Warp's Build Thread...

[Warpdrv]

Well I got a start on my project, after wavering back and forth with ported, but opted for sealed..... Long overdue...

2 - 18" Maelstrom Sealed 24" ^3

3 - 15" TC-Sounds TC-2000's (1 for Nuance) 20" ^3

2 - QSC PLX2 - 2502 amps
2 - Behringer EP2500, fan mod

Picked up 5 sheets of 13Ply Birch Plywood.... Been cutting and gluing for the last few days... I haven't gotten the Maelstroms yet - backordered.

Thought I would post some pics of what I have done so far...

Only 4 more boxes to go, more pics as time goes on...

 

[jostenmeat]

Looks pretty pro, man.

4 more?

 

[Spkr_Bldr]

Nice looking box and subs ... you planning on veneering it up?

 

[Warpdrv]

Thank you.....

This one will be painted..... its going to Naunces house....
My 18's will be in the middle of my great room and I will be looking to have them veneered, and then granite on top, I will also be doing magnetic grills hiding the magnets under the veneer.

I'm going to see how the 15's and 18's play together, I'll likely be running 1 15" with the 2 18's, to see what kind of extension I get out of them and smooth out the FR.

 

[mike c]

what's the equivalent of the TC2000 to the audiopulse models? axis?

did i mention i hate you?

 

[Matt34]

Another picture thread I have to wait until I get home to see, damn you Warp!

 

[adk highlander]

Very nice Warp. One thing the new Hulk film let me know is that my sub is lacking. I look forward to these builds to see how they turn out. I may want to work with you down the road.

 

[Warpdrv]

I believe that the Axis is somewhere between the 2000 & the 3000, closer to the 3000. Parts Express just had them on sale this weekend for $350.00 now they are back up to their regular price of $721.00
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?Partnumber=293-622&dotd=103108&orefer=dotd&orefer=dotd

 

[avaserfi]

Thank you.....

This one will be painted..... its going to Naunces house....
My 18's will be in the middle of my great room and I will be looking to have them veneered, and then granite on top, I will also be doing magnetic grills hiding the magnets under the veneer.

I'm going to see how the 15's and 18's play together, I'll likely be running 1 15" with the 2 18's, to see what kind of extension I get out of them and smooth out the FR.

So your the friend Nuance mentioned! Good man . I have already put the seed of a ported upgrade in his mind though heehehehe .

Despite their smaller cone area I expect the TC2000s to outperform the Mal-x drivers in linear, distortion free SPL. The TC offering is an extremely conservatively rated superbly linear device matched by few and only really outperformed by the TC higher offerings....

what's the equivalent of the TC2000 to the audiopulse models? axis?

The Axis is the model that falls between the LMS Ultra and the TC2000. That being said all three drivers virtually decimate all other drivers on the market in terms of linearity and sheer performance.

 

[Tomorrow]

This is seriously good stuff, Warp. Congrats. Plus, it'll keep you off the streets for awhile. Please keep updating us.

I've soooo messed up my shirt with drool..........

(Brandon....I'm gettin' a bit of Nuance-envy, too. )

 

[Warpdrv]

So your the friend Nuance mentioned! Good man . I have already put the seed of a ported upgrade in his mind though heehehehe .

The Axis is the model that falls between the LMS Ultra and the TC2000. That being said all three drivers virtually decimate all other drivers on the market in terms of linearity and sheer performance.

Thanks, brandon was over last night and we were cutting up the rest of the wood for the 18's, so I look forward to getting them, but I will keep plugging away at each box.

Yeah, I have a feeling that I will still be happy with the Mal-X, with it being and XBL^2 driver, but I am seriously kicking myself for not buying a handful of the LMS-18's. I should have bought 4 of them.... Oh well, until the next state of the art driver comes out, I'll wait it out with the Mal-X. I was looking at the Acoupower - 18 @ $900.00 but Carlos never got back to me, he has been MIA.


Gluing up the inner front baffle and I'll start on the next box this morning.

 

[avaserfi]

Warp, there is no need to upgrade drivers. Seriously, you have some of the best ever made. If you decide you want more SPL just put the TC2000s in ported enclosures and use a DCX2496. You will be able to get the 'sealed sound' you prefer with rediculous output (135dB+ at 20Hz) and no distortion.

If you really want to upgrade, pick up some of those Axis drivers from PE. The biggest problem with them is that it is impossible to find an amp that will even use half their ability!!!

 

[Warpdrv]

My only problem is that my room is so large.... 8200^3 open to everywhere in my house... Even the twin PB12-Plus/2's aren't enough in that room, but I'll be fixing that soon enough.... 2 of the TC2K's would not be enough in that room, ported or sealed...

I'll be putting the new TC-2k up against my F112 in my bedroom when its done to see how she does.

I bought one of these 2K's from a guy who just built the same Mal-X.... he took it out of his sono, tuned low... He is extremely happy with his Mal-X in comparison to the 2K...

 

[Warpdrv]

Got alot accomplished today... Mounted the driver and binding posts, and driver seal, and just closed her up... Maybe I can test drive this baby tomorrow..

 

[jostenmeat]

Man, you are fast!!

Brandon must be pretty excited.

 

[WmAx]

AXIS is the most current version of the TC-3000 motor. The REVO is the most current version of the the TC-2000 motor. The AXIS is supposed to be the model right under the ULTRA-LMS in performance.

I secured a couple of those 15" AXIS drivers for my new main 2 channel speakers. Now I have install a dedicated 20A line for each woofer..... argh....

But even the TC-2000 is an incredible driver.

-Chris

 

[Gimpy Ric]

Thank You for all the pictures Warp! Nice job on the sub too!

Ric

 

[annunaki]

Nice to see you actually doing something for a change

The build looks good. I can't wait to hear how those 18's work out for you.

Let us know how the TC2K vs F112 comparo goes.

 

[Nuance AH]

Heeeeeeeeey, I helped cut the wood and got glue all over my fingers!

Nah, warp is doing all the real work. I owe him a big debt of gratitude for this. I can't wait to get that TC2000 15 incher in my room! I'll be sure to follow the true subwoofer test...you know, this one.

 

[Nuance AH]

OMG, there is a second page, and it has pics of the completed subwoofer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEEEEEEES!

I'm all smiles folks!

Great job, Patrick. You are the man!!