/ Register

DIY 2x8 cab project question

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by giacomini, Jul 22, 2013.

  1. Jul 22, 2013 #1
    giacomini

    giacomini

    Dec 14, 2008
    Florianopolis - Brazil
    Endorsing: Copetti Guitars
    Inexperienced builder here.

    Question is: How bad is it to have a bump in the 70-150Hz range (like shown in the attached picture?)

    The bump goes up to 1,6dB in the ~94Hz range.

    I already have a ported 2x10 cab that I use with my Micro-VR head, but I want to build an inexpensive sealed 2x8 so I can have both options (not going to use them together).

    Buying a SVT210AV is out of question because they cost about $800 down here.

    For this project I'll use 2 Goldwood GW-208/8 (specs in the attached pic also) so I can have 200w RMS @4 Ohms (they're cheap at parts-express).
     

    Attached Files:

  2. Jul 22, 2013 #2
    Downunderwonder

    Downunderwonder

    Aug 26, 2009
    New Zealand
    Bad like finding an extra couple of chocolate chips in your cookie.
     
  3. Jul 22, 2013 #3
    Stev187

    Stev187 Peavey MegaBass Club!

    Jan 11, 2011
    Lansing, MI
    2x8 cabs can turn out really nice; many years ago I built a 2x8 sealed cab for a bi-amp rig I was running (the bottom is a TL606 clone).

    cabs-1.jpg

    The 2x8 actually sounded great as a full-range cab. I used it for practice all the time. Because they were the first cabs I built, I totally OVER built them. I made them from very thick marine-grade plywood. They weighed a TON. I sold them years ago. Today, I think my whole rig weighs less than that 2x8!

    --Steve
     
  4. Jul 22, 2013 #4
    fdeck

    fdeck Supporting Member Commercial User

    Mar 20, 2004
    Madison WI
    HPF Technology LLC
    A hump of a couple dB will likely be inaudible.
     
  5. Jul 22, 2013 #5
    giacomini

    giacomini

    Dec 14, 2008
    Florianopolis - Brazil
    Endorsing: Copetti Guitars
    That setup looks great!

    I thought about building the 2x8 (or a 2x6) and a ported 1x12, but when I started going thru crossovers and port specs I just decided to keep it simple and cheap :D
     
  6. Jul 22, 2013 #6
    giacomini

    giacomini

    Dec 14, 2008
    Florianopolis - Brazil
    Endorsing: Copetti Guitars
    Great! :hyper: