AE TD12x SEOS12 Build!!!! - Page 3

Thanks dudes, I will make sure to be a little more conservative next time around. The no-drip stuff does look nice as well though I already have a bunch of dupont silicone to apply so I might as well, but for those of us paranoid of leaks, I almost purchased some of that rubberized spray seal to see how well that works. might be overkill but might be a really easy additional countermeasure (NOT and alternative to gluing).

Funny story about that actually. I took a good run with a bud of mine that has a custom BottleRocket that he built from the ground up and at the end of the ride on my old bike, the ProFlex "Beast" (Accordingly I guess, lol) I noticed it was moving in places it shouldnt. last I wanted to happen was the frame break on another run trying to keep up with him on a 6" plus travel bike with my weak little 2" maybe travel bike. Long story short, I sold it for $200 and the next week the guy moved firms and a new guy came in and sold me that KingFisher II for $250. Quite a nice upgrade for $50.

At least I thought so until I went "AM" with some buds thinking "Yea this bike weighs a little more but it can still handle climbs, I am in shape." WELL that statement was a little premature. That thing is a HAUS to take uphill but I still manage. I a working on selling my Giant XTc street/dirt jumper to fund an AM build so I can actually hang with the dudes on bikes that weigh 20 less pounds, haha.


I like that method as well, just dont have the clamps to do it....yet, nor the patience. I do so far LOVE the brad nailer and the tiny holes it leaves are barely noticeable after a small drip of Titebond in any hole that they leave.

Here are some update pics. All boxes are flush trimmed with router now, and the front baffles are ready:



This is the stain I have decided on for these, the pic doesn't do much justice but it really darkens the BB and brings out some good marble in the wood to boot.:



There will be poly applied to that to really make it pop. The front baffle will be painted flat black still. I remembered tonight why I quit working with MDF. Dang I hate that stuff but the front baffle I got from Erich was still well worth it, since I planned all along painting it black.

Hope ya'll liked the above, but next question: Use the rubber rings on the TD12x's or remove and use closed-cell gasketing. I plan on using that for the WG's but the woofer just looks a little better with the rubber rings on them, but I still feel the gasket tape will have a better seal. With both using the gasket tape it will bring them both above the recess that I cut to match but I guess it is a little too late for that, oh well. It won't be much.

I think with the woofer that will still be too much. It is not a super big deal to remove the rubber ring, I just think it cleans up the appearance a little I will experiment once I have it all ready to drop in.

Alrighty!!! Got the baffles on, braces in, gotta sand the rest of the front baffles and they are ready for a finish coat or two of flat black. I also have to PL the braces into place



You think PL or wood glue will hold them in place better? They are all snug on their own but I want to run around each base to get them locked in. I know it isn't crazy bracing like some do around here but I hit each soft-point with this method and I feel it is ample. If I need more, lemme know!!! Also, there is another cross brace below the woofer hole that you can't see

Haha, I meant the braces, not the waveguides! Lol. I would never suggest gluing the actual components to the box! I have some closed cell foam for the WG's and the speakers.

I have an HVLP sprayer, so I just plan on shooting a little into the port to get it coated relatively well. a small foam roller also fits in there. I am only doing it this way since I Plan on spraying, it is a must to paint before you assemble if doing it any other way. Also, if you ARE spraying for anyone else considering that, remember all that paint/air that you are shooting through the port only has one other way to escape: OUT THE SPEAKER HOLE!!!! Make sure and wear your painting clothes and eye protection because you almost always will get some splatter on you.

unfortunately no, just good ole flat black paint. If it doesnt turn out well, I might give duratex a shot though.

BEEEEEFY!!!! Man these are a sight to behold!!! Thanks to an "anonymous" forum member that built these out for me. I can safely say beyond a shadow of a doubt that I am glad I outsourced this part of the build!!!!! I can't even stop looking at these beasts!!! I did upgrade the caps to Jantzen crosscaps for a little more but I felt it was a good move as their testing is the closest in measurements together and I wanted something other than the ole PE dayton caps. Man these things are AWESOME!!!!!!



HUGE!!! And I love it!! I can't get these speakers built fast enough now

Done deal, gimme a sec... Im telling ya'll these XO are definitely PRO!!!

Platforms to make them sit flat and all. BOOM!!!

Man those Jantzen caps look quite alright!!!!

No prob guys. I would suggest a cap upgrade for a small $$ amount... The benefit of the jantzens testing so closely together is worth it!!!

Can do. A stock PE eminence XO vs. a quality-built-specific-to the build XO. Really there is no comparison..