Want to take first step into DIY

Schris22
Schris22 Posts: 983
edited June 2005 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
Hey all,

Basically i want to start building my own subs for car and home audio. I would like to start with home audio as my dad is in need of a sub.

I would like to go ahead and throw out I know nothing of woodworking and whatever I might need for this installation.

The good thing is I'm willing to learn and would like any recomendations for websites or books (yes I do read books) on woodworking, car audio installations, and whatever else might help for this.

I've been looking around quite a bit and the Atlas 12 and 15 are quite popular. I might try to mimic one of the other plans. hopefully that clearence is still going on.

Any tips at all for a first timer...

All questions and criticisms are welcome

Chris
Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR502-S
DVD Player: Pioneer DV-578A-S
Left and Right: R50
Center: CS1
Rear Center: R15
Surrounds: R30
Subwoofer: 10'' Dayton 100 Watt
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  • gatemplin
    gatemplin Posts: 1,595
    edited June 2005
    Hi Chris,

    Do as much reading as you can before you start the project. For books I recommend The Loudspeaker Design Cookbook by Vance Dickason and books by David B Weems, John L Murphy and Joseph D'appolito.

    There are also many great websites. Here are a few:
    http://members.tripod.com/~terryctheater/shivaphotoalbum/page12.html
    http://www.diysubwoofers.org/
    http://www.pvconsultants.com/audio/frdgroup.htm

    If you have some specific questions i can try to help you out.

    Graham
    Graham
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,070
    edited June 2005
    Do yourself a favor and listen to the G man. He know's what he is talking about. Check out his project(s) !!
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  • Schris22
    Schris22 Posts: 983
    edited June 2005
    Thanks guys. I'll make sure to pick up those books and then look at some of those websites.

    Off to the wonderful world of reading.

    RAB DAR GAB

    Read a book
    Do a report
    Get a buck

    hah old memories...I'm not that old,

    do they even do those programs anymore?

    To the youth,

    Chris
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR502-S
    DVD Player: Pioneer DV-578A-S
    Left and Right: R50
    Center: CS1
    Rear Center: R15
    Surrounds: R30
    Subwoofer: 10'' Dayton 100 Watt
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  • michael_w
    michael_w Posts: 2,813
    edited June 2005
    Give us a budget and it will help us a lot in terms of what to recommend. I am building a box for an Atlas15 and all together with a 360 watt plate amp it should cost me about $500 canadian (400 us). It is looking very nice and this is my first real diy audio project too.

    It is very big due to it being ported and an atlas 15 but here is my design. - link -
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  • Schris22
    Schris22 Posts: 983
    edited June 2005
    Well budget is going to be around 300-500. I wasn't particular on the recommended actual equipment as much as the knowledge to prepare me to build the stuff. I was thinking learn how to build and then once the general equation is worked out I can go into the specifics. I need to find someone local for all the box building tools as well.

    Chris
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR502-S
    DVD Player: Pioneer DV-578A-S
    Left and Right: R50
    Center: CS1
    Rear Center: R15
    Surrounds: R30
    Subwoofer: 10'' Dayton 100 Watt
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  • Schris22
    Schris22 Posts: 983
    edited June 2005
    Well I picked up a copy of The Speaker design cookbook....and I must say I'm quite intimidated after flippen through....


    anyone else feel this way when they first open the book?

    Chris
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR502-S
    DVD Player: Pioneer DV-578A-S
    Left and Right: R50
    Center: CS1
    Rear Center: R15
    Surrounds: R30
    Subwoofer: 10'' Dayton 100 Watt
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  • gatemplin
    gatemplin Posts: 1,595
    edited June 2005
    Originally posted by Schris22
    Well I picked up a copy of The Speaker design cookbook....and I must say I'm quite intimidated after flippen through....


    anyone else feel this way when they first open the book?

    Chris

    You're not alone. Loudspeaker design is very complicated. And many people who think they understand it, dont.

    Start with the descriptions of the drivers and enclosures. Then once you have that down, move onto filters. There is a lot of good info there, just take your time.
    Graham
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