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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: ALL212 on September 22, 2019, 06:41:39 AM

Title: I need ideas for a subwoofer to go with Blumenstein Orca's and the Stereomour.
Post by: ALL212 on September 22, 2019, 06:41:39 AM

I've got the old style Orca's coming in (running the new version now to tide me over until the old style are done - long story...) and am running them on the Stereomour V1.  They certainly need a sub and at the moment I'm back on the budget.

Any recommendations for a small, powered sub?  At or under $300?  $200 would be better.  Crossover would be at 90 to 100 hz and I'm not looking for crazy low end bass.  If it'll touch into the upper 30hz I'd be happy.  DIY ideas are welcome.

I've not played in the subwoofer arena successfully before.

Thanks!

Title: Re: I need ideas for a subwoofer to go with Blumenstein Orca's and the Stereomour.
Post by: Paul Birkeland on September 22, 2019, 06:54:52 AM

Here's a tiny one, though it looks like you'd need a dedicated amp:
https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-6-1-2-down-firing-passive-mini-subwoofer-kit--300-7160 (https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-6-1-2-down-firing-passive-mini-subwoofer-kit--300-7160)

Title: Re: I need ideas for a subwoofer to go with Blumenstein Orca's and the Stereomour.
Post by: ALL212 on September 22, 2019, 09:39:30 AM

Certainly fits the budget!  And I have a couple of the small '70's Sansui integrateds that should work as an amp; the AU222 and the AU3900.  I just need to split the DAC output and create a filter.

Thanks!

Title: Re: I need ideas for a subwoofer to go with Blumenstein Orca's and the Stereomour.
Post by: grufti on September 22, 2019, 11:54:57 AM

If you want to save some space you could also stick a TPA3116 amp into that sub enclosure. You could even tuck the power supply inside.

https://www.amazon.com/AOSHIKE-Subwoofer-Amplifier-TPA3116D2-Amplifiers/dp/B01N0PXEN4/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=tpa3116&qid=1569177562&s=electronics&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyS1FJNFhJS1RKMTgwJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTExNDU4M0dIRVdWRTA2WUZWVCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNjk3NTU0MkVTTVo3RUc3OUxDTCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-TPA3116-TDA7498-TDA7492-Amplifier/dp/B0754225CB/ref=pd_bxgy_23_3/141-6898228-8382130?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0754225CB&pd_rd_r=82e17827-2db8-4b10-9878-fbfb6113f64e&pd_rd_w=atKKC&pd_rd_wg=4xOfq&pf_rd_p=a2006322-0bc0-4db9-a08e-d168c18ce6f0&pf_rd_r=EY3N0HXS8W2M24SGH9Y8&psc=1&refRID=EY3N0HXS8W2M24SGH9Y8

I realize that this suggestion is sacrilegious, but it's a sub and a small one at that.

Title: Re: I need ideas for a subwoofer to go with Blumenstein Orca's and the Stereomour.
Post by: grufti on September 22, 2019, 06:56:35 PM

This TPA3116 amp might even have have a crossover filter and it is showing free returns for me, just in case it is total crap.

https://www.amazon.com/NOYITO-TPA3116-Digital-Amplifier-DC12-24V/dp/B07D73ND54/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=tpa3116+subwoofer+amp&qid=1569214230&s=musical-instruments&sr=1-10

Title: Re: I need ideas for a subwoofer to go with Blumenstein Orca's and the Stereomour.
Post by: EricS on September 25, 2019, 01:38:57 PM

I was going to suggest using the CSS SDX-10 driver, but it seems there's been quite a large price increase over the past few years.  Three years ago, it sold for $140, now they want $225.  Stick it in a small sealed cabinet and add an amp...

https://www.css-audio.com/online-store/CSS-SDX10-10-XBL%5E2-Subwoofer-p110031748 (https://www.css-audio.com/online-store/CSS-SDX10-10-XBL%5E2-Subwoofer-p110031748)

Title: Re: I need ideas for a subwoofer to go with Blumenstein Orca's and the Stereomour.
Post by: EricS on September 26, 2019, 03:18:08 AM

Another option - looks like this one is just a driver, a port, and plans to build a box for $150.  You'll need to provide an amp.  Not much other detail is given.

http://www.pispeakers.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/275 (http://www.pispeakers.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/275)

Title: Re: I need ideas for a subwoofer to go with Blumenstein Orca's and the Stereomour.
Post by: pboser on September 26, 2019, 08:43:13 AM

Here's another option - cheap, unattractive (though you can take some steps to improve it) and good.  "Invented" by Ed Schilling of Hornshoppe fame.
https://www.transcendentsound.com/bucket-sub.html
I'm sure most plate amps for subs would give good results, or you can use the recommended Crown XLS amps with built in crossover.
More info here:
http://thehornshoppeforum.com/index.php?PHPSESSID=j1diebmupat1ppbg5ml9n4egb5&topic=406.0
and here:
https://tubehifi.websitetoolbox.com/post/subwoofer-project-6426090
and here:
https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/bucket-sub-revisited.658794/
I forgot I have a pair stashed away- time to dig them out (and hide them from my wife!)
Pete

Title: Re: I need ideas for a subwoofer to go with Blumenstein Orca's and the Stereomour.
Post by: ALL212 on October 01, 2019, 02:35:55 AM

Thanks for the ideas!

Going to have to sit on this for a bit as my employment status has changed.