I Built this Epic Subwoofer from Scratch!

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  • Опубліковано 5 лип 2024
  • In this Video i'll walk you through the design, build and RTA testing of this fully custom and DIY subwoofer build. This subwoofer has surpassed any expectation I had and I'm super stoked to share it with you. Component links and Cut-sheet below.
    10" reference series Woofer www.daytonaudio.com/product/1...
    300 watt class D Power Amp
    www.parts-express.com/Bash-30...
    Cut Sheet
    drive.google.com/drive/folder...
    #diy #subwoofer #speakers #build #project
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  • @BostonMike68
    @BostonMike68 Рік тому +19

    That's probably the best production I have ever seen for a diy build and you do a very good job explaining.

  • @artunsapmaz
    @artunsapmaz 2 місяці тому +4

    one of the best diy videos I've ever seen. Made me want to do it immediately

    • @chrisferris3303
      @chrisferris3303  2 місяці тому

      Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching :)

  • @Pentenfi
    @Pentenfi 11 місяців тому +5

    Nice build. Love DIY audio, so immediately subscribed. Very high production value of the video!
    I think a little bracing wouldn't have hurt

  • @tmister007
    @tmister007 11 місяців тому +3

    "No, that's stupid", gave me a good giggle there pal

    • @chrisferris3303
      @chrisferris3303  11 місяців тому

      Haha thanks for watching @tmister007

    • @luca_rr4660
      @luca_rr4660 4 місяці тому

      Klipsch is shaken by this woofer. 😃

  • @Chrismontt
    @Chrismontt Місяць тому +1

    Beautiful subwoofer, you got me all inspired to build my own !! thank you...

  • @Seibeltron
    @Seibeltron Рік тому +3

    Another banger! Beautiful work as always.

  • @samscharp3367
    @samscharp3367 9 місяців тому +3

    I have this same sub and amp combo myself. I really like how effortlessly this thing plays low bass. It destroys my Klipsch 12" powered sub I spent good money on.

  • @whoguy4231
    @whoguy4231 9 місяців тому +2

    Fantastic diy sub video. Love the measurement comparison of well known reference subs. Props 👍

  • @johannjohann6523
    @johannjohann6523 10 місяців тому +8

    When applying a wood veneer, it's good the day before to go and flatten the veneer as much as possible with weight like books. Be careful to not crack the veneer and add too much weight.

  • @MrRonnmaui
    @MrRonnmaui 11 місяців тому +2

    Really impressive work and production. What a fun hobby.

  • @Nandao_Vs
    @Nandao_Vs 3 місяці тому

    Outstanding work…. Can’t wait for more videos like this!

  • @NitroRostov
    @NitroRostov Рік тому +1

    Получилось весьма гармонично и толково. Мне понравились изделие и подача материала. Приятно смотреть - Спасибо!

  • @mpk2707
    @mpk2707 4 місяці тому +1

    I'm starting my build next week 🎉 YAY

  • @darallan1837
    @darallan1837 4 місяці тому

    It's like the why files for music enthusiast! .. very informative ..👍

  • @jorgem50
    @jorgem50 Рік тому +2

    Awesome video! Love the step by step

  • @IzziedeD
    @IzziedeD 5 місяців тому

    ive used the 8" version of the Dayton reference and it is an exceedingly smooth and musical subwoofer. just the 8" plays well down into the 20's!

  • @stendari07
    @stendari07 9 місяців тому +1

    Nice detailed video. Thanks. IT gave me some ideos.💪🙂

  • @bpalpha
    @bpalpha 8 місяців тому +1

    I think you did build a better subwoofer than Klipsch. Yours is definitely more attractive. Nice job.

  • @soniclab-cnc
    @soniclab-cnc 10 місяців тому +2

    I use this sub lots... Very fast and accurate. It can dig very low with authority. My personal systems all use this driver.

  • @fredthompson1279
    @fredthompson1279 Рік тому +1

    Great looking build.

  • @jeffreyabercrombie
    @jeffreyabercrombie 2 місяці тому +1

    Like the rounded port

  • @petranora9733
    @petranora9733 7 місяців тому

    Good quality work

  • @_Wake_Up_If_U_Can
    @_Wake_Up_If_U_Can 9 місяців тому +3

    Great video! Your mixing of all the audio was equal level! So many youtubers have a crazy loud intro then their voice sounds like a whisper after you jumped and ran to turn the volume down. I had some bad experiences ordering some Parts Express speakers and plate amps like 20 years ago. Now I do not mess around. I use only Crown XLS amps whenever I want to build another sub setup.

