nickyboy6100 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 I’m thinking about building a table tuba to pair with my La Scala’s, but would like to hear how it sounds before investing the time and money into one. I live in Wadesville, IN which is 3 hours south of Indianapolis. Anyone close that would let me sit in on a demo? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 don't even wait if you have the skills... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel TJ Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 You are welcome to hear mine if you ever make it down to NC, but I will repeat what Schu said: Don't hesitate to build one. They are inexpensive, produce HUGE bass, and pair perfectly with La Scalas. The only downside, as far as I can figure, is that they are huge and heavy. I would not want to move one! If you can fit it in your room, it will transform your sound system. Shake pictures off the wall with ease! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 2 hours ago, Tarheel TJ said: You are welcome to hear mine if you ever make it down to NC, but I will repeat what Schu said: Don't hesitate to build one. They are inexpensive, produce HUGE bass, and pair perfectly with La Scalas. The only downside, as far as I can figure, is that they are huge and heavy. I would not want to move one! If you can fit it in your room, it will transform your sound system. Shake pictures off the wall with ease! So I can commission you to build one for me? 😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyboy6100 Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share Posted September 10, 2020 20 hours ago, Schu said: don't even wait if you have the skills... Thanks for the responses. I’m sure I could manage with the build. It looks like they offer a flat pack for the table tuba on the BFM website. That would probably be the way I’d go since I don’t have a table saw. I’m going to order some plans and study them for awhile before I make my decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 14 hours ago, nickyboy6100 said: It looks like they offer a flat pack for the table tuba on the BFM website I just seen the flat pack option, even having the ability to cut panels myself, the cost of those look decent enough to try. I even have a 10" driver sitting around waiting to build the TT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel TJ Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 23 hours ago, Shakeydeal said: So I can commission you to build one for me? 😀 Haha, with two kids and an endless list of "honey do" projects, you would be waiting quite a while. Seriously though, they are easy to build. The precision required is not difficult to achieve. I did it with a hand-held circular saw and some basic C-clamps. The expanding glue means that you really only need ~1/4" precision for most parts. The only thing I had to get help with was asking a friend with a router to cut the circular hole for the driver. Everything else was pretty easy. Finishing it took the longest, and that's only because I didn't want it to be plain black. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyboy6100 Posted September 11, 2020 Author Share Posted September 11, 2020 I’m going to order the flat pack tomorrow. Now my big dilemma is should I go with the 8” or the 10” driver? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 10 or double 8 with the mains, the wider the better. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyErnie Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 I have a 5-valve CC Miraphone, but you're talking about a speaker. 😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyboy6100 Posted September 11, 2020 Author Share Posted September 11, 2020 2 hours ago, jason str said: 10 or double 8 with the mains, the wider the better. I’m planning on a 10”. Is 18” wide enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 4 minutes ago, nickyboy6100 said: I’m planning on a 10”. Is 18” wide enough? Yes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyboy6100 Posted September 11, 2020 Author Share Posted September 11, 2020 Just now, jason str said: Yes. Thanks Jason! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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