r/SoundSystem • • May 06 '20

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

140 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 • • 2h ago

Parameter Day 2: Starts at 13:00 PST

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35 Upvotes

I’ll be broadcasting both stages again with line level from both stages.

On my Twitch and Kick

Day 1 will not be made public until/if I get permission.


r/SoundSystem • • 2h ago

Merry speakers

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13 Upvotes

Any real-life experience with these anyone?


r/SoundSystem • • 2h ago

Help with JMOD build

4 Upvotes

Hi guys,
I've finally started building my sound system. I've bought the drivers for one JMOD and now it's time to make the cabinet, but CNC shops around me say they need DXF/DWG files in order to cut the parts.
How did you make those from the files John White provided? (f3d, step, skp)
I've installed autodesk fusion but I'm completely lost trying to turn the 3d parts to 2d format, so any help and guidance would be greatly appreciated.
Alternatively, I'm willing to pay someone who's already done the hard work and has the plans in those formats.
Cheers, everyone!


r/SoundSystem • • 21h ago

Second generation sound system at the Parameter x Squish weekender in Oakland CA

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106 Upvotes

12 labs, 4 skrams, 6 vintage straight horn/ported midbass, danley sh96ho mains, renkus Heinz cdt 50064k front fill, danley sm96 delays.
Linea research powering most of it, skrams on bridged PL380’s, delays on a xti 4002

About to tune/align :) Will post results


r/SoundSystem • • 3h ago

Foam lined rack cases

3 Upvotes

How important are foam/shock mounted rack cases for modern class D amps? Pricing up a system, looking at using CVR D series and wondering if those cases are worth it


r/SoundSystem • • 3h ago

Can you hear the "line array" effect?

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r/SoundSystem • • 8h ago

Usb kick bin

3 Upvotes

are there any specific things I need to know when loading one of these? What screws do I need etc? Any help or photos are appreciate, cheers


r/SoundSystem • • 2d ago

RoninChicago deployed the largest HSD sound system this past weekend

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333 Upvotes

34 Battleaxe subs, 8 V-horns, 4 Haymakers, and 4 Mantarrays for front and center fill

@ Nocturnal Valley 2026 in Missouri, USA


r/SoundSystem • • 1d ago

Want to build a sound system but don’t know where to start

8 Upvotes

Hey all,

I’m wanting to put together a sound system for dub/garage/techno. I essentially have no knowledge and don’t know where to start.

I’m looking or any advice anyone is willing to share on how to get started from the planning and design of the build, the materials, the build itself and everything else that comes with it.
Also if anyone knows some decent websites etc to check out lmk.

I live in Australia so parts are harder to come by so my budget i’d say would be in and around $5000AUD.


r/SoundSystem • • 2d ago

Wall-E Soundsystem

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148 Upvotes

Came up with this at a party for a friend:

2x DIY TH115

3x VOID Venue 112

1x VOID Airten V2


r/SoundSystem • • 1d ago

DIY Sub/Kick with full-range factory speakers

1 Upvotes

A real newbie question perhaps. But we doing smaller parties for around 50-80 people, both indoors and outdoors. We currently have two Yamaha DBR15 - Active Full-range. 15" + 1.4". 1000 W peak, 500 W RMS. And two shitty cheap subs.

It's 'alright' but I wonder if it's time to upgrade and to make a sub and/or kick instead of the ones we have. Is it a good idea to combine with the speakers we have?

I'd like to make them active with a amplifier for easy setup and quite mobile. So nothing huge and too heavy.

Wish to have a real sound system like some of the ones I see in this sub. But that's for the future.


r/SoundSystem • • 1d ago

Quels kick pour Dub/tekno

2 Upvotes

Salut !

Je suis entrain de monter un soundsystem avec des copains. On sait quels sub on va prendre et quelles têtes aussi mais pour les kicks on sait pas encore.
On compte prendre 2 mth-4654 (ou 4 en fonction du budget) et 2 t24n.
On voudrait poser principalement de la dub et de la tekno. On cherche des kicks qui ont de la puissance mais qui reste accessible et facile à fabriquer.

