DIY Subwoofer Risers

[erict]

Well I picked up a 18" round pine board and some bun feet. I know it's not a tall one but I have the WAF in full effect. I will post pick tomorrow.

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by erict

Well I picked up a 18" round pine board and some bun feet. I know it's not a tall one but I have the WAF in full effect. I will post pick tomorrow.

Why not tonight on the Pics. ~

[erict]

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

Why not tonight on the Pics. ~

I just got back from Lowe's and the pieces are still in my truck I would go out to my workshop tonight but baseball is on I promise I will have them tomorrow.

[Aerodude73]

Originally Posted by erict

I think I will head over to Home depot tonight and get some supplies (round board) to build a new riser/isolation pad for my SVS. The only thing is I can't go any higher then 4/5 inches because the wife does not want it to be a focal point in the room We will see what I come up with. Not sure if I should use three or four legs or should I say stubs

I'd think 4 Legs "just to be sure" - Forsberg21' built a not too tall Riser for his SVS Sub - pics of the process in his gallery - that came out real nice; round board as well. Good luck!

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by erict

I just got back from Lowe's and the pieces are still in my truck I would go out to my workshop tonight but baseball is on I promise I will have them tomorrow.

Fare enough erict , I guess Baseball is more important than A sub riser ! J/K

[Aerodude73]

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

Fare enough erict , I guess Baseball is more important than A sub riser ! J/K

If he's watching the RED SOX / SKANKees', then Yes: in this instance, it is!

[erict]

Originally Posted by Aerodude73

If he's watching the RED SOX / SKANKees', then Yes: in this instance, it is!

I will be using four bun feet. You can see the pad I'm using now in my gallery. It works but is a little wobbly so I decided to build a different one. I originally built it for my 35# sub.

Oh and I am watching the best team in baseball.........the TIGERS

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by erict

I will be using four bun feet. You can see the pad I'm using now in my gallery. It works but is a little wobbly so I decided to build a different one. I originally built it for my 35# sub.

Oh and I am watching the best team in baseball.........the TIGERS

Vary smart Bud , Wobbly is way uncool where A sub is concerned !!

[Aerodude73]

Originally Posted by erict

I will be using four bun feet. You can see the pad I'm using now in my gallery. It works but is a little wobbly so I decided to build a different one. I originally built it for my 35# sub.

Oh and I am watching the best team in baseball.........the TIGERS

[erict]

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

Vary smart Bud , Wobbly is way uncool where A sub is concerned !!

Not wobbly to where it would fall over but I could touch (bump) the sub and it would shake back it forth some. Like I said I built it for my small sub I originally had there.

Just think if I had all you're subs on there it would be a leaning tower of pisa

[erict]

Originally Posted by Aerodude73

Yes I will agree the Red Sox put a spanking on us this season

[Big Daddy]

Originally Posted by erict

I think I will head over to Home depot tonight and get some supplies (round board) to build a new riser/isolation pad for my SVS. The only thing is I can't go any higher then 4/5 inches because the wife does not want it to be a focal point in the room We will see what I come up with. Not sure if I should use three or four legs or should I say stubs

My round Hsu subwoofers originally had three spikes. Their diameter is about 23". I replaced the spikes with three 6" legs. However, for the round risers under them, I added four legs for more stability.

[Atticus]

Whats the benefits of adding foam under the riser?

[Big Daddy]

Originally Posted by Atticus

Whats the benefits of adding foam under the riser?

To get rid of the hollow area under the riser, make it more solid, dampen the sound better, and get rid of any vibrations. You don't want the riser to become part of the subwoofer.

[Atticus]

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

To get rid of the hollow area under the riser, make it more solid, dampen the sound better, and get rid of any vibrations. You don't want the riser to become part of the subwoofer.

Is it a must?

Will i hear a difference?

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by Atticus

Is it a must?

Will i hear a difference?

Yes it helps with the sub sounding Boomy !

[Atticus]

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

Yes it helps with the sub sounding Boomy !

Nice! This is what im trying to get rid of. Ill head out to wal-mart tomorrow.

I did the "crawl" technique today and i found the best spot for the sub, it sounds amazing now. Anything that will help it out is always welcomed. Do i just cover all the spacing underneath?

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by Atticus

Nice! This is what im trying to get rid of. Ill head out to wal-mart tomorrow.

I did the "crawl" technique today and i found the best spot for the sub, it sounds amazing now. Anything that will help it out is always welcomed. Do i just cover all the spacing underneath?

Here are the 2 risers I have built . They have solid foam from floor to top !

[erict]

Originally Posted by Atticus

Nice! This is what im trying to get rid of. Ill head out to wal-mart tomorrow.

I did the "crawl" technique today and i found the best spot for the sub, it sounds amazing now. Anything that will help it out is always welcomed. Do i just cover all the spacing underneath?

For aesthetic reasons you may want to cover it. Not sure what yours looks like but you can also go to a craft store and get some black cloth and drape it around the riser.

[Atticus]

Did you guys try it with and without foam?