Horn Sub Input Please - Build In Progress!

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fireanimal

Discussion Starter · Mar 21, 2013 (Edited)

I am in the process of layout/design of my new theater room. I am going to be using PI 4 Speakers for LCR, and PI 1 Speakers for Surrounds. I designed a set of OD Horn Speakers to compliment the LCR and surround speakers as flanking subs to tame room modes. So the frequency range is 50-200hz

Since this is my 1st attempt at Hornresp and Sketchup, I am looking for input on my design and folding before proceeding further. So there will be 7 total of these flanking subs the front 3 will be under the PI 4's and the 4rears will be under the surrounds in a column configuration. The will be driven with 20 watts RMS.

I will be using a miniDSP 10x10hd, and the plan is to cross the flanking subs, with there respective mains, as well as matrix the LFE channel to theses subs as well for frequencies above 50hz, and then use the Low LFE subs for everything under 50-60hz.

Thanks!!

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fireanimal

Discussion Starter · #101 · Mar 31, 2013

I'm never scared and always up for a challenge. No problem with building cabinets.

mwmkravchenko

· #102 · Mar 31, 2013

Ok but this is going to happen offline.

I'll give away subs. But not the good stuff.

fireanimal

Discussion Starter · #103 · Mar 31, 2013

Ok sounds like a deal.

fireanimal

Discussion Starter · #104 · Apr 1, 2013

Framed in wood, and filled the holes in the corners.

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mwmkravchenko

· #105 · Apr 1, 2013

Missing reflectors at the first switchback.

Remember that within a horn the air is compressed, and behaves more or less like a fluid. Smooth paths create less turbulence.
Less turbulence equals a better functioning horn.

mwmkravchenko

· #106 · Apr 1, 2013

Otherwise I like the fold.

fireanimal

Discussion Starter · #107 · Apr 1, 2013

Fixed. Thanks, I was thinking about that too after I posted it, always nice to have a 2nd opinion!

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mwmkravchenko

· #108 · Apr 1, 2013

Looks right professional.

fireanimal

Discussion Starter · #109 · Apr 2, 2013

Dual Dayton Front Flanking subs. Will be building 3 of these.

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mwmkravchenko

· #110 · Apr 2, 2013

Nice.

fireanimal

Discussion Starter · #111 · Apr 2, 2013

Flanking subs in place in the screen wall.

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mwmkravchenko

· #112 · Apr 2, 2013

Oh what evil lurks in the shadows!

fireanimal

Discussion Starter · #113 · Apr 2, 2013

Just wait till the ULF subs are there. That's evil.

mwmkravchenko

· #114 · Apr 3, 2013

More than you know buddy.

Look in the forums on this site under TRIO12 horn loaded subwoofer. These things are forces of nature.

When I demonstrated the first one there was one guy there who had just finished working on the Paradigm Sub2. It blew him away, as in the horn did things the Sub2 didn't pull off. The best part was that we were driving the sub with a 30 watt amplifier!

fireanimal

Discussion Starter · #115 · Apr 3, 2013

Front ULF Subs.:yikes:

2 of these behind the screen

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mwmkravchenko

· #116 · Apr 3, 2013

Nice labyrinth. All your missing is a minotaur!

fireanimal

Discussion Starter · #117 · Apr 3, 2013

Ha no kidding. That was fun to fold. Do you think there's enough reflectors. Lol.

fireanimal

Discussion Starter · #118 · Apr 3, 2013

Screen Wall with the ULF Front subs in place, the white cutouts are the approx position for the mains. Also added speaker baffle.

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Prof.

· #119 · Apr 3, 2013

I would suggest that you move your L&R speakers in a little..Try and keep them away as much as possible from the sidewalls..

fireanimal

Discussion Starter · #120 · Apr 3, 2013

Agreed. Just didn't have the dimensions of the speakers yet so it's just simmed to give an idea.

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