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    Home audio sub built into sectional couch *idea*

    well where would you start then?
  2. Hi all, I have been away from SSA for a while but have come back with a new idea. Again, this is just an idea or starting point to build off of and I am looking to the more knowledgeable figures on this site to guide me some. I currently have a 16' by 16' room with a cheap logitech surround sound audio set up and am looking to combine two ideas I have. I have some great sounding speaker cabinets just sitting and collection dust and want to make my own home audio setup along with a great sub system. I currently have two recliners and want a couch to replace them so I thought I would build my own sectional couch made just how i want it and for the space available. Again, this is just an idea right now. I figured I could build the frame of the couch to fit my space then build some sort of box inside the frame of the couch to house and hide the sub system. I'm not too familiar with IB setups, but I see they are often used in home audio so that is something to look into. My uses: 40% music 40% gaming 20% movies My space available for the couch: 70" x 100" in the corner of the room. My google sketchup shows that I could get almost 80 cubic feet just in the base of the couch. I will upload a drawing soon. My goals are to have strong noticeable bass that is usable for low frequency movies as well. I currently have a $700 budget for the total project. I know that will probably yield me some cheap parts-express subs for the time being. I also understand that "dressing" the couch to be comfortable and look decent will be another challenge and expense for later (not included in budget yet). I'm not sure what characteristics I should be looking for in a sub. I hope I could do this with one 15" or 18". Is this idea a total waste or something I could build off of? I appreciate and look forward to input
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    Home audio sub built into sectional couch *idea*

    I have 70" by 100" for a platform and could build into the base of a couch as well. It would in the corner of a room so I could mount the sub(s) anywhere around the base. I have a lot of flexibility. Does a large sealed box increase the efficiency of a woofer?
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    Home audio sub built into sectional couch *idea*

    I've browsed custom upholstery and know it is extremely costly. There are cheaper options.. I don't particularly want a big ugly box just taking up room and I want a couch. What if I built a platform for a prebuilt couch and used that as a huge sealed box for one or two 15"-18"s? I already have a nice glass "coffe" table as well.
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    Home audio sub built into sectional couch *idea*

    If I had the sub mounted flush with the base of the couch would the couch actually be beneficial as it would help divide the front and back waves of the sub? It will definitely be cheaper to just build a box instead of an entire couch. The floors are concrete (basement) but have tile on them.
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    Home audio sub built into sectional couch *idea*

    I'm beginning to think that would yield better results than trying to do some sort of infinite baffle system. I want to have the sub tucked away and inside the couch would be a perfect spot. It wouldn't be any more trouble because I could just build the enclosure and then build the frame of the couch around it. I do have concerns about any noticeable negative affects of having the sub inside the couch. I could have the sub mounted on a side wall of the couch so it is not muffled and the couch itself would do a great job separating the front and rear waves of the sub correct?
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    Home audio sub built into sectional couch *idea*

    Bump Any other suggestions?
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    10 & 12 sub combo box/system

    Others will surely chime in with correct information, however, I think you are on the wrong track/train of thought. What are the maximum dimensions you have for a box? What are your goals? Budget?
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    IB'n my room?

    I don't have any experience diying home audio, but I do have a logitech surround sound system that cost like >$150 two years ago and it is damn loud. Like almost as loud as my dad's guitar speaker stack. Granted the sub is tiny and if I could figure out a way to replace the sub I would be more than happy with the system.
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    Rear Doors Slapping

    I would try some thick foam like I said earlier as that would be cheap and easy to mess with. It will be a tight fit and closing the rear doors would be harder, but it's cheap, somewhere to start and not permanent. This might be wayyy out in left field, but would adding a lot of mass to the doors help dampen the vibrations or would it be negligible for this kind of flex and movement?
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    Rear Doors Slapping

    Would some 1/2" or 1" thick foam work? maybe you could glue it to the door jam if the foam will compress enough.
  12. I have one gcon 12" and it is wonderful. I think you would be very impressed with two
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    SQ sub

    What are the max dimensions you have available for a box? Sealed or ported? Price range? What are you going to power it with?
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    Door project and 3 way active

    I have my gcon in and it absolutely exceeds my expectations so now onto the next project. I want to go 3 way active and do a good door install. I have plenty of mdf and some mdf rings already. I also have duct seal to help add mass to the baffles. My goal is to increase midbass and keep the top end sparkle hence why I want to go 3 way instead of trying to pair a dedicated midbass with a tweeter or fullrange. My doors have a 6.5" speaker and a 2.5" speaker stock so that's what I am working with. I cannot alter the outside appearance of the door panel. My constraints are: Midbass: 6.5-7" and max of 3.5" deep Midrange: 2-3.5" and max of 3" deep. The tweeter is mounted above the door in the corner panel and I have not investigated that yet. How should I go about doing the baffles? I am planning on deadening the door as well. My plan is to use mdf to make the baffles and mount them to the door instead of the door panel. Then I would use plexiglass to seal off the back of the baffles and duct seal to add mass all the way around the baffles. I think I would rather have a sealed enclosure instead of a leaky ib door. Is plexiglass a good choice to seal off the back of the baffle? Also should I consider using something like an aperiodic vent? I've got egg carton foam to put behind the speaker as well. This is all I have right now. Thoughts? Suggestions? http://i.imgur.com/gJjf7l.jpg http://i.imgur.com/vaehtl.jpg http://i.imgur.com/39brel.jpg http://i.imgur.com/MGL5Bl.jpg Just to give you an idea of what I'm working with. Obviously the rings will not be mounted to the panel. I'll get some more pictures of them rigged to the actual doors next. Thanks!
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    Door project and 3 way active

    It is kind of like a white putty paste? If so, I already have some of that for hanging posters.
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    Door project and 3 way active

    I've been creating a set of songs that I'll use to demo from now on. Good suggestion with the double sided tape. I like that!
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    will be buying forum space, need opinions on products

    What are the max dimensions your cnc can cut? How are you going to go about getting the box to the buyer? In pieces or ship it complete? I really like what you're heading towards. Any estimates as far as cost goes for the different wood choices? Obviously it would depend on how big the box is in the end. I'm not too knowledgeable on the different wood choices and have only used mdf. What are the advantages of birch and oak? Could you offer kerfing as well?
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    will be buying forum space, need opinions on products

    Would you be willing to make custom boxes if given the dimensions?
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    Door project and 3 way active

    Are they going to sound better closer to on axis (15 degrees off) just not on axis? Or rather the opposite (+60 degrees off)? I just need a starting point and from there I can work off of it.
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    Door project and 3 way active

    If I wait until the end of December I can up the budget and that gives me more time for other projects. I like the seas neo so I'll end up getting that and trying it. It should be fine for what I'm trying to do.
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    how long will.it take?

    Patience, Aaron will take care of you. I waited about a month for my sub as well.
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    Door project and 3 way active

    Update: I should be able to mount any small tweeter behind my sail panels and can aim them somewhat. The stock aiming is at the opposite seats headrest but I can turn it depending on how big the tweeter is. I figure the next step is to buy speakers and see how it turns out.
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