DIY Subwoofer Risers - Page 41 - Blu-ray Forum

Big Daddy · 09-26-2009, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Atticus

Did you guys try it with and without foam?

It is not a major night and day thing. Foam only costs a few dollars and the there are no risks.

crazyBLUE · 09-26-2009, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Atticus

Did you guys try it with and without foam?

I did not because it was recommended to me to be there By someone we all know he knows what he is talking about & teaching us ! He is someone I would never second guess what he is saying !!

Big Daddy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Atticus · 09-26-2009, 02:04 AM

Ill work on it tomorrow.

Thanks guys.

slickooz · 09-26-2009, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

I did not because it was recommended to me to be there By someone we all know he knows what he is talking about & teaching us ! He is someone I would never second guess what he is saying !!

Big Daddy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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erict · 09-26-2009, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Atticus

Ill work on it tomorrow.

Thanks guys.

And don't forget pics

We love pics

Fors* · 09-26-2009, 02:33 PM

I put foam under both of my riser platforms as well.

erict · 09-26-2009, 05:05 PM

As promised...pics

Nothing special but just a simple 3.5" lift for the SVS.

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erict · 09-26-2009, 05:45 PM

And here it is under the SVS. A much better fit and stability.

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crazyBLUE · 09-26-2009, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by erict

And here it is under the SVS. A much better fit and stability.

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Look's great erict . A lot better than wobbly

erict · 09-26-2009, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

Look's great erict . A lot better than wobbly

Yes, I like the results alot better

I also moved it away from the wall a little more. So far the wife hasn't said anything since the chair is a little further out as well

I will have to run setup again since it's been moved.

crazyBLUE · 09-26-2009, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erict

Yes, I like the results alot better

I also moved it away from the wall a little more. So far the wife hasn't said anything since the chair is a little further out as well

I will have to run setup again since it's been moved.

Well if the wife has not said anything thats good ! Let use know what changes if any there are in its performance with the new riser & it being farther from the wall !

erict · 09-26-2009, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

Well if the wife has not said anythink thats good ! Let use know what changes if any there are in its performance with the new riser & it behing farther from the wall !

As soon as I have a chance to run setup again. Maybe tomorrow morning if I get a chance.

Sylin · 09-26-2009, 10:22 PM

A few questions...

Where do you buy the foam and is there a specific kind I'm looking for?

My kids have practically destroyed one of my Tempurpedic pillows and I was going to throw it out but I'm considering taking a segment of that and using it.

Also, I think I have the same carpet that erict has... it's a thin, black, outdoor carpet with ridges. But it seems terribly thick and hard to properly wrap my MDF with.

Where do you buy that carpet that I see in car trunks, or covering car audio subwoofers? Or is there a better carpet to use?

Sorry for all the questions--I think I just need help with the terminology when I go into places like Lowe's or Home Depot. I ask for carpet and they show me Berber.

ZIPPO · 09-26-2009, 10:25 PM

Try here: http://www.parts-express.com/wizards...TOKEN=57637513

erict · 09-26-2009, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sylin

A few questions...

Where do you buy the foam and is there a specific kind I'm looking for?

My kids have practically destroyed one of my Tempurpedic pillows and I was going to throw it out but I'm considering taking a segment of that and using it.

Also, I think I have the same carpet that erict has... it's a thin, black, outdoor carpet with ridges. But it seems terribly thick and hard to properly wrap my MDF with.

Where do you buy that carpet that I see in car trunks, or covering car audio subwoofers? Or is there a better carpet to use?

Sorry for all the questions--I think I just need help with the terminology when I go into places like Lowe's or Home Depot. I ask for carpet and they show me Berber.

I bought my carpet at Lowe's off the big rolls. They had some stuff on 3' wide rolls but I liked the smooth look the big rolls had (no ridges) . It's outdoor carpet with a rubber back.

Big Daddy · 09-26-2009, 11:01 PM

You can buy carpet & foam from Reliable Hardware, The Foam Factory, or Parts Express.. Parts Express also sells Acoustic Foam.

erict · 09-27-2009, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

Well if the wife has not said anything thats good ! Let use know what changes if any there are in its performance with the new riser & it being farther from the wall !

