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15" Subwoofer Build
« on: August 15, 2015, 01:24:17 AM »

Knock down cabinet came today:

http://www.parts-express.com/denovo-audio-knock-down-mdf-30-cu-ft-subwoofer-cabinet-for-dayton-audio-15-ultimax-subwoo--300-7082



Will be logging process here. Cool thing is since this is going to be passive I can roll woofers in there. I expect this thread will be fun
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Re: 15" Subwoofer Build
« Reply #1 on: August 15, 2015, 01:24:48 AM »

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Re: 15" Subwoofer Build
« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2015, 02:04:27 AM »

I suggest a comparison between an efficient pro woofer with lower xmax, higher efficiency, but less extension compared to one of those modern super  low efficiency subwoofers with 160mm xmax and ultra low extension.
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Re: 15" Subwoofer Build
« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2015, 02:20:58 AM »

There's no replacement for displacement.

Two 15" woofers to even out your room will be epic.

I'm actually thinking of modernizing my woofer setup. I sold all of my elemental designs woofers locally and will be following this thread pretty closely to see progress :)
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Re: 15" Subwoofer Build
« Reply #4 on: August 15, 2015, 02:29:27 AM »

I suggest a comparison between an efficient pro woofer with lower xmax, higher efficiency, but less extension compared to one of those modern super  low efficiency subwoofers with 160mm xmax and ultra low extension.

Yeah, that's what's on my mind. Any suggestions for low efficiency, heavier cone? The Dayton ones are competent I assume? Or should I go all out with an AE woofer?
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Re: 15" Subwoofer Build
« Reply #5 on: August 15, 2015, 04:45:45 AM »

Vastly underestimated amount of polyfill I had left. Where can I get similar stuff, preferably at Walmart or physical location?

I'm guessing this shit works the same? http://www.walmart.com/ip/Olfa-Spinning-Rotary-Mat-12-X12/14003373

Another thing, after reading crazy Magico engineer talk about how screws holding frame to wood is a bad idea, is there any simple way I can get around it? Probably nothing but since I might change drivers/damping I foresee the coupling getting worse
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Re: 15" Subwoofer Build
« Reply #6 on: August 15, 2015, 06:08:01 AM »

I would go with an ultra long throw woofer. It is all about linear air volume displacement.

For mounting the woofers to the box, I recommend using T-nuts or threaded inserts.
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Re: 15" Subwoofer Build
« Reply #7 on: August 15, 2015, 06:15:25 AM »

I would go with an ultra long throw woofer. It is all about linear air volume displacement.

For mounting the woofers to the box, I recommend using T-nuts or threaded inserts.

Any models in particular?

Of course mirrors in my house are shaking now. Playing with crossovers in Jriver right now
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Re: 15" Subwoofer Build
« Reply #8 on: August 15, 2015, 06:40:23 AM »

I would look for a very high quality car audio subwoofer. They are designed to operate in smaller sealed enclosures, whereas pro audio woofers are typically designed to be used in large vented enclosures. Here's an example for a possibly good car woofer: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_500WR1522D/Alpine-SWR-1522D.html
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Re: 15" Subwoofer Build
« Reply #9 on: August 15, 2015, 06:42:36 AM »

I wouldn't have gone 15'', very limited choice of drivers at this size. IMO 12'' is the optimum driver size for subs, if you need extra surface, plonk an extra twelver in there. For extra cool points mount two 12''ers in a force canceling config.

Also agree with mr. North here - look for surrounds that look like superbike tires and anvil sized magnets. Class D power is cheap these days, so make sure you've got enough juice to rock. If you're running sealed, consider looking into Linkwitz transform.
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