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Post by Bonzo on Feb 20, 2017 10:43:14 GMT -5
Thanks to everyone for your input. I appreciate it.
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Post by Bonzo on Feb 20, 2017 10:44:16 GMT -5
Purchase a set of end tables! Oh believe me, that thought has run through my head!
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Post by Bonzo on Feb 20, 2017 10:58:53 GMT -5
Let me clarify, I know people have made end tables into subs, or made end tables with subs in them, or just put end tables over subs. I'm just wondering if anyone has used a straight up sub, like a big SVS one, as, itself, an end table? Hi bonzo, it is exactly my case, I'm using my SVS PB2-plus as an end table because my living room is too small and it was the better compromise for the sound and the utility, so far absolutely no problem since to date, naturally in normal music listening levels I can let glasses of drinks on without any problems of spilling or shacking, but when I'm listening an action movie at high volume level I can't let anything on sub because the vibrations will throw down everything over, same thing for big music party. For scratching the surface I really don't worry about this because my 2004 SVS model is finished in a commercial grade indestructible rough vinyl finish like the professional mobile sonorisation speakers. I love your room! Very nice, clean, and looks very usable. I could live with that easy. Perfect. And thanks for the detailed reply.
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Post by pedrocols on Feb 20, 2017 11:18:39 GMT -5
Mine also comes pretty handy...
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Post by gus4emo on Feb 20, 2017 21:48:06 GMT -5
I can use any of my 2 subs as end tables, they have proven they can behave with anything on them, but I don't want anyone placing things on them just in case of accidents, lol....
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2017 0:06:38 GMT -5
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Post by snacker on Feb 21, 2017 2:51:30 GMT -5
I guess I'm one of few to have an end table big enough to fit a sub inside.
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Post by 405x5 on Feb 21, 2017 9:04:44 GMT -5
My sub. Is up on the front wall and though that kills it as and end table, one COULD use it for something, like a pedastal base. But, I have a never ending sense of paranoia about putting anything on top of any speaker ( junk, scratches and vibrations).
All subwoofer rattles are "in check" in the room, with small, adhesive dots I stuck under the glass inserts of the coffee ☕️ table and those dummy pane glass inserts on the main windows. A big help when Dwayne J. Is busy in San Andreas.
Bill
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Post by Bonzo on Feb 21, 2017 14:27:39 GMT -5
Wow, did it come that way? With the insert built in? That's a nice idea.
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Post by knucklehead on Feb 21, 2017 15:55:49 GMT -5
For a small form factor sub the SVS SB12 is hard to beat. I doubt there is an end table that it won't fit under and it wouldn't serve very well as an end table. It measures just over 14" on all sides in a sealed enclosure. It's as good as the two DIY sealed 12" subs I've had for about 5-6 years. Sometimes I use it for music - and always use it for movies along with it's opposite, an Elemental Designs A5-350 15" dual ported monstrosity that measures 21x24.5 by 24" high. It does double duty - serving as an end table to the couch. The A5 has way more SPL than all my other subs put together and hits 18hz down 6db. Not bad for what I paid for it in 2010 - $560 shipped 'B' stock.
I only have 5 subs! I need more!
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Post by gus4emo on Feb 21, 2017 18:47:22 GMT -5
I have the same model, strictly for music, I have a little something to hold my laser discs, just to show, I have the HSURESEARCH VTF15 MK2 in the back strictly for movies, but nothing on it.....
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2017 21:55:31 GMT -5
Wow, did it come that way? With the insert built in? That's a nice idea. Yes, all the Outlaw Audio subs, former and current, in this class have the inlaid Plexiglas top, even though they don't mention (why I don't know) it online for the newest Ultra-X12 model. See my photo above and the one on the new model in this review below. It can be scratched so you need to be careful what you place on the top. As I mentioned, whatever I place on it like a plant, photo, etc has small felt pads on the bottom or a pad under any item placed on top of the sub. I carefully dust the top with a feather duster or clean with a high quality micro cloth and lens cleaner. The front and sides are a very attractive satin black finish. geekometry.com/2015/02/rocking-low-with-the-outlaw-ultra-x12-subwoofer/
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Post by niuguy on Feb 21, 2017 22:01:47 GMT -5
I have fake plants on the subs but yeah, I basically use my 18" DIY subs as an end table.
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Post by jmilton on Feb 21, 2017 22:03:57 GMT -5
^ nice F12s.🙂
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Post by Bonzo on Feb 22, 2017 9:24:06 GMT -5
Yes, all the Outlaw Audio subs, former and current, in this class have the inlaid Plexiglas top, even though they don't mention (why I don't know) it online for the newest Ultra-X12 model. See my photo above and the one on the new model in this review below. It can be scratched so you need to be careful what you place on the top. As I mentioned, whatever I place on it like a plant, photo, etc has small felt pads on the bottom or a pad under any item placed on top of the sub. I carefully dust the top with a feather duster or clean with a high quality micro cloth and lens cleaner. The front and sides are a very attractive satin black finish. geekometry.com/2015/02/rocking-low-with-the-outlaw-ultra-x12-subwoofer/I looked at their website yesterday and yeah, they don't mention this or even show it in their pictures. Their website needs some major updating. But hey, thanks for the detailed info and more pics. Looks like a nice unit, and has a good size and shape for my space. Its' now on my list of possibilities.