    • @IzziedeD
      @IzziedeD 5 місяців тому

      yeah, it's because he understands levels, eq, and he cares. excellent qualities for an audio yt channel imho!

  • @michaelrobinson9643
    @michaelrobinson9643 10 місяців тому +2

    If you put threaded inserts in the back of the baffle you can use them as clamps to pull it down while glue is drying on fixing to the front (or not glue it). This is a nice way of doing the front baffle for perfect alignment - especially if you have oversized it a bit for a shadow line or some such :).
    I had a double thickness baffle - so I lay one layer on the front of sub where it was to attach, drilled holes through both.
    Place threaded inserts in the baffle, then glue the two baffle layers together and do the finishing (threaded inserts exposed out the back).

    • @chrisferris3303
      @chrisferris3303  10 місяців тому

      Great call. I’ll try that next time. Thanks for the advice

  • @larrymontgomery4902
    @larrymontgomery4902 9 місяців тому +1

    I worked at a cabinet shop in dallas tx that used veneer skins and we were made to attach or apply the skins with spray adhesive and used a fine bastard file to cut and finish the edges it was super simple but took some practice

  • @SUBtrauma
    @SUBtrauma 16 днів тому

    using a climb cut when flushing veneer helps a lot with tearout IME

  • @yitzhakjames6409
    @yitzhakjames6409 7 місяців тому

    Buen contenido, gracias por los datos y por ser realista con la prueba de sonido 🤣😂

  • @larrymontgomery4902
    @larrymontgomery4902 9 місяців тому +1

    That does look really nice man

  • @wombatau
    @wombatau 2 місяці тому

    Wood glue and water works for a lot of stuff, most of all it’s really good as a bonding layer, especially between incompatible chemicals. I’ve used wood glue as a primer to spray paint polystyrene foam with solvent heavy polyurethane spray paint. The trick when adding water is remember a little bit of water goes a long way, and that it’s difficult to be consistent with it. I use an empty inkjet refill syringe to test the thickness of it. If the blunt needle can suck it up then it’s thin enough, if it can’t then I add more water. I add just enough so that it can draw, not a drop more.

  • @jmoneyballer
    @jmoneyballer 3 місяці тому

    Vectorworks! 😁 4:20

  • @Tim24596
    @Tim24596 4 місяці тому +1

    First I want to just say the quality of your video is so top notch I have really watched it a few times. The way you speak, your angles and your transitions. Just A+ and how its suppose to be done in my opinon.
    2nd the sub design is amazng. So much I am following your build for my own. May I ask what software you did the design in? Is it in Sketch Up? If so do you share your Sktchup files? If not I understand.

  • @dustind9242
    @dustind9242 6 місяців тому +1

    Great video. This seems a bit more newb friendly than the previous..

  • @smate1990
    @smate1990 9 місяців тому +2

    Very nice content :) I love how you build custom speakers :) (klipsch fanboy here 😅) i use a pretty high end headset when listening to these so a recommendation... Do a 'with sub / wo sub' comparison with the same song :) I love to hear the difference :)

    • @chrisferris3303
      @chrisferris3303  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for the props and thanks for watching. That’s a good idea for a short. I’ll try and put something like that together for some future content.

  • @kodiak2053
    @kodiak2053 Рік тому +3

    Subscribed. Nice build. Between you and Toids I’m gonna have plenty of builds. How well would this work as a sealed build? I like the look of it. Probably need more internal bracing as a sealed. Would this woofer work in a sealed environment. ? More for a dedicated 2 channel setup. Anyway, great video , clean production and good narrative.

    • @chrisferris3303
      @chrisferris3303  Рік тому

      Hey Kodiak. Thanks for watching. This driver will work in a sealed box. Dayton recommends an internal volume of 0.53 ft3.

  • @johannjohann6523
    @johannjohann6523 4 місяці тому

    Sound quality for this video was good and you have nice microphones. That works, and good video. Cool sub. It seems really the big difference between building your own instead purchasing a sub is the outer appearance. This sub looked pretty good. But are you looking t it or listening to it? I'd be happy if it sounded great rather than looked great so DIY is I think a good way to increase performance.

