Recent content by lbridges

I agree - for what's likely a local source try the PC 694 series at Lowes, 2-1/4 HP, fixed & plunge base; AND for a few bucks more you can pick up a wrench to adjust bit height from above the table - a VERY nice thing to have if you ever think you're gonna use a router table

yes on the curve - the distance should be measured down the middle of the path of the pipe, including the distance around the curve

Crystal makes some good SQ subs - not sure about how loud ported, but I would note the tuning of the box you describe makes the F3 value up very close to 40Hz, kinda high IMO.

What he said ^^^. Any answer is meaningless without knowing the length of the cable as well as the power draw (for greater accuracy, don't forget to account for efficiency losses, i.e., class A, Class A/B, class D, etc.) Alternately, look at http://www.bcae1.com

For near perfection, I'd take a look at the Scan-Speak line (for examples look at http://www.madisound.com): D2904 for the tweeter and the revelator series for the 18W/4531G mid. While you're there, you might want to look at the Skaaning SK300-844 woofer. (FYI, These are the basic raw drivers...

I have some thoughts I'd like offer - take 'em for what they're worth. 1) Just like a fuse between the battery and an amp, the wire between the alternator and the battery should always be fused. The factory wire is fused (usually a fusible link) for a reason, same applies here - if the wire...

the fuse is generally placed within 18" of the battery, but in any case it should be inline before the wire touches a place it could rub and eventually short-out, especially where it goes through the firewall, etc. Also, a fuse has a voltage drop associated with it - it would be best to have a...

the ones you think sound best to you. personally I like these best (but can't afford them): http:\\seaslotus.com\referencerange.asp

sure, you can use a distribution block to make the connection.

Can't help on the seat vice trunk thing. It isn't that convertibles "sound" worse. There are two factors: a) they generally have a higher level of noise, wind, etc., and b) since the roof isn't rigid, the cabin gain factor is reduced, i.e., less SPL for all other factors equal.

this is normal. it's probably loudest with just one window down, but that's somewhat vehicle specific.

Jmac's answer is correct. Here's why in another way of saying it. Your specs should be looked at like this: a) 100X2 @ 4 Ohms, and 100X2 @ 4 Ohms b) 125X2 @ 2 Ohms, and 125X2 @ 2 Ohms c) 250X2 @ 4 ohms d) 100X2 and 250X1, all @ 4 Ohms e) 125X2 @ 2 Ohms, and 250X1 @ 4 Ohms f) 100X2 @ 4...

I've built a few boxes over the years. Here's where I disagree with them (their numbers): 2. I wouldn't use particle board as suggested. Either MDF or Birch Plywood. 8. Be very careful about any sanding after a cut. It's very easy to round over a flat surface needed for gluing, or introduce...

you might try a marine store. I live near the water so I have a lot of them around...the local price is $21.95 for a gallon of polyester resin and $1.45 for the catalyst.

here's some specs to model up a box: RE - 3.1 ohm (each VC) FS - 27hz qts - .30 vas - 3.2 ft^2 spl - 89db qes - .32 qms - 5.0 sd - 490 cm^2 xmax - 38mm woofer displacement - .19 ft^2 These numbers seem to imply to me a ported box, but if you want sealed WinISB produces numbers in the...