rythmik out performs the SVS PB-Ultra down low. Maybe I am just chasing a impossible goal like usual. I really do appreciate the input guys! I'll check out the mini Marty but my guess is it isn't mini, haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Scrappy lives on the heavy hitters side of town. He enjoys big/powerful subs, nothing wrong with that. Most people though, just don't want to give up the real estate for two 18" subs. If you are like me then you want a smaller sub. As always, it's about compromises. I use a 12" Klipsch sub and I'm real happy with that. Let's face it, a 12" or 15" sub and a 500watt plate amp kit from PE will do more than what 99% of folks will ever want or need. Not 99% of the people on this forum Probably not half on this forum, biggest limiting factors are budget and if you gave your gonads to her! Roger I meant more than 1%. He had said that 99% would be fine and I was saying not 99% here. I was agreeing with you. Roger Lol my bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 The Rythmik out performs the SVS PB-Ultra down low. Maybe I am just chasing a impossible goal like usual. I really do appreciate the input guys! I'll check out the mini Marty but my guess is it isn't mini, haha. i believe it had much more distortion though. Can't remember where I saw that graph. Think bill posted it. Svs is much cleaner according to the graph. Never heard one though only had dual ultras for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 (edited) SVS distortion graph link Rythmik distortion graph link Click on the multi series chart for distortion % Edited July 14, 2014 by jason str Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Yeah I'd take the almost completely Flat distortion of the Svs anyday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K5SS Posted July 15, 2014 Author Share Posted July 15, 2014 And I'll take the depths of the Rythmik any day. There's a seat for every *** I guess:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 At high level like explosions, are you really going to hear that distortion. Lower a sub by 1-2 db can lower distortion on those graphs by 30%. Database.com/CEA allows for a fairly high distortion because you will not notice it in everyday use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 And I'll take my quad 18" setup for a couple hundred more than the Svs and have bass for DAYS! Diy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K5SS Posted July 15, 2014 Author Share Posted July 15, 2014 Oh yeah? My dad could beat up your dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Can not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 (edited) Just so I know where I stand.. in which percentile does my single 29.375" x 20" x 60" sub put me? edit: it's on topic, btw.. everything but the MDF and paint came from Parts Express. Edited July 15, 2014 by Thaddeus Smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Oh yeah? My dad could beat up your dad.lol I'm only trying to hit it home that if you think your gonna beat the rythmik your gonna need to do a good size build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRONic Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Like the title says. Build me a subwoofer on parts express.. I own no saws or abilities to build a subwoofer true DIY style so I would like to know what you would build if you were me? Requirements: 15" or under woofer $800 or under Prefer not to deal with painting or finishing I am buying a house within the next year so I don't know the actual room size. I could even up my budget if duals are preferred (love symmetry). Let's hear the opinions from people that know more than me! I researched this very same scenario and came up with... Since a single was $800 I took advantage of their 'Go Dual' deal; $1499 for a pair. Great subs! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Nice pickup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 However I like I distorted bass. Scrappy, You like distorted bass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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