HT Subwoofer build ideas/question

[MikeCamp]

I'm looking to save a few bucks and have a fun project to do all at the same time.

Here's what I've come up with so far.

Company called Elemental designs sells a custom built subwoofer for $1300 plus shipping.

Interal parts are

1300 watt plate amp = $350
http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_info.php?cPath=2_106&products_id=500

18" subwoofer = $195 (I would think dual 4 ohm is what I need?)
http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=37

Total = $545


The box 25x37x25 (ported)

Any ideas to help me build the box? This is what their $1300 box looks like. Anyone here make a box similar? Do I just use PVC for the port tubes? Thanks for any help ahead of time. 🙂

An externally hosted image should be here but it was not working when we last tested it.

 

[Cal Weldon]

Hi Mike,

The amp is looking for a 4 ohm minimum load so I would suggest the dual 2 ohm wired in series.

PVC or ABS pipe are both acceptable for the ports. Is that really 3 ports I see?

 

[MikeCamp]

Yeah... here is a pic I snagged off another forum of the finished product.

Huge!!