Making A Powered Sub Woofer - High Quality Bass - DIY Speaker

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  • Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 501

  • @JohnHeisz
    @JohnHeisz  5 років тому +41

    See the build article for more details on the design of this sub woofer:
    ibuildit.ca/projects/making-a-powered-sub-woofer/
    The soundbar build:
    ua-cam.com/video/25rjfeoKhW4/v-deo.html

    • @chrischtea
      @chrischtea 5 років тому +2

      Is the new poly urethane construction adhesive a different flavor than the old one?

    • @epiphonesg007
      @epiphonesg007 5 років тому +3

      Port area is too small if you are going to power it over 20W below 40Hz.
      The port will cause chuffing, especualll in dynamic movie scenes.
      Ive recently built a portable bluetooth speaker with 2 6.5inch woofers (xmax of only 9mm), I used a 110mm (little over 4 inch)port tuned to 36Hz and below 40hz and over 80W of power you can hear the port slightly. (Which is ok, since the portable amp will only be 100W)
      Small narrow ports also make the port more prone to port noise.
      I would go over a 5 to 1 ratio (width to height), unless the port is at least 25% larger then necessary.
      WinIsd is a great free program for modeling drivers under power.

    • @darknessblackened
      @darknessblackened 5 років тому

      Build a crane for move the speaker 🤣🤣🤣 . Big box ,little subwoofer . Much to learn ,kid .

    • @exploreimphalmanipurwithjo9261
      @exploreimphalmanipurwithjo9261 5 років тому

      Sir can u please build me a car underseat subwoofer

    • @jimthesoundman8641
      @jimthesoundman8641 5 років тому

      @@epiphonesg007 I agree, the port is too narrow. That's why most ports you see are circles or squares. You can even make triangular shaped dual ports in each of the bottom corners. In most speaker design programs, you can play around with the size of the port, and the length of the port, and the number of ports, to find something that works well.

  • @jumpercable20
    @jumpercable20 5 років тому +169

    I'm 67, and watching this makes my blood pressure go down (I suffer from hypertension). I've done many things in my lifetime, but building a set of speakers or a subwoofer is something I've always wanted to do. I really enjoyed your video and soon plan to make an attempt at building something I can be proud of. Well Done John.

    • @danielszemborski
      @danielszemborski 5 років тому +20

      I love it! Grandpa builds a large subwoofer and gets revenge on the young bass-heads driving by every day!

    • @Ericdawg420
      @Ericdawg420 5 років тому +2

      You really dont have to mider all the edges no one will ever see. He is just showing off. Lol

    • @jumpercable20
      @jumpercable20 5 років тому +7

      @@Ericdawg420 If you really want to create something beautiful, sometimes you just have to put that finishing touch on it to make it special.

    • @1337ghomri
      @1337ghomri 5 років тому +1

      Wow 67, and want to build your on speakers. Do it! I'm really impressed by your mentality.

    • @dennissvensson6051
      @dennissvensson6051 5 років тому +1

      Can really recommend it, i built a subwoffer system for my living room, inclosed is the easiest version if you are a beginner.

  • @Ericdawg420
    @Ericdawg420 5 років тому +25

    After working with wood for a year at work in pattern shop, Some people will never have any idea how much skill and patience this man must have to build all of the things he does. Much respect my friend. Keep making cool vids for me to watch and never do. Lol

  • @ark-fab
    @ark-fab 3 роки тому +1

    I really like your comments during the movie John -- They are well composed and with a certain "calmness." . You´ve got a new fan in Denmark.

  • @JimDockrellWatertone
    @JimDockrellWatertone 5 років тому +29

    I would have never thought OSB could look so good. But then, you seem to make it work over and over again.

  • @jeffeberl12
    @jeffeberl12 5 років тому +33

    With OSB, you either love it or hate it. I love it. I made a gift for a friend and their response was, "This is great. I will paint it right away!"

  • @ritchiehoyle8299
    @ritchiehoyle8299 Рік тому +1

    Greetings from the South Coast of England. Love your videos John. Thank you.

  • @grahamdougherty226
    @grahamdougherty226 4 роки тому

    One hell of a craftsman at work here.

  • @OldAndGettingOlder
    @OldAndGettingOlder 5 років тому +4

    Not that I'm surprised with you building a speaker, but it's cool you've incorporated other things into your 'woodworking'. Your soundbar was great and this sub is a great compliment to it. I know you've done a PC case, but I'd watch other wooden PC builds if you're so inclined.

  • @scottmiller9098
    @scottmiller9098 5 років тому +3

    The contrast in color and materials is a nice touch.

