DIY Subwoofer Risers - Page 86 - Blu-ray Forum

rpatt · 06-18-2011, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

Something like this Pat

Me LIKE!

Big Daddy · 06-18-2011, 06:48 PM

Me like these types of stacking.

StackingSubs.jpg

djkest · 06-18-2011, 08:34 PM

Yo dawg, I heard you like Subs. So I stacked subs on your subs so you can rock while you're rockin'.

crazyBLUE · 06-19-2011, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

Me like these types of stacking.

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I like the down firing & up firing stack Big Daddy

djkest · 06-19-2011, 04:48 AM

I started making my sub riser today. I have a little surprise for you guys, you'll just have to wait until I'm done to see it. The base platform is done, and I have all the materials.

I found 3" thick high-density foam at the fabric store. It was the most expensive thing so far. It was right around $14 so I'm hoping it's worth it!

The automotive carpet was hard to track down. I called 3 different auto parts stores and went to the biggest fabric store with no luck. Turns out Walmart had some. That was about $9 and way more than I needed.

It's going to be 10" high total. Any bigger and the wife would probably complain.

Crazyblue I like how you have your awesome kick-ass theater in your kitchen! You certainly have your priorities straight.

djkest · 06-22-2011, 05:53 AM

Top is 2 layers of 3/4" MDF. The first layer is screwed into the legs. The 2nd is "glued" on top using a 1/2 tube of pure silicone to decouple from the first. I also used a router to roll off the 2nd piece. 3" HDF goes in the space beneath. In the picture I have sprayed on some grey primer. Black auto carpet went on today!

Once I paint tomorrow it will be done.

Phoenix Theory · 06-22-2011, 06:40 AM

I would love to make one.The only stores I need to go to is walmart and home depot?

Aerodude73 · 06-22-2011, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by xphoenix23

I would love to make one.The only stores I need to go to is walmart and home depot?

pretty much - Michael's maybe (foam, fabric), but yea - Lowes', Home Depot, Wally World. you don't need to spend a Lot of $$$$$.

I made a Very basic one for my 2nd sub (situated to the left of my couch, opposite corner from Sub# 1). Pics HERE, starting at the 2nd photo. $7.46 Total materials cost (Home Depot), as I had some leftover foam pieces already.

Phoenix Theory · 06-26-2011, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aerodude73

pretty much - Michael's maybe (foam, fabric), but yea - Lowes', Home Depot, Wally World. you don't need to spend a Lot of $$$$$.

I made a Very basic one for my 2nd sub (situated to the left of my couch, opposite corner from Sub# 1). Pics HERE, starting at the 2nd photo. $7.46 Total materials cost (Home Depot), as I had some leftover foam pieces already.

do you mind telling me what ill need so i can get em at home depot thanks.

Aerodude73 · 06-26-2011, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by xphoenix23

do you mind telling me what ill need so i can get em at home depot thanks.

I just got the wood I needed (you'll have to figure out what sizes you need, 1x3's, how thick the MDF you want), the door mat (carpet type with rubber underneath), some good wood glue (Gorilla Glue I think), carpet nails, etc. There are Many various forms/styles of DIY Risers in this thread if you have time to browse around; see what other ideas might work for you also.

djkest · 07-06-2011, 10:03 PM

Final product is 10" H, 14.5" W x 14.5" deep.

Legs are painted "Beluga" which is a dark grey/black color, that's black automotive carpet from Walmart, I used less than 1/2 of my $8 carpet roll.

You can't see the 3" thick high density foam under the top platform, but it was by far the most expensive piece. My legs were extremely cheap- 2x2" pine @ $1.32 for 8' long.

Aerodude73 · 07-06-2011, 10:34 PM

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

looks great, any other pictures (of the build process) ?

PurpleJesus74 · 07-06-2011, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Aerodude73

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

looks great, any other pictures (of the build process) ?

I like your latest riser you built,pretty straightforward,when i finally make one(or 2),i think i will pattern it after that

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Aerodude73 · 07-06-2011, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by PurpleJesus74

I like your latest riser you built, pretty straightforward, when i finally make one(or 2), i think i will pattern it after that

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Mine? Thanks. Yea, it was fairly easy enough & IN-Expensive.

PurpleJesus74 · 07-07-2011, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aerodude73

Mine? Thanks. Yea, it was fairly easy enough & IN-Expensive.

Yeah,thats what i'm going for,lol.

djkest · 07-07-2011, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Aerodude73

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

looks great, any other pictures (of the build process) ?

On the previous page you can see it w/o the foam and the carpet. It gives you an idea of how the 2x2s are put together at least. That's the only other picture I had. I used a circular saw and a compound miter saw.

Aerodude73 · 07-07-2011, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PurpleJesus74

Yeah,thats what i'm going for,lol.

Cool, good luck - look forward to pics'.

