OK, here's a question for the truly sick among us. I've got an opportunity to get some, um... coffins... at a really low price. The real thing, Slovenian oak, superbly made and finished. And the lining is pretty sound absorbing. Has anyone actually tried using something like this as a macabre subwoofer cabinet?
I should mention that these are unused!
I should mention that these are unused!
Sy,
Sorry for making fun of your idea. That's not really very nice of us.
So what type of box design are you thinking of? The coffin might be a little large for a Ported Box or PR design, depending on the driver you select. Maybe a Terminated Transistion Line, or possibly a Sealed/Closed Casket, eh... I mean Box, and I would suggest to stay away from the Linkwitz site unless you're thinking Open... Baffle!?
Sorry for making fun of your idea. That's not really very nice of us.
So what type of box design are you thinking of? The coffin might be a little large for a Ported Box or PR design, depending on the driver you select. Maybe a Terminated Transistion Line, or possibly a Sealed/Closed Casket, eh... I mean Box, and I would suggest to stay away from the Linkwitz site unless you're thinking Open... Baffle!?
Rodd, make all the fun you want; I'll have the last laugh. Ahem.
I'll tell you anyway.
1. Professionally, I've dabbled in all sorts of businesses. So oddball things come my way. In this case, it was a guy who thought he could make a killing (ugh!) underselling current coffins by going to an Eastern European source. Unfortunately, he underestimated the barriers to entry in the US created by consolidation in the funeral industry. If you're not THE supplier contracted by the 500 Pound Gorilla in the business, you could be selling them for ten bucks and still will have no takers. So, I was asked, "What else can I do with these things?"
2. Exaption. Padded linings are de rigeur (mortis) for fancy coffins. Presumably for the sake of the corpse's comfort? The sound deadening is just a consequence, not a goal.
My strong feeling is that these will be GREAT for playback of the Grateful Dead.
My serious question is, if I buy up some of these, does anyone think it could actually sell? Any Goths among you?
faustian bargin said:two things i do not want to know:
1. how you happened upon this 'opportunity', and
2. how you found out that the interior lining is 'pretty sound absorbing'.
and the corollary, 2a. (ok so that's 2.5 things): i am not wondering why 'they' saw fit to make the interior lining sound absorptive.
I'll tell you anyway.
1. Professionally, I've dabbled in all sorts of businesses. So oddball things come my way. In this case, it was a guy who thought he could make a killing (ugh!) underselling current coffins by going to an Eastern European source. Unfortunately, he underestimated the barriers to entry in the US created by consolidation in the funeral industry. If you're not THE supplier contracted by the 500 Pound Gorilla in the business, you could be selling them for ten bucks and still will have no takers. So, I was asked, "What else can I do with these things?"
2. Exaption. Padded linings are de rigeur (mortis) for fancy coffins. Presumably for the sake of the corpse's comfort? The sound deadening is just a consequence, not a goal.
My strong feeling is that these will be GREAT for playback of the Grateful Dead.
My serious question is, if I buy up some of these, does anyone think it could actually sell? Any Goths among you?
Konnichiwa,
I'd think decor wise these are suited strictly to the Bedrooms of offspring that are in the "Goth" phase, making them unsuited for subwoofers, but a nice 15" Coax Driver should fit easily and will allow "Sisiters of Mercy", "Marilyn Manson" and much other Goth Music to me played with amazing clarity and level, much to the benefit and musical education of other family members.
Sayonara
SY said:
I'd think decor wise these are suited strictly to the Bedrooms of offspring that are in the "Goth" phase, making them unsuited for subwoofers, but a nice 15" Coax Driver should fit easily and will allow "Sisiters of Mercy", "Marilyn Manson" and much other Goth Music to me played with amazing clarity and level, much to the benefit and musical education of other family members.
Sayonara
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