Custom builing a sub

[Gbob2003 10+ year member]

Does anyone know how to actually build a sub from scratch? I was looking into maybe experimenting but im not exactly sure what all I would need for a sub? Help if you can?

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[mast240 10+ year member]

from complete scratch? you would need your own machine shop for that (and ALOT of experience) ... now if you want to piece a sub together from different components, that can be done pretty easily (well, with enough practice) ... my suggestion, if you really want to learn the build process of a sub, is to buy some cheaper parts to piece together your first one... and dont put all your hopes and dreams on it... as it WILL be a learning experience, and your building abilities will get better with time

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

There are many threads about this already. You can also google this and come up with some decent reading material.

 

[Falcons 5,000+ posts]

from complete scratch? you would need your own machine shop for that (and ALOT of experience) ... now if you want to piece a sub together from different components, that can be done pretty easily (well, with enough practice) ... my suggestion, if you really want to learn the build process of a sub, is to buy some cheaper parts to piece together your first one... and dont put all your hopes and dreams on it... as it WILL be a learning experience, and your building abilities will get better with time

agreed. which is why i dont do this lol

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

I think building is not that hard, but then again I have been doing various things with subs for several years.

If the OP is talking about just using an existing motor/frame that is much easier if he can get accurate measurements of course.

 

[Gbob2003 10+ year member]

Well what all would I need for a build? Parts wise?

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

Well what all would I need for a build? Parts wise?

You need more then just a parts list. You need to understand how the parts work individually and together...then you can start to understand the differences in material each part can be made from. You also need to understand various things about the the motor and basket as they determine many/most of what you can do with the rebuild.

Research is key when talking about building. I suggest you hit up google and do a great deal of research/reading and then come back with some more direct questions that would pertain to your build. If all that seems like to much to do then you should just let some one else take care of it for you as it is likely you will not be successful in the build.

 

[IonRL205 10+ year member]

You could PM SPLaudio and he could give you some info on it.

 

[mast240 10+ year member]

depends on how indepth you really want to go with the build... but the normal parts list is:

motor

basket

coil

spider

cone

dustcap

whatever type of leads you decide to use (for direct leads, just solder and zip ties, terminal leads require terminal posts)

ca glue (can be interchanged, but CA glue works very well, in my experience)

various tools required (for a complete build, you will need some tools)

thats all i can think of off the top of my head (i'm sure i'm leaving something out, lol) ... but just do as much research as possible, cuz a "parts list" for a sub build has endless possibilities really, depending on your budget and goals

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

You could PM SPLaudio and he could give you some info on it.

He could just build you a drop in for what you have in many cases...makes things much much easier.

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

depends on how indepth you really want to go with the build... but the normal parts list is:
motor

basket

coil

spider

cone

dustcap

whatever type of leads you decide to use (for direct leads, just solder and zip ties, terminal leads require terminal posts)

ca glue (can be interchanged, but CA glue works very well, in my experience)

various tools required (for a complete build, you will need some tools)

thats all i can think of off the top of my head (i'm sure i'm leaving something out, lol) ... but just do as much research as possible, cuz a "parts list" for a sub build has endless possibilities really, depending on your budget and goals

You forgot surround lol..sorta need one of those haha...

With out knowing how each item works independently or together it make what you are trying to do a guessing game.

 

[mast240 10+ year member]

You forgot surround lol..sorta need one of those haha...
With out knowing how each item works independently or together it make what you are trying to do a guessing game.

lol.. i knew i forgot something miniscule, lol

 

[hispls 5,000+ posts]

I haven't bought a cone yet that doesn't come with surround. You will need tinsel leads (though some spiders have them built in). You will definitely want to keep some acetone and rag on hand for cleanup. You'll glue your fingers together a lot if you're doing it right.

You should know your goals somewhat to select appropriate parts, but from my experience when dealing with very strong car audio motors softparts don't make a ton of difference. The motor is the dominant factor. Coil weight/length will make a bit of difference, but mostly just get a cone sturdy enough to handle your power needs, add enough spiders to handle your power (I use 1 spider per 1000W I plan to throw at it, but that's somewhat dependent on the type of spider).

I would suggest sticking to 3" coil stuff and baskets with 8" spider landing. That will give you the maximum variety of parts to pick from and you won't get hosed on prices like a lot of the fancier and 4" stuff. Find a motor with a big gap for preference as it'll be much more forgiving to a slightly misaligned coil and again give you more parts choices.

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

I don't glue my fingers together...heck I don't even get glue on my hands at all. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/suave.gif.858fc102f7646e678ee8af7e1fbc41d1.gif

Well, when I get careless and leave the glue bottle open I might get some on my fingers, but hardly ever.

 

[SPLaudio 5,000+ posts]

ya gotta know the parts you are using very well.

hispls; not tring to be rude but the soft parts effect the motor ALOT. the 1 spider per 1k is not rite. you want a stiffer susp if person is going to beat daily with 2k vrs burp with 2k. also depends spiders you are using poly cotton break down pretty fast vrs nomex.

there are soooo many varibles its crazy...