woofers that really HIT

[SpeakerBoy 64]

hiya people i am looking for an 8" woofer that will go into the box of the woofer that came with the samsung HT-Q80 surround system. something that hits, that makes people say 'Damn!! it's only an 8"!!' lookin at a JL because i am not really aquainted with home audio, leaning towards car audio as a career in fact....but if you know bttr, higher excursion, lower ohm-ed 8" woofers that will really put out, gimme a heads up....thanks

here is the woofer w/ system. btw, at least 200w rms please and thank you!!

http://shopper.cnet.com/home-theater-syste...ml?tag=srch_1_1

7"W x 16"H x 13-3/8"D

Edited February 25, 2008 by DeepSubBoy

[Robert_J 0]

Are you wanting to just replace the 8" that's in the bass module or start a real sub from scratch? Just replacing, you will NEVER get a 'Damn!! it's only an 8"!!' comment. And depending on your room size, you may not even get that if you built an 8" sub from scratch. I hang out mostly at the home theater forums and the guys in the DIY section very seldom use 10's. It's mostly 12's, 15's and 18's for DIY subs.

[Adrian_D 520]

Subs don't "hit" unless you are very very close to the cone. Subs play.

[topgun 262]

Subs don't "hit" unless you are very very close to the cone. Subs play.

So what I gathered from your post is that you would like to replace the current woofer from your HTIB with something that is louder, but still use the same enclosure?

You would have a lot easier time getting what you want if you could tell us your room size and budget. Also, a house sub stage is not as easy to get as loud as a car.

[aznboi3644 2]

You would get better output and sound quality with a custom enclosure for a new subwoofer....then just wire it up to the amp. Make sure the load is safe

[Jpm4536 0]

Yeah, you should just use the amp that is in the current box and hook it to a new box for a new 12 that will run on 200rms.... And port it too if you are just looking for louder.... Also, where did you get 200rms from? The specs on that say the subwoofer has 160 watts at 3 ohms and im betting that isnt rms or at least a little over rated....

Edited February 26, 2008 by Jpm4536

[///M5 2,833]

You aren't going to be able to do what you ask. You should really just describe your goals and budget and let us push you in the right direction.

[SpeakerBoy 64]

Yeah, you should just use the amp that is in the current box and hook it to a new box for a new 12 that will run on 200rms.... And port it too if you are just looking for louder.... Also, where did you get 200rms from? The specs on that say the subwoofer has 160 watts at 3 ohms and im betting that isnt rms or at least a little over rated....

well, i have the manual sitting on my desk now, and it says 320w peak....but i am leaning towards the assumption that 160 is pretty high for its rms, having heard it bump

[SpeakerBoy 64]

You aren't going to be able to do what you ask. You should really just describe your goals and budget and let us push you in the right direction.

budget of about hmm...200$ to start at least. an i really have to use same enclosure, or at least get a cube with a silver port and black laminate finish or parents would kill me....it's theirs really...

[JimJ 11]

I like the idea of building something new, that way when you decide to upgrade the rest from an HTIB it'll be easy to integrate.

[SpeakerBoy 64]

Subs don't "hit" unless you are very very close to the cone. Subs play.

So what I gathered from your post is that you would like to replace the current woofer from your HTIB with something that is louder, but still use the same enclosure?

You would have a lot easier time getting what you want if you could tell us your room size and budget. Also, a house sub stage is not as easy to get as loud as a car.

i dont have the Blueprints, but it is about 20x15

plus, this thing is beastly already i just want to throw a Snitchin house party with it lol

[mlstrass 1]

NO 8" sub is going to be "that" impressive in a HT, unless it's in a closet. It takes a lot of air to pressurize a big room.

I'm up near Six Flags if you want to hear what "damn" sounds like in a HT. I also build HT/car subs, so if you give me a budget I can give you some ideas. Silver port in a black box is not a problem...

[SpeakerBoy 64]

NO 8" sub is going to be "that" impressive in a HT, unless it's in a closet. It takes a lot of air to pressurize a big room.

I'm up near Six Flags if you want to hear what "damn" sounds like in a HT. I also build HT/car subs, so if you give me a budget I can give you some ideas. Silver port in a black box is not a problem...

sweet. i will see if my bro and I can swing by, he is big into car audio ( five 12's, (3 memphis, 2 crossfire)) , plus he is lookin for a box for 4 JL's, 12 or maybe 13.5's

i also think i should mention, i prefer passive's to ports...

Edited March 2, 2008 by DeepSubBoy

[Jpm4536 0]

You prefer passives to ports? What the hell does that mean? And doesn't your brother know it isn't good to mix different kinds of subs?

[///M5 2,833]

Mixing subs is a terrible idea :(

You really, really, really should NOT use that box. You need a new one that is very specifically matched to your sub.

[todd.brust 29]

You prefer passives to ports? What the hell does that mean? And doesn't your brother know it isn't good to mix different kinds of subs?

i am guessing passive radiators

oh yeah, i'll be third to say mixing subs is bad

Edited March 5, 2008 by todd.brust

[haters make us famous c.c 0]

cant say as if that encloser would work im happy with my sunfire 12 it has plenty of fill in the room so perhaps you should look towords a better sub and amp combo to achive the holy chit factor

[haters make us famous c.c 0]

cant say as if that box would work im happy with my sunfire 12 it has plenty of fill in the room so perhaps you should look towords a better sub and amp combo to achive the holy chit factor