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Post by KeithL on Feb 22, 2017 10:25:21 GMT -5
As long as the sub has a flat top, you can have a glass shop cut a piece of glass to fit, and polish the edges. You can then either put little felt feet on the glass plate, or put a neat strip of weather stripping around the edge. (You can even put decorative stiff - like pictures - under the glass.) If you use really heavy glass (3/8" or 1/2") it won't go anywhere, won't vibrate, and will be nearly indestructible. (And heavy glass won't get condensation underneath if you put a cold drink on it.) Glass won't scratch from soft items, and is much more resistant to casual scratches than plastic, but you should use coasters for glasses and glass or metal decorative items. Any glass shop will be happy to cut heavy glass to order (which they do all the time for replacement tops for tables). The price will usually be comparable to plexiglas (plastic is actually somewhat expensive). Yes, all the Outlaw Audio subs, former and current, in this class have the inlaid Plexiglas top, even though they don't mention (why I don't know) it online for the newest Ultra-X12 model. See my photo above and the one on the new model in this review below. It can be scratched so you need to be careful what you place on the top. As I mentioned, whatever I place on it like a plant, photo, etc has small felt pads on the bottom or a pad under any item placed on top of the sub. I carefully dust the top with a feather duster or clean with a high quality micro cloth and lens cleaner. The front and sides are a very attractive satin black finish. geekometry.com/2015/02/rocking-low-with-the-outlaw-ultra-x12-subwoofer/I looked at their website yesterday and yeah, they don't mention this or even show it in their pictures. Their website needs some major updating. But hey, thanks for the detailed info and more pics. Looks like a nice unit, and has a good size and shape for my space. Its' now on my list of possibilities.
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Post by Bonzo on Feb 22, 2017 11:07:58 GMT -5
As long as the sub has a flat top, you can have a glass shop cut a piece of glass to fit, and polish the edges. You can then either put little felt feet on the glass plate, or put a neat strip of weather stripping around the edge. (You can even put decorative stiff - like pictures - under the glass.) If you use really heavy glass (3/8" or 1/2") it won't go anywhere, won't vibrate, and will be nearly indestructible. (And heavy glass won't get condensation underneath if you put a cold drink on it.) Glass won't scratch from soft items, and is much more resistant to casual scratches than plastic, but you should use coasters for glasses and glass or metal decorative items. Any glass shop will be happy to cut heavy glass to order (which they do all the time for replacement tops for tables). The price will usually be comparable to plexiglas (plastic is actually somewhat expensive). Thanks Keith. What you are saying here is exactly what my original idea was. Glass. I've done things like it before. My first go was about 25 years ago when I made an outdoor end table out of an old Moosehead beer keg from college. Had a glass place cut me 3/8" thick tempered glass at 24" round, finish the edge, and then I used rubber type bumpers screwed in the top of the keg to support it. Perfect. I still have it on my patio today. Here my original thought was to buy a sub, then either drill & screw or glue the same threaded knurled knobs on top (as I used on my custom made rack an TV stand - see pics attached) to act as stand offs, and put the glass on those with little clear rubber spacers. Of course putting holes in a sub might cause problems depending on how it's made, so I would certainly contact the manufacturer before even attempting something like that. I made this thread to find out if what I was thinking was an issue, or just plain stupid. It appears it's basically not (although me being stupid is still debatable ), if I keep a few considerations in mind. It was interesting to see that Outlaw even makes theirs sort of promoting the idea (albeit with plexi / acrylic instead of glass. So I think I've got my answer, and it's now just a matter of getting to the point of trying it out. Hopefully sooner rather than later, but we'll see. At least knowing this now I can add it to my list and get to it when time and money allow. Here's my custom rack. Here is a close up that shows the knurled knob I'm talking about. Another picture of the bottom of my ceiling fan where I nixed the light that came with it, made a custom round insert, and used the same knobs to tie the fan into my rack & TV stand.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2017 13:15:34 GMT -5
I looked at their website yesterday and yeah, they don't mention this or even show it in their pictures. Their website needs some major updating. But hey, thanks for the detailed info and more pics. Looks like a nice unit, and has a good size and shape for my space. Its' now on my list of possibilities. Yeah, their website has been lacking in some info for a long time. The inlaid Plexiglas top was a nice feature in my buying decision. I had to search several reviews to find out that the Plexiglas top was still on the new model. I would call Oultaw Audio to confirm this or any other questions or concerns. I found out from previous model reviews that Dr HSU apparently helped in the design of the original LFM sub series.
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