DIY Subwoofer Risers - Page 85 - Blu-ray Forum

DarkDune · 05-21-2011, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

Congratulations. They should make your subwoofers more stable and hopefully they will make them sound better.

Thanks!

I am excited. Does it matter if the subs are a little wider than this 15" x 15" x 2.5" platform? The subs are 15.5" x 10 ".

Will let you all know the results!

Big Daddy · 05-21-2011, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkDune

Thanks!

I am excited. Does it matter if the subs are a little wider than this 15" x 15" x 2.5" platform? The subs are 15.5" x 10 ".

Will let you all know the results!

The low frequency waves have very long wavelengths. A few inches here or there does not make any difference.

DarkDune · 05-21-2011, 09:46 PM

They arrived today! Lookin' sweet, huh?

The really do remove any resonance transfer to our floor. I can listen to loud bass, and nothing shakes in the room like before. I am very happy. Now it is time to watch some MOVIES!

[Show spoiler]

crazyBLUE · 05-21-2011, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkDune

They arrived today! Lookin' sweet, huh?

The really do remove any resonance transfer to our floor. I can listen to loud bass, and nothing shakes in the room like before. I am very happy. Now it is time to watch some MOVIES!

[Show spoiler]

The risers look great & those subs are huge

Congrats & glad that you have notice a difference DarkDune

Almadacr · 05-21-2011, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkDune

They arrived today! Lookin' sweet, huh?

The really do remove any resonance transfer to our floor. I can listen to loud bass, and nothing shakes in the room like before. I am very happy. Now it is time to watch some MOVIES!

[Show spoiler]

Congrats , did you felt that you needed to lower you subs volume ?????

DarkDune · 05-22-2011, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Almadacr

Congrats , did you felt that you needed to lower you subs volume ?????

Thanks!

I am re-adjusting the sub's crossover, and volume settings. Definitely notice the difference in the floor. The floor used to vibrate with loud bass -- an irritant to our house "condo" neighbors below. I really don't want them to complain about house-shaking bass, so these SubDude's are awesome! Now the bass kicks, but the house isn't "kicked" LOL

I'll let you know when I get it working at an optimum level. Want that tight-bass response, we all love so much

simple man · 06-17-2011, 03:32 AM

I made the sub riser for my pl-200 last week and i think it turned out very well. Only spent $45.

crazyBLUE · 06-17-2011, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by simple man

I made the sub riser for my pl-200 last week and i think it turned out very well. Only spent $45.

Looks Good simple. I like the Cerwin Vegas & how they blend with the gear stand

Almadacr · 06-17-2011, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by simple man

I made the sub riser for my pl-200 last week and i think it turned out very well. Only spent $45.

It looks great

Big Daddy · 06-17-2011, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by simple man

I made the sub riser for my pl-200 last week and i think it turned out very well. Only spent $45.

Looks very nice.

Do you have other pictures of the material used and how you actually built it?

simple man · 06-17-2011, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

Looks very nice.

Do you have other pictures of the material used and how you actually built it?

No i failed to take pictures of the materials and the build process

all i have left is some spare wood, styrofoam, paint, glue, and a paint stain on the grass in my backyard

Aerodude73 · 06-17-2011, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by simple man

No i failed to take pictures of the materials and the build process

all i have left is some spare wood, styrofoam, paint, glue, and a paint stain on the grass in my backyard

Environmental Rapist!!

crazyBLUE · 06-17-2011, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by simple man

No i failed to take pictures of the materials and the build process

all i have left is some spare wood, styrofoam, paint, glue, and a paint stain on the grass in my backyard

You are suppose to take pics of the build

djkest · 06-17-2011, 02:34 PM

I am going to attempt to make a riser tomorrow for my sub. First I'll measure the exterior dimensions, then I will get some good sturdy 3/4" plywood cut to that size. I am thinking I may make the whole thing 8-10" high and put carpet on the plywood, and paint on the legs. I may attempt to use 2x2" wood for the "legs" instead of 2x4 so it digs a little deeper into my soft carpet/padding.

As far as WAF goes, I don't think she'll really care.

StalkerVette · 06-17-2011, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Aerodude73

Environmental Rapist!!

Scores of blades of grass sacrificed in the pursuit of audio improvement………

djkest · 06-18-2011, 12:30 PM

Hey what about putting my down-firing sub upside down on a riser so that it's an up-firing sub?

crazyBLUE · 06-18-2011, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by djkest

Hey what about putting my down-firing sub upside down on a riser so that it's an up-firing sub?

Since bass sound waves are non-directional I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work. I would make sure that you put feet or spikes on the sub so it doesn't vibrate (slide) off the riser

rpatt · 06-18-2011, 12:57 PM

I'm going to use subs as risers.

crazyBLUE · 06-18-2011, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by rpatt

I'm going to use subs as risers.

Something like this Pat

MAL01 · 06-18-2011, 02:17 PM

Too cool!!!

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05-21-2011, 09:46 PM	#1683
DarkDune Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Home Theater Gallery:164 Blu-ray collection:280 Blu-ray reviews: 7	They arrived today! Lookin' sweet, huh? The really do remove any resonance transfer to our floor. I can listen to loud bass, and nothing shakes in the room like before. I am very happy. Now it is time to watch some MOVIES! [Show spoiler]

06-17-2011, 02:34 PM	#1694
djkest Special Member Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:Colorado Home Theater Gallery:57 Blu-ray collection:429 DVD collection:114 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:18	I am going to attempt to make a riser tomorrow for my sub. First I'll measure the exterior dimensions, then I will get some good sturdy 3/4" plywood cut to that size. I am thinking I may make the whole thing 8-10" high and put carpet on the plywood, and paint on the legs. I may attempt to use 2x2" wood for the "legs" instead of 2x4 so it digs a little deeper into my soft carpet/padding. As far as WAF goes, I don't think she'll really care.

06-18-2011, 12:30 PM	#1696
djkest Special Member Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:Colorado Home Theater Gallery:57 Blu-ray collection:429 DVD collection:114 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:18	Hey what about putting my down-firing sub upside down on a riser so that it's an up-firing sub?

06-18-2011, 12:57 PM	#1698
rpatt Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Home Theater Gallery:69 Blu-ray reviews: 3	I'm going to use subs as risers.

06-18-2011, 02:17 PM	#1700
MAL01 Senior Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2008 Home Theater Gallery:32	Too cool!!!

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