SpeakerBoy

I built some enclosures out of 1" acrylic (plexiglass) in the mid 90's for some Focal woofers in a car audio install. It seemed to sound fine, but is a lot of work, took forever, I ruined a ton of material and spent hours buffing out scratches... It was also expensive then, I can only imagine now... I really really want to swap my basket out for a TI on my btl when I eventually recone it, would you mind if I messaged you about the details of building a plexi box when I do so?

Windows eight is a mistake =( leave the blocky display on smartphones and tablets. My lumia 900 was nice. My friend's new laptop was a headache to learn.

Those Sonus Faber speakers are a pleasure to look at o.o While building materials are being brought up, is lexan/plexi an acoustically appropriate material for an enclosure, if it was the primary building material (not a window). /endthreadjack

The two best materials are mdf or baltic birch plywood. That would be my opinion. If you want you can build it out of any kind of wood.But a ply wood would be better then solid wood. I wouldn't recommend the other woods. Why wouldn't solid wood be a good choice? Acoustics, or cutting difficulties?

lol one of the reviews said while the price is otherworldly, so is the sound

You've come to the right place to learn =)

I can't say exactly, that's a pretty hefty number for any set really. Hence why I was curious if anyone's ever heard a set. Every article and review I've found on them seems to say they sound damn near, if not, the same as the original performance. I kinda feel like it's the same deal with critical mass, they know they make a good product, so they price it accordingly. Cosmetics is really what's hard to replicate here I'd say, a skilled DIY'er could likely reproduce that kind of sound. Certainly someone more skilled than myself lol

I didn't expect to hear that anyone has had experience with these, as they run like 560 grand a set, but I couldn't help but be curious. They certainly look lovely.

I asked what it was set at? Not to adjust.. There is only two settings...Just being safe lol. I get greedy for the low notes myself, and have beaten up several woofers trying to chase a lower note

Telling him to adjust his subsonic without knowing what his box is tuned to is asking for trouble. However, if you can take measurements of the box, width, height, depth, and port dimensions, including length, and area, we can probably help you figure out if that's a safe option. Can't hurt seeing as it doesn't cost a cent

I hear a lot of people say the SQ subs don't get low as well as a lot of other subs known around here, that being said, I haven't heard either for myself I know you've narrowed it down to two options, but if you're open to suggestions, I'd suggest FI, my BTL has been nothing but exceptional.

You'd think it'd be a pretty basic concept for a you know, woofer company to get right o.o

Anyone, ever?

Purty =)

Make sure to take some pictures for the build log

I take it that they aren't for any sort of high level listening? I'm not talking about blasting it, but for example, the same level of sound you'd get from a live performance at a restaurant, like, a band on stage playing some jazz or blues. I have caught a case of "my speakers used to be satisfying but now they sound like mud to me" pretty badly lol.

If you have that much space, just go with a flat wall or a clam, BTLs will not fail to put out. I love mine =) 7.5cu a woofer, 120sq of port per and you'll be a wind tunnel.

What woofer is getting a new home here?

Has anyone ever had a chance to hear a set of Perfect8's? Was just doing a search on glass speaker enclosures as I think a BTL with a TI basket would look obscene in a lexan or glass enclosure, however impractical; and I ran across Perfect8. They are gorgeous, especially the Force; and knowing youtube can do any speaker no justice, I was curious if they really live up to that offensive price tag. http://www.perfect8.com/force.htm

Happy birfday mang =)

Understood. I have my big old towers for when I want it loud, but in home, i'm really starting to like SQ more than just loud all the time. I like the airy, open sound of some nicer speakers i've heard. I don't know quite how to put it, but it's like, the sound is delicate yet very present. Forceful with authority but not overwhelming. I don't even know where to begin making improvements to move towards that. SQ seems far more complicated. My musical taste is changing as I get older. For the BTL rap is fun, but more and more I notice it all sounds like shit even EQ'd to the best of my ability, it's just shit recording. Older stuff is coming out more and more in my playlists.

I'm just beginning to learn about open baffle setups, I am planning to grab a sheet of mdf, cut it down to a pair of 2x4ft panels and trying out a set I have on hand, can anybody throw me some advice on picking speakers for open baffle? What should I be looking for? I've heard these can provide a very natural sound.

Very excited to see this build continue

Happy birfday mang =)