ten87 wrote:The Decware Housewrecker is an easier build, but I doubt you would get as much output from it at 16 hz. That may not be an issue though. I was going to build one of those before I found the Tuba HT.
I will attest to the Housewrecker being an easy build. Took me an evening. Would have had it playing that same night except I needed the stain and final finishes to dry, etc. So that finishing part actually took longer than the build itself.
I auditioned all kinds of subs (even commercial subs) and as has been discussed, bigger is definitely better. But big wouldn't pass my wife's "plans". So the Housewrecker was a compromise. The total price "ain't bad" either. After building it and a little tweaking, it runs circles around anything I could buy "reasonably" readi-built. It fits nicely in a corner of the music room and there is no question that it is "around". BTW, "in the corner" makes a big difference in what you hear. Something like 10 or 12 db difference. If you go this route, don't fudge too much on the driver (speaker) you use. All 15's or 18's aren't the same. You "gotta" move air with a sub.
I also took it to church and, here too, there needs to be some compromises due to space limitations. Also, it wouldn't even be correct to say it compared to the Rodgers sub, not even close. Even the Rodgers sounded hugely better on the low end with the Housewrecker connected. It really is a very efficient system. I'm running a much larger amp (500 W) than would be necessary but only because I had that amp. Then too, I've always been taught that it's better to run an amp on the linear portion of the curve.
So given all of the above, the Housewrecker still will make an impact, a big one. Owen Jones put me on to this sub and I have no regrets.
Rgds,
Ed