Stereo Integrity HT18 DIY build

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Conradicles
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I had no idea that Stereo Integrity was located a few minutes from my home! B)
The new 18" H/T subwoofer looks like a great deal:
http://stereointegrity.com/product/ht18-18-subwoofer/

This flat pack sealed box offered by DIY Sound Group:
http://www.diysoundgroup.com/sealed-subwoofer-flatpacks/4-sub-flat-pack.html

I already have an amp, so this would be an 18" H/T sub for right at $300. That seems like a really good deal.

Anybody run one of these SI 18" subs?
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,752
    edited November 2014
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    Head over to avs or Google martysub...

    I got the 15" version but the 18 makes a great ht sub.....

    I'd have got it if I wasn't so cheap lol...
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,420
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    How do you like your sub EndersShadow?

    I am going sealed based on these results:
    http://www.data-bass.com/data?page=driver&id=46
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,752
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    I haven't got it built because I lack the skills and equipment to do so.

    I have a buddy with both but getting our schedules to align has been hard.
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • Conradicles
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    Flat pack purchased. Going to ride to the Stereo Integrity shop and pick up the 18" sub in a few days. Big subs rule. B)
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,752
    edited November 2014
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    Conradicles wrote: »
    Flat pack purchased. Going to ride to the Stereo Integrity shop and pick up the 18" sub in a few days. Big subs rule. B)

    While your there see if they have any B-Stock D2 15" woofers too :smile:

    I might be interested in purchasing another one just for the hell of it.....
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • Conradicles
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    Will do Enders. That new 12" sub they have looks amazing for a variety of applications.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,752
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    Conradicles wrote: »
    Will do Enders. That new 12" sub they have looks amazing for a variety of applications.

    Will have to take a look.

    Get em to show you the 24" sub too lol, that's what you should have gotten Lol
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • Conradicles
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    That thing is a beast.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,420
    edited November 2014
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    This is pretty sweet:

    https://youtube.com/watch?v=u3xETdaNQBg
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  • WLDock
    WLDock Posts: 3,073
    edited November 2014
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    Yeah that is pretty sweet. I think this one is pretty sweet as well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcjfQWJhpLg

    however, He reported that his stairs were pulling from the wall and created damage!
    http://www.avsforum.com/content/type/61/id/174397/


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSYWgETlsPU&list=UURXYFAP01iqp83P9tTl5n_Q
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1l63PpHJ_lE&list=UURXYFAP01iqp83P9tTl5n_Q
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    5.2 A/V Setup | OLED TV - Sony Bravia XR A80J 77" | Source - Fire TV 4K Max, Wiim Pro | AVR - Anthem MRX 520 | Integrated - Musical Fidelity A5 | Speakers: Main - Boston Acoustics VS 336 | Center - Boston Acoustics VS 325c | Rear - Boston Acoustics VR-MX | Sub 1 - Boston Acoustics VPS 210 | Sub 2 - HSU VTF-2 mk3
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  • Conradicles
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    The guys at SI have some new subs coming soon:
    https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stereo-Integrity/143175079052824

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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,752
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    Bet it's gonna be pricey based on specs.
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • Conradicles
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    The new 12" is around $199. Not bad.
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  • EndersShadow
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    Conradicles wrote: »
    The new 12" is around $199. Not bad.

    Weird it looks a LOT like the old sun fire sub woofers

    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • JimAckley
    JimAckley Posts: 1,138
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    Forget that thing! Look at the HST 11! It's going to redefine what a small footprint can output. CRAAAZY stroke and plays super deep with a motor borrowed from Sundown.

    Or for those of you who need to keep the Mrs. happy in terms of WAF, buy some BM MkIVs and build them under each seat, or perhaps 4 under the couch. She won't complain when it starts vibrating right under her ;)
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,519
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    hey Jimbo....come see us next month at Skips


    FYI OP Jim likes maaad bass had a great time at DSkips last gathering. Jim brought a monster DIY sub
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,420
    edited December 2014
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    I am a bass head at heart. Not bass you catch with a lure (I like them as well), but bass that damages the foundation of your house.
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  • JimAckley
    JimAckley Posts: 1,138
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    Then buy four! >:)
    - Computer Rig -
    YAΘIN MS-20L, polkaudio RT5

    - Main Rig -
    Pioneer SC-37, Overnight Sensations, Samsung 52" LCD

    - Currently In Progress -
    Curt Campbell's Uluwatu LCR, LMS Ultra Gjallarhorn, JBL W15GTi stereo subs, 2.1 entertainment system for the gf
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  • JimAckley
    JimAckley Posts: 1,138
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    And someone needs to shoot me some deets on the meet next month.
    - Computer Rig -
    YAΘIN MS-20L, polkaudio RT5

    - Main Rig -
    Pioneer SC-37, Overnight Sensations, Samsung 52" LCD

    - Currently In Progress -
    Curt Campbell's Uluwatu LCR, LMS Ultra Gjallarhorn, JBL W15GTi stereo subs, 2.1 entertainment system for the gf
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  • EndersShadow
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    Conradicles wrote: »
    I am a bass head at heart. Not bass you catch with a lure (I like them as well), but bass that damages the foundation of your house.

    So you're all about that bass.... bout that bass..... no treble....
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • Conradicles
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    Picked up the HT18 from Nick at SI yesterday. Very informative and nice guy. This project is almost ready. Got the flat pack box, feet, binding posts and paint. Just waiting on the mounting hardware and Acousta-Stuf to arrive. I should have plenty of time to complete this over the holidays.

    Pictures of the massive 18" driver:

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  • EndersShadow
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    You by any chance ask about the B stock 15" D2's....

    And MAN that sub looks nice.... cant wait to get mine finally done..
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • Conradicles
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    I did not ask about that, sorry I forgot.

    However they have a lot of new drivers in the works coming soon.
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  • Conradicles
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    The flat pack from http://www.diysoundgroup.com/ is amazing. Very easy to build and cuts are perfect. Got it together and painted. I used the Acry-Tech DuraTex paint from PartsExpress and like the look. It looks good in a Man Cave:
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  • EndersShadow
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    You now have 2 subs I want lol
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • Conradicles
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    Complete!

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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
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    Let me know how long the clock stays on the wall? Nice job Congrats!
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  • Conradicles
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    Thanks volts. The clock seems OK, however my daughter said that the forks and spoons we moving upstairs in the kitchen drawer when I played the opening scene of Star Wars 3 LOL.
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  • EndersShadow
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    Bump for this.... @Conradicles which duratex kit did you get? Our boxes are identical so i'd rather NOT buy the gallon unless I have to... did you get by with the quart size or did you buy the full gallon?
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • Conradicles
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    I used this one and had a little left over:
    http://www.parts-express.com/acry-tech-duratex-roller-grade-speaker-cabinet-texture-coating-black-with-textured-3-rolle--260-111
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