OS Boombox build

[filmslayer]

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i knew i took a pic of the back(didn't upload yesterday) , you can see its not as square as i'd like and the wood screws are temporary till i can drill and set hurricane nuts . gonna try and get those along with all the hardware done this week ...

[joeybutts]

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That's a beast! Has me eager for mine...

[filmslayer]

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it sounds awesome too , just adding a lil low end has really brought the OS's to life ! it fills a medium size room with really pleasant sound ...

[filmslayer]

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a cancellation this morning allowed me to get the hangers mounted . they do not fit as tight as i'd hoped but they will work . to get alignment right i first mounted the to the sub box and used a little double sided tape to stick them to the OS's ...



this worked well ...






now i'm off to the marine supply for a heavy duty stainless steel handle ...

[joeybutts]

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Could you have recessed them at all to tighten it up a bit?

[filmslayer]

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i don't think so , there heavy duty picture hangers . upon finishing i'm gonna try felt pads ....

[filmslayer]

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you might be right joey , i think i'll try a little test piece ...

[filmslayer]

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i got it playing and rocking a 3 car shop out ! boss screaming "turn that damn thing down !" ... :p

lol

[joeybutts]

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you might be right joey , i think i'll try a little test piece ...

Yeah, seeing you use those has me rethinking my plan. I like the functional look of those.

Nothing like wanging hard at work. Blow em up mang.

[filmslayer]

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not sure what it is but this is the quietest stereo shop i've ever seen ...

[filmslayer]

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its starting to look like a window tinter built it ! oh wait ....

[filmslayer]

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we're portable !!! made it to the marine shop ...




also picked up a small cleat to handle the speaker wire ...




it is tight working in this small box ...

[filmslayer]

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well guys , my noobieness really shows in lack of execution and planning . i carried this home last night as one unit , omg !!! good thing i built this while i'm still young enough to carry it !!!

[joeybutts]

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bwahahhaha. Yes, a few things.....

1. Mine will be entirely of 1/2" plywood.
2. It will be taller than it is deep (yours doesn't look too deep)
3. No longer than about 24".

Weight and size are the two biggest things that boombox builders battle and that's why most make compromises on performance.

Mine will be fairly large and heavy by the time I'm done as well. :p

[filmslayer]

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Weight and size are the two biggest things that boombox builders battle and that's why most make compromises on performance.

i agree Joey and and i did not do this ... original plans did not call for a sub and was to be built outta 1/2" ply but after hearing the OS cabs that are 1/2" ply i went with 3/4" MDF for the sub box ... all that said i am super pleased with how it sounds ... on the bright side i need to get a hand truck anyway for my 120lb 2.5's ... ;)