I've tested the woofer and voice coil and everything is good. The box is in good shape. So I have this sealed box and nice woofer and I'm wondering what might be cool to replace the plate amp with to Frankenstein some DIY sub. Thanks in advance for replys.

Room Dimensions are 22'L x 16'W, and all subs will go upfront on stage behind an AT screen. My overall setup is 3x HTM12 as the LCR, 4x HT8 as the side and rear surround, and 4x RSL C34E as overhead Atmos... Sub Decision: Option 1: 2x GSG BTS w/ 21" Eminence NSW6021-6. Cost: $2790 Option 2: 2x...

Hey all! So I just received a Dayton Audio, C-Note kit. I've read on a few forums about the capacitor mod that helps greatly with distortion around 3 kHz. I've seen locations where the park needed is listed, and a brief description of where to install it. Chris_Perez says to install it across...

Hi I have build my home theater in my basement with extreme measurements, the sound may not be optimal but it suits our family nice since noone is sound fanatics. I haven't really asked for advices when making this setup as I just googled calculators etc and I ended up with a 7.0 setup in a...

Size : 30cm RMS : 500 Power : 1500 Impedance : 4 ohm Sensitivity : 77dB Frequency : 20 Hz-2.3 Khz Magnet Weight : 1700 g Displacement : 1.54 liters Rvec : 4.4 Levc : 4.86 Fs : 26 Qms : 7.22 Qes : 0.67 Qts : 0.62 Vas : 75 liters Rms : 4.24 Mms : 1.88 Cms : 20*10^-5 Diam : 256 mm BL : 14.1 Xmax...

I recently helped my dad move his personal belongings from one depot to another, and found these JVC SP-X 660 speakers. He said he'd throw them out if I didn't take them, so I did. My idea is to incorporate all 6 drivers into the same enclosure, and turn them into portable speakers with...

Hello everyone, i have preinstalled internally in the ceiling 5 speakers which i do not use anymore the cable of the 5 speakers is s/pdif rca and have another system 5.1 logitech computer system which is connected on an external soundcard via optical cable, and would like to ask how can i...

Hello to all, I have been lurking these forums for a couple of years and always found the idea of a home theater appealing. I currently have an unfinished basement, and my family's approval to turn it into a game / mancave / home theater room. It is a pretty large room although the actual...

Hi everyone, I’ve recently finished a DIY project which is one of the two official kits from Swans Speakers - DIY 2.2A. You can also find it as HiVi DIY 2.2A because Swans is a division of HiVi Research. It’s a decent kit, especially the build quality of the cabinets, but despite the numerous...

Firstly, I want to thank you for opening my discussion and I appreciate any help in advance. This may seem like a long post, but I want to provide as much detail as possible as it seems people needing help are always asked for more info, so I will provide as much as possible. Being brand new...

I currently have a Sintra fixed screen behind our shop that is roughly 14' wide using the advice from Mississippi Man. It has worked great for the past few years, but now I want to move the setup directly to our backyard. I am hoping you guys can pass on some good advice as to which screen...

Hi everyone! I'm so excited to jump into my first ever build with a passive crossover! These are my drivers: https://www.parts-express.com/Dayton-Audio-DC28F-8-1-1-8-Silk-Dome-Tweeter-275-070 https://www.parts-express.com/Dayton-Audio-DS175-8-6-1-2-Designer-Series-Woofer-295-428 They are going...

Hello, I’m new to this forum and I’m looking for some advice. It looks like there’s ton of information on here but I was hoping to get some advice specific to my situation, and I really appreciate it in advance. I’m building a HT in my basement and I’m trying to decide between a DIY subwoofer...

Hey Everyone! Brand new at DIY with subwoofers, but I've been learning a lot, and I'm ready to try a project. I wanted to air my idea out here first for you all to punch holes in it and tell me what I'm doing wrong. I want to make a sub that I can tuck into the corner of my studio/office (about...

I have two ideas on how to get corner bass traps into theater. I have panels ordered for first reflection points and carpet is being installed January 29th. (I wanted nice beveled edges and an acoustic suede- worth the cost to just buy vs hacking it up DIY) For bass traps - I can DIY (I’ve...

I have purchased the black and white milikskin material for a 130” screen. I don’t need AT since I can’t physically put speakers behind the screen at this point. So, is there any downside in directly stapling the materials to a wall and then covering the staples with the black velvet from Carl’s...

Sorry, I haven't been on for a while. But I figured I would show off one of my latest builds. The Klipsch KL-650 THX were iconic in the Home Theater Industry. It was one of the first times I remember that you could affordably buy speakers that were truly designed for a small movie theater...

Hi everyone, I've read this forum for many years and always enjoyed the build threads. I thought I'd finnay submit my own; a while ago I built a rather large subwoofer, the Bill Fitzmaurice table tuba. I thought I'd post the link here in case anyone is interested. Large Horn Subwoofer Build

Hello all, New here and glad I found this forum! For some time now I've been picturing 2 home theatre subwoofers under each side of my large sectional couch. Does anyone have a simple, shallow, clean, ported, 10" subwoofer/enclosure build list? I am also going to tie in a bass/volume knob for...

•Hi, im christopher. This is my first time in making a bluetooth speaker and i dont know anything about amplifiers and circuits ect,..😂but i just love to make this project, so i need a big help from you guys to find out a suitable amplifier, battery charger and other circuits needed to build a...