OK, I popped in Transformers and I can tell a difference in the SVS performance and I think I can contribute that to moving it away from the wall further. I have to do further testing and pull out my SPL meter since I am just using my ears as a judgment. I still haven't run setup and need to do that as well but wanted to see if I heard a difference and I do. I like this little riser better then the other one I had there because it can handle the heavier weight of this sub better and is rock solid on a stability standpoint. I like the fact that I can also now change the height by simply changing out the legs. One thing I can't get rid of is all the stuff my wife has on the mantle which is 18' long and full of pictures and knick knacks that equals rattles on heavy bass scenes

Sylin · 09-27-2009, 02:20 PM

@BD and erict - thanks, fellas! I'll check 'em out.

Fors* · 09-27-2009, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erict

I bought my carpet at Lowe's off the big rolls. They had some stuff on 3' wide rolls but I liked the smooth look the big rolls had (no ridges) . It's outdoor carpet with a rubber back.

I used the same carpet from Lowes as well for both of my risers Erict....the new and improved riser looks great!

Uniquely · 09-30-2009, 12:38 AM

I started a riser this past weekend. I have some nice pine sheets that I want to put a light stain on and inset behind the legs, to hide the foam. If I had some type of router, I'd just cut a track inside each leg and slide the sheets in.... maybe I'll figure something out.

I'm thinking a rubber mat on top instead of carpet. Acoustically speaking...... is there any reason why rubber wouldn't work as well as carpet?

09-26-2009, 11:01 PM	#816
Big Daddy Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Southern California Home Theater Gallery:79 Blu-ray collection:122 Trading Score:1	You can buy carpet & foam from Reliable Hardware, The Foam Factory, or Parts Express.. Parts Express also sells Acoustic Foam. Last edited by Big Daddy; 09-26-2009 at 11:13 PM.

09-30-2009, 12:38 AM	#820
Uniquely Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Mobile, AL Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:171	I started a riser this past weekend. I have some nice pine sheets that I want to put a light stain on and inset behind the legs, to hide the foam. If I had some type of router, I'd just cut a track inside each leg and slide the sheets in.... maybe I'll figure something out. I'm thinking a rubber mat on top instead of carpet. Acoustically speaking...... is there any reason why rubber wouldn't work as well as carpet? Last edited by Uniquely; 09-30-2009 at 12:41 AM.

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09-26-2009, 02:04 AM	#803
Atticus Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:25	Ill work on it tomorrow. Thanks guys.

09-26-2009, 02:33 PM	#806
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09-26-2009, 05:05 PM	#807
erict Blu-ray Baron Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:In the country Home Theater Gallery:92 Blu-ray collection:7	As promised...pics Nothing special but just a simple 3.5" lift for the SVS. Capture11.JPG Capture33.JPG Capture22.JPG

09-26-2009, 05:45 PM	#808
erict Blu-ray Baron Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:In the country Home Theater Gallery:92 Blu-ray collection:7	And here it is under the SVS. A much better fit and stability. Capture2323.JPG

09-26-2009, 10:22 PM	#813
Sylin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Nashville Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:159	A few questions... Where do you buy the foam and is there a specific kind I'm looking for? My kids have practically destroyed one of my Tempurpedic pillows and I was going to throw it out but I'm considering taking a segment of that and using it. Also, I think I have the same carpet that erict has... it's a thin, black, outdoor carpet with ridges. But it seems terribly thick and hard to properly wrap my MDF with. Where do you buy that carpet that I see in car trunks, or covering car audio subwoofers? Or is there a better carpet to use? Sorry for all the questions--I think I just need help with the terminology when I go into places like Lowe's or Home Depot. I ask for carpet and they show me Berber.

09-26-2009, 10:25 PM	#814
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09-27-2009, 02:20 PM	#818
Sylin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Nashville Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:159	@BD and erict - thanks, fellas! I'll check 'em out.

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