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@123toid

Yeah, I’m just not happy with this sub in a ported setup. I think sealed is going to perform a lot smoother and while I’ll “lose” 3dB at 40hz, just about everywhere else it’s the same or better.  Plus, I’ll be going from 1.25 cu ft down to about 0.75 cu ft so that’ll be a more appropriate size box I think too. 

[lindelium18]

Ok, updated report. I hooked these all up and despite measuring weird, they work as expected!  However, one of the “fun” things about diy speakers is I’ve decided to completely change the enclosure design. I’m not happy with the “peaky” response of the ported design so I’m going sealed. This allows me to make the enclosure smaller as well. Back to the drawing board!  

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@tvor-ceasar

I will most likely be rotating (resoldering) the lower left inductor since its orientation may be an issue.  When I desolder it, I’ll measure it out of circuit and see what I get. Then I’ll rotate it and try again. All the copper plates were cleaned prior to solder so I don’t think that is the issue. I’m using DATS V3 to measure everything and all the other boards were measuring fine so I think I’m good there. Lastly, I haven’t put them on any drivers yet while attached to the boards so driver impedance is not an issue yet. I hooked them all up with alligator clips etc…and it seemed to work great. 

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@123toid

Yep. Tried it a couple times too. 

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@123toid

Well, 3 crossovers inductors all checked out fine. However, the fourth one, each inductor seemed to be about half. I’m assuming it is because of the way they are hooked up though, not because of the copper panel; since the other three, even the other one with more than one inductor, all checked out fine. This is the one that is measuring off:

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@123toid

That’s a good point. How would you test it?  Just hook the leads up to each inductor in circuit?

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@123toid

Got it in the mail today! First impressions are great. I’ll probably do my own review here soon!  Thanks again!!!

[lindelium18]

@tvor-ceasar

@123toid

Awesome, thanks!!!  I’m sure I will!

[lindelium18]

@123toid

Yeah, that little driver is sealed in the back but I am aware.  I hadn’t thought about UNDER the desktop. I might just do that.  Also, in other news, just ordered the Ultimax 18” sub for cyber Monday!  That is going to be fun!!!

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@123toid

Anything in particular you want me to tryout with the new version?

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Disclaimer #1: I’ve never owned a DATS before so I know almost nothing about it currently. 

Disclaimer #2: I’m trying to get over a cold so audio is not awesome. 

Disclaimer #3: I’d like to record more things in the future, but currently this is the best I can do. 

[lindelium18]

I was genuinely surprised when I heard them at MWAF. I was probably 8 feet away, inside a warehouse type setting and when they came on, I heard the bass and I thought for sure it was going to be a trick; like, they had a 12” woofer sitting behind the table or something….nope!  And that’s not to say that they are all bass either. The vocals and highs I could hear just fine along with the lows!  They are pretty astounding when you take into account their size. If you build them, I can almost guarantee you will not be disappointed. 

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Well, got all the strips cut for corners and I think I have all the sheets cut for the actual panels. Now, to find the time to actually do it… not to mention, I’m a little scared too…lol

[lindelium18]

Does your tape measure have both inches and millimeters?  Also, that is an expensive workbench you have there… 😱😁

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I mean…count me in of course!

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