Warpdrv's / Funky Waves 18.0 - LMS build - Page 3

Looks like something from the dark ages! LOL. Defo not my taste, prefer modern furniture. Bet its well made though.

Wow, I like it! Nice quality construction.

I'm speechless Warp! That is sooooo sexy. Gives me some ideas for my next subwoofer adventure. Did I here you correctly..... replacement for the SM? Didn't you just get that beast late last year? Why the sudden change? As a fello SM owner, I will be eagerly awaiting your impressions/comparisons.


Nathan, are you build to order only, or do you keep a small inventory? I would love to stop by to see, and maybe even hear, some of your work next time I'm down your way visiting family. I could definitely see some Funky Waves in my future.

Sounds reasonable.

I'll be watching with interest...

that sub looks fantastic mr. funk. just curious, after the routing of the roundovers, how was the glue cleaned from the veneer.

warp, i think you can say that you got your money's worth there! the roundover option really provides a "finished" look.

Wow.

That looks very nice!!! I contacted Nathan on getting 4 build but 7cf in size. Still kinda wafting on the idea of paying double for the cabs as I did for the drivers lol
But I started saving my pennnys and have enough for 2 already and should have enough for the other 2 in a month or two. Can't wait!!!!

That round over top and bottom really adds to the look of the original.

Very nice!

I do all the designs, woodworking aside from the CNC work, and finishing myself. I do have help when needed, and I have a partnership with two other businesses. One is a fully equipped machine shop, with CNC milling capabilities (located on the same premises, there are 2-4 people working here between the wood shop and machine shop), and the other is a kitchen cabinet shop with finishing and CNC routering capabilities (7-8 people there). We all do work for each other, specific to our abilities. It has been a very good arrangement and gives all of us the ability to offer our customers with a wide variety of services, as well as integrating wood and metal into cabinetry and speaker designs.


Paduak is one of my favorite woods, I like how it works and the color is so nice. It can be somewhat irritating though, mostly seems to dry out the eyes.


We mostly build to order but we do have a showroom and always have a good selection of products to demo, as well as samples of finishes etc. If you call or email when you know when you would like to come I can let you know what all we have set up at the time.


I am careful not to get much glue on the veneer and with proper sanding what does get on can be removed, using the right grits on the specific wood as well as the type of backing pad used on the sander make all the difference, experience is important, and almost every wood requires different treatment.

Thank you all for the complements.

Warp: I REALLY want to visit again once you get the new cabinet. It looks absolutely amazing. I owe you a lunch anyway. So let me know.

Nathan, you do some fantastic work, and once I get my financial life back, I'll be ordering from you.

I am a Submersive HP owner as well. I can tell you that while the SM is a VERY good sub, Warp's "XLERATORS" are very different. Beyond the incredible output, they have a tightness and transparency that sounds very different from the SM. So much so, Warp has me convinced I need to pick up a pair of LMS 18's and follow in his footsteps.

Have a few questions Warp:

Did you stuff the cabinet? (acoustisuff?)

How was driver attached? (screws, were washers needed?)

Nathan,

Does Halfmoon Bay, BC have a harbour? Reason for asking I'm thinking of having two 18" subs built and would plan on having relatives pick them up this Summer on their way back from their yearly trip through Princess Louisa Inlet...........they would bring the pair back on their boat.

Could customs be arranged a head of time?

Thanks

Wow very nice !!

There are a number of harbors along this section of the coast. I am sure that could be arranged quite easily; contact me through our website if you would like to discuss details.

Mmmmmmm.... purdy!

Yes thats a very good incentive !

Although your sub looks nice, the SUB 25 has not only curved sides but a curved top as well. Close but no cigar.

You can build one of these subs for half the price of a SUB 25 including the amplifier required to drive it, and room correction as well?!? I thought the driver alone was $2K?, then another $2K for the Crest amp?

I think you subs the shiznit Warpdrv

We both know it will spank a Pardigm SUB25, so does that make the SUB25 a shiznot?

LOL, I would hope an 18" driver of this spec in a bigger enclosure would spank my SUB 25 in output. Bigger is better, right?

Seriously I just might have to consider building one of these or contact Mr. Funky Waves and be done with it. I am going to break out the tape measure tonight.. lol.

Bravo Warpdr! A very high quality build here. It seems that these builders are furniture builders first, and speaker builders second judging from the fit and finish. May you get many years of low frequency excursions out of these subs!

BTW, how heavy is it? What cubic feet of space will it go in?...

Funky Waves, although not DIY, still gets the Bosso seal of approval.

I'll be updating my Raven thread with the Blackbird results and I'll be including a Hall of Fame of my fave DIY subs.

Here are some of the Blackbird modules, a full stack under test, a few of my favorite DIY subs and I have to include you latest, Warp.

FW is kickin' a$$ and takin' names. Outstanding sub, compact, powerful and looks as good as it performs.



Giant tip of the hat to Nathan. Keep up the excellent work.

Bosso

Now, that is a collection of the best looking DIY designs!!