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    Re: OT: Need a little help with adding subwoofers

    You should consider the dayton 12" sub like I bought. Adjustable from 40 to 140 hz you can't even get it past half way on the volume. It works very nice. Hard to set but it works very nice. shakes my house like a rottweiler with a rag doll. $120.00

    Dayton Audio SUB-1200 12" 120 Watt Powered Subwoofer 300-629

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    Re: OT: Need a little help with adding subwoofers

    Stay away from car stereo crap like pyramid.

    Out of all you mentioned the Behringer is the only one I would consider. A lot of used pro stuff, mostly American made, is out there. I'd look there.

    Why not get a small horn amp and go 3 way active?
    Your neighbors called. They like your music.

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    Re: OT: Need a little help with adding subwoofers

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    Re: OT: Need a little help with adding subwoofers

    our altecs are very efficient so you will need lots of sub to compete. the rane active crossovers only go down to 70 hz..meanining your sub will play the first two octaves. where as the ashly crossover will cross over from 40 hz. a two way ashly is about a hundred bucks, plus the additional amp
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    Re: OT: Need a little help with adding subwoofers

    Quote Originally Posted by valhallax View Post
    our altecs are very efficient so you will need lots of sub to compete. the rane active crossovers only go down to 70 hz..meanining your sub will play the first two octaves. where as the ashly crossover will cross over from 40 hz. a two way ashly is about a hundred bucks, plus the additional amp
    It's funny I have looked many times for subs, that would work well with Altecs, it seems there is very little info on this subject.... I would love to hear some results of people using DIY subs with Altecs handling 40hz and down for music in some reasonable sized boxes....

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    Re: OT: Need a little help with adding subwoofers

    i got a velodyne sub at goowill that looks like i can set it from 120 down to 40. for whatever thats worth.
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