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In Reply to: Impressions of Parts Express Dayton 10" Sub Kit posted by PSP on July 26, 2002 at 09:05:47:
I've had one for six months. Soundwise I think it is comparable to anything under ~$800. Better than many. Like any sub, the key to how good it sounds is placement in the room and acoustic properties of the room. In this regard, if you have budget constraints the price for this unit is more important than just saving money - it leaves you funds for bass traps or other acoustic mods to your room or even some equalization if you are inclined. It's my experience (limited, I admit)that in the typical living room a modest sub with good acoustic treatment will sound better than a much more expensive sub simply stuck out of the way in an ordinary room.Now to specifics: It plays pretty deep but by no means is flat down to 20hz. However, it is a sealed box design. This means that as long as you don't overload the amp, the speaker can handle substantial equalization so the potential to go flat and deep is there if you are inclined. BTW, on the parts express website the is information on how to change a couple of resistors internally to modify the built in equalization.
In a large room you might find it doesn't play loud enough. Depends on what you consider load. In mine 14"x16" the volume level had to very atenuated to match my speakers, so it is more than loud enough for me.
It is not as big as some subs, but is a far cry from a Sunfire. Be sure you want a large black cube sitting in you room. It is not unattractive, but a work of visual art it ain't.
Assembly is very easy. If you can assemble a knockdown book case you can manage this. EXCEPT for the the cone points. If you dismiss the notion cone point improve the sound, then it's not worth the effort to install them. Just plug the holes on the bottom (they must be plugged or you won't have a sealed enclosure.) If you want the cones, I suggest you proceed very slowly and deliberately. At the first sign of difficulty stop and think through the problem. (The problem is that you can't see what you are doing on the inside of the box and it is extremely difficult to keep the T-nuts from turning and eating a groove in the MDF.)
Anyway, I recomend this sub as havinf performance way beyond the price.
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