Let’s talk subwoofers...

[kylem]

Where does it say that? According to what I saw on their site, the choices were either DIY or have a cabinet maker do it. Perhaps I looked in the wrong place.

[DavidD]

Oh... Never mind then...

[Jonnyozero3]

Where does it say that? According to what I saw on their site, the choices were either DIY or have a cabinet maker do it. Perhaps I looked in the wrong place.

The website implies to me that they will assemble it:

http://www.rythmikaudio.com/DS15.html

see #8 about 1/5th down the page:

"Assembly of the subwoofer is free when both kit and enclosure are ordered. "

Edit - oops, I couldn't see the images above when I replied

[scape]

thanks for finding that, i completely overlooked that! that's a good deal too, but unfortunately would put me in the hole quite a bit :\
would anyone know how to get in better contact with the company? I had questions regarding the build plans and wanted their opinion on the matter.

[scape]

the rythmikaudio subs all seem to roll off at 70hz and higher, they even suggest crossing it at below 90hz; anyone know how well this will would pair with the 170's roll off at 100hz and lower? it seems like there would be a bit of a gap in the frequency-- do the slope's on both speakers during a xover result in a somewhat flatter response when in this transition?

[AlPartridge]

The SB12-Plus is indeed a fine subwoofer for its size and price point. I am quite familiar with it and have recommended it many times for someone looking for something small and compact, with good music performance in a small room. I can say without hesitatation that I have heard and measured considerably better subwoofers at this price point and size (not quite as small, but close) It is a great subwoofer, no doubt - but there are better choices out there already (IMO)

After lurking here since I first started looking at Ascend speakers (finally choosing the Sierra 1 back in February, with which I am quite pleased) this is my first post to the forum.

I am still only in the "considering" stage of a subwoofer purchase and I too have been anxiously waiting the Ascend release. In the meantime, could you please elaborate on these "better choices"? I use my system almost exclusively for 2 channel music so my primary concern is musicality, something that will blend well and keep up with the quality of the Sierras.

Thanks. Al

[scape]

After lurking here since I first started looking at Ascend speakers (finally choosing the Sierra 1 back in February, with which I am quite pleased) this is my first post to the forum.

I am still only in the "considering" stage of a subwoofer purchase and I too have been anxiously waiting the Ascend release. In the meantime, could you please elaborate on these "better choices"? I use my system almost exclusively for 2 channel music so my primary concern is musicality, something that will blend well and keep up with the quality of the Sierras.

Thanks. Al

for straight musicality I hear the REL subwoofers are great; though can be quite expensive.

[Mike^S]

the rythmikaudio subs all seem to roll off at 70hz and higher, they even suggest crossing it at below 90hz; anyone know how well this will would pair with the 170's roll off at 100hz and lower? it seems like there would be a bit of a gap in the frequency-- do the slope's on both speakers during a xover result in a somewhat flatter response when in this transition?

It will be no problem. The 170s actually extend to below 60hz in-room.

[scape]

It will be no problem. The 170s actually extend to below 60hz in-room.

ahh, ok. that's good news
i'm receiving the 170's today, i was a little afraid of the low end, as i won't have a sub for a few weeks. i'm moving up from jbl82's, i can only imagine the amount of change i am going to hear! the other speakers had decent low end response due to the 8" ported woofer, but the midrange was like a cavern, totally missing, and don't get me started on that titanium tweeter..

[ebh]

I think Brian at Rythmik has said that he recommends the 12" if you want to crossover at 100hz or higher. But as Mike^S said, you should be fine crossing the 170s at 80hz.