ShinObiWAN
Ex Member
After seeing Taz and Retro's RTP-12 project it looked like a lot fun and an easy build.
So I went along to BK and ordered up a BK 100w Panel and BSB-12.
Only took me a day to cut the MDF and router out all the details and then another 2 days spraying and finishing - most of this time was taken up with waiting around for the paint/lacquer to dry out
Anyway here's the result:
I was impressed with the sound, especially since the electronics and driver only came to £150. So I expected it to reflect this price tag. But no, its definitely no dud. In fact having had some experience with the Rel Q100e, which is essentially what this sub is (same driver and amp virtually), I can say that its pretty much identical in sound and performance. Very real output to around 25hz after which it quickly diminishes.
One thing I have noticed with this sub is that it really does sound 'slammy' for want of a better word. What I'm trying to say is that its great with quick short thumps that hit hard.
My main sub, the XXX, believe it or not is outclassed by this 'cheapy' when it comes to musicality or maybe it just blends better? Eitherway it sounds great with music and nice with AV. The XXX absolutely smashes it to pieces on AV though
Now I've had my fun, I am in fact selling this for anyone interested. See here for the thread in the classifieds:
http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=132066
Thanks go to RTP for the initial plans on the enclosure
So I went along to BK and ordered up a BK 100w Panel and BSB-12.
Only took me a day to cut the MDF and router out all the details and then another 2 days spraying and finishing - most of this time was taken up with waiting around for the paint/lacquer to dry out
Anyway here's the result:
I was impressed with the sound, especially since the electronics and driver only came to £150. So I expected it to reflect this price tag. But no, its definitely no dud. In fact having had some experience with the Rel Q100e, which is essentially what this sub is (same driver and amp virtually), I can say that its pretty much identical in sound and performance. Very real output to around 25hz after which it quickly diminishes.
One thing I have noticed with this sub is that it really does sound 'slammy' for want of a better word. What I'm trying to say is that its great with quick short thumps that hit hard.
My main sub, the XXX, believe it or not is outclassed by this 'cheapy' when it comes to musicality or maybe it just blends better? Eitherway it sounds great with music and nice with AV. The XXX absolutely smashes it to pieces on AV though
Now I've had my fun, I am in fact selling this for anyone interested. See here for the thread in the classifieds:
http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=132066
Thanks go to RTP for the initial plans on the enclosure