This Subwoofer build with Concrete Base uses the concept of a Linkwitz Transform (LT). It essentially boosts the bass output of a subwoofer driver in a smaller sealed enclosure compared to the typical larger enclosure required by a ported enclosure.

I am using a MiniDSP 2×4 to implement the LT. The subwoofer uses a 300 Watt amplifier that I have built a few years ago. The driver is a JBL GT4-12 inch subwoofer and the enclosure is roughly 35 litres sealed.

You can read more on the LT here, or here.

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Measuring the Thiele Small Parameters for the JBL GT4-12 subwoofer driver.

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Determining the optimum enclosure size for the driver in a sealed enclosure.

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Using the Linkwitz Transform (LT) Excel spreadsheet to optimise the LT circuit and performance.

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Having cut all the MDF parts, I start to assemble the enclosure.

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The nail gun is such a useful tool for assembly work.

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Cutting the bamboo plywood cladding.

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Applying glue to the bamboo cladding.

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With the cladding in place, I can place something heavy on top to keep it down while the glue sets.

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The 16mm white Melamine board is used to construct the mould for the concrete base.

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Assembling the cut parts of the mould.

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Using silicone sealant to seal all the corners inside the mould.

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The concrete is mixed.

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Pouring the concrete into the mould.

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Tapping the sides of the mould with a rubber mallet to remove all the bubble in the concrete mix.

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After having left the concrete to cure for a couple of days, I can remove the mould.

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Continuing to clad the enclosure with the bamboo plywood.

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I can now router the excess bamboo plywood flush to the edges.

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Glueing the baffle to the enclosure.

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The jigsaw is used to cut the hole for the plate amplifier.

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The enclosure is ready to be finished with a few coats of clear spray lacquer.

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Mounting the subwoofer driver.

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Installing the plate amplifier.

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Inputting the biquads attained from the LT spreadsheet onto the MiniDSP.

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The final down-firing enclosure on its concrete base.

 

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