avrtRick Posted November 25, 2008 Posted November 25, 2008 OK. I have a good 8" driver(might be 10" have to wait to measure, just laying around) and I thought that I could put it into the thor to act as a passive radiator( something like that). Then I would like to totally seal the ports. I dont know if this would be a wise move but I cant stop thinking about it,so I love to hear what people think of this idea Placement would be underneath the big boy, so it will still look the same(until you turn it on its side ) Has anyone ever done something like this before?? Thanks in advance to everyones thoughts and input Rick
POV Posted November 25, 2008 Posted November 25, 2008 OK.I have a good 8" driver(might be 10" have to wait to measure, just laying around) and I thought that I could put it into the thor to act as a passive radiator( something like that). Then I would like to totally seal the ports. I dont know if this would be a wise move but I cant stop thinking about it,so I love to hear what people think of this idea Placement would be underneath the big boy, so it will still look the same(until you turn it on its side ) Has anyone ever done something like this before?? Thanks in advance to everyones thoughts and input Rick I've seen ports on reflex subs plugged before with mixed results depending on placement, room size, application ......and of course expectation!!! but have no idea about adding a passive radiator, what is it that you are hoping to achieve here, or are just experimenting and don't care if it's unsuccessful?? This needs one of the Audio Tech experts on here but my gut says this is probably not a good move, unless of course you don't mind if the Thor is a write-off at the end of it all. Very interesing..best of luck. Drew
Skellington Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 You could always bang together a box out of thick MDF with the same dimensions & internal bracing as the THOR... chuck in the driver & amp out of the original & include your mod - if it sounds like crap just put the thor back together and no harm done! Waste $50 of MDF rather than a perfectly good subwoofer!
veg Posted November 27, 2008 Posted November 27, 2008 OK.I have a good 8" driver(might be 10" have to wait to measure, just laying around) and I thought that I could put it into the thor to act as a passive radiator( something like that). Then I would like to totally seal the ports. I dont know if this would be a wise move but I cant stop thinking about it,so I love to hear what people think of this idea Placement would be underneath the big boy, so it will still look the same(until you turn it on its side ) Has anyone ever done something like this before?? Thanks in advance to everyones thoughts and input Rick
veg Posted November 27, 2008 Posted November 27, 2008 I've seen ports on reflex subs plugged before with mixed results depending on placement, room size, application ......and of course expectation!!! but have no idea about adding a passive radiator, what is it that you are hoping to achieve here, or are just experimenting and don't care if it's unsuccessful?? This needs one of the Audio Tech experts on here but my gut says this is probably not a good move, unless of course you don't mind if the Thor is a write-off at the end of it all. Very interesing..best of luck.Drew Dont do it you will wreck a good subwoofer ,make a box and try it.
avrtRick Posted November 29, 2008 Author Posted November 29, 2008 (edited) You could always bang together a box out of thick MDF with the same dimensions & internal bracing as the THOR... chuck in the driver & amp out of the original & include your mod - if it sounds like crap just put the thor back together and no harm done! Waste $50 of MDF rather than a perfectly good subwoofer! That is a great idea ,Thanx Guys....... Upon my search for various ideas, I have came to the conclusion of building my own from the ground up. I have found the Mach 5 SPL-15 15", though it states its for cars,DOES THAT MATTER, info please. If these are no good can someone tell me what good 15" drivers are out there that I should consider, and a quality plate amp that will provide 1000w(each) on tap to two 15" drivers(I have goooooogled,but I ask from the learn-ed) I would like to go down to about 10-12hz If these woofers are good for HT I will buy two, then have both tuned to handle different frequencies(someone else will have to do that) From memory,I think one of the HK dual subwoofers were tuned like that(the only one I have seen anyway). This will not be stated until after Xmas, but I always like to do the research ahead of time, so I know where my head is at. Is sound splinter woofers sold in Oz??? Your thoughts and recommendations are and will be greatly appreciated. Thanx again Rick Edited November 29, 2008 by avrtRick
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