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Stereo Integrity Dual 18"

post #1 of 112
1/21/13 at 6:11pm
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Customer from the forum. (bhazard)

And it begins


Basic stuff for now.


Oh snap! Mini fridge!


Triple baffle for recessing a driver with a Vesuvius-like surround.


No beers were harmed in the making. tongue.gif (It's there for comparison of how big this is...)


Should be done by the weekend.
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post #2 of 112
1/21/13 at 6:49pm
Holy crap! You've had these drivers since 2009?!!!!! smile.gif
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post #3 of 112
1/21/13 at 6:51pm
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BWahahhahah. I should update the date on my camera, huh? tongue.gif
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post #4 of 112
1/21/13 at 7:08pm
That beer is opened, so I hope for your sake it was harmed smile.gif no one likes a wounded soldier. Looking good and like that you cut off the interior baffles to preserve some airspace...
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post #5 of 112
1/21/13 at 7:19pm
What are the dimensions? And love that the date on the camera was off, that was a good laugh smile.gif
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post #6 of 112
1/21/13 at 7:32pm
YES!!! It's ALIVE!!! lol. It looks awesome.
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post #7 of 112
1/21/13 at 9:16pm
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Triple baffle for recessing a driver with a Vesuvius-like surround.

Haha. I laughed pretty hard at that part of your post. Yes it's tall. Yes it's awesome. biggrin.gif

Nice build so far!
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post #8 of 112
1/22/13 at 3:17am
What are your plans for bracing? You know we like to look at bracing
Edited by brian6751 - 1/22/13 at 3:44am
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post #9 of 112
1/22/13 at 6:31am
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Originally Posted by beastaudio View Post

That beer is opened, so I hope for your sake it was harmed smile.gif no one likes a wounded soldier. Looking good and like that you cut off the interior baffles to preserve some airspace...

Ok ok ok....I had one or two.....tongue.gif
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Originally Posted by ack_bk View Post

What are the dimensions? And love that the date on the camera was off, that was a good laugh smile.gif

2'D x 2'W x 3'H at customer's request.
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Originally Posted by bhazard View Post

YES!!! It's ALIVE!!! lol. It looks awesome.

I thought so too. biggrin.gif I like it squared off and have an idea for the grill that I think will set it off nicely. Which I have emailed you abot. smile.gif
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Originally Posted by Electrodynamic View Post

Haha. I laughed pretty hard at that part of your post. Yes it's tall. Yes it's awesome. biggrin.gif

Nice build so far!

The surround is ridiculous. Wish these drivers would have been around before I purchased and started the build on my subs.
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Originally Posted by brian6751 View Post

What are your plans for bracing? You know we like to look at bracing

I will be doing some solid rib bracing throughout.

If the customer wants to pay for it, I can go all out like I did on my HT 5.0 setup and like I am doing for my HT subs, but that would be pricey; full interlocking dadoed 1" thick (laminated 1/2") panels and braces throughout. eek.gifcool.gifbiggrin.gif-

Interior of my Center Channel sans mid chamber


And my Khanspire towers -
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post #10 of 112
1/22/13 at 7:59am
Bracing will be at your discretion. For Dual Opposed, I don't think we need to get too crazy, but I'm down for what's best. That interlock bracing looks crazy good.
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post #11 of 112
1/22/13 at 8:11am
Great work Joey, very intricate on the bracing. Bhazard what are you using for power?
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post #12 of 112
1/22/13 at 8:26am
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Originally Posted by bhazard View Post

Bracing will be at your discretion. For Dual Opposed, I don't think we need to get too crazy, but I'm down for what's best. That interlock bracing looks crazy good.

Correct. Ribs will squash most of the impact, but I love me some pretty bracing. biggrin.gif
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Originally Posted by gpmbc View Post

Great work Joey, very intricate on the bracing. Bhazard what are you using for power?

Thanks! Took me FOREVER, but love that it is one of a kind.
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post #13 of 112
1/22/13 at 8:30am
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Originally Posted by gpmbc View Post

Great work Joey, very intricate on the bracing. Bhazard what are you using for power?

To start, it will get a bridged EP4000 connected to a Trinnov receiver. If I add another set later on, it will be upgraded to a clone amp. I haven't found anything that can push the wattage needed here for under $300 like the EP4000. If there is something, I'm all ears. Not sure if I want a DSP, as I don't have anything to measure yet.
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post #14 of 112
2/7/13 at 6:26pm
Box update. It is coming along really nicely. Went with Red Mahogany stain for a unique look.