  • @worldwidewonders4565
    @worldwidewonders4565 4 роки тому

    Subwoofer in action is one of the beautiful things to hear !

  • @johncware66
    @johncware66 5 років тому +3

    The precision of your builds is just a joy to watch and admire.

  • @TAG-1984
    @TAG-1984 5 років тому +36

    Beautiful sub woofer build John!. Are the neighbours satisfied aswell?

  • @VW.907
    @VW.907 5 років тому +6

    Like your channel because it's kinda non traditional wood working. Interesting to see the engineering behind what you do.

  • @RobinLewisMakes
    @RobinLewisMakes 5 років тому +13

    This was a lot of fun to watch. Never seen a port like that, really interesting!

  • @victorreppeto7050
    @victorreppeto7050 3 роки тому +1

    I love your home made bar clamps!

  • @arthurdanielles4784
    @arthurdanielles4784 4 роки тому

    Another great build😊 Mine I cheated by scavenging an old Grundig bass unit modding it and renovating the main exterior and now matches in with the surround sound bar next to the Samsung 55inc tv 😊 sounds awesome with real growl 👀 For those not in the know, make sure your inputs are correct 👍ALSO a lot of surround sound speakers are 6 OHM - connection to an amp with 8 ohm outputs may damage the speakers OR the amp unit! IF the outputs are 4 ohm connecting 6 or 8 ohm speakers is usually OK 🆗 Love your vids and awesome workshop

  • @Chris-yy7qc
    @Chris-yy7qc 5 років тому +363

    Dont use fiberglass to stuff the subwoofer. The fibers will be blown out and airborne into the air you breathe.

    • @Grommet2007
      @Grommet2007 5 років тому +37

      Wrapping the fiberglass in t-shirt material will stop this from happening. Or you could just use polyester fiberfill instead.

    • @andrewp4661
      @andrewp4661 5 років тому +12

      @@Grommet2007 surely polyester fiberfill

    • @madmax2069
      @madmax2069 5 років тому +17

      Snag a few old pillows, wash em and rip the stuffing out. Or buy new.

    • @justinfoster6135
      @justinfoster6135 5 років тому +9

      Everyone who did this that read the comment just died inside

    • @evilwoodchuck
      @evilwoodchuck 5 років тому +5

      I'm allergic to fiberglass, I stay the fuck away from that stuff.

  • @miketabar2327
    @miketabar2327 5 років тому +17

    Great editing John. I dig the machine gun brad nailing. Kudos.

  • @smprather
    @smprather 5 років тому

    I got exhausted just watching this. No wonder I'm putting off my upcoming monster build.

  • @nfworks5266
    @nfworks5266 5 років тому +41

    You might have got used to it by now, but I absolutely love that table saw John. Looks like a real pleasure to use.

    • @vgullotta
      @vgullotta 5 років тому +5

      I was going to say the same thing! I wish I could buy his table saw over the vast majority of the ones for sale today.

    • @grant3226
      @grant3226 5 років тому +2

      Same same.. it looks so easy to use... I came here for the saw :D

    • @Dustinicus.
      @Dustinicus. 5 років тому +1

      @@vgullotta he has plans that you can buy to build it

  • @TBONESIDEOFLIFE
    @TBONESIDEOFLIFE 5 років тому +8

    I do indeed admire this build here, the OSB makes it kinda unique.

  • @mossvalley8449
    @mossvalley8449 11 місяців тому +3

    The lack of a push stick gives me an anxiety attack 😂

  • @1959Berre
    @1959Berre 5 років тому

    The table saw is a beauty.

  • @TheLindsay720
    @TheLindsay720 5 років тому +13

    The OSB looks really tidy in this application!!

  • @JilesMcCoy
    @JilesMcCoy 5 років тому

    This is nice. I just built a 21" subwoofer. Super fun stuff.

  • @musicconnelly
    @musicconnelly 4 роки тому

    Whoa I Love It! The front black and textured wood sides look really unique, but still professional together. Great Video!!

  • @jerryjohnson4625
    @jerryjohnson4625 5 років тому

    Nice job. You're pretty good with that table saw. Heck with the people that thumbs down. I think it's great that you're able to do something like that and that you put it on a video. Keep up the good work. Boom

  • @sand0077
    @sand0077 5 років тому +1

    Nice description of the procedure, easy to follow and understand. Great woodworking skills!

  • @davecozzi9721
    @davecozzi9721 5 років тому +15

    Great woodworking skills. I do not like the way OSB looks but, it makes for a "dead" cabinet along with liquid nails type adhesives.
    Nice little sub.

  • @Sipkedejonge
    @Sipkedejonge 4 роки тому

    Thank you for the tips for making Speakers and Subwoofer yourself.

