DIY Subwoofer Risers - Page 53 - Blu-ray Forum

Aerodude73 · 01-28-2010, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Fors*

Its been grounded in Kansas City due to the snow storm and will be unfortunately delayed for the forseeable future with no expected delivery date, sorry.

Uh huh, keep it up wise guy...

Beating a dead horse... bringing up/asking something that has been discussed a thousand times before

Q? · 01-28-2010, 02:12 PM

Subwoofer risers, what are they good for?
Sorry for my ignorance

But I'm thinking, so the bass won't affect the floor and structure, or something like that...

Fors* · 01-28-2010, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Q!

Subwoofer risers, what are they good for?
Sorry for my ignorance

But I'm thinking, so the bass won't affect the floor and structure, or something like that...

In a simple explanation, it decouples the sub from the floor, reducing vibrations. It also moves the sub upwards, thus dealing with vertical modes that can create standing waves from your sub.

If I were you, I would go back and read the first three posts in this sticky, it will tell you everything you need to know........happy reading!

Q? · 01-28-2010, 02:17 PM

Thank you very much for that info, so would it have anything to do with sparing poor neighbors too?

progers13 · 01-28-2010, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Fors*

In a simple explanation, it decouples the sub from the floor, reducing vibrations. It also moves the sub upwards, thus dealing with vertical modes that can create standing waves from your sub.

If I were you, I would go back and read post #2 in this sticky, it will tell you everything you need to know........happy reading!

You beat me to it Fors!

lol

Yes, it serves several purposes including decoupling, isolating, increasing perceived output, etc. View Big Daddy's explanation about axial and tangential modes in post # 2.

progers13 · 01-28-2010, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Q!

Thank you very much for that info, so would it have anything to do with sparing poor neighbors too?

Yes, that too!!!

Fors* · 01-28-2010, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Q!

Thank you very much for that info, so would it have anything to do with sparing poor neighbors too?

Neighbors below you or next to you? It would be much more effective with neighbors below you than next to you. Remember, this is just for the vibrations. Sub waves are non-directional, thus everybody gets punished that is around you. For neighbors next to you, acoustic room treatments may be in order.

Q? · 01-28-2010, 02:22 PM

Well, I now know what I should do in the future, big kudos to Big Daddy's informative and useful posts,

and to you guys

put the subwoofer on a riser or hang it from the ceiling and get shot by the wife in the process.

vega2K · 01-28-2010, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Q!

Well, I now know what I should do in the future, big kudos to Big Daddy's informative and useful posts,

and to you guys

put the subwoofer on a riser or hang it from the ceiling and get shot by the wife in the process.

Pretty much all the blu-ray members that listen to Big Daddy have a big bulls-eye on their a$$, as far as their wives are concerned.

Fors* · 01-28-2010, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by vega2K

Pretty much all the blu-ray members that listen to Big Daddy have a big bulls-eye on their a$$, as far as their wives are concerned.

That reminds me of the Far Side cartoon with the deer who has a bulls eye marking in his fur and the other deer says "Helluva birth mark you got there Hal." LOL!!!!

vega2K · 01-28-2010, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Fors*

That reminds me of the Far Side cartoon with the deer who has a bulls eye marking in his fur and the other deer says "Helluva birth mark you got there Hal." LOL!!!!

Animo · 01-28-2010, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by vega2K

Pretty much all the blu-ray members that listen to Big Daddy have a big bulls-eye on their a$$, as far as their wives are concerned.

Ahhhh!!!!

the advantages of not being married.
No WAF or GFAF to deal with.
As far as I'm concerned, if she don't like it, she can leave!!

crazyBLUE · 01-28-2010, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Animo

Ahhhh!!!!

the advantages of not being married.
No WAF or GFAF to deal with.
As far as I'm concerned, if she don't like it, she can leave!!

Took the words right out of my mouth Animo ~

red-blu · 01-29-2010, 08:22 AM

I've been debating about making a riser for my sub... but I just realized that my sub is already about a foot off the ground...

