My finished AV-12 PR subs (1 Viewer)

[JasonWUC]

Hi All,
I finished these about two months ago and have been meaning to send pictures out but my wife and I have new jobs out of our home states and are buying a house. Times are a little busy.

Thanks for all the information that has been passed around this forum in the past couple of years. The information I've gathered here is invaluable.

http://community.webshots.com/album/108483989VNWKyY

 

[Kevin Hamilton]

Hey,
Looks great imo. Really liked the veneer but from what I saw online I don't like the prices, all I saw were 4' x 8' sheets for like $150 :x Too rich for my tastes.

- Kevin

 

[Rory Buszka]

Dude

You and I are building the same sub, I think! The only apparent difference is that mine is going to be double-layered 3/4" MDF, and probably unveneered if it's that expensive. How does it sound? Tight or loose? Loud?

 

[Bob K]

Jason,

Beautiful job! Congrats.

I'm always interested to know why people choose the designs they do. What led you to pick the AV-12 PR? And why did you choose to double up?

 

[Brian Bunge]

Those look awesome! Very nice work!

Guys, veneer isn't that expensive unless you get some exotic stuff. Most oak, maple, and cherry veneers are about $30-$40 a sheet.

 

[JasonWUC]

Thanks All.

The Kewazinga veneer is a bit expensive. Some of the more common veneers are definitely cheaper but, I didn't want a veneer that you could but at your local Home Depot. I wanted something with a very pronounced grain to it and would work well with cherry furniture. Plus, the WAF of the Kewazinga veneer is very high.

I chose the PR AV-12s because I didn't want another 15" sub but, I wanted the sub to be able to pound ~20Hz. I know I could of gone with a Shiva, I just didn't. I doubled up because I knew sometime in the future I would want another sub and it is definitely easier to build two at once. Plus I was moving away from my hometown and would therefore no longer have access to my father's extensive woodshop.

My boxes are 3/4" MDF doubled up. It's just a little hard to see in those pictures. They are definitely loud. I haven't had the chance to crack the volume yet since I'm in an apartment with paper-thin walls. Believe me, I want to sit down and get the levels.

JWUC

 

[LanceEAR]

Did you use any internal bracing or does a double layer of MDF suffice for an enclosure of that size?


Thanks.

 

[JasonWUC]

Honestly?
I should have used internal bracing. I get some vibration on the top of the box. Not audible, but present. Sometime in the future I'll think I'll take that plate amp off and see if I can put some braces in there. Should have braced it in the first place.

 

[Shane Morales]

Man, that's nice. Hope you get a chance to crank them up soon.

 

[JasonWUC]

New House in 3 months. Two dedicated power circuits for the HT gear. You bet I'm going to crank these up. Most likely when the Wife is shopping.

 

[Bryan.T]

Looks good. I have been debating on getting some PR for my AV-12. But, I already have to turn my sub down.

Bryan

 

[Wayne Ernst]

Very nice subs. I really like the grain on that veneer. Outstanding job !!

 

[JasonWUC]

Thanks All.

 

[Jack Gilvey]

Very cool! Nice work. I'm also running an AV12 with dual Stryke/Lambda 15" PR. Could you share the specifics on yours (Fb, Vb, PR Mms)?