jhoak Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 I've had a new subwoofer in the cooker for a while. I built the cabinet a couple of months ago and just listened for a while. Yesterday I decided that it's a "keeper" and give it some clothes Net internal volume is just a shade over 1.2 cubic feet. The driver is a GR Research SW-12B and it's being driven by a 250 watt Dayton plate amp. Her she is with the first coat of Watco Golden Oak Oil. The finish is to match my Cornscalas. I have to get a couple more coats of oil on it, mount everything up and build the grills before it's done but I think it'll look pretty good in my living room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest David H Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Looking good. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 I've had a new subwoofer in the cooker for a while. I built the cabinet a couple of months ago and just listened for a while. Yesterday I decided that it's a "keeper" and give it some clothes Jeff, You never fail to amaze me. Looks like something you would find in an Absolute Sound advertisement. I must hear it sometime soon. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Excellent looking cabinet... I'm sure you will enjoy the finished product... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhoak Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 Thanks guys!!! I'm getting anxious to get it wrapped up and in the living room. When it's all done it'll be a spot on match for my Cornscalas appearance wise. Right down to the same sculpted grill frame and cloth. I guess I really need to come up with some kind of "logo" so I can start badging this stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest " " Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 looks awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 As I have stated before, I hope I have skillz like yours some day. Beautiful work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhoak Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 Thanks! There's an old joke about someone asking how to get to Carnegie Hall and a long time New Yorker replies "practice... practice... practice". This project is a bit better than the one before it which in turn was a bit better than the one before that. That said I routinely see other people's work that I am just completely in awe of. I'll get there someday... All it takes is practice... practice... practice... [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autobocs Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Very nice, I love the color. PB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhoak Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 Today I got the second coat of Watco oil applied, installed the driver & amp, and built the grill. So... New pictures. And finally in place and singing or more accurately "thumping". It still needs 3 more coats of Watco "natural" oil before it's an exact match for the Cornscalas but those will come over the next few weeks. Finally culminating with a coat (or two) of Johnson's Paste Wax but that's a month or more out. It's been a fun little "low budget" project and I'm very happy with the outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehusky Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Impressive outcome, they look better beautiful/gorgeous! I cannot even fathom what they must add to thesound experience of your system. Very well done, do enjoy. All the best, Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I've got to miror the other sentiments. Looks great![Y]. I'm getting better building my enclosures but haven't stepped out on the veneering ledge yet, kudos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhoak Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 Thanks!!! Veneering isn't as bad as you would think. Once you get some basic tecniques down it goes pretty fast. I did that subwoofer cabinet in under 2 hours. My very first veneer project was a pair of La Scalas. Talk about jumping in to the "deep end" of the pool. I probably should have started out with something a little simpler but as someone once told me "If you can't go BIG then go home". Here's the La Scala project if you haven't seen it before: http://community.klipsch.com/forums/p/125734/1270880.aspx#1270880 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfelliot Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Enclosures are really,really nice. How do they sound? Where are you crossing them over? What made you pick the GR Research SW-12B? I've been wanting to build a second set of subs for another room. My first pair used NHT 1259 drivers in a 3 ft^3 box. Unfortunately no longer made! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhoak Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 Thanks! I'm going to assume that you're refering to my Cornscalas. If so they sound simply wonderful. I've been enjoying them for a few months now. As for crossovers they're currently crossed over at 600Hz and 4500Hz. Here's the link to my Cornscala project: http://community.klipsch.com/forums/p/148721/1534786.aspx#1534786 The decision to use the GR Research driver was based on the cabinet that I had on hand. A few months ago I bought a "servo" driver and amp and built the appropriate cabinet. I was NOT impressed with the outcome and quickly sold the parts leaving me with an empty cabinet. As it turned out the GR Research driver was a perfect fit and a price that I could afford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfelliot Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Actually I am more curious as to how the subs sound and if you are crossing over 2 channel sound to them, not just HT. BOTH enclosures are nice by the way!!!!!! The GR Research driver models pretty well for a $100 sub! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechMan Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Great looking Sub but be honest...You didn't REALLY need one with your Corns did ya ?[H] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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