Help me design a simple HT box

ma_tt316 · 30th October 2005, 08:07 AM

Hi all. Before I ask my question I want to say that I did do some searching on this subject but I really didn't come up with a simple answer. I just got a Shiva and a 250W plate amp and all I need now is a plain and simple idea for a box to put the sub in. The room the sub will be sitting in is 12'x12'. I would like the sub to sound good when either watching movies or listening to music. I've read about people using the Shiva's in both sealed and ported boxes for HT use. If anyone could help me out that would be great. Thanks.

Matt

ma_tt316 · 30th October 2005, 10:10 PM

Not trying to be a pest or anything but I'd like some ideas ASAP since I'm about ready to get the plate amp and, sub.

BassAwdyO · 30th October 2005, 11:22 PM

WinISD=your friend

ma_tt316 · 31st October 2005, 12:23 AM

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Originally posted by BassAwdyO
WinISD=your friend

I'm going to give that a try but the last time I tried to use it I got really messed up. That was partly due to the fact the sub I was using it on wasn't already in the database. Hopefully this time I'll have better results.

ma_tt316 · 31st October 2005, 01:43 AM

After reading the WinIsd tutorial and playing around with it for a while, I've decided I'm not smart enough to figure it out. All I managed was a major headache. I still can't decided if I want a sealed box or a ported box tuned say 22Hz since I find that most people tune theirs between 20-25Hz. If I do go ported I wil either use a 3" or 4" flared port tube. My question is which port will yield the best results (I don't want the risk of port noise)? I remember seeing different box plans for the Shiva on Adire's website but since they re-did the site they are no longer available.

BassAwdyO · 31st October 2005, 02:58 AM

Bigger port equals less chuffing

simon5 · 31st October 2005, 03:59 AM

I can give you the old plans for the Shiva. Send me a email at simon19183 at hotmail dot com

zobsky · 31st October 2005, 04:19 AM

build a large EBS ported enclosure tuned to say 17Hz (perhaps out of sonotube) .. search the forum for ideas

30th October 2005, 08:07 AM	#1
ma_tt316 diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2005	Help me design a simple HT box Hi all. Before I ask my question I want to say that I did do some searching on this subject but I really didn't come up with a simple answer. I just got a Shiva and a 250W plate amp and all I need now is a plain and simple idea for a box to put the sub in. The room the sub will be sitting in is 12'x12'. I would like the sub to sound good when either watching movies or listening to music. I've read about people using the Shiva's in both sealed and ported boxes for HT use. If anyone could help me out that would be great. Thanks. Matt

30th October 2005, 11:22 PM	#3
BassAwdyO diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Illinois	WinISD=your friend __________________ The golden rule of DIY: Build nice, or build twice!

31st October 2005, 02:58 AM	#6
BassAwdyO diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Illinois	Bigger port equals less chuffing __________________ The golden rule of DIY: Build nice, or build twice!

31st October 2005, 03:59 AM	#7
simon5 diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Québec, Québec	I can give you the old plans for the Shiva. Send me a email at simon19183 at hotmail dot com __________________ DIYaudio for President !

31st October 2005, 04:19 AM	#8
zobsky diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dallas, Tx, USA	build a large EBS ported enclosure tuned to say 17Hz (perhaps out of sonotube) .. search the forum for ideas __________________ "Any fool can know. The point is to understand" - Albert Einstein


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30th October 2005, 10:10 PM	#2
ma_tt316 diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2005	Not trying to be a pest or anything but I'd like some ideas ASAP since I'm about ready to get the plate amp and, sub.

31st October 2005, 01:43 AM	#5
ma_tt316 diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2005	After reading the WinIsd tutorial and playing around with it for a while, I've decided I'm not smart enough to figure it out. All I managed was a major headache. I still can't decided if I want a sealed box or a ported box tuned say 22Hz since I find that most people tune theirs between 20-25Hz. If I do go ported I wil either use a 3" or 4" flared port tube. My question is which port will yield the best results (I don't want the risk of port noise)? I remember seeing different box plans for the Shiva on Adire's website but since they re-did the site they are no longer available.

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