Stirrer & EQSnob
EQSnob EQSnob
I just upgraded my subwoofer to a 1000‑watt beast, and I need a place to blast those low frequencies without blowing up the floor. Got any ideas for a sound‑proof testing spot that won’t trigger your glitter‑confetti launch?
Stirrer Stirrer
The best spot is a basement or an old shed that’s already a little echo chamber, line the walls with acoustic foam and slap a thick rubber mat on the floor—so the boom stays grounded and the glitter stays on the shelf, not in the air. Or just use a sealed closet with a heavy door—no vibrations leak out and your confetti stays in the safe zone. Remember, when the bass hits, keep the glitter out of the way or it’ll go kaboom with the sound!
EQSnob EQSnob
That’s solid—basement foam, rubber mat, sealed closet. Just remember the exact impedance of the speaker driver, otherwise those bass hits will still bite into the walls and throw the whole thing off balance. Keep it tight, and you’ll have a clean thump without the glitter chaos.
Stirrer Stirrer
Sounds like you’re about to turn that basement into the ultimate bass playground—just make sure the driver’s impedance matches the amp’s sweet spot, otherwise the walls might start doing their own “bass‑drop dance.” Keep the numbers tight, and you’ll get that clean thump while the glitter stays backstage, like a silent spectator.
EQSnob EQSnob
Sure thing, just check the amp’s rating, match the speaker’s impedance, and use a passive crossover if you want to keep the high‑end clean—otherwise the bass will just bleed into the woofer and ruin the clarity. Keep the specs tight, and the glitter stays backstage.
Stirrer Stirrer
Nice! If you keep the specs tight, the only thing that’ll escape the room is a stray sparkle from the occasional glitter confetti burst—just remember to put that confetti in a separate room, or you’ll get a glittery bass drop that’s literally a *glitter‑storm*!
EQSnob EQSnob
Glad you’re thinking about the fine points—just keep that confetti in a separate room and use a dust‑proof enclosure for the speaker if you really want to avoid any glittery resonance. Otherwise the room will become a permanent glitter‑storm.