DIY Subwoofer Risers

[kareface]

I love the idea. The area below might need to be a little open to be more effective, but I can't argue with the looks. I'm going to run to home depot and do a thinner version of what you've done to see how it turns out. Thanks crazy.

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by TCR Alliance

Crazy, nice sub riser.

Thanks TCR . It was fun to build & the best one yet , I will be building new ones to replace my first two .

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by kareface

I love the idea. The area below might need to be a little open to be more effective, but I can't argue with the looks. I'm going to run to home depot and do a thinner version of what you've done to see how it turns out. Thanks crazy.

Good Luck & have fun building it

[blacksaleen281]

Man crazy that is being creative. It looks great.

[kareface]

I rebuilt the frame for one of the risers, I'll be doing the molding tomorrow as soon as I get the chance. With luck it'll turn out better ascetically.

[kareface]

It's built, filled, sanded and I just applied the first side of stain. I'm going to clean the house up and see if I can't find the camera. I decided to go with a simple moulding for the riser, not quite as ostentatious as Crazy's. I even rebuilt the frame for them. I'm making them a little smaller this time, I was testing the old riser out and I think I brought it up a couple inches too far. I'm going to use some left over stain I have from my speakers, see how it turns out. I'll likely use the same clear coat for a protective finish as well. Thanks again crazy for the idea, so far it's turned out great.

The simple design I went with:

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by kareface

It's built, filled, sanded and I just applied the first side of stain. I'm going to clean the house up and see if I can't find the camera. I decided to go with a simple moulding for the riser, not quite as ostentatious as Crazy's. I even rebuilt the frame for them. I'm making them a little smaller this time, I was testing the old riser out and I think I brought it up a couple inches too far. I'm going to use some left over stain I have from my speakers, see how it turns out. I'll likely use the same clear coat for a protective finish as well. Thanks again crazy for the idea, so far it's turned out great.

The simple design I went with:

The molding looks good Kareface , Can't wait to see the finished Riser !

[kareface]

Sorry the image is crap, I'll get a better one once it's closer to being finished. I'm in the process of applying the finish to it.

Edit: Man, the image enhancement really destroys some pictures. I just had to reupload the image.

[kareface]

Clear coat is done, top is on. I should be able to finish it all tomorrow. I just need to apply the dampening foam to the top and bottom of the riser, build the screens with the speaker grill cloth and fill the space with low density fiber glass.

I'm planing to repaint my subs soon, I think they'll look really nice once they match the stands.

[Big Daddy]

Originally Posted by kareface

Clear coat is done, top is on. I should be able to finish it all tomorrow. I just need to apply the dampening foam to the top and bottom of the riser, build the screens with the speaker grill cloth and fill the space with low density fiber glass.

I'm planing to repaint my subs soon, I think they'll look really nice once they match the stands.

Congratulations. They look great. Send them to me and I will gladly test them and forward you a report.

[Irrob]

Originally Posted by kareface

Clear coat is done, top is on. I should be able to finish it all tomorrow. I just need to apply the dampening foam to the top and bottom of the riser, build the screens with the speaker grill cloth and fill the space with low density fiber glass.

I'm planing to repaint my subs soon, I think they'll look really nice once they match the stands.

Nice! That looks so much better than the previous riser. Cant wait to see the finished product.

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

Congratulations. They look great. Send them to me and I will gladly test them and forward you a report.

I've heard something like that before
How about you come up here to test us both , He only lives 4 hours from me

Originally Posted by Irrob

Nice! That looks so much better than the previous riser. Cant wait to see the finished product.

I agree Irrob .

[MikeDaWiz]

Originally Posted by kareface

Clear coat is done, top is on. I should be able to finish it all tomorrow. I just need to apply the dampening foam to the top and bottom of the riser, build the screens with the speaker grill cloth and fill the space with low density fiber glass.

I'm planing to repaint my subs soon, I think they'll look really nice once they match the stands.

Nice Work kareface! I dont have any carpentry skills so I wouldnt be able to do anything like this.

[kareface]

Neither do I really, lol. It's pretty much just just learning as I go. I'm better in a lab or in front of a computer then I am with power tools. I learn fast tho.

Thanks for all the feedback. I was happy with the results of the first riser on paper, but I fully agree it was gaudy. Thanks again for the idea Crazy, I even mimicked your construction method, lol. It was faster then trying to rig the old risers to work with the new design. I must admit, it's pretty sturdy. Held my weight easily.

BD, in a few months I'm planing to build some membrane resonators for the room. At the same time I'm either going to replace the low density fiberglass in the risers with a tuned membrane or a pressure equalizer. So postpone any testing until then, lol. It's in the works, I'm already collaborating on the project to work out ideal materials and a test rig. However I have a few things that I'll be working on before that, like repainting the subs and building some normal fiberglass panels for the room. I still need some suggestions for possible airbrush artwork to go on the subs. I was thinking something like musical notes or an instrument, but I don't have my heart set on anything yet.

[Irrob]

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

I've heard something like that before
How about you come up here to test us both , He only lives 4 hours from me




I agree Irrob .

Kudos to you as well. Don't think I didn't notice your riser gave kareface the inspiration...

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by kareface

Neither do I really, lol. It's pretty much just just learning as I go. I'm better in a lab or in front of a computer then I am with power tools. I learn fast tho.

Thanks for all the feedback. I was happy with the results of the first riser on paper, but I fully agree it was gaudy. Thanks again for the idea Crazy, I even mimicked your construction method, lol. It was faster then trying to rig the old risers to work with the new design. I must admit, it's pretty sturdy. Held my weight easily.

BD, in a few months I'm planing to build some membrane resonators for the room. At the same time I'm either going to replace the low density fiberglass in the risers with a tuned membrane or a pressure equalizer. So postpone any testing until then, lol. It's in the works, I'm already collaborating on the project to work out ideal materials and a test rig. However I have a few things that I'll be working on before that, like repainting the subs and building some normal fiberglass panels for the room. I still need some suggestions for possible airbrush artwork to go on the subs. I was thinking something like musical notes or an instrument, but I don't have my heart set on anything yet.

Glad you where able to come up with something that looks better . I think it does & will look great when it is finished .

Originally Posted by Irrob

Kudos to you as well. Don't think I didn't notice your riser gave kareface the inspiration...

Thanks Irrob .

I think it is cool having one original & unique in its own way . & when you make it yourself it is that much better .

[kareface]

Woo, all done. (aside from the rubber feet which I have yet to order)




Now all I need to do is build another & paint both of the subs

[kraig1]

Love the speaker screen, makes me want to re-build! Great job, same goes to Crazy-Blu!

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by kareface

Woo, all done. (aside from the rubber feet which I have yet to order)




Now all I need to do is build another & paint both of the subs

Turned out Great Kareface !

How tall is it , & I like the idea of using the speaker grill to cover the openings !

[kareface]

A little over 20", I'm too lazy to go measure right now, lol. You don't have to use speaker grill cloth, anything that you can breathe easily through is sufficient. Just make sure to fill the space with the lowest density fiberglass you can. If you can't use a tuned resonator or a pressure dampening system, the best thing you can do for LF seems to be low density fiberglass. I'm planing to thoroughly test several solutions this summer.