Sandbox OB H Frame Build Completed

RonP · « **Reply #60 on:** 5 Jul 2020, 03:29 pm »

wow those subs look amazing! great color scheme

undertowogt1 · « **Reply #61 on:** 5 Jul 2020, 07:26 pm »

pretty crazy, very nice.

DeeJayBump · « **Reply #62 on:** 5 Jul 2020, 10:57 pm »

Awesome. Thanks for sharing.

BTW How much do the completed subs weigh each? Just curious.

AlexH · « **Reply #63 on:** 6 Jul 2020, 01:09 am »

They ended up at 132 lbs.

Danny Richie · « **Reply #64 on:** 7 Jul 2020, 02:54 am »

Just wow!

Jazzman53 · « **Reply #65 on:** 7 Jul 2020, 12:15 pm »

Wow! Just beautiful work, Alex.

AlexH · « **Reply #66 on:** 7 Jul 2020, 12:50 pm »

Thank you all for the compliments. The best thing is they sound good too, really good!

AlexH · « **Reply #67 on:** 7 Jul 2020, 12:51 pm »

Quote from: Jazzman53 on 7 Jul 2020, 12:15 pm

Wow! Just beautiful work, Alex.

The work you do is very impressive for sure. Thanks

russellberg · « **Reply #68 on:** 9 Jul 2020, 06:39 am »

I see this is an amendment to Danny's design where he has one sub facing each direction. I am interested in your decision making process on that one. Whether or not the sand makes a difference you have essentially built torsion boxes for the sides of your frame and that structure is incredibly stiff and stable. My workbench is made out of torsion boxes and it is incredibly stable. Wonderful care and skill with the woodwork!

AlexH · « **Reply #69 on:** 9 Jul 2020, 10:23 am »

There was a discussion around here not long ago about this very topic. If I remember correctly although the distortion levels were lower having the drivers facing in opposite direction many thought it was not audible. So I liked the drivers facing the same direction. I can always change it if need be.

AlexH · « **Reply #70 on:** 13 Jul 2020, 12:22 pm »

With Danny's permission I had a little bling made to sit on top of my new sub. It is an 8 x 10 etched glass plaque. Now I need to figure out how to add a small led that comes on every time I use these speakers.

RichPark · « **Reply #71 on:** 13 Jul 2020, 07:10 pm »

Just put this behind it

https://d2y5sgsy8bbmb8.cloudfront.net/v2/4006f430-81d5-5059-9402-abd7bc8a2511/ShortForm-Generic-480p-16-9-1409173089793-rpcbe5.mp4

russellberg · « **Reply #72 on:** 18 Jul 2020, 02:10 pm »

Quote from: AlexH on 9 Jul 2020, 10:23 am

There was a discussion around here not long ago about this very topic. If I remember correctly although the distortion levels were lower having the drivers facing in opposite direction many thought it was not audible. So I liked the drivers facing the same direction. I can always change it if need be.

That's cool! I wasn't aware of that. I have thought about open baffle subs down the road but I did not like the way it looked with the back of on speaker facing forward. I don't have the child issues at my place

so I think that I would just grill the backs. There are lots of really good ideas in this build that have me thinking.

Creative cut designs · « **Reply #73 on:** 18 Jul 2020, 03:28 pm »

Absolutely awesometastic!!!

AlexH · « **Reply #74 on:** 18 Jul 2020, 09:12 pm »

Quote from: russellberg on 18 Jul 2020, 02:10 pm

That's cool! I wasn't aware of that. I have thought about open baffle subs down the road but I did not like the way it looked with the back of on speaker facing forward. I don't have the child issues at my place so I think that I would just grill the backs. There are lots of really good ideas in this build that have me thinking.

Thanks. I love looking at builds. You can always get some good ideas from others who are willing to share.

Captainhemo · « **Reply #75 on:** 21 Jul 2020, 07:40 pm »

Very well done Alex, they turned out amazing.

With regards to the driver orientation, I'd say we send out at least 60% of the kits with all woofers facing forward. We've listened to them both ways, numerous time (both duals and triples), no real audiable difference. Originally I felt the all forward gave a little more punch but really hard to say when you go back.

For anyone going with them all forward, there is a wiring difference and that is shown in the H-frame wiring sticky

jay

emailtim · « **Reply #76 on:** 27 Jul 2020, 04:36 pm »

Quote from: AlexH on 4 Jul 2020, 06:51 pm

... And finally the complete set.

Thanks for Looking.

Beautiful build. I am sure they sound as great as they look. Enjoy.

jmcwilli76 · « **Reply #77 on:** 27 Jul 2020, 06:02 pm »

Very nice build.

Thank you for taking the time to post.

AlexH · « **Reply #78 on:** 27 Jul 2020, 11:00 pm »

Quote from: AlexH on 13 Jul 2020, 12:22 pm

With Danny's permission I had a little bling made to sit on top of my new sub. It is an 8 x 10 etched glass plaque. Now I need to figure out how to add a small led that comes on every time I use these speakers.

By the way if any of you would like a plaque with the GR logo you can get one here. https://www.ebay.com/itm/GR-RESEARCH-ETCHED-GLASS-SIGN-PLAQUE/353131562678?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649. I have a affiliation with the maker. I have ordered from him in the past. He has some other great stereo equipment logos as well. This was custom made for me so you may have to send him a message.

Danny Richie · « **Reply #79 on:** 29 Jul 2020, 01:49 pm »

Nice job on the speakers, and I really love the plaque.

Truly exceptional work!