Help me Choose a Color for my DIY Sub - Blu-ray Forum

Big Daddy · 10-17-2009, 09:54 PM

I am trying to choose a color for my new DIY 12" ED sub. I applied the first coat. I need to sand it and apply the final coat. However, I am a bit undecided. Should I go with boring black instead? I am a bit crazy and do not mind a different color than black. The color I am currently using is called Deep Garnet by Gidden from Home Depot. Other variations of this are Cabernet, Exotic Flower, Burgundy, Wine Tasting, etc. Please vote

These two pictures were taken in the bright sun:

These two pictures were taken in the shade:

phantompwr · 10-17-2009, 10:10 PM

I know black is boring, if it was stained wood I would say go with something a little more interesting, but I think since it is opaque black is the way to go.

Johnny Vinyl · 10-17-2009, 10:24 PM

I voted the Garnet colour. Give it plenty of coats...get it to where it's like almost a Mahogany in colour...and then ship it to me!

John

Big Daddy · 10-17-2009, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by John72953

I voted the Garnet colour. Give it plenty of coats...get it to where it's like almost a Mahogany in colour...and then ship it to me!

John

As long as you pay for the driver and the amplifier.

naturephoto1 · 10-17-2009, 10:43 PM

Hi Big Daddy,

I personally prefer black for the subwoofers unless you are going to use some sort of Rosewood finish and even then I think that I prefer black. Both of my subwoofers will be black, but then again, my Speakers are all going to be Automotive of Piano Black. Another thing to consider is that the Back will not draw attention to the subwoofer and it may appear smaller as a result.

Rich

ManUtd · 10-17-2009, 10:45 PM

Piano black would be my choice.

Erman_94 · 10-17-2009, 10:53 PM

hey BD,

my vote is for the rolling stones

PAINT IT BLACK!

black to me just has that classy and sophisticated look

good luck on whatever you decide

crazyBLUE · 10-17-2009, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by John72953

I voted the Garnet colour. Give it plenty of coats...get it to where it's like almost a Mahogany in colour...and then ship it to me!

John

Nice try John !

I vote for the shade in the third picture down ! I like it . Black is boring & you only live once .

Besides if you don't like it , you can tear it down and do it again !!

SeanMF · 10-17-2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

Nice try John !

I vote for the shade in the third picture down ! I like it . Black is boring & you only live once .

Besides if you don't like it , you can tear it down and do it again !!

+1. You can always re-do it. Garnet is my choice.

Big Daddy · 10-17-2009, 11:31 PM

The higher authority, my WAF, has spoken. She thinks black is boring. She likes the Garnet color. Maybe, if I agree with her, she will allow me to live after adding the 12th subwoofer to the house.

I already have three subwoofers (two 12" and one 15") that are black. The Hsu subwoofers are walnut and the AA sub is cherry. I agree with CrazyBlue and Sean. If I don't like it, I can take apart and paint it black.

I will donate this subwoofer to my wife and call it a WAFWOOFER.

Remember guys. On October, 17, 2009, 4:30PM Pacific Time, Big Daddy created a new electronic gadget, called a Wafwoofer. I need to apply for patents on Monday so that I start receiving royalties.

crazyBLUE · 10-17-2009, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

The higher authority, my WAF, has spoken. She thinks black is boring. She likes the Garnet color. Maybe, if I agree with her, she will allow me to live after adding the 12th subwoofer to the house.

I already have three subwoofers (two 12" and one 15") that are black. The Hsu subwoofers are walnut and the AA sub is cherry. I agree with CrazyBlue and Sean. If I don't like it, I can take apart and paint it black.

I will donate this subwoofer to my wife and call it a WAFWOOFER.

Remember guys. On October, 17, 2009, 4:30PM Pacific Time, Big Daddy created a new electronic gadget, called a Wafwoofer. I need to apply for patents on Monday so that I start receiving royalties.

I want to put in an order for the certified #2 WAFWOOFER Please

If I like it I might need #3,#4,& #5

Big Daddy · 10-17-2009, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

I want to put in an order for the certified #2 WAFWOOFER Please

If I like it I might need #3,#4,& #5

I will have my secretary give you a call. I need to sign off and go sanding.

phantompwr · 10-17-2009, 11:57 PM

You are lucky to get approval at all. I would never get it for a sub like that on size alone, let alone color. I am hoping to add another sub to my setup, but hide it behind the couch.

Jwilly019 · 10-18-2009, 12:07 AM

I say keep it Deep Garnet, but like John said, give it plenty of coats. Can't wait to see what it looks like finished!

inlayterms · 10-18-2009, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John72953

I voted the Garnet colour. Give it plenty of coats...get it to where it's like almost a Mahogany in colour...and then ship it to me!

John

I second this, but voted option. BD, I like the colour, but would prefer it darker. As John said, think Mahogany. And put some streaks in, too.

Me, I like flat black, but wouldn't mind Mahogany or Garnet. Can't say I prefer one to the other, either.

crazyBLUE · 10-18-2009, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

I will have my secretary give you a call. I need to sign off and go sanding.

