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Hardware

#1 Post by ondasticks »

Ok I'm wondering three things one why do my titan's 48 plans have access panel in front and every single titan I've had the chance to look at,has it on top???. Any my next question is, is it necessary to put nut & screw for every hole of the driver???. And last thing is how many screws should I put in. Access panel. And that's it, all my wood is cut gathered all my supplies and I'm ready to start building..

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ondasticks wrote:Ok I'm wondering three things one why do my titan's 48 plans have access panel in front and every single titan I've had the chance to look at,has it on top???.
When the price of neo drivers jumped significantly higher a few years ago, Bill re-designed the subs to use the cheaper Lab drivers. The front opening was utilized to allow rear mounting the much deeper motor structure of the Lab.
ondasticks wrote:Any my next question is, is it necessary to put nut & screw for every hole of the driver???.
Yes. If you are using lightweight neo drivers, use the Recex/Kreg style screws to mount the driver. If you are using a non-neo driver, use t-nut/hurricane nuts to bolt the driver in. You use all of the mounting holes to provide an even, air tight fit of the driver without warping the driver frame.
ondasticks wrote:And last thing is how many screws should I put in. Access panel.
Read your instructions some more. It should state to space the screws every 4-6", but use enough to make an air tight fit. Air tight is your most important mission, as this will kill the bass response. Read your plans more. Then, read your plans more again. And again. Bill has taken a lot of time putting these plans together to make them as simple as possible. Relax and have fun. Enjoy the build. Make it fun instead of work.
I know money often seals the deal, but seriously, quality is an investment, not an expense... Grant Bunter
Accept the fact that airtight and well-braced are more important than pretty on the inside. Bill Fitzmaurice

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