  • @Mer_2005
    @Mer_2005 3 роки тому

    Nice subwoofer box ...but those table saw handle's 🤤 they made me subscribe. 😆

  • @etclizen8937
    @etclizen8937 4 роки тому

    Skills to pay the bills! Fascinating watching you work.. informative narration too. Great work 👍

  • @DIYBuilds
    @DIYBuilds 5 років тому +7

    Somehow you made OSB beautiful

  • @Patricksworkshop
    @Patricksworkshop 5 років тому +6

    nice build John looks like your going to rock your house out with that sub also I really like how your table saw came out so clean

  • @sureshot311
    @sureshot311 5 років тому +1

    This came out awesome. The osb was a great choice I think. I also think the towel texture complimented it well, but understand if you want it smooth. Awesome project.

  • @nerdly44
    @nerdly44 5 років тому

    Watching you glue those perfectly mitered panels together was cathartic.

  • @timothymndewa4079
    @timothymndewa4079 Рік тому

    Thats a really good looking speaker, wish i could make one at home

  • @sylvainbosse1344
    @sylvainbosse1344 5 років тому +2

    Nice contrast between the osb and the black front panel! Nice design and build. Great work John!

  • @alanr745
    @alanr745 5 років тому +1

    John, your creativity and knowledge/experience in both design and execution always expands my own thinking box.
    Thank you Sir.

  • @justins.1283
    @justins.1283 5 років тому

    I used OSB years ago for a set of 3-way large bookshelf speakers finished them with polyurethane. Loved the look and only parted with them after being offered way more than I had in them.

  • @guily6669
    @guily6669 5 років тому

    I really like the industrial look of that construction panels.

  • @nellyt2807
    @nellyt2807 4 роки тому

    Your skills with timber are quite something

  • @fbitoyo9023
    @fbitoyo9023 3 роки тому +1

    I love this speaker so much 🥰🥰

  • @abdomination
    @abdomination 4 роки тому

    wish I had a workshop like this damn nice job

  • @nickkropat8857
    @nickkropat8857 5 років тому

    I really like tasteful use of OSB in modern builds like this - Super nice final product, thank you :D

  • @docjohnson3980
    @docjohnson3980 4 роки тому

    I have a feeling this guy got a A+ in woodshop.

  • @aspjake123
    @aspjake123 5 років тому

    Nice craftsmanship. Well done.

  • @pedalman4595
    @pedalman4595 5 років тому

    Beautiful work John!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @jacksonpollard4102
    @jacksonpollard4102 4 роки тому

    Love that Boston shirt. I’m 12 and I love that kind of music great build!

  • @electronicshelpcare
    @electronicshelpcare 2 роки тому

    Nice box

  • @dailyrider2975
    @dailyrider2975 Рік тому

    Gym floor sealant on OSB seems to work well to provide a very scratch and flake resistant surface. But can take some time to dry.

  • @godskills666
    @godskills666 2 роки тому

    wow good wood job very nice.!
    another german is impressed

  • @sboys6302
    @sboys6302 4 роки тому

    What a beatifull work!!The result it’s amazing!Congrats

  • @OneManBandWoodworks
    @OneManBandWoodworks 5 років тому

    That’s pretty awesome, I found out the hard way about paint marking while it’s still soft. Takes about 3 weeks for it to properly toughen, until then polycell foam is the only safe contact material.

  • @NBC_NCO
    @NBC_NCO 2 роки тому

    Very cool. Nice use of old material. Not very many people consider options such as that.
    I've been wanting to get some Baltic Birch and cut it into 1" straps then glue them back together face to face so the edges now become the grain pattern. Then shoot them with clear only.
    Down side...I currently have no use for such an idea.

  • @USMC-es4yy
    @USMC-es4yy 5 років тому

    Your seriously talanted bro!!!

  • @potsy9973
    @potsy9973 2 роки тому

    Good build. I ordered some CSS today. They are nice and smooth roll off in a 1 cf sealed cab. I hope this is true thats how I intend to venture with mine.

  • @aug.jam.1
    @aug.jam.1 5 років тому

    Pretty nicely done, and nice you have reused materials!

  • @EdWilsonPhoto
    @EdWilsonPhoto 5 років тому

    CLEVER use of forbidden osb! NICE

  • @tadamb1
    @tadamb1 5 років тому +9

    Very cool. Your speaker building videos are some of my favorites. I even read the build article this time because I was curious about the enclosure design.

  • @waldenirpires6263
    @waldenirpires6263 5 років тому

    Very Nice work!