Quote:

Originally Posted by djkest

On the previous page you can see it w/o the foam and the carpet. It gives you an idea of how the 2x2s are put together at least. That's the only other picture I had. I used a circular saw and a compound miter saw.

thanks - I'll take a look.

sk33tr · 07-07-2011, 11:50 PM

picked up the supplies for my riser today.

i'm gonna use headliner material instead of carpet. i don't know if it'll be better or worse, but i guess i'll find out.

i already had the 3/4" thick plywood and 2x4s from a previous project so i didn't need to purchase any of those.

i got the material and foam today from a fabric store. i also picked up a couple cans of spray adhesive to apply the material to the plywood and 2x4s.

the foam i got is green so that will be covered somehow. i definitely DON'T want it to be showing. it's 4" thick. all they had was 1", 2" and 4" thicknesses. i wanted 3", but they didn't have it so i opted for the 4".

so far i've spent under $30, so i consider it a great deal.

Aerodude73 · 07-08-2011, 03:24 AM

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

3" or 4", either one will do the trick

PurpleJesus74 · 07-13-2011, 01:59 AM

Here are some pics. of my risers,i was able to build both for under $25,the most expensive part was the foam from Hobby Lobby.I later discovered a 40% off coupon i could've used,but it was too late dangit,lol oh well,still not complaining.I've also got some more pics. in my gallery.Big shout out to Aerodude73 for giving me the inspiration,i know they won't win any style points,but they get the job done and i didnt want to spend the $ on the subdudes.Thanks alot !

06-18-2011, 06:48 PM	#1702
Big Daddy Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Southern California Home Theater Gallery:79 Blu-ray collection:122 Trading Score:1	Me like these types of stacking. StackingSubs.jpg Last edited by Big Daddy; 06-18-2011 at 09:14 PM.

06-19-2011, 04:48 AM	#1705
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 started making my sub riser today. I have a little surprise for you guys, you'll just have to wait until I'm done to see it. The base platform is done, and I have all the materials. I found 3" thick high-density foam at the fabric store. It was the most expensive thing so far. It was right around $14 so I'm hoping it's worth it! The automotive carpet was hard to track down. I called 3 different auto parts stores and went to the biggest fabric store with no luck. Turns out Walmart had some. That was about $9 and way more than I needed. It's going to be 10" high total. Any bigger and the wife would probably complain. Crazyblue I like how you have your awesome kick-ass theater in your kitchen! You certainly have your priorities straight. Last edited by djkest; 06-19-2011 at 04:50 AM.

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06-18-2011, 08:34 PM	#1703
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	Yo dawg, I heard you like Subs. So I stacked subs on your subs so you can rock while you're rockin'.

06-22-2011, 05:53 AM	#1706
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	Top is 2 layers of 3/4" MDF. The first layer is screwed into the legs. The 2nd is "glued" on top using a 1/2 tube of pure silicone to decouple from the first. I also used a router to roll off the 2nd piece. 3" HDF goes in the space beneath. In the picture I have sprayed on some grey primer. Black auto carpet went on today! Once I paint tomorrow it will be done.

06-22-2011, 06:40 AM	#1707
Phoenix Theory Banned Member since:Mar 2009 Location:30 Years From Now Home Theater Gallery:228 Blu-ray collection:457 DVD collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:163	I would love to make one.The only stores I need to go to is walmart and home depot?

07-06-2011, 10:03 PM	#1711
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	Final product is 10" H, 14.5" W x 14.5" deep. Legs are painted "Beluga" which is a dark grey/black color, that's black automotive carpet from Walmart, I used less than 1/2 of my $8 carpet roll. You can't see the 3" thick high density foam under the top platform, but it was by far the most expensive piece. My legs were extremely cheap- 2x2" pine @ $1.32 for 8' long.

07-06-2011, 10:34 PM	#1712
Aerodude73 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Middletown, RI (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:134 4K collection:428 Blu-ray collection:2499 DVD collection:7 Digital collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:31	^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ looks great, any other pictures (of the build process) ?

07-07-2011, 11:50 PM	#1718
sk33tr Banned Top contributor Member since:Jun 2011 Location:Alabama Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray collection:234 DVD collection:9 MA collection:109 Digital collection:3 Trading Score:8	picked up the supplies for my riser today. i'm gonna use headliner material instead of carpet. i don't know if it'll be better or worse, but i guess i'll find out. i already had the 3/4" thick plywood and 2x4s from a previous project so i didn't need to purchase any of those. i got the material and foam today from a fabric store. i also picked up a couple cans of spray adhesive to apply the material to the plywood and 2x4s. the foam i got is green so that will be covered somehow. i definitely DON'T want it to be showing. it's 4" thick. all they had was 1", 2" and 4" thicknesses. i wanted 3", but they didn't have it so i opted for the 4". so far i've spent under $30, so i consider it a great deal.

07-08-2011, 03:24 AM	#1719
Aerodude73 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Middletown, RI (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:134 4K collection:428 Blu-ray collection:2499 DVD collection:7 Digital collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:31	^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 3" or 4", either one will do the trick

07-13-2011, 01:59 AM	#1720
PurpleJesus74 Power Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:KC,MO. Home Theater Gallery:77 Blu-ray collection:300 Trading Score:1	Here are some pics. of my risers,i was able to build both for under $25,the most expensive part was the foam from Hobby Lobby.I later discovered a 40% off coupon i could've used,but it was too late dangit,lol oh well,still not complaining.I've also got some more pics. in my gallery.Big shout out to Aerodude73 for giving me the inspiration,i know they won't win any style points,but they get the job done and i didnt want to spend the $ on the subdudes.Thanks alot !

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