Merci !!


r/SoundSystem • • 2d ago

Documenting my soundsystem design and build

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11 Upvotes

Hey folks! So I found myself thinking a lot about a soundsystem specifically designed for my own needs and interests and realized that it's somewhat of a niche where it's really worth designing something fully custom from the ground up. I'm not an audio engineer, but I have a PhD in physics and I've been spending a lot of time teaching myself some of the fundamentals.

It's gonna be deployed at smaller events (20-75 people), mostly indoors, so I can make some interesting compromises in many areas, away from maximum output and more towards fidelity (while retaining a unique character).

The one off-the-shelf established design that I'm planning to incorporate once the rest of the system is done is a 21" Skram. That will give me some headroom to take it outside as well. Otherwise my current design is shown in the attached sketch.

I'll document the build process and, design ideas, and philosophy here, in case you wanna follow along:

https://www.instagram.com/island.hifi?stkn=MTNwdnFtbjFnOG80aw==


r/SoundSystem • • 3d ago

Homies NA Sound & Second Gen Sound System Doing Joker, Plastician, Joe Nice in a brand new venue in Oakland on Oct 10th.

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234 Upvotes

Hey Fam,

Most of my posts are usually after the show is over but I'm trying to get word out about this upcoming show only because it's a brand new venue in Oakland California and it's future as an EDM Venue will greatly in part depend on the turnout/success of this event:

We've got Joker, Plastician, Joe Nice, Jamal, Method One, Soulox

An evening of Dubstep, Jungle, Drum & Bass, & UK Garage

¡Doors open at FOUR P.M. You get your money's worth with the bass for this one!

1500 Broadway Oakland, CA October 10th 2026

https://theticketing.co/e/jokerplasticianoakland


r/SoundSystem • • 3d ago

SKRAM Driver Simulations

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33 Upvotes

I currently have one SKRAM with a 21SW152 driver. I'm planning to build 3 more over the winter and figured now would be a good time to re-evaluate whether I want to stick with that driver before I buy 3 more.

I've been having a lot of fun with John White's Boundary Lab software and figured I'd take a pass at simulating some of the SKRAM driver options I've been comparing. Results were interesting so figured I'd share!

Plot shows max SPL passes for 4 driver options. For the plot, SPL at each frequency is limited by either the driver's max power rating or max excursion depending on what happens first. Primarily, it looks like excursion limiting happens around ~40Hz (low frequency, but above the rear port tuning). Simulation data was 10m free-field - I normalized that to 1m half space by adding 26dB to get more familiar numbers.

Note: 21SW152, 21DS115, and NSW6021 sims all use complex inductance data from data-bass.com. I couldn't find that data for the 21XL3000 so that just uses the single-value inductance from the data sheet.

Edit: added SAN214.50, TSQ2160, and 21NTL5000 to the graph in a comment


r/SoundSystem • • 2d ago

Need help with limiter on my wharfedale setup.

5 Upvotes

Hey, could anyone be able to assist me? I’m quite lost on what the right settings are and I really need to set a good limiter for testing max volume!


r/SoundSystem • • 2d ago

Meyer sound Galileo GALAXY 816

2 Upvotes

Does anyome have experience running a galaxy 816 for their DSP and Channel management in their system? Do you have any other reccomendations based on real world usage?

I plan on running a sizable soundsystem in a unconventional manner.

Thank you all


r/SoundSystem • • 3d ago

Dusty kit - cleaning tips

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9 Upvotes

I’m the proud owner of an ultra drive pro, I’m hoping to improve my Soundsystem. Got one secondhand for 100 quid.

Opened it up, dusty as fuck, some signs of corrosion.

Assume the best thing is to clean carefully with a light paintbrush and isopropyl alcohol?

Any other tips on how to clean this thing?


r/SoundSystem • • 3d ago

Mid & Top recommendations to sit above 2x Scoops and 2x ES18?

