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Post by Darren on Jul 26, 2006 7:16:58 GMT -7
Nope! The box in the room is yours after you buiild the IB. (Despite the recommendations of your partner to the contrary!) I could go so many places with that... ;D
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Post by v1rtu0s1ty on Jul 26, 2006 7:53:29 GMT -7
Oh, what is BFD? Can you please show a link to a picture of it? Thanks for that great response!
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Post by Darren on Jul 26, 2006 7:58:52 GMT -7
Behringer Feedback Destroyer. It's what you use to EQ the sub... get rid of the dips and peaks so it sounds good, you can also use it to tailor the sound to your specific taste. Chances are you won't be happy without it. Behringer sells it as a feedback destroyer but we use it as a Parametric EQ. www.behringer.com/DSP1124P/index.cfm?lang=ENGYou should really take the time to read all the FAQ pages and recommended equipment pages and the EQ section of this forum.
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Post by v1rtu0s1ty on Jul 26, 2006 8:02:24 GMT -7
I think, I have enough for reading now Thanks buddy!
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Post by eeyore on Jul 26, 2006 14:17:57 GMT -7
Where Illinois?
I'm in Munster, Indiana which is a few miles from Chicago.
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Post by v1rtu0s1ty on Jul 31, 2006 9:31:55 GMT -7
Just curious, why you mentioned your area? I'm in Lake in the Hills which is 40 miles west of Chicago city.
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Post by v1rtu0s1ty on Jul 31, 2006 9:42:31 GMT -7
and also folks, assuming I have finished building my IB, would it be the same wiring connection to my yamaha receiver just like how my SVS subwoofer is currently connected to it?
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Post by jman on Jul 31, 2006 9:50:42 GMT -7
Pretty similar.
Yamaha LFE out goes to the BFD in, BFD out to whatever amp you buy, speaker wire from amp to the drivers.
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Post by ThomasW on Jul 31, 2006 9:51:54 GMT -7
A subwoofer, is a subwoofer, is a subwoofer. So yep, they all connect the same way...
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Post by v1rtu0s1ty on Jul 31, 2006 10:10:14 GMT -7
thanks folks!!!
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Post by eeyore on Jul 31, 2006 11:00:32 GMT -7
Just curious, why you mentioned your area? I'm in Lake in the Hills which is 40 miles west of Chicago city. Because you asked if there are members in Illinois. I am on the border.
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Post by v1rtu0s1ty on Aug 3, 2006 14:43:26 GMT -7
Oh cool! Maybe, if I get a change to drive there, can I visit your IB setup? Anyways guys, if you recall earlier, I'm putting my IB in a false wall and behind it will be the storage. As mentioned by some, it's a perfect location. Now, I would like to build the strongest false wall. I need your inputs please especially on building the frame and nailing/tapcon them down to the concrete. And also, does it make matter if the drivers are mounted low, middle, high, center, left or right in the wall? It's because, I remember, I placed my subwoofer in my sitting position, then I crawl with my radio shack spl meter to find out where the strongest bass is. If so, if I'm doing line array IB, where is the most ideal location if it is being installed on a false wall where there is a storage behind it? Any inputs would be appreciated! Oh, where is the best place that I should sell my SVS 20-39PCi?
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Post by brady on Aug 3, 2006 23:18:53 GMT -7
Ok here's the basics for building an interior wall in a basement. Cut your top and bottom plates(2x4) and tack them together with just enough nails to keep them aligned while you mark out your stud locations. If the wall is going to run perpendicular to the ceiling joists, make the studs land directly under them, this makes everything else you do later easier. If it's going to run the other way and lands in between the joists you need to block between them about every 2 feet with 2x4 or 2x6. Try to line up your layout to match the nearest parallel wall. Draw or snap a strait line for your bottom plate. Lay the plates down still tacked together on the line and measure for studs at each end and cut for a tight fit. Next put down a bead of construction adhesive and a couple of tapcons to keep them from sliding around. Grab the two end studs use a level and draw a line along one side of each stud at each end. Have someone help or prop up one end with one of the studs and slide the end studs in and on your lines. Measure and fit the rest tightly but not so tight that they start to bow or move the floor Don't dilly dally to much or the glue will dry before you get the bottom plate firmly planted. One more thing I forgot, if the adjoining walls that your new wall will abut are not plumb, do everything the same except don't lay out the top plate until after you plumb in the first stud, then measure off that. To help with wall flexationism, osb is cheap, plywood is better and two layers of sheet rock is a plus. Bracing will help more than anything, just remember, always brace from weak point to strong point. For example, if the line array is in the middle of the wall(weak point) run the brace to the strongest point on the wall behind it, usually it's the bottom plate. Use the sub you have now and find the spot with the best bass and put your IB there. This forum has a marketplace or use Audiogon.
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Post by v1rtu0s1ty on Aug 5, 2006 8:33:19 GMT -7
Here is what I'm understanding it now. When I build my frames, actually the whole dedicated home theater, don't build the area yet for the drivers, finish everything first. After everything has been finished, use my existing sub to find out where the best location would be. Once I find the best location, then start cutting that location. If I am correct, then my diagram I created previously will not really be optimal. The reason I said this is because, I was already thinking of making an area on the false wall for the drivers even before I drywall it.
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Post by v1rtu0s1ty on Aug 5, 2006 10:01:41 GMT -7
I read the faq again and found my answer. So, I'll finish my dedicated theater first before I start creating holes. Just so you know, I'm not really that knowledgeable in audio but would want to have the best location for my IB. I only have the Radio Shack spl meter. And from what I've learned, and what I always do, I put my sub woofer in listening position then crawl in my room to find out where the place that has most decibels. Once I find that spot, that's where I move my subwoofer. Do you think guys I have enough tools for the "finding the best IB location"?
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Post by ThomasW on Aug 5, 2006 10:07:02 GMT -7
It would be easier to answer your questions were there some dimensions on the drawing.
It's likely that placing the IB anywhere on the front wall with the screen will be fine. But it's difficult to be sure given the limits of the drawing
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Post by v1rtu0s1ty on Aug 5, 2006 12:39:38 GMT -7
Ok, once I move in to the new house, I will start planning my dedicated room. Most likely, it will be 19' x 12'. These numbers are almost correct based from my previous plan.
Thanks.
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