Dreamer9
New Member
I wanted a another smallish passive sub for my stereo jazz and classical listening adventures in my tiny 12x15 foot apartment living room. I do also watch movies and surround is a bonus but not a priority. Music is my priority. I have a surround amp, so I can use either stereo mode or surround mode. (Downstairs I have a passive Energy sub plugged into my b-speaker connections and I use my bookshelf speakers in an a+b setting, which works fine.) So...I got a Creative Labs Gigaworks G500 sub with no volume cable for a few bucks and took off the back plate. What I have left is a 1200 cubic inch box with an 8" woofer--black and red wires coming off the woofer--and two curved ports. No insulation inside. I am planning to install a wooden back with banana plug connectors. My question is, what sort of crossover components do I install on the inside of my wooden backing for this 8" woofer? I don't see a 4 or 8 ohm designation printed on the woofer, although the ports may be blocking my view. (Taking out ports would tear up the box because they're glued in a beastly manner.) I'm guessing it's an 8 ohm woofer. And should I stuff it with some insulation?