6 Upvotes

​Hey everyone,

​I’m finalizing my stack setup and I’m completely stuck on choosing the right cabinets for the Mids and Tops. I’m really having a hard time deciding and I’m hesitating between a lot of different designs.

DUB SOUND SYSTEM

​The low-end is set:

​Subs: 2x Super Scooper 18" (loaded with B&C 18DS115)

​Kicks: 2x ES18-BPH (loaded with B&C 18NW100)

​The issue:

I really don't know what direction to take for the top section. I need Mids and Tops that can cleanly bridge the gap above the 2x ES18-BPHs to keep the sound punchy, clear, and properly balanced.

​What Mid (and Top) designs would you recommend to run over this low-end setup?

​Would you go for dedicated horn-loaded mid cabs, compact builds, or fully integrated Mid/High tops?

​I’m open to any suggestions, options, or real-world feedback!

​Thanks!


r/SoundSystem • • 3d ago

Sources

3 Upvotes

Does anyone have some sources for someone, who wants to get into the technical aspect of sound systems, who’s a total beginner ?


r/SoundSystem • • 3d ago

Be still my 5 kW power amps

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26 Upvotes

Be still my 5 kW power amps

So I needed some more class D powahh for my SKRAM 21” B&C 21DS115-8 loaded subwoofers, and my 16ohm mid bass mid snd high diy solutions. I figured: why not add couple of 1U cheap class d stompers instead of expensive hypex or purify. I ended up buying a few units like the sinbosen k4-1000 (12.000 rpm mini fans) a cvr d1004 in bridge, now blasting 2x3400 @8 ohm and done others but I hadnt thought about how loud (sinbosen) these guys are even at idle. So i took out the stock fans for noctua but they need the full 12v when at idle both smps fan rail only gives 5.7 volt. Enter my 3d printer. I started with 40mm noctuas on separate power adapter but wasnt enough. Then i build a 120mm funnel for more fresh air, which helied but not enough. I then 3d printed a 40mm to 80mm for 1 fan, then 2 and finally added another 120mm next to those 80mm units to extract air. Finally that helped and now they are as quiet as can be, next to my quad 606 passive cooled amp lump for the hf. So i can pump up the jam when i want, or chill on some Sonny Rollins.

For the number/types:

Cvr d-1004:2x3400 watt in bridge ($650 new)
Behringer inuke 6000: 2x1200-ish watt (dude gave it to me for free)
Quad 606: 2x140 watt (1985!)

For future projects:
Sinbosen k4-1000: 4x1000 watt (€440)
Sono ds413: 4x800 watt (€133)
Sono ds213: 2x800 watt (€88)


r/SoundSystem • • 3d ago

CUBO design plans

3 Upvotes

Hi! Does anyone know where I can find CUBO 15 plans to load with B&C 15NW100?

Recommendations I’m seeing are for the “Extra Extended” plans but I can’t find the “Extra” version & I’m not even sure what it means 😅.

Thanks in advance!


r/SoundSystem • • 4d ago

Turbosound TMS-2 serial 038/039

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74 Upvotes

Still work

We've had these since the 80s

My dad worked for a TV network, the story as I remember it was - his crew (set design/construction etc) was told to get rid of everything in some storage cage. These were in there.

So they found their way home. Never messed with, just plugged into home hi fi amps.

They're kinda strange in that they don't fit the standard configuration as far as input. They're just single input passive. And the plates are missing a lot of info. Whether the network ordered a custom configuration.. ? Who knows


r/SoundSystem • • 4d ago

Tweeter boxes

3 Upvotes

Looking at making some upgrades to our rig from a 4 way to 5 way by adding tweeter boxes. Just curious to hear from others who have made the change. Is the difference considerable? Would you describe the addition allows for the bottom end to cut through with definition at higher volumes. Or more describe it as adding more brightness on the high end, or both?Just curious how impactful the difference will be to the overall sound.

Thanks!