Chopin's Theater...

[Chopin_Guy]

Thank you westcott and I do realize the inherent nature of bass frequencies....but I also want to protect the cabinet from the floor from any rattles or anything like that....These are old warehouse floors and have some rather ruff spots here and there...so I was wondering if there was anything else aside from 2 Grammas...I know full well that there well be no 'isolation' of the bass....

 

[ParadigmDawg]

I used these ( IsoNode)and they worked well until I set on my sub one night. The extra weight exploded them. I think I will order some more though. They looked better than my gramma pads.
http://www.brightstaraudio.com/vibration_control_products.htm

Thank you westcott and I do realize the inherent nature of bass frequencies....but I also want to protect the cabinet from the floor from any rattles or anything like that....These are old warehouse floors and have some rather ruff spots here and there...so I was wondering if there was anything else aside from 2 Grammas...I know full well that there well be no 'isolation' of the bass....

 

[Sherardp]

nice setup, I run an all polk Rti setup also, add a pair of rti4s to your gear list and we would have near identical systems. One thing I suggest is centering that center channel under screen. Also have you thought about pushing more power to your 12s. I bought a D-Sonic Magnum 1000S(525wx2@8 ohm), and now run my 12s off it and they sing an awesome song. Before that I ran them off of Outlaw Audio M2200 monos, so if youre looking to get the most out of them I recommend a power amp.

 

[Chopin_Guy]

Yeah an amp will be my next place too look but I have got to cool it with the spending for a while here....the 3808 was a nice upgrade but I definitely need to put some more power across the front channels or at least to the rti12's...so time will tell but I like the Sunfire TGA-5200/5400....but now those have been phased out...I will worry about it when I actually have the money to spend...

And thank you Paradigm....I will give those a shot and not sit on the sub....

 

[Chopin_Guy]

Edit: Actually Paradigm....do you think those could handle a PB13....it weighs 155 and these are rated at 40lbs each....should I try like 6-8 of them in that case??? How heavy is your Servo-15...

 

[ParadigmDawg]

My servo is 120lbs and I just used 4 of them. This time I will order 8 of them and see if it holds up better. I weigh right at 200lbs so me and the sub went over the 40lb limit by quite a bit.

Edit: Actually Paradigm....do you think those could handle a PB13....it weighs 155 and these are rated at 40lbs each....should I try like 6-8 of them in that case??? How heavy is your Servo-15...

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Now that I look at these, I don't think they are the ones I had. The ones I had were blue and about 4'' wide and 3'' tall.

Let me keep looking.

My servo is 120lbs and I just used 4 of them. This time I will order 8 of them and see if it holds up better. I weigh right at 200lbs so me and the sub went over the 40lb limit by quite a bit.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Can't seem to find the ones I had.

These might work.
http://herbiesaudiolab.home.att.net/bigfat.htm

 

[MidnightSensi]

I used to use hockey pucks a lot to curb rattles when doing festivals and raves. That might be an inexpensive thing you could try.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Are hockey pucks just hard rubber? I live in Texas so I have no idea.

I used to use hockey pucks a lot to curb rattles when doing festivals and raves. That might be an inexpensive thing you could try.

 

[MidnightSensi]

Are hockey pucks just hard rubber? I live in Texas so I have no idea.

Yeah. They work pretty good and any sports supply shop has them.

 

[Chopin_Guy]

Ha....I will have to check the local Sports Authority....although who knows if, in Houston, they will have hockey pucks of all things....but it seems like a simple solution...I will also check out those other pads that you recommended to me Paradigm...anything to get it off of that towel...lol...

 

[Adam]

Of course, you can always get hockey pucks online. A similar idea are the thick rubber stoppers that you can buy at hardware stores.

 

[Chopin_Guy]

Small System Update...

Nothing too excitingly new....just finally got an appropriate cabinet to house all my gear....looks much better than the stacked Ikea bookshelves previously. Now the debate I have is considering going the route of a DIY set-up using JL 13w7 and an EP2500 in place of the Ultra and possibly a dual sub in this configuration. Who knows......time shall tell...

 

[ParadigmDawg]

She's beautiful!

Come to the darkside of DIY subs....its fun over here....

 

[Chopin_Guy]

Thanks man....

And I entirely plan on coming over to the dark side. However, I am going to have to get this Ultra sold before I can do so...certainly someone will want this beauty...

 

[westcott]

Nice addition!!!

Looks like you done some painting and decorating since the last time I visted your thread.

I like it.

 

[Chopin_Guy]

Thanks westcott, although I do believe the last photos has all the same paint and art....perhaps the better digital camera I took the picture with make it look that much better... Much appreciated nonetheless...

 

[jamie2112]

Looks very nice. As said new art. I agree with the Dawg come to the DIY darkside....

 

[Adam]

I agree - that is a beautiful cabinet! I'm looking for something just like that. What brand did you get?