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post #15 of 112
2/7/13 at 7:12pm
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Bracing is in, stain is drying.....should have this wrapped up by next weeks end and on it's way to NY!

Some shots of bracing -





Certainly helped stiffen that beast up.
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post #16 of 112
2/7/13 at 7:30pm
That's what she said......
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post #17 of 112
2/7/13 at 7:39pm
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That's what she said......

Lmao. Well played.
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post #18 of 112
2/10/13 at 11:42am
Clear coat going on. It's starting to really bring out the red/brown I was looking for:

If you look closely in the clear coat, you can see Joey's way of telling me he's going to keep the sub for himself because it is coming out so good.


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post #19 of 112
2/10/13 at 12:18pm
LOL. I think he was saying this sub is #1. smile.gif
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post #20 of 112
2/11/13 at 7:31am
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post #21 of 112
2/11/13 at 8:03am
what kind of poly are you using? Looks good biggrin.gif make sure to get a LOT on the ply layered parts, to help those eventually fill in all the way!
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post #22 of 112
2/11/13 at 6:56pm
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what kind of poly are you using? Looks good biggrin.gif make sure to get a LOT on the ply layered parts, to help those eventually fill in all the way!

Thanks! I'm using Deft clear lacquer. I've used it on two other projects and really like it's look and feel. It's also relatively easy to work with except for the clean up using all my lacquer thinner. tongue.gif
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post #23 of 112
2/11/13 at 7:03pm
Yea I hate that, but make sure you get that stuff to seal well on the bare ply layers, it makes or breaks the edges biggrin.gif
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post #24 of 112
2/11/13 at 9:04pm
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Originally Posted by bhazard View Post

Clear coat going on. It's starting to really bring out the red/brown I was looking for:

If you look closely in the clear coat, you can see Joey's way of telling me he's going to keep the sub for himself because it is coming out so good.

Haha, awesome. It's definitely there if you look close. smile.gif Great work so far. Project looks very good!
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post #25 of 112
2/25/13 at 9:55am
Any new updates??!?! Joey, stop taking pictures of yourself and get it done...we all wanna hear this thing! tongue.gif
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post #26 of 112
2/25/13 at 1:23pm
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Any new updates??!?! Joey, stop taking pictures of yourself and get it done...we all wanna hear this thing! tongue.gif

BWHAHAHAHAH. Last two coats of Lacquer go on today. I've used a full quart of lacquer, five coats per side. It is looking SHARP. Really jealous. I wish I would have thought to build my HT setup out of a stainable substrate, or veneer.

So yes. Last two coats today, then let it cure for about 5 or 6 days, then if I feel it is cured enough, hopefully shipped on Monday!! I should have the grills done on Thursday or Friday.
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post #27 of 112
2/28/13 at 7:57pm
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Pics tomorrow of cabinet done being cleared. Grills should be built as well. Few more days for the clear to cure completely then packing and shipping. Can't wait to see this in Vincent's house loaded!
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post #28 of 112
2/28/13 at 8:32pm
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Pics tomorrow of cabinet done being cleared. Grills should be built as well. Few more days for the clear to cure completely then packing and shipping. Can't wait to see this in Vincent's house loaded!

I'm itching like a crack addict over here ever since I sold my Submersive HP and have no sub. I can't wait to load the SI's in.

The box itself just looks incredible. It screams high quality and has a sexiness factor to it. I'm glad i went with my gut and ditched going with duratex at the last minute. The wood grain looked too nice to cover up.

Since its Red Mahogany, I'm gonna call it the "Redrum" sub. It will probably sound insane, just like good old Jack. Appropriate movie sub name.

I have my UMM-6 Mic, speakons, and EP4000 ready to go once it does get here.
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post #29 of 112
2/28/13 at 10:14pm
Have any completed full cab shots? Interested to see this bad boy.
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post #30 of 112
2/28/13 at 10:54pm
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Originally Posted by joeybutts View Post

Pics tomorrow of cabinet done being cleared. Grills should be built as well. Few more days for the clear to cure completely then packing and shipping. Can't wait to see this in Vincent's house loaded!

Looking forward to some detailed pics of the grill!
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