  • @jayrillabeats2059
    @jayrillabeats2059 4 роки тому

    I actually like how the towel made the paint look it looks kind of similar to what barefoot does to their pro speakers

  • @Taisiedoll
    @Taisiedoll 3 роки тому

    I wish it was more simple to make one. However, it's impressive!

  • @gunner1804
    @gunner1804 4 роки тому

    Awesome work...👍

  • @AliDerBastler
    @AliDerBastler 5 років тому

    Nice Job John 👍❤️

  • @tayred81
    @tayred81 5 років тому

    Turned out great. Fun project to watch. More off that plz

  • @mattschoular8844
    @mattschoular8844 5 років тому

    Looks good John. Nice work.

  • @nicolacassolato6576
    @nicolacassolato6576 5 років тому

    Mitered osb looks cool!

  • @rxlo1062
    @rxlo1062 5 років тому

    Looks great 👍

  • @moodyga40
    @moodyga40 5 років тому

    transmission line speaker box very good build

  • @Yonatan24
    @Yonatan24 5 років тому +3

    The magnet on the speaker is disproportionately enormous!

  • @joydasgupta9445
    @joydasgupta9445 5 років тому

    Very skillfully made, with a lot of passion.

  • @zweg1321
    @zweg1321 5 років тому

    I like the look of the OSB. Great looking box

  • @adrianfernandes261
    @adrianfernandes261 5 років тому

    Looks and sounds great John

  • @bildaling
    @bildaling 5 років тому +1

    I appreciate that we get to see like every single nail go in at high speed

  • @BlahBlahManYeah
    @BlahBlahManYeah 5 років тому +31

    “Heisz” sounds like cool brand name for hifi speaker company :)

  • @ShumanProjects
    @ShumanProjects 5 років тому

    I'm really digging the smooth black front and OSB sides. Nice combination!

  • @PietGoedemans
    @PietGoedemans 3 роки тому

    Great build ! Love it ! Nice Tools !

  • @zbiniopl
    @zbiniopl 5 років тому

    Impressive build Sir! 👍

  • @cp_guitar
    @cp_guitar 5 років тому

    good looking box

  • @GranulatedStuff
    @GranulatedStuff 5 років тому

    nicely shot & edited

  • @charlieerekuff2334
    @charlieerekuff2334 5 років тому

    Thanks John great videos

  • @stevenwhite518
    @stevenwhite518 3 роки тому

    Very professional

  • @lucilaaldabamaltos3254
    @lucilaaldabamaltos3254 4 роки тому

    Shot. What a subwoofer so cool 😎 music 🎶

  • @tanhaho1771
    @tanhaho1771 4 роки тому

    Nice work

  • @alexteixeira27
    @alexteixeira27 5 років тому

    Amazing great job

  • @rahulmurthy1763
    @rahulmurthy1763 4 роки тому

    Looks super cool... cheers .
    What's the speaker and rear connection set you have used here...

  • @skipperay
    @skipperay 5 років тому

    This is masterclass.

  • @jessicaembers924
    @jessicaembers924 Місяць тому

    OSB looks Way Cool if you color stain it and sprinkle a little glitter into the clear coat.

  • @jerryt4053
    @jerryt4053 2 роки тому

    Thanks from Fontana Ca 👍🏽

  • @Campbell1.
    @Campbell1. 5 років тому

    Very nice video thank you

  • @perryhavard3760
    @perryhavard3760 5 років тому +5

    We use poly fill in subwoofer boxes in car audio. Its cheap an does a great job.

    • @hellobooom
      @hellobooom 5 років тому

      Except in sealed enclosures where fiberglass is SIGNIFICANTLY better.

  • @UptownNYC
    @UptownNYC 5 років тому +2

    Love the concept. Just wish you woulda used a 15" woofer or if you're feeling crazy an 18-incher woulda been killer!!
    Thanks for uploading.

  • @markpalmer3071
    @markpalmer3071 5 років тому

    I would never of thought to use OSB in a build like that but it looks really good!

  • @Schjoenz
    @Schjoenz 2 роки тому

    John: "no one will see it anyway"
    1M+ Viewers: "well, we already saw what's inside"

  • @MaucTopa
    @MaucTopa 4 роки тому

    Since the inside of the port is rectangular but the opening has rounded corners isn't there a sort of a "lip" in the corners? Does that affect the sound at all, maybe the air going in/out of the vent being choppy at all?

  • @darrylbrook5968
    @darrylbrook5968 5 років тому

    great article John. well done.

  • @davidmadj
    @davidmadj 4 роки тому

    Looking good!

  • @brianschnurr3254
    @brianschnurr3254 5 років тому

    I am so jealous of that beautiful table saw