DIY Subwoofer Risers - Page 68 - Blu-ray Forum

kareface · 04-12-2010, 07:48 AM

Good to hear. When you're looking, make sure that the 3 dimensions of the room are not multiples of each other. Solid floors will produce more natural sounding acoustics, but you have to spend more money treating the other surfaces of the room to bring the decay time down. Lastly, rooms that are well sealed are easier to get deeper bass out of compared to rooms that have large openings into other spaces. Good luck with your house hunt.

Sousa86 · 04-15-2010, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

Sousa , The Riser looks good !

glad to hear its getting good feedback lol finished all five for speakers and sub. just one question, is there any reason it should be higher? i have about three inches of height for my sub now or is it just the separation from the floor that is the most beneficial? its funny how the upgrade bug bites at you about the smallest things, chomp chomp! lol

crazyBLUE · 04-15-2010, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Sousa86

glad to hear its getting good feedback lol finished all five for speakers and sub. just one question, is there any reason it should be higher? i have about three inches of height for my sub now or is it just the separation from the floor that is the most beneficial? its funny how the upgrade bug bites at you about the smallest things, chomp chomp! lol

I just looked at your HT & its time to show the rest of it

That way we can all enjoy it

As far as how high the sub is ~ I have had mine setup so many different ways , I have to say the higher the better .

Right now I have 2 that are next to my surrounds that are 3 feet high & it sounds totally different than I have had in the past ~ Way better . My Big Daddy 15" in the front is about 20" off the ground . So the higher the better IMO !!

tbizzle · 04-15-2010, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

So the higher the better IMO !!

I agree! My sub's about 18" off the floor

Sousa86 · 04-15-2010, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

I just looked at your HT & its time to show the rest of it

That way we can all enjoy it

As far as how high the sub is ~ I have had mine setup so many different ways , I have to say the higher the better .

Right now I have 2 that are next to my surrounds that are 3 feet high & it sounds totally different than I have had in the past ~ Way better . My Big Daddy 15" in the front is about 20" off the ground . So the higher the better IMO !!

right now i'm pretty embarrased to show the ht setup lol

i have a 20" crt in the livingroom at 10-11 feet

since i had to return my prev tv. i'll be getting my new 50" plasma next week so i'll throw more pics on here after everything is setup lol

Big Daddy · 04-15-2010, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Sousa86

right now i'm pretty embarrased to show the ht setup lol

i have a 20" crt in the livingroom at 10-11 feet

since i had to return my prev tv. i'll be getting my new 50" plasma next week so i'll throw more pics on here after everything is setup lol

There is nothing to be embarrassed about. My first TV was an 11" B&W CRT and my first audio system was purchased at K-Mart for $75.

xavier296 · 04-15-2010, 01:47 PM

Here is my attempt at DIY sub stands for the my two yamaha subs. They raise the subs about 11" and were made out of about half of a 2X8. I then laquered them black. They are rough but fit in well in my system and look good I think!

lamont360 · 04-17-2010, 05:45 AM

Since the riser did not make a significant difference, should I attack longer legs to see if added height would give it a boost or maybe shorter legs? Maybe it is sitting in a "void" right now?

Thoughts on whether that would potentially help or not....

Big Daddy · 04-17-2010, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by lamont360

Since the riser did not make a significant difference, should I attack longer legs to see if added height would give it a boost or maybe shorter legs? Maybe it is sitting in a "void" right now?

Thoughts on whether that would potentially help or not....

I am not sure longer legs will help you. My suggestion is to experiment and find a better location for your subwoofer. That may give you the most significant imrovement in bass sound. Also, if you fill the area under the riser with thick foam or other material and surrounding the area with carpet (mostly for aesthetics), that may help.

As far as your room is concerned, a naked tile floor is not the best type of floor for a home theater room. Floor reflections can muddy the sound. I would suggest a large and thick area rug to cover the front sound stage to lessen the reflections, particularly higher frequency reflections, from the floor.

lamont360 · 04-17-2010, 10:39 PM

The Sub is in the only logical place right now. It's the only Corner in the whole room. Since the room isn't a dedicated room I can't just throw the sub anywhere I want.... or could I?!?!?!? As for the floor. I'm renting so the laminated "wood" floor is all I got. I will try getting more Polyfill for under the stand. Hopefully a new house soon, and then I get to reset everything!!! I'm very excited about that possibility.

crazyBLUE · 04-17-2010, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by lamont360

The Sub is in the only logical place right now. It's the only Corner in the whole room. Since the room isn't a dedicated room I can't just throw the sub anywhere I want.... or could I?!?!?!? As for the floor. I'm renting so the laminated "wood" floor is all I got. I will try getting more Polyfill for under the stand. Hopefully a new house soon, and then I get to reset everything!!! I'm very excited about that possibility.

Yes you can put the sub anywhere . I have moved my subs around so many times to find where they sound best ( Thank You Big Daddy

)

Here are 2 subs by my surrounds & My big one in between my fronts . It does not have to be in A corner , You may find it sounds better elsewhere !

This is my condo & how it is now !

lamont360 · 04-18-2010, 12:40 AM

Nice! I'm aware that a corner is not always the best place for the sub. I was just merely joking as my 3 roommates would not be happy to find a large sub in the middle of the room. I have to tuck it away and the only place for it now is that corner. But once I move I will try and find a stronger position for it. Thank you for the advice though CrazyBlue

Aerodude73 · 04-18-2010, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by lamont360

The Sub is in the only logical place right now. It's the only Corner in the whole room. Since the room isn't a dedicated room I can't just throw the sub anywhere I want.... or could I?!?!?!? As for the floor, I'm renting so the laminated "wood" floor is all I got. I will try getting more Polyfill for under the stand. Hopefully a new house soon, and then I get to reset everything!!! I'm very excited about that possibility.

