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Easy Button End Table MAX 26.5" x 24" x 37.5" hwd

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OK so this is it for this series, I got lucky and found an alternate layout that allows for ~1/3 increase in volume over the original.
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Specs:

26.5" x 24" x 37.5" hwd

Volume 8'³/13827.5625"² before driver displacement

Port 3-2.5" x 7" total area >8" ID port

Tuning is as yet unverified, likely in the range of 10.5-14Hz


Use a 1.25" round over for the port, MLCS item #8659

The cheap pillows from WalMart will still be a good idea.









 
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Is 20" long for p3 correct? it looks like it should be 21.25" and i would snap it to the lower left corner of the board so you could rip the entire board at 24.5 before making the final cuts.
 
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Dan,


That looks sweet too! Man you are amazing!


Seeing how I haven't been able to start the monster build you set out for me yet, should I look into 2 of these? The specs you show for this build, are those in the ballpark with the eD's (190) you suggested I get? Remember I'm running the ep2500 with the mic2200. Not to "flip flop" on your other build, but this may be easier for me to balance out the peaks and nulls in the room after the build. But please also keep in mind that I'm currently running 2 Polk Audio SRT subs in there too, so I am really shooting for the deep octaves because the SRT's seem to handle the rest pretty well.


I've got time. Still in the process of finishing the basement.....
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, but just hate looking at these things sitting in their boxes like caged animals!
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Mike
 
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Originally Posted by tundrSQ /forum/post/15252063


Is 20" long for p3 correct? it looks like it should be 21.25" and i would snap it to the lower left corner of the board so you could rip the entire board at 24.5 before making the final cuts.
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Tim,

thanks for catching that, it's fixed
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Originally Posted by mayhem13 /forum/post/15252066


Add a black granite top with integrated cupholders and you're good to go! LOL. As always, excellent work Dan. My endtables are all downfiring due to curious dogs who like to attack moving objects.
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This is pretty much perfect for what I want. I am space limited(new sectional is big) and this fits exactly in the space I have. Would an IXL-18.2.2 plus BASH500 combo work well in this?
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That sounds like a good combination, let me know if you build it and I'll get you the resistor values for modding the filter.
 
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Originally Posted by dbldare /forum/post/15254214


Dan,


That looks sweet too! Man you are amazing!


Seeing how I haven't been able to start the monster build you set out for me yet, should I look into 2 of these? The specs you show for this build, are those in the ballpark with the eD's (190) you suggested I get? Remember I'm running the ep2500 with the mic2200. Not to "flip flop" on your other build, but this may be easier for me to balance out the peaks and nulls in the room after the build. But please also keep in mind that I'm currently running 2 Polk Audio SRT subs in there too, so I am really shooting for the deep octaves because the SRT's seem to handle the rest pretty well.


I've got time. Still in the process of finishing the basement.....
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, but just hate looking at these things sitting in their boxes like caged animals!
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Mike
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Mike,

you really will be better off with the bigger box, the 19Ov.2 likes it's space.
 
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Mike,

you really will be better off with the bigger box, the 19Ov.2 likes it's space.
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Ok. I'm on it! BTW. I don't mind the size of the box at all. In fact, with my basement not yet finished, I'm putting the sub in the plans.
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So if you suggest a bigger build, I'd be open to your ideas.



Mike
 
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Cool. I've already found someone to build the box for me(I don't have the tools or the time or the skill to do what you guys do and since this is going to be in my living room I would like a nice finished product). I will order up the driver and amp right away as well.

I assume you mount the plate amp on the side?


Alternatively I can go with the Mal-X(once it's back in stock), would I notice a huge difference between the two? I built a sonosub with a tempest-X and have been quite happy with it.
 
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Originally Posted by Stinn /forum/post/15257167


Cool. I've already found someone to build the box for me(I don't have the tools or the time or the skill to do what you guys do and since this is going to be in my living room I would like a nice finished product). I will order up the driver and amp right away as well.

I assume you mount the plate amp on the side?


Alternatively I can go with the Mal-X(once it's back in stock), would I notice a huge difference between the two? I built a sonosub with a tempest-X and have been quite happy with it.
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Stinn,

I don't think I'd go for the driver upgrade so much as an amp upgrade, I've done some reading and the ICE module based plate amp eD sells should be an excelent match for the IXL-18.2.2 in this box. From what I've the read the ICE module has a filter at 10Hz, so your best shot may be the LT/1300.
 
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Very cool, I'll definitely take that advice. So it's got a high pass filter at 10hz? Sorry if I misread, I'm tired.

For only roughly $100 more that seems like a good deal.
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Not to slight eD on the filter, I found it in the B&O ICE module documentation. It's built into the module from B&O then Keiga integrates it into the final product. Thus eD would never have known.
 
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Would it be a problem to narrow the box an inch? I remeasured and I have 25" between the couch and the wall where I want to put this. With the plate amp I figure I'm going to need some extra room for plugs on the side. If I narrow it should I also make it an inch taller? I have about 30" of height to play with.
 
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Would it be a problem to narrow the box an inch? I remeasured and I have 25" between the couch and the wall where I want to put this. With the plate amp I figure I'm going to need some extra room for plugs on the side. If I narrow it should I also make it an inch taller? I have about 30" of height to play with.
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Just run the new volume numbers in WinISD to find out the port length.
 
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Well if I decrease width by an inch and increase height by an inch the total volume should stay exactly the same, only difference is the port should become one inch longer.

I've tried to do stuff in unibox but I can't seem to figure it out. I'll try winISD and see if I can get any further. Since they are slot ports and not round, would I just calculate the volume of the port then translate it to an equal volume circle for the calculations?

Maybe this should be a new thread...
 
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Originally Posted by Stinn /forum/post/15262825


Well if I decrease width by an inch and increase height by an inch the total volume should stay exactly the same, only difference is the port should become one inch longer.

I've tried to do stuff in unibox but I can't seem to figure it out. I'll try winISD and see if I can get any further. Since they are slot ports and not round, would I just calculate the volume of the port then translate it to an equal volume circle for the calculations?

Maybe this should be a new thread...
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Stinn,

I think your proposed change WILL WORK. I'll make the changes to the drawings. If you want to start a build thread I can post the drawings and numbers over there, otherwise I'll just PM you. The LT/1300 will eat up a sizable chunk of volume as it has a plastic box covering the components, I'd ask eD if it is easily removable. IIRC Alex has posted pics of the internals of the LT/1300, I just don't remember where
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The bigger box is definately worth building
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I'm building it as I'm writing this.
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Well, I'm assembling the two sealed Tempest-X boxes first, then getting it on with the Maelstrom box. Thanks for the drawings, Dan!


I just hope the guy sawed correctly..
 
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