This might sound strange, but everything (my tv, towers, receiver, sub, etc) sits on a 'ledge' along a wall. I know that may sound weird, but everything fits really nice there and while I'm still renting a place it seems to work just fine. So would a riser still help at all if it is already higher than the rest of the floor in the room? (The room is in the basement, all carpeted, brick walls...)

Big Daddy · 01-29-2010, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by red-blu

I've been debating about making a riser for my sub... but I just realized that my sub is already about a foot off the ground...

This might sound strange, but everything (my tv, towers, receiver, sub, etc) sits on a 'ledge' along a wall. I know that may sound weird, but everything fits really nice there and while I'm still renting a place it seems to work just fine. So would a riser still help at all if it is already higher than the rest of the floor in the room? (The room is in the basement, all carpeted, brick walls...)

It may still help. Getting the subwoofer off the floor and raising it by 2 feet can be beneficial. You can build a riser so cheaply that it may be worthwhile to build one. Even if it doesn't help significantly, you will have some fun building it and will improve your carpentry skills.

MikeDaWiz · 01-29-2010, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

It may still help. Getting the subwoofer off the floor and raising it by 2 feet can be beneficial. You can build a riser so cheaply that it may be worthwhile to build one. Even if it doesn't help significantly, you will have some fun building it and will improve your carpentry skills.

Listen to this guy. He knows what hes talking about. I made the mistake of buying pre made materials when I should have just built it from scratch. Next time, I will know better.

crazyBLUE · 01-29-2010, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeDaWiz

Listen to this guy. He knows what hes talking about. I made the mistake of buying pre made materials when I should have just built it from scratch. Next time, I will know better.

You did not listen to Big Daddy Mike

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I hope you learned something

MikeDaWiz · 01-29-2010, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

You did not listen to Big Daddy Mike

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I hope you learned something

What are you talking about? I listened to him. I Wanted a higher riser then he made on the beginning of the thread so i bought legs that had the screw in them and the brackets. Lowes had no remnants of carpet or wood so i couldnt go that route, and i had no equipment to speak of so i had to buy that.

leave me alone Brent!

tbizzle · 01-29-2010, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

It may still help. Getting the subwoofer off the floor and raising it by 2 feet can be beneficial. You can build a riser so cheaply that it may be worthwhile to build one. Even if it doesn't help significantly, you will have some fun building it and will improve your carpentry skills.

Agreed on the "cheaply" part. Materials don't cost much. And if you want to go the easy route, I paid $7.99 for my Lack side table from IKEA! Great, cheap way to make a riser.

crazyBLUE · 01-29-2010, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeDaWiz

What are you talking about? I listened to him. I Wanted a higher riser then he made on the beginning of the thread so i bought legs that had the screw in them and the brackets. Lowes had no remnants of carpet or wood so i couldnt go that route, and i had no equipment to speak of so i had to buy that.

leave me alone Brent!

I was Just having fun Mike & giving you A bad time

You did A good job & it looks great too .

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01-28-2010, 02:12 PM	#1042
Q? Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Nuuk, Greenland Blu-ray collection:168	Subwoofer risers, what are they good for? Sorry for my ignorance But I'm thinking, so the bass won't affect the floor and structure, or something like that...

01-28-2010, 02:17 PM	#1044
Q? Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Nuuk, Greenland Blu-ray collection:168	Thank you very much for that info, so would it have anything to do with sparing poor neighbors too?

01-28-2010, 02:22 PM	#1048
Q? Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Nuuk, Greenland Blu-ray collection:168	Well, I now know what I should do in the future, big kudos to Big Daddy's informative and useful posts, and to you guys put the subwoofer on a riser or hang it from the ceiling and get shot by the wife in the process.

01-29-2010, 08:22 AM	#1054
red-blu Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Nebraska 4K collection:69 Blu-ray collection:643	I've been debating about making a riser for my sub... but I just realized that my sub is already about a foot off the ground... This might sound strange, but everything (my tv, towers, receiver, sub, etc) sits on a 'ledge' along a wall. I know that may sound weird, but everything fits really nice there and while I'm still renting a place it seems to work just fine. So would a riser still help at all if it is already higher than the rest of the floor in the room? (The room is in the basement, all carpeted, brick walls...)

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