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IXL 18.2.2 HT Build (10.0 cu ft 15hz)
Hello
After months of reading on this forum and weeks of working with Graham Perkins (another Graham Perkins design) I have started to build 4 IXL 18.2.2 10 cubic foot subs tuned down to 15hz. I have all the parts with the exception of the 2 Berhinger EP4000's. These subs are to replace one 12 inch Polk Audio sub. My speakers are DIY Jim Holtz Statements, full size, mini's and center.
All parts are cut, internal port is painted, it took forever to square up and round over the cutouts for the internal bracing.
I plan to start assembling them tomorrow, Tuesday.
Gregg
After months of reading on this forum and weeks of working with Graham Perkins (another Graham Perkins design) I have started to build 4 IXL 18.2.2 10 cubic foot subs tuned down to 15hz. I have all the parts with the exception of the 2 Berhinger EP4000's. These subs are to replace one 12 inch Polk Audio sub. My speakers are DIY Jim Holtz Statements, full size, mini's and center.
All parts are cut, internal port is painted, it took forever to square up and round over the cutouts for the internal bracing.
I plan to start assembling them tomorrow, Tuesday.
Gregg
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I must say kudos to you!!! I don't think I have that much patience in my whole body! I almost threw something tonight just clamping, gluing, and screwing 2 pieces of baffle together! Only 5 more double baffles to go! I think I have several nights of frustration ahead of meGPHammer said:
Again, very nice craftsmanship and I can't wait to see some progress pics. If the rest of the build looks half as good as your bracing, I bet we are all in for a treat.
Don
Well I got a little more complete the last 2 nights, glued all bracing, installed T-nuts for the woofers and mounted the front baffles on 2 of the cabinets. I am building from the front to the back because I pre cut all my wood I want the errors to be at the back of the speakers.
And Don, I have been known to throw a tool or two in my time. At my age now, I just put the tools down and go in the house.
I plan to install 2 inch pyramid foam as I go, does anybody put the foam on the bracing or just the top, back and side of the cabinet.
Gregg
And Don, I have been known to throw a tool or two in my time. At my age now, I just put the tools down and go in the house.
I plan to install 2 inch pyramid foam as I go, does anybody put the foam on the bracing or just the top, back and side of the cabinet.
Gregg
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Sorry Tony, I should have included a picture of the build drawing from Graham, it would have made more sense. By the way, nice paint job on your sub, please do not go far, I am sure I will have some questions for you. The Statement speakers I built last fall are still unfinished, you did a wonderful job.
Gregg
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Thanks GP. It was my first HT build and I learned a lot. I will be around, I'm subscribed to your thread and really look forward to seeing your progress. It makes since now that you posted the sketchup. That Graham guy knows what he's doing.
Well I managed to get some more done on the subs. I have been installing the acoustic insulation as I go along. This is my third speaker build but the first time I was smart enough to install the insulation as I go.
I still have to cut a hole in the back panel for the binding posts, install the back panel, install the top, install wire for speaker, install last side panel and they should be complete.
I also picked up some Tremclad Hammered Black spray paint and will do a test finish on some MDF to see how I can get it to look. After seeing Tony's pictures of his sub, I have changed my mind on how I want my sub to look, Tony's are pretty impressive.
Gregg
I still have to cut a hole in the back panel for the binding posts, install the back panel, install the top, install wire for speaker, install last side panel and they should be complete.
I also picked up some Tremclad Hammered Black spray paint and will do a test finish on some MDF to see how I can get it to look. After seeing Tony's pictures of his sub, I have changed my mind on how I want my sub to look, Tony's are pretty impressive.
Gregg
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Well I finally completed the 4 cabinets for the subs, they are very heavy so I built wheelers to move them around my garage.
Next step is the finishing, my original plan was black fronts and veneered sides until I seen Tony's (Stuck Pixel) build thread, now I will try and go all black. All tips are welcome. I noticed Tony used wood filler (not sure what type) as opposed to bondo, I may also try the wood filler method.
GP
Next step is the finishing, my original plan was black fronts and veneered sides until I seen Tony's (Stuck Pixel) build thread, now I will try and go all black. All tips are welcome. I noticed Tony used wood filler (not sure what type) as opposed to bondo, I may also try the wood filler method.
GP
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