Joe Mihok
Second Unit
- Joined
- Dec 14, 2003
- Messages
- 265
Ok, I'm in dire need of a sub in my system and I've finally decided to go the DIY route for the following reasons:
1- I don't have alot of money ATM and I'm very bad at saving money. Buying parts and constructing the sub as I get extra money is much easier for me.
2- Right now fishing (my "hobby") is slow and I need a project to keep me busy over the next few weeks/months until the fish in my local river get more active .
3- I would really like to learn to use tools better and be more constructive.
4- I love the thought of making a sub because if done right, it'll give me a real sense of pride (unless I screw up horribly) .
5- My sub will be one of a kind (not really but you get the point) and my friends that own Nuance powered speakers will be sooooo jealous .
Anyways, since this is my first project I thought I'd follow a relatively easy DYI tutorial by Ron:
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volum...tember-99.html
Now, I have no problem getting access to the tools and parts (thanks Dad and Home Depot ). Only problem is choosing the right driver for the enclosure ...... The driver Ron suggest is no longer being sold it seems ...... I also noticed that SVS is selling their ISD driver on their web site for $129 USD. Would I be able to buy the ISD driver and use it for the enclosure ?
I probably won't be able to purchase a powerful amp until after the project is done. For very minor testing could I just use my old Kenwood AVR ? It's 125W x 2 @ 8 OHMs ...
Anyways, thanks in advance for any feedback you guys provide. I'm gonna head down to Home Depot tongiht and see what size of Sonotube they carry and start out making the enclosure ...
I'm excited !!
P.S. - I'm hoping for a 16hz tune ..... so what modifications do you think I'll need to make to Ron's DIY Sonotube guide ? Thanks in advance
1- I don't have alot of money ATM and I'm very bad at saving money. Buying parts and constructing the sub as I get extra money is much easier for me.
2- Right now fishing (my "hobby") is slow and I need a project to keep me busy over the next few weeks/months until the fish in my local river get more active .
3- I would really like to learn to use tools better and be more constructive.
4- I love the thought of making a sub because if done right, it'll give me a real sense of pride (unless I screw up horribly) .
5- My sub will be one of a kind (not really but you get the point) and my friends that own Nuance powered speakers will be sooooo jealous .
Anyways, since this is my first project I thought I'd follow a relatively easy DYI tutorial by Ron:
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volum...tember-99.html
Now, I have no problem getting access to the tools and parts (thanks Dad and Home Depot ). Only problem is choosing the right driver for the enclosure ...... The driver Ron suggest is no longer being sold it seems ...... I also noticed that SVS is selling their ISD driver on their web site for $129 USD. Would I be able to buy the ISD driver and use it for the enclosure ?
I probably won't be able to purchase a powerful amp until after the project is done. For very minor testing could I just use my old Kenwood AVR ? It's 125W x 2 @ 8 OHMs ...
Anyways, thanks in advance for any feedback you guys provide. I'm gonna head down to Home Depot tongiht and see what size of Sonotube they carry and start out making the enclosure ...
I'm excited !!
P.S. - I'm hoping for a 16hz tune ..... so what modifications do you think I'll need to make to Ron's DIY Sonotube guide ? Thanks in advance