First DIY project for a guy looking to upgrade - multiple sealed 18s? - Page 26

I think I posted a full breakdown somewhere in this thread, but I believe the cost of materials for each sub was about ~650 including paint, grills, etc. It may be + or - about 75.00 depending on finish, wood used, options, etc.

I had considered it, but not having the ceiling match throughout the rooms would drive me crazy. My entire basement is open and there is no 'break' in the ceiling. The picture looks great to my eyes anyway for now.

I can't think of anyone else that I know of, but you have been more in tune with this stuff than me. Shoot me a PM with details around payment if you can. IWifey and I will plan a trip to DC for the day when we come to pick them up.

Also - Build the first eight and get back to me. Leave 4 subs in the nearfield area and you will all the tactile you will want.

Haha, likely nothing for me. I have a few friends on the area that would like to duplicate something similar to I picked up a few extra drivers to have around. At the pre-order/group buy price you couldn't go wrong. If they wind up not wanting them I'll build some single 18's to replace my empires in the living room.

My basement setup is 100% satisfying in the bass department. I honestly can't even use all that is has to offer at max output - if I've even seen that yet?? Really no desire to add anything else there.

Guys - I took some pictures a while back I've been meaning to share comparing the SI 18" to the Dayton. I figured those viewing this thread might be interested. I also posted in the SI 18" thread. Enjoy!

Notes -

• Both are really great looking drivers.
• SI has a meaner looking surround while the Dayton has a more substantial motor structure.
• The dayton is a few inches more shallow.
• The SI has a shiny black basket while the Dayton has a black powdercoat look to it.
• Both have similar type rubber gaskets on the front.
• SI has a paper type cone while the Dayton is aluminum.
• Both sound awesome!!
  

Going in the box...

SI 'Backside'

Dayton 'backside'

SI

Dayton

Si top / surround

Dayton top / surround

Together

Thanks Beast - keep a brother posted.

Re: black ceiling tiles - Maybe somewhere down the line I will pick up a few rows worth of black tiles and see what the impact is on the picture quality. At least this way I still have my old tiles to swap back in. Alternatively I guess I could hang a black sheet or something up there. If I were to do it I would want to swap out the entire room, but even then I wouldn't want to do the hallway and such. I wish I had a dedicated closed room and this would already be done. Black tiles would not look great with the rest of the basement.

I really like the SPAX construction screws. They go in and out easily and do not require pre drilling. I can't see the allure of the hurricane nuts due to the hassle when these ones work great. Maybe if you were going to be installing/removing all the time they would hold up alot better?

Something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Spax-4101010400406-2-Inch-Construction-1-Pound/dp/B000I651PK/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1357141887&sr=8-6&keywords=spax+screws

That should be fine depending on your baffle depth.

I'll probably add these to the list of future improvements with the false wall / AT screen. My toy budget was WAY exceeded last year. I'm already off to a bad start this year with the mains project, lol.


LOL!! Man, F you guys.

Ok, 6+ months is a long way out. I could've lost a large percentage of my hearing by then and will have to compensate.

Agreed. However, at this point I'm convinced my projector is not going to last too long with the beating it has been taking. I might need to come up with something for some serious isolation. For some reason they didn't design them to take massive amounts of vibration. I'm stumped as to why not.

Scott - It's ceiling mounted with a nice sturdy omnimount. I've also recently braced both adjacent joists with an extra 2x10. That seemed to help a LOT, but the really demanding material will still jack up the lens shift. I've seen others reccomend sticking a piece of foam (that comes with the projector for shipping) under the lens to keep it from moving. I will try that next I guess. No matter what I do I'm always going to have some vibration at those insane levels. Looking at the screen during those scenes makes you feel a bit tipsy, heh.

I like how you snuck that in there. I honestly think my wife will be as furious as yours was the day of the GTG if I tell her anytime soon that I'm adding more subs. The floor in the kitchen literally flexes a good bit when I'm pounding down there. Maybe some sound isolation would work in my favor. Hmm.