Holy SonoSub!

ben62670
ben62670 Posts: 15,969
edited July 2007 in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
I have decided to build a sonosub. I am using a Dayton Titanic 15" woofer Fs at 19.96, and 800watts nom. The amp I will be using is a bridged GFA-555 putting out 850 watts clean at 4 ohms. I will be using 18" sonotube, and I am using sonosub.exe for the design. The program already has the driver loaded into it. The subs overall height will be over 83 inches with end caps included. I am starting this project tonight. I should be done Thursday. :D
Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
Thanks
Ben
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited April 2007
    Cool, be sure you take lots of pics of the build and post them.I bet you are going to like the results.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited April 2007
    Lets know how it goes and if it scares the neighbors. LOL

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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2007
    Awesome!
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited April 2007
    I just finished making the circle pieces for the top, and the bases. I am making a top kinda like a chimney top so the whole thing will be symmetrical. I want to veneer the thing, but I would need 2 sheets to do it. It will have almost a 64 inch circumference.
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
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    Ben
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2007
    You should paint it flesh colored, with a purple stained top....see if anyone gets it.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited April 2007
    dorokusai wrote: »
    You should paint it flesh colored, with a purple stained top....see if anyone gets it.


    roflpmp NICE,very nice
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited April 2007
    Well just finished gluing the inner baffles together. Woofer will be here Thursday. I'm working on the tube tonight, and the caps, and the port.
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • Bill Ayotte
    Bill Ayotte Posts: 1,860
    edited April 2007
    dorokusai wrote: »
    You should paint it flesh colored, with a purple stained top....see if anyone gets it.

    They would all think it came from Jenna Jameson's house...:eek: :D
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited April 2007
    Maybe I should put a 1.5x8" port in the side about 36" from the floor? Can anyone recommend good port lube? :o
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    Ben
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  • Bill Ayotte
    Bill Ayotte Posts: 1,860
    edited April 2007
    ben62670 wrote: »
    Maybe I should put a 1.5x8" port in the side about 36" from the floor? Can anyone recommend good port lube? :o

    That would be awesome, but your junk might get ripped off in the process if that massive **** is running......:eek:
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited April 2007
    I was thinking leave it on and do a sine sweep:D
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    Ben
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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited April 2007
    ky no need for a sweep, just set it at 10 hz and it will be hummering very well
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2007
    I think a 10hz test tone would provide a happy ending to that movie.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited April 2007
    We want pics!!!!! (of the building process....)
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited April 2007
    pics pics pics

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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited April 2007
    So I see you decided not to go with Pr's....

    Way to go Ben
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited April 2007
    I messed up and didn't have my memory card in my camera, and I can't find the usb cable, but here is a pic of the half finished construction.
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    Gross volume 10.17 cu ft
    Estimated weight over 100 lbs
    Total height85 inches
    Port 6" 30 long
    Driver 28 lbs
    15 Hz tune
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    Ben
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited April 2007
    Well I have the girls today. Ashley, and JJ. 3 1/2, and 1 1/2. I gotta see if i can get away with doing some sanding, and painting. My woofer is on the truck for shipping. I have to make the legs, and finish the bottom plate. I'm thinking about using undercoating for the finish on the tube after I paint it.
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited April 2007
    Put in a movie on the Projector and you will have about an hour and a half.

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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited April 2007
    engtaz wrote: »
    Put in a movie on the Projector and you will have about an hour and a half.

    engtaz

    That is my plan :)
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
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    Ben
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited April 2007
    Where did you find a tube like that Ben? What sizes and how much?

    Jake
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


    Dont BAN me Bro!!!!:eek:
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited April 2007
    Local hardware store. 18"x12' $35. If you want you can come over and have the other half. That is if I don't make a second!
    It's still a little wet. Got it in just before the rain storm!
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited April 2007
    Project is looking great. No hardware store around here carries that (I dont think)

    I'm trying to find one that about 14" x 4'. For an SVS 12.1. I'm trying to figure how to mount my Rythmik Audio plate amp to it. I will prpbably have to buid a seperate housing for the amp.

    But yours looks great. I cant wait to hear from you about sound quality.

    Jake

    P.S. Looks like my kind of shop too...;)
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


    Dont BAN me Bro!!!!:eek:
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited April 2007
    Pics
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    Ben
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  • tryrrthg
    tryrrthg Posts: 1,896
    edited April 2007
    jakelm wrote: »
    Project is looking great. No hardware store around here carries that (I dont think)
    check with concrete supply places. That's where I got my tube when I built my sonosub. Mine was even priced by the foot.
    Sony KDL-40V2500 HDTV, Rotel RSX-1067 Receiver, Sony BDP-S550 Blu-ray, Slim Devices Squeezebox, Polk RTi6, CSi3 & R15, DIY sub with Atlas 15
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited April 2007
    Also use sonosub.exe for calculations. I will be able to do some test tonight to see how flat it is with a sweep.
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited April 2007
    ben,
    where did you get the sub?

    engtaz
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    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited April 2007
    engtaz wrote: »
    ben,
    where did you get the sub?

    engtaz

    Thats a PE Dayton sub right?
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


    Dont BAN me Bro!!!!:eek:
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited April 2007
    Yes it a PE 15" Titanic Mark III. Moves 3 litters of air bla bla bla...
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    Ben
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited April 2007
    My ears hurt.
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    Ben
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