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Suggest to me a subwoofer for home use (TV/Music/acoustic performances)

Discussion in 'Live Sound [BG]' started by John Le Guyader, Jun 25, 2020.

  1. Jun 25, 2020 #1
    John Le Guyader

    John Le Guyader Supporting Member

    Jun 6, 2006
    DC Metro
    I'm having a new home being built. The living room/dinning/kitchen is all one big room with a vaulted ceiling measuring 20X36, walls 10 ft. and vaulted ceiling peak goes up to 20ft. I picked up a pair of new Alto TS208s cheap to use for sound in the room for TV, music and even performances (acoustic), and I am looking for a subwoofer that wont break the bank. I was hoping to find the corresponding sub for the TS208 but the 12" is sold out (Alto TS2 is a discontinued line). So far I was hoping to keep the cost of the sub at around $300 and the two I've been eyeing are the Alto TX212s and the Behringer EUROLIVE B1200D-PRO 12". Recommendations appreciated and I am not opposed to buying used.
     
  2. Jun 28, 2020 #2
    Rocksolid

    Rocksolid

    Mar 19, 2008
    Adelaide, South Australia
    I've got some TS308s on the way to use in my new music/media room with my projector and as foldback for rehearsals. They will be wall/ceiling mounted. when cash permits I was think the B1200D also.

    Subbed, Let me know what you decide?

    Are you going to use the Alto brackets to mount yours?
     
  3. Jun 29, 2020 #3
    John Le Guyader

    John Le Guyader Supporting Member

    Jun 6, 2006
    DC Metro
    Yes, am going to use the Alto TS small wall brackets to mount mine. I found one for $70 from B&H Photo and another for $80 off of ebay, rather than paying the usual $100 for the Alto bracket. I'm actually leaning towards TX212s for a sub. I would have liked to use the 308s but I got the 208s for about $150 each, and felt I couldn't pass up that deal. That's US dollars btw...
     
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  4. Jul 1, 2020 #4
    4Mal

    4Mal Gold Supporting Member

    Jun 2, 2002
    Columbia River Gorge
    build a sub into the wall...home hifi installers have been doing that for like ages... chambered box that fits between and flush with the studs, sized and ported correctly for a sub driver. crossover and amp to drive it and you're done with little clutter...
     
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  5. Jul 2, 2020 #5
    John Le Guyader

    John Le Guyader Supporting Member

    Jun 6, 2006
    DC Metro
    wow...who knew...didn't know...please suggest design
     
    Last edited: Jul 2, 2020
  6. Jul 2, 2020 #6
    4Mal

    4Mal Gold Supporting Member

    Jun 2, 2002
    Columbia River Gorge
    I would get with a local installer or have a look at DIYAudio.com. I've seen them built into wall and also floors...
     
  7. Jul 23, 2020 #7
    hbarcat

    hbarcat Supporting Member

    Aug 24, 2006
    Rochelle, Illinois
  8. Aug 5, 2020 #8
    Rocksolid

    Rocksolid

    Mar 19, 2008
    Adelaide, South Australia
    Got my TS308s mounted up in the last week. Didn't use brackets, I used eyebolts in the flypoints molded into the boxes. These little boxes sound far better than I expected! I'm beyond pleased.

    Ended up getting a Beh'r 1200D Pro sub to use also as there are so many more reviews to read, and there was one available locally. Very happy with my purchase and the end result.