  • @jp-ty1vd
    @jp-ty1vd 7 місяців тому +1

    imo, as far as not being well suited for some genres of music, just adjust the volume and or frequency on the amp higher or lower. I have a Polk Audio sub and this works just fine for me.

  • @LifeofBliss
    @LifeofBliss 11 місяців тому +2

    Hey man, excellent video! Enclosure came out very nice! Like the editing style as well.
    Curious if youve done tests between going only to 2000 grit vs 5000? Since you're applying another top coat (instead of polishing the finish) you may not need to go as smooth to get your final coat looking good. Shoot, we only went to 2000 before cutting and polishing cars when i was doing them 😅 may save you some time?
    Also, if it measured better... I'd say you built a better sub 😉 well done!

    • @chrisferris3303
      @chrisferris3303  11 місяців тому +1

      Yeah this is the first time I’ve gone all the way to 5000 grit. My brother swears by doing it this way so I thought I’d give it a go :). I’ve made some other furniture using 2000 to smooth out the finish nearly identical but there is a slight difference…even if it’s in our heads lol.
      Thanks for watching @LifeofBliss .

  • @mashupvital2400
    @mashupvital2400 2 місяці тому

    how you power the sub and make sure its in tune with you speakers ?

  • @Guiltless765
    @Guiltless765 7 місяців тому +1

    Huge bass 😂😂

  • @aashunitakshay102
    @aashunitakshay102 10 місяців тому +1

    What is the dimensions of this amazing subwoofer box

  • @sportbikeguy9875
    @sportbikeguy9875 3 місяці тому

    id say you did actually make a better sub than the klipsch , specially if your other speakers have good low end down to about 80hz,

  • @TwinSoundJC
    @TwinSoundJC 9 місяців тому +1

    Nice job! I just would not put the amplifier in the same sub acoustic volume. To much vibrations . Best regards, Toni from Brazil.

  • @ericunder
    @ericunder 3 місяці тому

    A little off topic but… where did you get that cardigan?

  • @khadamlohse1932
    @khadamlohse1932 11 місяців тому +1

    Try using threaded inserts next time for ease of access if for some reason its In need of modificatoin

  • @johnmedrano9782
    @johnmedrano9782 7 місяців тому +1

    That is absolutely a beautiful furniture grade sub cabinet. I enjoyed the build. Why are you using foam in the cabinet? I was taught to use an amplifier with at least double the rms of the speaker, so you have some clean dynamic headroom for the speaker. Anyway, great vid

    • @chrisferris3303
      @chrisferris3303  5 місяців тому

      Hey thanks for watching. I went with foam based off of products I’ve had using similar material. As for the amp. You’re probably right but the combo I’m using is giving me great results.

  • @rohcycling5646
    @rohcycling5646 Рік тому +3

    Did you factor in port air velocity? Sub-box Pro will give you the correct length for vents, but that's it. Great build but port chuff is an easy way to ruin a subwoofer.

    • @chrisferris3303
      @chrisferris3303  Рік тому +3

      Hey rohcycling5646. Thanks for watching. I was fortunate that there is little to no chuffing with this design. I’d be lying if I said air velocity was a consideration :). That’s the best thing about DIY builds always something new to learn and consider. Thanks

  • @philliptigredeville
    @philliptigredeville 13 днів тому

    Hi
    I buy the same bash but sound low vol
    Maybe i need new av receiver?? The receiver i use is old and maybe 25w or the woofer box is small
    And how set phase and freq?? Thanks

  • @SuperMcgenius
    @SuperMcgenius Місяць тому

    A few cross braces would have been beneficial to the tightness of sound. Yes, it’s audible.

  • @user-fd1505
    @user-fd1505 7 місяців тому

    У вас очень круто получается, хотелось стать вашим ученником

  • @MrBroly10000
    @MrBroly10000 Рік тому +2

    What software do you use to 3d model the box? Would like to cut the box with a CNC.

    • @chrisferris3303
      @chrisferris3303  Рік тому +1

      I use vectorworks.

    • @MrBroly10000
      @MrBroly10000 Рік тому +1

      @Chris Ferris just rewatched the video and realized you mentioned the software already. You must do this for a living considering its price. Unless you have a trick for all of us on how to get it cheaper. 😉😉

    • @chrisferris3303
      @chrisferris3303  Рік тому +1

      @@MrBroly10000 I use this software for live production work so the license is paid for. There are other platforms like “Sketchup” for example that you can draw in and get the same results. To be honest there probably better suited for this type of stuff :).