Some throw rugs could help acoustically with those floors, or one large one perhaps.

lamont360 · 04-18-2010, 04:21 AM

I have an area rug in the middle of the room and a small circular carpet pad under the riser. Are you suggesting more?

crazyBLUE · 04-18-2010, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Aerodude73

Some throw rugs could help acoustically with those floors, or one large one perhaps.

I agree with Aero on the throw rugs . They will help with the sound bouncing off the floor .

crazyBLUE · 04-18-2010, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by lamont360

Nice! I'm aware that a corner is not always the best place for the sub. I was just merely joking as my 3 roommates would not be happy to find a large sub in the middle of the room. I have to tuck it away and the only place for it now is that corner. But once I move I will try and find a stronger position for it. Thank you for the advice though CrazyBlue

You are welcome ! But don't thank me ~ Thank Big Daddy for he is the one that taught me ! He is to blame for the Craziness

lamont360 · 04-18-2010, 04:36 AM

the tough stuff is making it aesthetically pleasing. I like things too look polished. Also how nice is it having 2 subs? I'm wanting another SVS but gotta do some saving. Any "personal reviews" that will make me want a second one for sure?

crazyBLUE · 04-18-2010, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by lamont360

the tough stuff is making it aesthetically pleasing. I like things too look polished. Also how nice is it having 2 subs? I'm wanting another SVS but gotta do some saving. Any "personal reviews" that will make me want a second one for sure?

2 is better than 1

I have three & the bass in my room sounds great ! No dead spots at all .

Big Daddy Has 6

In his Home Theater

lamont360 · 04-18-2010, 04:43 AM

But does the second sub add intensity? Will it make it "louder" or will I have basically the same experience but with fewer dead spots for other viewers?

crazyBLUE · 04-18-2010, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by lamont360

But does the second sub add intensity? Will it make it "louder" or will I have basically the same experience but with fewer dead spots for other viewers?

Adding subs gives you A more even spread of Bass within the room . Less chance of having dead spots .

Big Daddy is much better at explaining it for he has way more experience than I do , He will see this & respond !

04-15-2010, 01:47 PM	#1347
xavier296 New Member Member since:Mar 2010	My own DIY subwoofer stands Here is my attempt at DIY sub stands for the my two yamaha subs. They raise the subs about 11" and were made out of about half of a 2X8. I then laquered them black. They are rough but fit in well in my system and look good I think!

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04-12-2010, 07:48 AM	#1341
kareface Senior Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Seattle, Wa Home Theater Gallery:159 Trading Score:1	Good to hear. When you're looking, make sure that the 3 dimensions of the room are not multiples of each other. Solid floors will produce more natural sounding acoustics, but you have to spend more money treating the other surfaces of the room to bring the decay time down. Lastly, rooms that are well sealed are easier to get deeper bass out of compared to rooms that have large openings into other spaces. Good luck with your house hunt.

04-17-2010, 05:45 AM	#1348
lamont360 Active Member Member since:Mar 2009 Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:32 Blu-ray collection:358 Blu-ray reviews:1	Since the riser did not make a significant difference, should I attack longer legs to see if added height would give it a boost or maybe shorter legs? Maybe it is sitting in a "void" right now? Thoughts on whether that would potentially help or not....

04-17-2010, 10:39 PM	#1350
lamont360 Active Member Member since:Mar 2009 Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:32 Blu-ray collection:358 Blu-ray reviews:1	The Sub is in the only logical place right now. It's the only Corner in the whole room. Since the room isn't a dedicated room I can't just throw the sub anywhere I want.... or could I?!?!?!? As for the floor. I'm renting so the laminated "wood" floor is all I got. I will try getting more Polyfill for under the stand. Hopefully a new house soon, and then I get to reset everything!!! I'm very excited about that possibility.

04-18-2010, 12:40 AM	#1352
lamont360 Active Member Member since:Mar 2009 Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:32 Blu-ray collection:358 Blu-ray reviews:1	Nice! I'm aware that a corner is not always the best place for the sub. I was just merely joking as my 3 roommates would not be happy to find a large sub in the middle of the room. I have to tuck it away and the only place for it now is that corner. But once I move I will try and find a stronger position for it. Thank you for the advice though CrazyBlue

04-18-2010, 04:21 AM	#1354
lamont360 Active Member Member since:Mar 2009 Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:32 Blu-ray collection:358 Blu-ray reviews:1	I have an area rug in the middle of the room and a small circular carpet pad under the riser. Are you suggesting more?

04-18-2010, 04:36 AM	#1357
lamont360 Active Member Member since:Mar 2009 Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:32 Blu-ray collection:358 Blu-ray reviews:1	the tough stuff is making it aesthetically pleasing. I like things too look polished. Also how nice is it having 2 subs? I'm wanting another SVS but gotta do some saving. Any "personal reviews" that will make me want a second one for sure?

04-18-2010, 04:43 AM	#1359
lamont360 Active Member Member since:Mar 2009 Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:32 Blu-ray collection:358 Blu-ray reviews:1	But does the second sub add intensity? Will it make it "louder" or will I have basically the same experience but with fewer dead spots for other viewers?

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