Posts by Green Chemist

Quote: Originally Posted by alexlindeman I dont get to check out the DIY section very often anymore, but its still neat to see some DIY builds going on. You should swing to our message board and throw it up. Im sure lots of people over...

Quote: Originally Posted by mjg100 I will tell you this. Every person at the Great Southern Subwoofer Shootout liked the sound quality of the Shiva-X (ported) over the A7S-450. I brought both subs to the GTG. I remember that well. ...

I would double check the cone excursion on those drivers in that big of a box. I'm assuming the Foster plate amps have some type of HPF, but I'm not sure where it is. Also, if you really have 8 cuft to play with, I'd recommend a 15"...

Well, things have been going a bit slower than I'd like, but it's coming along. I've decided to go zero fasteners on this build. No brads, no screws. We'll see if I regret it. I've been using Titebond III (It's the biggest roman...

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Quote: Originally Posted by dimetera413 Is this a good sub to start with? It's only 180 and it seems like it would be okay. I dunno, i'm not good with DIY stuff. I'm aiming at a sealed enclosure with a deep tuning. I can buy the eD EQ...

Quote: Originally Posted by DaveHCYJ What the hell is this article talking about? Yeah it makes perfect sense that a satellite dish needs better than average signal so it still works when stuff (clouds, water, etc.) get in the way of...

Quote: Originally Posted by Looneybomber Looks good. Sure do like that slight curve on the top. Me too. Looks excellent. Is the curve a "veneer" so to speak? Or is it part of the box top (single piece). ... never mind. I looked...

Wow... talk about a "... because I said so" article. Who needs things like, you know... proof or evidence?

The CSS Trio 12 ($140) actually models very well in a box size nearly identical to the SVS. I was actually pondering this route myself (a SVS - PB12-NSD Clone) before I decided on my 18" sealed route.