Ive used the same single subwoofer for over 20 years. It is a 17 inch Altec Lansing Driver. I am unsure of the model but was designed for large venue sound. I built the vented enclosure (3/4" ply oak veneir) exactly as called for by the tested driver's specifications (optimum curve).
It is powered by a mono bridged hafler 220 (450 watts)via monster cable. I use a crown fx2 crossover set @ 80 Hz. The stereo speakers are smallish Energy's powered by a Crown 300A.
Clearly there are many variables in all this but over the years my experience with this system has been nothing but intense pleasure. It can rock with the best of them and yet is smooth and delicate when required. Certainly over 2 decades my music tastes have varied but remain partial to the blues.
The only downside is the size of the enclosure; about 3' X 3' X 16". And I must admit to a few late night visits from the local constabulary but Ill blame that on the beer, good tunes and friends.
Good luck
It is powered by a mono bridged hafler 220 (450 watts)via monster cable. I use a crown fx2 crossover set @ 80 Hz. The stereo speakers are smallish Energy's powered by a Crown 300A.
Clearly there are many variables in all this but over the years my experience with this system has been nothing but intense pleasure. It can rock with the best of them and yet is smooth and delicate when required. Certainly over 2 decades my music tastes have varied but remain partial to the blues.
The only downside is the size of the enclosure; about 3' X 3' X 16". And I must admit to a few late night visits from the local constabulary but Ill blame that on the beer, good tunes and friends.
Good luck