Another Sonosub build ...

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salvasol

Discussion Starter · Nov 19, 2008 (Edited)

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Finally with the help of Mike, Steve and others I'm starting my journey into DIY ..

raying:

I'll be building a Sonosub with a Mach5 IXL 15.2.2 ... it will be a 7cu ft enclosure tuned @ 15Hz.

I just placed my order for the driver (I don't know how long it will take to get to me), and I'll be buying the rest of the parts to prepare everything ...I'll post pictures and details as I make progress.

This is a photo I found online ...hopefully mine will look the same :hide:

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EDIT: Here is the finished Sub (in case you don't want to read the whole thread :bigsmile

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salvasol

Discussion Starter · #2 · Nov 22, 2008

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Just an update ...

Driver is already in the US (is coming from Canada) ...hopefully will be here next week

raying:

I already got the rest of the stuff (wood, port, tube, etc.) ...and there has been small changes due to the size of the tubes :yes: ...new dimensions: 70 1/4" tall, 7.8 cu ft tuned @ 14.5Hz :whew:

Here's a couple of pictures of the materials ...cutting will start today or tomorrow ...:yay:

Motor vehicle Vehicle Car Auto part Automotive exterior

Material property Label Paper

Material property Cylinder

Line Textile Material property Room Tints and shades

Steering part Steering wheel Auto part Vehicle Automotive wheel system

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thxgoon

· #3 · Nov 22, 2008

Very good.... looking forward to your progress. Good idea for the port cap!

Mike P.

· #4 · Nov 22, 2008

Let the fun begin! :yes:

salvasol

Discussion Starter · #5 · Nov 30, 2008

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As expected, not much progress ...which is good because I'm still waiting for driver :whistling:

Drawing circles

Wood Plywood Floor Table Flooring

Bottom plate (this will hold Mach5 IXL 15.2.2)

Automotive wheel system Auto part Rim

Top plate (will hold 6" port flared)

Toilet Toilet seat

Base plate (to avoid a jumping Sonosub, space will be 5" between base and bottom plate)

Circle Sphere Wall Room Architecture

Finished port (6" x 40 1/2", please nevermind the mess :hide

Sonotube filled with R-13 insulation

This afternoon: I will cover the sonotube with carpet and will prime all caps ...

raying: (and watch a movie too :bigsmile

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thxgoon

· #6 · Dec 1, 2008

Lookin good :T Bet you can't wait for the driver to show up

atledreier

· #7 · Dec 1, 2008

Awesome! :bigsmile:

You make me want to rebuild my Soundsplinters! :foottap: :daydream:

salvasol

Discussion Starter · #8 · Dec 1, 2008

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Thank you :T

Here is some pictures of last night job ....

Primed caps ....

Toilet seat Toilet Circle Plumbing fixture

Painting caps

Tire Automotive tire Auto part

Installing carpet on tube (I used flooring glue)

Technology Electronic device

Installing the carpet ...

Carpet installed (I glued 3/4" - 1" inside the tube)

Nose Mouth Organ Tongue Jaw

Tube fully carpeted

Floor Room Flooring Hardwood Wood

Is looking better ...:whew:...I tracked the driver online, is already here in CA ...maybe I'll get it in a couple of days

raying:

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thxgoon

· #9 · Dec 1, 2008

Good idea on the floor glue. I used spray on adhesive and the carpet fell off

salvasol

Discussion Starter · #10 · Dec 1, 2008

thxgoon said:
... I used spray on adhesive and the carpet fell off

I used that spray for the insulation, but because of the wax inside the tube it didn't work :wits-end:

I had some wall paper adhesive ...I removed a thin layer (where the wax was) by accident, then I decided to remove all wax from tube; then added the glue ...it worked perfectly :yes:

Mike P.

· #11 · Dec 1, 2008

My bad, I forgot to tell you about the release film on the inside of the tube that needs to be peeled off befoe you use any kind of glue.

salvasol

Discussion Starter · #12 · Dec 1, 2008

Mike P. said:
My bad, I forgot to tell you about the release film on the inside of the tube that needs to be peeled off befoe you use any kind of glue.

:blink: ....Don't worry, sometimes is better to learn the hard way :bigsmile:

fredm

· #13 · Dec 2, 2008

Where did you get the tube from?

Why did you decide to go 15" instead of 18" the cost difference is about $40 right? Build looks awesome so far.

myn

· #14 · Dec 3, 2008

Nice work

Looking forward to seeing the finished product.

Fishie

· #15 · Dec 3, 2008

Nice sub

You looked really small standing next to it, it must be huge!:gulp:

salvasol

Discussion Starter · #16 · Dec 3, 2008

fredm said:
Where did you get the tube from?

From this company ... White Cap , click the link to see the map ...there's some close to you :bigsmile:

Why did you decide to go 15" instead of 18" the cost difference is about $40 right? Build looks awesome so far.

Long story short ...I can only use up to a 20" tube, and to use an 18" driver I need it to use some legs on the outside to make it wider and stabilize the tube, my space is limited and after Mike's help modeling the sub (after I knew which driver I will use) he came up with this dimensions ...15" is enough, it's huge compared to my 10" subs :yes:

You looked really small standing next to it, it must be huge!

That's my son on the picture holding the carpet ...but you're right, it will be huge 71 1/2" after finished :yikes:

salvasol

Discussion Starter · #17 · Dec 3, 2008 (Edited)

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Finally last night I got my sub driver :jiggy:

I haven't done much latelly, but here is a couple of pictures of the Mach5 IXL 15.2.2

Good packing: double boxed ...

Furniture Plywood Wood Yellow Architecture

Here you can see it inside the boxes

Tire Material property Technology Auto part Cardboard

Here is the top view, next to the IXL 15 is the 8" woofer used on my JBL Stadium's (just to compare)

Subwoofer Loudspeaker Car subwoofer Audio equipment Vehicle audio

Here is the side view compared to the 8" driver

Room Food Dish Cookware and bakeware Meal

Another side view

Audio equipment Room Technology Electronic device Loudspeaker

As you can see ...it's huge :yes:

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Mike P.

· #18 · Dec 3, 2008

Are ya itchin' to get it installed? :whistling:

salvasol

Discussion Starter · #19 · Dec 4, 2008

Mike P. said:
Are ya itchin' to get it installed? :whistling:

Not really, I have plenty of time :devil:

(talking to myself: Where did I put those screws for the driver??? ...I'm just going to tight this last one and try my new toy...) :bigsmile: :rofl2:

Mike Ronesia

· #20 · Dec 4, 2008

I look forward to seeing more pics of the build.:hsd:

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