How to Properly Design a Subsonic Filter
I’ve got an old XEQ-2 active crossover made by EV that I’ve been using for the crossover on my subwoofer for my home theater. The one thing I always disliked about this EQ was the 30-Hz built-in high pass filter. Worse than that, the options for adjusting this filter don’t offer any solutions. Each click [...]
Posted: November 23rd, 2008 under Audio/Video.
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Audiopulse 12″ EPIC Subwoofer Project Showcase
I’ve been a big fan of TC Sounds drivers for almost 10 years. They manufacture some of the beefiest high-excursion drivers and passive radiators on the market. I was shocked to learn that they’ve filed for bankruptcy in spite of having such a great reputation for amazing drivers not only among the DIY crowd but [...]
Posted: May 23rd, 2008 under Audio/Video.
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Audiopulse Epic Bookcase Sub Project Start
So I’ve started another sub project. My home theater has been without a sub ever since we moved a few years ago. I debated several ideas for the new house, everything from a small 8″ sub to a larger 12″ end table sub to a monstrous multi-15″ driver IB sub in the attic. After building [...]
Posted: March 30th, 2008 under Audio/Video.
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Review of Pioneer DEH-6900UB iPod-Ready HU
For my birthday a couple of weeks ago I got the new DEH-6900UB head unit from Pioneer for my GTI. In anticipation of getting the new HU, I bought a new 12″ sub and mounted it in a old Q-Logic box, ran some 4 gauge wire to my hatch, and dug out an old 300W [...]
Posted: April 12th, 2007 under Audio/Video, Cars.
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10″ Sub In-Room Response Hits 26Hz
I couple months ago I built a small powered 10″ sub for my Dad’s family-room theater. It was designed to fit in the small space at the bottom of one of his bookcases, one of the reasons for going with a sealed design, to keep the box nice and small. Even though the model of [...]
Posted: February 11th, 2007 under Audio/Video.
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