[help] budget diy sub

[spacemonkey]

Hi guys
After being inspired by all the DIY stories around and thanks to some fellow members pushing me towards the DIY option, although I have never really done it before, i have decided on taking the plunge. I mean, why not right?

Anyways, so here's what i have figured so far.

You need a good driver, a good amp to power the driver and a pretty sweet cabinet to go with it all.

I am all for keeping the price as moderate as possible, else buying a stock subwoofer is not a bad option as well off the shelf.

I have identified Peerless Audio's 12" subwoofer driver and have figured out where to source it from for about 3k.

Any idea where I can find a subwoofer plate amp in Mumbai and what kind of money can i expect it to cost?
Also, do i need to keep something specific in mind when matching the driver to the amp? I noticed no information about wattage on their page on the link above.

Also, for the cabinet. Can I just get any local carpenter to source me some quality MDF and ask him to build me a cabinet with accurate measurements? A sealed option/ported option? I have checked out some designs for simple subwoofers linked to me by a fellow member and there are some really really simple designs like the R1200 on parts-express, but just wondering..

Any and all help will be much appreciated.
Cheers

 

[tally3tally]

Hi guys

I have identified Peerless Audio's 12" subwoofer driver and have figured out where to source it from for about 3k.

Cheers

where are u planning to source this from if i may ask

 

[spirovious]

Hi,I am also looking for similar option & there is some discussion which may be helpful -
http://www.hifivision.com/diy/20455-can-we-make-diy-hsu-subwoofer.html

The Driver you mentioned has smaller magnet & has 4ohm impedance(mostly for car sub).

 

[Hari Iyer]

Hi,I am also looking for similar option & there is some discussion which may be helpful -
http://www.hifivision.com/diy/20455-can-we-make-diy-hsu-subwoofer.html

The Driver you mentioned has smaller magnet & has 4ohm impedance(mostly for car sub).

When getting the sub woofer from peerless do not forget to ask for the TS parameters from the dealer, as these data will be required to design the box and the xover.

 

[Hari Iyer]

where are u planning to source this from if i may ask

Try contacting Jeetu Bhai at Varsha Electronics at Ghatkopar @ Mobile Nbr-9821161535

 

[spirovious]

Try contacting Jeetu Bhai at Varsha Electronics at Ghatkopar @ Mobile Nbr-9821161535

What does he sell?Subamp OR Driver?any special brand?

 

[spirovious]

I can suggest some amps here-

BASH 300S-Rs. 13717
Subwoofer Plate Amplifier Amp Home Theater Sub 300W RMS (Rs. 13717)
amazon has better price-
Amazon.com: Bash 300W Digital Subwoofer Amplifier: Electronics

Dayton Audio SA240-B 240W-Rs. 13520
Dayton Audio SA240-B 240W Subwoofer Amplifier with Boos (Rs. 13520)
Amazon.com: Dayton Audio SA240-B 240W Subwoofer Amplifier with Boost: Electronics

Only need to know if its 240V.

 

[GeorgeO]

Crossover for an active sub? If driven by a plate amp no crossover is needed-it will have an active crossover.

 

[captrajesh]

Checkout the sub kit in my groupbuy thread by clicking on m y signature. Driver and amp together cost $199. Shipping and customs extra. Shipping by ocean freight and since it is groupbuy, would work out cheaper.

 

[Hari Iyer]

What does he sell?Subamp OR Driver?any special brand?

He is the wholesale dealer for all kinds of Peerless drivers in India.