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Here is my situation. I've just built a Tempest sub, and now that I have an extra 8" sub from AR, model is AR S108P. I want to make use of it to help my 2 main speakers (only 6" woofer) out to give a lil more punch in the bass department. Question is how can I wire it up together? I have a...

First of all, I have no knowledge at all regarding Linkwitz Circuit. I am reading about it on this forum. My question is: How hard is it to build one? I have no knowledge of reading circuit board. Is there a site that shows me how to build it in an easy english terms? I'm interested to improve...

Here are the numbers of my tempest response. 20hz - 90db 25hz - 91db 30hz - 93db 35hz - 103db 40hz - 104db 45hz - 107db 50hz - 107db 55hz - 107db 60hz - 106db 65hz - 101db 70hz - 108db 75hz - 108db 80hz - 106db 85hz - 102db 90hz - 101db 95hz - 100db 100hz - 103db 100hz - 103db...

I'd like to thank everyone that help me through my first DIY project. I've completed the Adire Mid Q Sealed Tempest sub about 2 weeks ago. I hadn't have a chance to post it here (too busy messing around w/ the sub ;) ) After calibration and try a few placements out in my room. This speaker kick...

I just finish built the tempest. It's a Mid Q sealed from Adire (21" cube). I have a question regarding LFE. I have the DVE disc w/ me and SPL meter. I just did a bass management test from 15hz - 150hz. I didn't seem like I hear anything until it hits 30hz. Anything wrong w/ that? I watched...

I've just completely glue my box together. It's a Tempest sealed Med Q from Adire. I have a question regarding a seal or some kind of foam seal between the driver and the MDF. What is the stuff you guys use for it? I do need the name for it. Can I use it to seal between the amp and the MDF as...

Hi all, I'm ready to glue together my cabinet. I have a few questions: 1. As for glue, I have a bottle of Silicone I. Is it good for gluing the box together? or should I get a diff type of wood glue, if so what is it? 2. On the cracks and chipped off MDF, what should I use to cover it and...

I just went to HP to get some MDF. Unfortunately, they don't cut MDF anymore :frowning: The guy there said it's against regulation now. The darn thing is 4x8, too large for my car. I went home empty handed :angry: Any of you guys know where I can get MDF and cut into couple smaller pieces to fit...

Hi all, I just ordered the Tempest driver. I just want to make sure how much wood should I cut since I don't have the driver w/ me yet? It's a 15" diameter right? What is the exact hole should I cut out? 14"? BTW, I will use a router (borrow from a frnd) to do the circular cut. Is it a good...

Hi all, I'm wondering if the tempest is shielded or not. I am planning to build one. It will be place it fairly close to my TV, so I just want to make sure if it is shielded or not. Thanks... Alex,

Using WinISD, I choose closed cabinet. The measurement comes out to be 20.9"W x 32.4"H x 13.1"D. I don't like the shape of the box. I want to make it like a perfect cube box. With a lil math calculation, for a perfect cube box the length of each size is approximately 20.8" (doing it by hand...

Hi all, I'm thinking of building myself a sub. My budget is $450, can't get anything more than that. Currently, I don't have any tools other than a power drill + screwdriver. With that budget, can I build a decent sub? It's going to be for 90/10 movies/music. Room size is 12x15. If it is...

I'm currently have a small AR 108S powered sub. After 4 months of usage, I'm wanting more bass :) I don't know if this is possible to put a bigger driver into that same enclosure. Here is the sub's specs. 8" long throw woofer (firing down) Slot-loaded, Port Tuned enclosure design. 100W RMS...

I'm fairly new at this stuff. I've read lots of posts on this forum, and noticed that lots and lots are saying "tuned my sub down to 20hz..." My question is how do u do that? I've check the back of my sub it has freq range of 50hz to 150hz. How do you or what do you mean by "tuned my sub down to...

I'm new at this forum and also new at HT. I have 5.1 system and I am looking for 1 more center speaker to make it 6.1. My budget is $150. I'm currently have an entry level setup, Fluance 5 speakers package and an AR 108S sub running on Yamaha 5560. Thanks in advance. Any kind of help/suggestion...