I own a Tivoli model number TDPS1. I bought this sub several years ago open box from a local Tweeter Store. It was their floor model. My dilema is that i am not 100% satisfied with its performance. So knowing the specs will help me decide whether to use the enclosure to build my own diy sub using parts or buying a new sub to suit my needs. I have done a search using the internet and have not gotten any results. The sub does not have and specs printed anywhere on the enclosure.
2007-10-11 13:39:08 · 6 answers · asked by mad080572 3 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Home Theater
I would be more inclined to sell the sub, and purchase a new one. The subs performance is a based on its interaction within a enclosure as well as its amp and drivers. To try to redesign this with little experience is foolhardy.
I recommend that you e-bay it, because some will buy it there. And audition in your listening area subs you intend to replace it with.
2007-10-12 05:00:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's probably only 100 watts, and an 8 inch driver, according to a post on a forum. If it's only an 8", the cabinet will be too small for most decent sub drivers. And the amp probably isn't the greatest, and may not be 100 real watts. So you should sell it or find another use for it.
Almost any DIY sub could be an improvement. Check out the DIY sub discussions at avsforum.com and diyaudio.com. Best bang for the buck seems to be one or more 12" or 15", with a dirt cheap "pro" power amp like the Behringer EP-2500. That'll put you onto a whole higher level of subwoofiness. If you can't afford the power amp right away, at least "invest" in a good driver, and try a thrift-store or yard sale receiver or integrated amp as a temporary fix.
2007-10-12 08:30:37 · answer #2 · answered by Wombat 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Henry, are you confident all of those specifications are suited? i've got heard of an excellent style of those in the past, yet a hundred and fifteen db from the sub devoid of audible distortion? first of all, what number subs may even do this? And at what frequency? Secondly, it particularly is a subjective requirement ("audible distortion"--differs between human beings). and that i'm fantastically confident that the db spec for THX has continuously been a hundred and five db
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Hi. Any speaker (including a subwoofer) should be judged on its sound quality.This is the only thing that matters.If you are not happy with the sound then buy one that will satisfy you. forget about specs they don't mean anything.Building your own is risky unless you understand the relationship of the driver and the enclosure,if in doubt get a complete new one .Just make sure it integrates well with your existing speakers and amplifier.
2007-10-11 13:52:17 · answer #4 · answered by ROBERT P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Robert P. However you should be able to locate a manufactoring lable on the back. It has a serial code etc. Alteratively return to where you purchased the sub woofer. You may find that as an unsatified customer they may give you a good discount on a quality one.
2007-10-11 17:51:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I once had to open up a speaker enclosure to extract wattage and Impedance info. I guess you can use that as a last resort.
2007-10-11 18:09:51 · answer #6 · answered by plus_share_ratio 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