I contracted to have Funky Waves to build a custom box for me for an 18" LMS driver based on the 18.0 design. I didn't need an on board amp as I already have a 4000w Crest 8002, and I already have an LMS driver and SMS-1 for EQ. Box Size - Net internal volume after bracing and driver displacement (lms5400) is right on 98L (3.46cuf). Nathan suggested 3/4" roundover all the way around the top and bottom, which was an added cost and I went for it....
* Magnet's under veneer for grill if I choose to make one.
* Wood Veneer and hardwood 3/4 round over edges is Padauk.
* Padauk is not stained - just clear coat finish to achieve this color.
* Top Veneer was changed to run front to back when asked by Nathan.
Here are some pics of the build along the way that I felt needed to be shared for anyone considering a more custom solution with the best in quality and performance that can't or doesn't have the time for DIY.... I chose to combine a quality build from someone who can do the job better then I, and partial DIY, something I'm not a stranger to from all my experimentation with different drivers of my own builds over the last few years...
Enjoy...
Nathan @ Funky Waves - Thank you for doing such an amazing job and the great support all the way through the very fast build - it was great to work with you. Communication throughout the entire build was constant and quick with questions about how I would like things done along the way based off the different wood sample choices I received in the mail as well as the many other custom choices... I look forward to receiving it....
I highly recommend Funky Waves to anyone considering a custom product such as this....... They deserve the recognition.
Forum Members should read through my AVS build thread for questions that you may have that have already been answered - HERE
Nice cabinet, they really do some nice work at Funky Waves:T. By the way i noticed that PE finally has the TC Sounds drivers back in stock:whistling: that is great news.:T
I have been itching to make a curved sided sub enclosure but have been scratching my head as to how I would cut everything smooth and uniform. How if you don't mind me askin did you go about making everything ad uniform
As you did.? By the way I stare in aww at this enclosure!
I have been itching to make a curved sided sub enclosure but have been scratching my head as to how I would cut everything smooth and uniform. How if you don't mind me askin did you go about making everything ad uniform
As you did.? By the way I stare in aww at this enclosure!
No question this is the most beautiful enclosure I have ever seen, and there is no way I could come close to the finish work that Funky Waves produces, I was happy to pay to have this look... And as many subs I have ever had - Nothing and I mean Nothing compares to the SQ, accuracy and output for an 18" LMS. Even with a Bridged EP2500 its output extremely impressive... I can highly recommend the combo...
I do have and was planning on using a 4000w amp for this driver, but it entirely not necessary for my smallish room...
No question this is the most beautiful enclosure I have ever seen, and there is no way I could come close to the finish work that Funky Waves produces, I was happy to pay to have this look... And as many subs I have ever had - Nothing and I mean Nothing compares to the SQ, accuracy and output for an 18" LMS. Even with a Bridged EP2500 its output extremely impressive... I can highly recommend the combo...
I do have and was planning on using a 4000w amp for this driver, but it entirely not necessary for my smallish room...
This is a continuation of my modest build that you can read about over here.
I chose these drivers because of their compact size requirements, expected impact and relative cost. I have an odd shaped room and wanted more output to work with than not enough, so I bought two.
So here's the...
I built in-floor sealed subwoofers consisting of 8 x 8" drivers each (Dayton Audio DCS 205-4). Those were the only 8" drivers which I found to fit in the subfloor cavity with a box built around them. Each sub has the cone surface area of 2 x 15" subs and 1 x 15" sub displacement. The drivers...
Build thread for a corner sub using an old NHT 1259 I had laying around.
Corner is the only place for the sub in the room and I have the 1259 and a sheet of MDF. More to follow.
This topic is the other half of the Best of both world,s.
Because i opened a build of the bandpass,http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/ported-subwoofer-build-projects/66158-jl-audio-13w3v3-4-4th-order-bandpass-best-one-world.html
But i took no picture,s of this closed build.
I took one when...
Hello guys i'm new here i want to say that i'm sorry because of my bad grammar if there's any ( im not from the us uk or australia ) i'm looking to build a 8x ultimax 18" setup, i dont really know which boxes to get so i'm looking for advice, they are mainly going to be used for home theatre...
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