Scrappydue Posted August 31, 2013 Author Share Posted August 31, 2013 here is all four done with the feet on (i forgot to take pics of that), feet just screw on with a single screw. cheap rubber feet that would handle the weight is all i went for since these are not visible in my room. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted August 31, 2013 Author Share Posted August 31, 2013 i wanted one pic of all the horsepower my theater was about to get... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted August 31, 2013 Author Share Posted August 31, 2013 Size comparison shot of the svs pb-13 ultra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted August 31, 2013 Author Share Posted August 31, 2013 Another shot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted August 31, 2013 Author Share Posted August 31, 2013 After a great visit with Rusty and my SVS's gone i could move the other two in and put in the amp and everything and get them going. This is the final resting spot for them. my front stage is complete in this house for sure! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted August 31, 2013 Author Share Posted August 31, 2013 MINI REVIEW: well to keep it short since i have to get to a BBQ, these babies are sweet. deeper than than the svs which is almost hard to believe. Tons of headroom! Did the svs sound bad? aboslutely not, they are as good as it gets sound quality wise and they have tons of output. plenty for my normal listening levels. BUT, what i fell in love with while hanging with the AVS bassheads was the effortless reference + levels that their subs were capable of. So, now i can demo any movie with my subs 10 db hot and not have to worry about any bad things happening to the drivers. i just got worried with how much the svs drivers moved. these 18's move a ton of air and barely move doing it. there REALLY is no replacement for displacement. Soon i will have a more in depth review as i get then even more dialed in and listen to alot more, but i need to spend time with the wife for a bit, and then can take my time really nit picking them for what they do better or worse from what i have owned in the past. Hope you guys enjoy! feel free to ask any questions! have a good one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted August 31, 2013 Author Share Posted August 31, 2013 Things there are no pictures of : the soldering of the internal wires to the terminals. the installation of the drivers. they are just screwed in with drywall screws. tried some fancier spax screws but didnt have luck with them. installation of 4 lbs of polyfill in each box. think that about covers it. if you have ANY questions feel free to ask while this build is fresh on my mind. I am gonna make some youtube videos of my systems soon. stay tuned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Melton Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Hey you made some progress since I was up there, looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Scrappydue all I can say is Great JOB!!!. They look awesome and powerful. I think you said some key points, like running the subs 10 db hot and not worrying about blowing the amp or driver, and displacement of air per dollar spent which is relavent. Also, compared to the SVS these larger subs are lighter, lol. Set a 5-6 db bass boot at 20 Hz with a little wide Q and set the limiters in the DSP. You can or cannot set a XO. It will be interest to see how Auddysee works with the DSP. IMAX is in the house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted August 31, 2013 Author Share Posted August 31, 2013 Derrick I only have 1.5 db boost at twenty to get me flat down to 10hz. And no need for limiters. Perfect amount of power. 3000 rms split 4 ways is 750 each. That's right in the money zone for these woofers. IMAX is right! If I move into a house with any bigger if a room I'm going to move from the thx line to the cinema gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Sounds great, I found there is not much to do with the DSP other than a bass boost or to cut a peak. The modular design of the subs is very versitle for multiple configurations which is a nice option. I set limiters on mine since Craigsub suggested but, It may have something to do with the setting of bridge mono mode. I don't notice the fan noise when watching TV and listening to music at normal volume. For now, I am not considering a fan mod that would void the warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio Android Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 4 18's that'll do it there Scrappy.......Go big or go bigger!!!.......Looking forward to your reviews....Nice work!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Very nice! What was the total cost of the build if I may ask? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted September 1, 2013 Author Share Posted September 1, 2013 I will find out for ya taz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted September 1, 2013 Author Share Posted September 1, 2013 4 18 Dual 4 OHM subs 922.62 from stereo integrity 4 4.0 Cubic Foot Flat Packs 581.72 from diy sound group Behringer iNuke 6000DSP 509 from amazon Speaker Wire 42.11 from parts express speakon connectors 18.80 from amazon XLR to RCA adapter 8.98 from amazon Duratex 83.69 from acry tech Feet 14.08 from parts express Terminals 33.92 from parts express Wood Glue 4 from wal mart Spackle 3 from wal mart Polyfill 40 from wal mart misc. 15 from all over _________________________________________________________ TOTAL for build: 2276.92 not part of the build but needed for tuning: Repeater USB cable 9.98 from parts express Dayton Omnimic V2 299.00 from parts express GRAND TOTAL: 2585.90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Not bad at all for 4 18" subs [Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted September 1, 2013 Author Share Posted September 1, 2013 Well considering I sold my Svs for much less than I payed and still got plenty of cash leftover I'd say it is a very good trade off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatever55 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 These look alot like a new sub Epik is coming out with. How would these compare to a tuba horn sub or a Danley ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted September 1, 2013 Author Share Posted September 1, 2013 i wasn't aware epik was still up and running. i thought that was done after their big sale forever ago. as far as tuba or danley, i cannot comment as i have never heard either of those. i would guess they would be much easier to integrate than a horn loaded sub as well as have much smoother rolloff below the tune of the horn. 4 subs for 2200 that easily trumped my 4,000$ dual svs setup in spl is a no brainer to me now. soon i am going to try a smaller build and take a shot at veneer work. if i can succeed i will always recommend diy for any situation. as of now i say if it has to go in a living room and your wife likes pretty things then my subs would not be for you. but if i can successfully veneer my first time i don't see why your average joe couldn't as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I keep my two SS 18.1's in the family room. They have a similar finish to your subs. With the driver facing the wall, they just look like big black coffee tables or boxes in the corner with things setting on them. We had family in from out of town and no one even noticed it was a speaker,lol. I think your performance will be excellent so, no need to worry about other subs.[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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