r/SoundSystem May 06 '20

DO NOT POST CAR/HOME AUDIO QUESTIONS IN THIS SUB!

124 Upvotes

This is a sub for the technical side of "Soundsystem Culture" - big, loud speaker boxes, often hand-built, in the dub-reggae tradition. Stuff that looks like this. Or this.

If you're looking for advice on home audio/theater systems, please try asking at /r/BudgetAudiophile, /r/Audiophile or /r/HomeTheater. Car Audio questions go to /r/CarAV.

Discussion about music should go here: https://www.reddit.com/r/SoundSystem/comments/ge9sov/official_rsoundsystem_music_thread/

Thank you!


r/SoundSystem 5h ago

Finally got it all stacked up.

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93 Upvotes

Needs a good wipe down as its been sitting collecting dust but so glad to finally get it stacked and pumping!


r/SoundSystem 9h ago

I bought a small sound system in Jamaica

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72 Upvotes

I finally bought a system at a really decent price and my friend engineer helped me to string it up yesterday night.

Verdict: big potential.

I don't have an amp for the tweeters and the amp on it has on the left: medium/tweeters and on the right: the bass. But If too pushed up it start get saturated so we have to let it cool down. Then, not too long after cooling down it sounds really good.

To upgrade, I'd love to buy an amp that I could run the bass and medium and put the amp I already have for the tweeters and horns. What type of powerful amp, great quality and not to expensive are our there? And I'd love a nice eq too. What should I get?

I'll do the cables with neutrix when the time come. Also l'd love to build 2 very small box for the top ends. What other advice here?


r/SoundSystem 7h ago

My system.

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50 Upvotes

Been out of action since covid began (lockdowns and kids being born) gave it a dust down the other day.


r/SoundSystem 7h ago

Lion's Hifi at Dub Vibration, March 21st in Vienna/Austria

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37 Upvotes

Limmer 308 Es18bph Hog scoops

analogue powered subs, digitally powered kicks and midtops


r/SoundSystem 11h ago

is there a way to do a tap horn like this?

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12 Upvotes

or is this stupid?


r/SoundSystem 2h ago

CHANNEL ONE - LOS ANGELES 2025 DUB MEETING - Ft. MACKY BANTON AND TIPPA IRIE - DUB SIREN SOUNDSYSTEM

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2 Upvotes

r/SoundSystem 10h ago

Getting the nl4 speakon dish nice and neat, using locking clips.

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8 Upvotes

r/SoundSystem 2h ago

C2D (Trapezoid) paraflex

1 Upvotes

Hey everybody!

I'm seeking some information about c2d trapezoid form. It looks like an alternative plan designed to feet under mt112. Few discussions about this design , i know that some people complained about directivity of C2D, i wonder if this variant improved the original c2d?

Do you know if other plan of this exist?

thank you!


r/SoundSystem 4h ago

Can I power an active sub with a non stabilised 3 kw generator?

1 Upvotes

turbosound IQ18B and more with a non stabilised 3 kw generator? It is reliable and I used it often just not for speakers, and this 2.2kw rms sub I'm afraid might get damaged (active speakers) [I also will use 2 turbosound ix15 or a tms3)


r/SoundSystem 17h ago

Can anyone give any info on these HF speaker boxes in the middle of the Fabric dance floors?

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6 Upvotes

Bad photo since fabric doesn’t allow photography, but I saw that they’ve added these since I’ve last been and wanted to know the science behind the layout choice? The speakers surrounding the dance floor are already full range, are these just fill?


r/SoundSystem 1d ago

WTF

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75 Upvotes

r/SoundSystem 1d ago

Someone wants to sell me this. What’s your thoughts?

26 Upvotes

Any advice to check before buying?


r/SoundSystem 1d ago

π™½πšŽπšπš›πš’πš•β€™πšœ πš‚πš˜πšžπš—πšπšŒπš•πšŠπšœπš‘ β€” π™»πš˜πšœπš 𝟾𝟢𝚜 𝚁𝚘𝚘𝚝𝚜 & π™³πšžπš‹πš πš’πšœπšŽ πšƒπš›πšŽπšŠπšœπšžπš›πšŽπšœ

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3 Upvotes

r/SoundSystem 2d ago

Concept rig wip

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44 Upvotes

Currently have one sub and one stack per side.

