Subwoofer Isolators
DIY isolators and bass traps customized for my SVS 16-46PC+ subwoofers. Constructed of 18" diameter pine, 2" insulating foam, 2" rigid fiberglass, and black felt. Total construction time approximately 2.5 hours.
Date: 2007.07.29
Size: 8 items
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Insulating Foam Cuts
The foam will isolate the riser from the floor.
Date: 2006.03.18
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The foam will isolate the riser from the floor. Using a fine-tooth hand saw, I cut the 2" insulating foam into roughly measured wedges, 4" at the widest part.
2006.03.18
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Underside w/Foam
The underside of the isolator with foam attached.
Date: 2006.03.18
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The underside of the isolator with foam attached. The 2" insulating foam has been glued onto the 18" diameter pine using liquid nails.
2006.03.18
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Semi-Rigid Fiberglass
The semi-rigid fiberglass will absorb some sound.
Date: 2006.03.18
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The semi-rigid fiberglass will absorb some sound. The 2" rigid fiberglass was cut into 9"x15" rectangles using a fine-tooth hand saw, and then glued into the center area using liquid nails.
2006.03.18
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Felt Wrap (Beginning)
The beginning of the felt wrapping process.
Date: 2006.03.18
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The beginning of the felt wrapping process. The sewing will be done on the top of the isolator, as the bottom should remain level and my subs already have little feet so minor imperfections will not matter.
2006.03.18
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Felt Wrap (Continued)
The felt wrap with two sides sewn together.
Date: 2006.03.18
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The felt wrap with two sides sewn together. Somewhat like wrapping a gift, the felt does not need to be wide enough to completely cover in one direction. The felt coming from the other ends will cover the bare area.
2006.03.18
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Top Stitching
An overhead view of the felt wrap top stitching.
Date: 2006.03.18
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An overhead view of the felt wrap top stitching.
2006.03.18
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Side Stitching
A close up view of the side stitching that closed up the felt wrap.
Date: 2006.03.18
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A close up view of the side stitching that closed up the felt wrap.
2006.03.18
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Finished Isolators
The finished product, covered in black felt.
Date: 2006.03.18
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The finished product, covered in black felt. One for each of my subwoofers.
2006.03.18
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Insulating Foam Cuts
