Dayton RSS460HO Reference 18" subwoofer sealed BUILD THREAD - Page 2

I'm seriously considering returning the Dayton 1000 watt plate amp and getting something better. I haven't even opened it yet, but hear PE returns are smooth. I'm a big fan of headroom and am positive I will be adding a twin sub ...sometime down the line. Buying a second amp for the second sub will be cost inefficient versus buying a stout multi channel amp right off the bat. So sounds like I really shouldn't be worried about using pro gear amps for ht? I'm not out of budget (yet, ha). Would prefer 300-500 range for a pro amp, but I could be convinced to bump up that goal for the RIGHT product. Any recommendations?

Day 5:

Today was spent on cutting out the baffle. I really like using the Jasper circle jig.


Wife snapped a shot of me in action. Note the sophisticated dust collection system.


Flush mount baffle. Using the next size up in diameter on the jig would've resulted in a slightly larger cutout than necessary. One can always remove excess wood with sanding, while the opposite is difficult, better be safe than sorry. The diameter I ended up using was slightly tight and wouldn't fit the sub. I started out using sandpaper to remove the excess, but it proved to be a painstakingly long process. I switched over to hollowing out the MDF with a chisel and it was so much faster! Should have done this from the start.


Success. I felt pretty satisfied with this fit:


I was going to glue one more panel to the box, however, after removing the clamps from yesterday's work it's not exactly a tight fit. I can slide a utility knife blade through the crack. I don't know how well the Loctite PL expands... so I'm planning on recutting this panel. I shouldn't rely on the PL expansion, right?

Lots of recommendations here! Thanks! Tonight is my last night of my overnights stretch. Tomorrow morning 7 consecutive days off begin! I will read about the products you guys recommended.

As for you other question, the gap is probably a tad smaller than 1/16" but fits a utility blade on the bottom. At top the fit is pretty good, which will improve after clamping and glue.

Perfect. PL expansion it is then. This is what's left: top panel and the baffle. My goal is to do baffle first, then introduce the bracing, and then finally seal everything up with the top panel. Is a different approach more efficient?

Since my last update I've had friends from Chicago visit me for thanksgiving. I haven't had any time to work on the project. They left a few days ago, but now it's my turn to go on a vacation, I'll be flying in to Seattle later today. This project will be postponed for a little while longer, unfortunately.

Eyeing the inuke 6000 dsp. For the inputs it seems it only has XLR, correct? What kind of equipment do I need to make proper connections? XLR to RCA females? I will still be using the AVR's subwoofer output jack, right? If I'm understanding this correctly I need to go from a single RCA type output (sub out on AVR to a L and R XLR inputs on the inuke)

How do I go about splitting the subwoofer out cable from the AVR to L and R XLRs?

Thanks for the suggestions. Ok, so for the AVR sub-out to inuke I will use the following cable, which Stereodude recommended: http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10244&cs_id=1024404&p_id=4776&seq=1&format=2

Parts express sells Speakon connectors, which come in 2 or 4 pole versions. Which one will I need? Here's a link to the 2 pole version. http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?partnumber=092-058

LTD02 mentioned that the inuke DSP has a voltage limiter. I downloaded the software to mess around with and under the configuration tab, under channel A/B I see a "Peak Limiter" digital software knob. Is this the "tool" that is used to lower the amp's output? Sorry I'm on a mobile device and can't post a screenshot. This is pretty important to me, since if I do end up with the inuke 6000 (for headroom), without the output limiter it will be too much power for my sub. Has anyone used this software feature?

Days 6 & 7:
Had an awesome time in Washington. Love visiting Seattle and just the beautiful state in general. We visited Leavenworth for the tree lighting. Returned to Phoenix couple of days ago to find one of our cars stolen from the driveway... Police report later, at least I'm glad my truck is safe, which was parked next to the stolen Honda. Only liability on that car, my loss. Bummer.

Spent yesterday and today glueing in the oaken planks as bracing. Noobie mistake: I should've assembled the panels and the bracking planks together. Another "in retrospect" lesson learned. Assmebled the front baffle as well. Curing now.








Edit: added "Days 6 & 7:" to the post header
Edited by Fade to Black - 12/17/12 at 10:47am

The supports are not connected to one another. There is space between everything in the latticework.

Day 8:

Drilled 1/4 inch holes for the binding posts.


Stuffed the insides with Acousta Stuff from PE.