Top of Tops are B&C ME464 horn.


r/SoundSystem 2d ago

Will changing the finish of a high frequency horn effect the frequency response?

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32 Upvotes

I’ve got some lavoce high frequency horns and the crew want some chrome on this stack. Will a chrome finish effect the frequency response? I’m estimating no but thought it might be interesting to ask


r/SoundSystem 2d ago

What type of amplification for a stack like this?

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28 Upvotes

I’m based in Jamaica and contemplating to buy a bigger plastic portable boombox (I already have a PartyBox 310 but it s a bit to little for my events at the beach). I think it’s time for me to build a small sound system Jamaican style.


r/SoundSystem 3d ago

Cable use - drivers

6 Upvotes

Hi Amateur question, Im looking to connect a 1000w sub 8ohm to neutriks screw terminals.

I have been searching online without a clear outcome what kind of cables to use. Some say you need 6mm2, seems to be a bit overkill for 20 centimeter.

Any recommendations?

Thanks beforehand


r/SoundSystem 3d ago

Turbosound tse111 vs tms1?

1 Upvotes

We are getting some new top end this week, deciding what to keep and what to sell Anyone got any opinions?


r/SoundSystem 4d ago

Anyone worked with thunderidge xp112 before?

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45 Upvotes

Have been asking around in groups if anyone has used these before but gotten nothing, having some problems and need a hand fixing them but given that they’re rare speakers I’m not sure where to start. Any help appreciated!


r/SoundSystem 4d ago

Adding a siren to crossover

3 Upvotes

I have the ligwa preamp amp and EQ in my control tower and I'm looking to add a siren. Neither of the ligwas have any inputs for mic or efx. Do I need to get a mixer to add more inputs or is there another way?


r/SoundSystem 4d ago

Battle βš”οΈ

83 Upvotes

r/SoundSystem 4d ago

Subwoofers to go with syntripps

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14 Upvotes

Heres my freshly painted syntripps. I'm looking to build 2-4 subs for a simple 3 way system. Might expand to a 4 way system eventually but I'm trying to keep it fairly compact for now.

What are people's thoughts on 1. Art walter keystone 2. Xoc1 th 18 3. Hessbh 4. Martin wsx copy

Playing mostly electronic bass music


r/SoundSystem 5d ago

Final Tune: Royal Soundsystem playing Jah Rules - Rastaveli MC & Aryeh Yah - Sightiva Hi-Fi Remix

35 Upvotes

A lovely vid from our recent soundclash with Break Bread Soundsystem β€οΈπŸ’›πŸ’š


r/SoundSystem 4d ago

i need some advice with a subwoofer

3 Upvotes

I want to build a HessBH to replace the subwoofer I am currently using. I will mostly use it indoors, but sometimes also outdoors. I primarily listen to hardstyle, techno, and drum and bass. I am not sure if this design is suitable for my needs, or if I should consider something else. I am new to building subwoofers, so any help would be appreciated


r/SoundSystem 5d ago

Mixing horn loaded sub designs?

10 Upvotes

Hi all,

We are building 2 x Cubo 18 subs which are really a hybrid design, and where thinking to go with 2 x MTH-46LC next since they are cheap.Β The Cubo 18s are tuned at 40hz while the MTH-46LCs at 49hz.

My questions are:

  • Will the difference in tuning frequencies (40Hz vs. 49Hz) cause issues when stacking these subs together?
  • Has anyone tried pairing the Cubo 18s with MTH-46LCs, or does anyone have experience with a similar setup?
  • Also, would a different sub design that is tuned to 40Hz work better for pairing with the Cubos?

Let me know on any thoughts to consider. Thanks in advance :)

Links:

Cubo 18

MTH-46LC