Are you done yet !! Would you hurry up .

I would have already had the driver in it !

Blu Titan · 10-18-2009, 01:47 AM

Not sure if you painted it already BD, but the garnet color (3rd pic from top) looks cool.

ZedsDead · 10-18-2009, 04:18 AM

I think that's a classy color, and besides you already have had more black subwoofers than you can count, might as well do something a little less traditional. Definitely go heavy on the coats, and finish it with a clear coat would be my recommendation, a clear coat will give it some serious panache and maybe even some WAF.

Driver_King · 10-18-2009, 05:51 AM

I like the current color. You could also add a clear-coat polyurethane coat to make the finish really shine.

talstarone · 10-18-2009, 06:02 AM

Big Daddy,I think its current color would make for quite the eye catcher

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It would look just different enough to be noticed,but not so different as to not be taken seriously.

View Poll Results: What Color Should I Choose?
Current Color (DeepGarnet)	18	52.94%
Traditional Black	14	41.18%
Other options, please specify	2	5.88%
Voters: 34. You may not vote on this poll

10-17-2009, 09:54 PM	#1
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	Help me Choose a Color for my DIY Sub I am trying to choose a color for my new DIY 12" ED sub. I applied the first coat. I need to sand it and apply the final coat. However, I am a bit undecided. Should I go with boring black instead? I am a bit crazy and do not mind a different color than black. The color I am currently using is called Deep Garnet by Gidden from Home Depot. Other variations of this are Cabernet, Exotic Flower, Burgundy, Wine Tasting, etc. Please vote These two pictures were taken in the bright sun: These two pictures were taken in the shade: Last edited by Big Daddy; 10-17-2009 at 09:59 PM.

10-18-2009, 06:02 AM	#20
talstarone Blu-ray Baron Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Clayton, North Carolina Home Theater Gallery:88 Blu-ray collection:363 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:54	Big Daddy,I think its current color would make for quite the eye catcher. It would look just different enough to be noticed,but not so different as to not be taken seriously.

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10-17-2009, 10:10 PM	#2
phantompwr Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Cape Cod, MA Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:63	I know black is boring, if it was stained wood I would say go with something a little more interesting, but I think since it is opaque black is the way to go.

10-17-2009, 10:24 PM	#3
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	I voted the Garnet colour. Give it plenty of coats...get it to where it's like almost a Mahogany in colour...and then ship it to me! John

10-17-2009, 10:43 PM	#5
naturephoto1 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Breinigsville, PA Home Theater Gallery:260 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:263	Hi Big Daddy, I personally prefer black for the subwoofers unless you are going to use some sort of Rosewood finish and even then I think that I prefer black. Both of my subwoofers will be black, but then again, my Speakers are all going to be Automotive of Piano Black. Another thing to consider is that the Back will not draw attention to the subwoofer and it may appear smaller as a result. Rich

10-17-2009, 10:45 PM	#6
ManUtd Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:In my HT Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:829 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:5	Piano black would be my choice.

10-17-2009, 10:53 PM	#7
Erman_94 Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Canada 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:201	hey BD, my vote is for the rolling stones PAINT IT BLACK! black to me just has that classy and sophisticated look good luck on whatever you decide

10-17-2009, 11:31 PM	#10
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	The higher authority, my WAF, has spoken. She thinks black is boring. She likes the Garnet color. Maybe, if I agree with her, she will allow me to live after adding the 12th subwoofer to the house. I already have three subwoofers (two 12" and one 15") that are black. The Hsu subwoofers are walnut and the AA sub is cherry. I agree with CrazyBlue and Sean. If I don't like it, I can take apart and paint it black. I will donate this subwoofer to my wife and call it a WAFWOOFER. Remember guys. On October, 17, 2009, 4:30PM Pacific Time, Big Daddy created a new electronic gadget, called a Wafwoofer. I need to apply for patents on Monday so that I start receiving royalties.

10-17-2009, 11:57 PM	#13
phantompwr Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Cape Cod, MA Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:63	You are lucky to get approval at all. I would never get it for a sub like that on size alone, let alone color. I am hoping to add another sub to my setup, but hide it behind the couch.

10-18-2009, 12:07 AM	#14
Jwilly019 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Columbus, OH Blu-ray collection:192 Trading Score:9	I say keep it Deep Garnet, but like John said, give it plenty of coats. Can't wait to see what it looks like finished!

10-18-2009, 01:47 AM	#17
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	Not sure if you painted it already BD, but the garnet color (3rd pic from top) looks cool.

10-18-2009, 04:18 AM	#18
ZedsDead Senior Member Member since:Jul 2009 Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:94	I think that's a classy color, and besides you already have had more black subwoofers than you can count, might as well do something a little less traditional. Definitely go heavy on the coats, and finish it with a clear coat would be my recommendation, a clear coat will give it some serious panache and maybe even some WAF.

10-18-2009, 05:51 AM	#19
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	I like the current color. You could also add a clear-coat polyurethane coat to make the finish really shine.

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