Building a rig

NickUndercover · Post by **NickUndercover** » Sun May 08, 2011 2:28 pm

Oi oi I wanna take up building my own rig, basically would be something small for personal purpose like 2 Super Scoopers (18") and perhaps 2 horns as well, to fully enjoy true sub-bass power at home

Sooooo, I got the plans, I'm pretty agile with my hands or for anything technical but before I start this, I'd like to have your advice on what to do/ What not to do, what drivers I should put in it, so if anyone who has made his own rig has any tips or w/e, will be greatly appreciated !!

volcanogeorge · Post by **volcanogeorge** » Sun May 08, 2011 2:44 pm

I read this a bit ago about a dude who built his own rig (albeit a lot bigger than you're on about). Could be useful to you, links to a forum pretty much about building rigs and stuff.

http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/201 ... -thai-hifi

apmje · Post by **apmje** » Sun May 08, 2011 2:48 pm

That system is huge!!

Ennayess · Post by **Ennayess** » Sun May 08, 2011 3:01 pm

sorry i offer no info on building, but i want to show off my latest purchase. eagerly awaiting delivery. summer shall be fun

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EDIT: I can offer some info on pretty good amps for subs

http://www.thomann.de/gb/tamp_proline_3000.htm

one of them should do 2 18" scoops fine and dandy in bridged mono 4r, or stereo 8r.

volcanogeorge · Post by **volcanogeorge** » Sun May 08, 2011 3:04 pm

apmje wrote:That system is huge!!

I've yet to hear it, it looks like it'd provide some serious rattling.

apmje · Post by **apmje** » Sun May 08, 2011 3:08 pm

This system in Newcastle area?

NickUndercover · Post by **NickUndercover** » Sun May 08, 2011 3:12 pm

Thanks everyone for the kind answers ! Indeed that system is huge, miles away from the tiny one I project to build lol

@ Ennayess: Looks big as well !!!! Looks like some chests are gonna vibrate round your area with that

Ennayess · Post by **Ennayess** » Sun May 08, 2011 3:21 pm

Rönin wrote:Thanks everyone for the kind answers ! Indeed that system is huge, miles away from the tiny one I project to build lol

@ Ennayess: Looks big as well !!!! Looks like some chests are gonna vibrate round your area with that

Aye they will

check out http://www.stableaudio.co.uk/ for some flat pack things if you want something a bit easier for yourself.

volcanogeorge · Post by **volcanogeorge** » Sun May 08, 2011 3:44 pm

apmje wrote:This system in Newcastle area?

Yeah I believe so, the launch party was at Warehouse 34, not heard of it being at many events since though.

apmje · Post by **apmje** » Sun May 08, 2011 3:47 pm

Interesting.

NickUndercover · Post by **NickUndercover** » Sun May 08, 2011 3:54 pm

Thx for the link but building it myself is kindof part of it. Interesting to have Good quality pictures though

mohan · Post by **mohan** » Sun May 08, 2011 4:04 pm

http://www.speakerplans.com/index.php?id=plans
http://www.diysubwoofers.org

apmje · Post by **apmje** » Sun May 08, 2011 4:04 pm

How much does it cost on average to build your own rig? I can imagine it being fairly pricey.

NickUndercover · Post by **NickUndercover** » Sun May 08, 2011 4:12 pm

Well it depends on the speakers you want to put in, the kind of wood you'll be using... For reasonably good drivers count something like 300 quids a pair. I've got no clue about how much wood costs but it shouldn't be that much should it ?

wubstep · Post by **wubstep** » Mon May 09, 2011 12:26 am

Wouldn't recommend building it yourself unless you're a professional carpenter.

I don't know how serious your build is, but even flatpack bins need to be incredibly precise.

mks · Post by **mks** » Mon May 09, 2011 7:06 am

Ennayess wrote:sorry i offer no info on building, but i want to show off my latest purchase. eagerly awaiting delivery. summer shall be fun

That rig looks serious.

NilsFG · Post by **NilsFG** » Mon May 09, 2011 3:56 pm

wubstep wrote:Wouldn't recommend building it yourself unless you're a professional carpenter.

I don't know how serious your build is, but even flatpack bins need to be incredibly precise.

I think building your own system is only a good plan when you're thinking about making LOTS of speakers and want to save a couple of dollars.
If it's just for sound at home I think you'll be better of buying one. Probably same price but better quality.

AxeD · Post by **AxeD** » Mon May 09, 2011 5:16 pm

Ennayess wrote:sorry i offer no info on building, but i want to show off my latest purchase. eagerly awaiting delivery. summer shall be fun

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EDIT: I can offer some info on pretty good amps for subs

http://www.thomann.de/gb/tamp_proline_3000.htm

one of them should do 2 18" scoops fine and dandy in bridged mono 4r, or stereo 8r.

Your neighbours probably hate you.

test_recordings · Post by **test_recordings** » Mon May 09, 2011 5:41 pm

I remember having a house party where my mates brought their party rig round then no-one turned up... it was quite fun having 2x18" and two tops in a room 3x2 metres big!

Just put on jungle and psytrance until 1am then made off with a huge painting we found in the street. Fun times

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