  • @larrymontgomery4902
    @larrymontgomery4902 9 місяців тому +1

    Is the driver a single or dual voice coil driver?

    • @chrisferris3303
      @chrisferris3303  9 місяців тому

      Hey, thanks for watching. Dayton Audio says it’s a 4 layer single coil.

  • @redking8585
    @redking8585 9 місяців тому +1

    What's making the Klipsch better than yours? More controlled bass? Quicker?

    • @chrisferris3303
      @chrisferris3303  9 місяців тому +1

      All of the above and a legacy of R&D. But there is something special about being rocked by your own cabinet design :). Thanks for watching.

    • @TokeBoisen
      @TokeBoisen 8 місяців тому +1

      It's worth noting that more or even excessive output at deep frequencies can make a subwoofer sound "slow" or "boomy", when that is more likely a problem of the room's interaction. My guess is that objectively the Klipsch performs no better than yours with regards to transient response or damping

  • @dragdrag1507
    @dragdrag1507 2 місяці тому +1

    How much time took you the job from am A to B? Sometimes, people get delusional thinking this is a 1-2 days job... I know from experience this is not a weekend job. Anyway, nice job mate👌🙌

    • @chrisferris3303
      @chrisferris3303  2 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching! I did the build over about 2 weeks. Not everyday, the staining and sanding always take me the longest

    • @dragdrag1507
      @dragdrag1507 2 місяці тому

      @chrisferris3303 Thank you for replying to my comment 👌🙌

  • @gustavosoto8644
    @gustavosoto8644 3 місяці тому

    😂that's what she said😂

  • @johncompassion9054
    @johncompassion9054 День тому

    My comment made you 1k likes 👍 from 999 likes. I love it.

  • @YNUS1
    @YNUS1 9 місяців тому

    У меня два сабвуфера и я слышу и могу понять характер - почерк звучания акустической системы класса сабвуфер, всё-таки стоит демонстрировать работу сабвуферов, ведь не только у меня они есть.

  • @bingdong8571
    @bingdong8571 9 місяців тому

    Another person who discovered building a wood box and cutting a round hole in it is not difficult. Congrats

  • @larrymontgomery4902
    @larrymontgomery4902 9 місяців тому

    Nvm its a single i saw on the next part

  • @johannjohann6523
    @johannjohann6523 4 місяці тому

    If you have a good Hi-Fidelity Stereo or audio system at home then "Yes" you can hear the different nuances between subwoofers and speakers. However, that's assuming a good microphone is used to record the subwoofer instead of your cell phone. It's like when people may shoot a decent video with their cell at a concert, but sound quality is horrid, and you wonder "why bother" it sounds like crap.

  • @larrymontgomery4902
    @larrymontgomery4902 9 місяців тому

    U should try a sub with a dvc they hit much harder and play louder

  • @83hjf
    @83hjf 11 місяців тому

    looks great but your amp is underpowered. you should always use a much larger amp than the subwoofer is rated for. it's perfectly fine to have 1000W transients on a 300W RMS sub, and in fact, this is what you want. As long as, of course, they're just transients.

    • @TokeBoisen
      @TokeBoisen 8 місяців тому +1

      Unless the amp or his source has a high-pass filter, he'll be running into excursion limits at a fraction of the power, so it's unnecessary.
      Regardless, if this can get as loud as he wants, more power is wasted

    • @07wrxtr1
      @07wrxtr1 8 місяців тому

      Agreed - I have made that mistake in car audio with even some higher end rockford fosgste amps… they will deal with clipping for only so long before both the amp and sub (jl audio!) will self destruct…. Worse: the electrical smell will be so bad you will end up throwing away the enclosure….
      So lesson learned 2.5-3x the wattage I think I will need… I would rather have a blown sub than a more expensive amp!!!
      Same story with brands like M-Audio - internal plate amps = garbage components made in Chinuh… you get about 5-7 years and then you’re SOL… sad because I absolutely loved the smooth sound of my m3-6’s for near field use… they were sleepers for 2013 era speakers

  • @thomasschafer7268
    @thomasschafer7268 4 місяці тому

    😂😂glue with a mask?

  • @danielkmit4145
    @danielkmit4145 11 місяців тому +1

    You built a box not a subwoofer