Omni 12 2-10?...yup.

[Rug]

Thanks, Scott. It's not perfect--I've had my little setbacks--but for my first build I'm pretty happy with it.

I'm about halfway through my wiring/soldering and I need a break. I think I'll have a beer and then dive back in. Hope I'm doing it right.

[Rug]

Wiring is done! Took a bit longer than I anticipated but like the rest of the build, I took my time to make sure everything was correct. Should be able to finish it up tomorrow. Can't wait to try it out!

[Tim A]

Wiring is done! Took a bit longer than I anticipated but like the rest of the build, I took my time to make sure everything was correct. Should be able to finish it up tomorrow. Can't wait to try it out!

Whoa! Not sure. Which is the input jack, and which are the jacks for the tops? It's hard to tell from the pic.

Also, I'm not sure you need the batting. In the original version the bass drivers cover up to 500Hz, as I recall. The batting will stop cancellation in the upper frequencies. In this case your shutting them off at 150Hz. On the other hand, it probably won't hurt.

Bill, can you comment on this?

[Bill Fitzmaurice]

Also, I'm not sure you need the batting. In the original version the bass drivers cover up to 500Hz, as I recall. The batting will stop cancellation in the upper frequencies. In this case your shutting them off at 150Hz. On the other hand, it probably won't hurt.

Bill, can you comment on this?

The motion of the driver cones creates harmonics, which must be damped out, so lining is necessary. Only with folded horn subs is lining not required, as the folds of the horn filter out the harmonics.

[Rug]

I know the picture looks kind of confusing. I wasn't really laying it out to have it double checked. I was just showing my progress. I'll plug it all in and try it out today and I'll let everyone know my outcome.

So did you put any dampening material in yours at all, Tim? If not, maybe you should add some and report on any changes in the sound. I'd assume that dampening out harmonics would make it a cleaner sound.

[Tim A]

So did you put any dampening material in yours at all, Tim? If not, maybe you should add some and report on any changes in the sound. I'd assume that dampening out harmonics would make it a cleaner sound.

Nope, but the only thing we ever run through it is kick. If the mood strikes me over winter I may open it up and install some, but it works well as is so it's not critical. If I do I'll let you know if there's a noticable difference.

[Rug]

Finished it up today. Kind of a bittersweet ending. I'm happy it's finished and I'm really looking forward to trying it out with the band (Friday eve) but I had such a great time building it and I'm kind of sad it's over. Can't wait to get started on my next project (wedgehorns) but it might not be until after the holidays.

Tried out the sub with my bass and it sounded pretty good. Really solid on the lower notes. Can't wait to hear it hooked up to the PA. My bandmates are pretty excited, too, especially my drummer. I'm hoping to get a pretty solid thump from his bass drum out of it.

First two pix are of the finished sub. Last pic was taken last night, before I was finished, next to my P bass to show size.

[LelandCrooks]

Looks good, glad it went well. Putting together a kit for a cab I hadn't built was a challenge. You were the guinea pig.
Is it optics, or is the third jack in that plate that much off center? If it is, I'll make a new one and send it to you. I couldn't find a 3 hole plate I liked, so I'm making them.

[Rug]

Is it optics, or is the third jack in that plate that much off center? If it is, I'll make a new one and send it to you. I couldn't find a 3 hole plate I liked, so I'm making them.

Thanks for the offer, Leland. It just looks skewed because of the angle I took the picture. It's fine as it is.

[Tim A]

Lookin good! If you have the time/means to break the drivers is before you do the show, you should. If not, it'll work fine, but keep in mind it will get louder after they work some.

Feel free to start a new thread with your review after the gig!

[Rug]

Lookin good! If you have the time/means to break the drivers is before you do the show, you should. If not, it'll work fine, but keep in mind it will get louder after they work some. !

I was meaning to ask about that. Any suggestions? I've read that just running music through them will help.

[Tim A]

I don't break mine in as a rule. Someone will chime in the with the recommendation. If you run a low enough frequency on a CD it will be inaudible. Seems like 8-10volts is recommended.

Music will work too, but 8volts of music is frigging LOUD in a house. If you can leave it in the garage and run music through it all day it will work. Essentially, anything to get it moving is better than nothing.

[Sydney]

Rug: Like Tim said - Once in the boxes it's a lot louder So...
Go to:
http://www.santafevisions.com/csf/demos/video/index.htm
And run #9 Interference
At the end of this exciting video you will see how placing 2 cab face to face with one wired in opposite polarity will reduce output significantly.
Use this arrangement for your break-in with some bass rich signal and the noise will be less intrusive.

[Rug]

LOL @ the "large, enthusiastic crowd"

I can't run 2 cabs face-to-face, though, because I only built 1 cab.

[Sydney]

The A/V squad spared no expense on this 70's(?) classic.

For future reference you can use the same trick out of the box with just the drivers placed one on top of the other face on.