Ep. 39 - Exohyde is it better? DIY SPEAKER and Subwoofer covering. Is it a Duratex replacement??

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4 жыл бұрын

Spray quality results without Spraying? DIY speaker covering! Parts express exohyde put to the test. DIY Subwoofer and DIY Speaker cabinet Duratex Alterntive.
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For Flat Packs of the Hammer enclosure with or without the optional isolation platform contact
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Exohyde 1 Gallon
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Exohyde 1 Quart
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9" roller to apply Exohyde
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4" roller to apply Exohyde
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For Flat Packs of the Hammer enclosure with or without the optional isolation platform GSG is doing us a favor and cutting these upon request. This is not a GSG product and will not be on their website. To order contact
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Hammer Subwoofer Parts
Cabinet feet.
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The undisputed Champion in it's price range Dayton UM12
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The Amp used in the build. Other amps can be used including amps like the Behringer NX3000 with one Hammer per channel.
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External amp option. Can run dual Hammers.
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Very good budget orbital sander
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Binding post shown in the video
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The screws used. Great screws with a nice clean look and a great bite. I have these in all sizes.
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Assorted sand paper
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Wood filler shown in video
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Recommended wood glue
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@PartsExpressOfficial 4 жыл бұрын

Great Video! Thank You!

@hometheatergurus 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you !

@christopherrice1375 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for reviewing this product. It looks like it works well. When I built mine I wanted a smooth finish so I used Minwax oil base black stain (2 applications) and then I finished it off with 4 coats of General Finishes High Performance Satin Water-based Top Coat. Came out great. Keep up the good work. Love your videos!

@hometheatergurus 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a nice finish. I'm glad you like the content. Thanks!

@APSuk2 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, I can see what you are saying with Duratex & roller marks but I find if you thin it a little with water & use the same rollers that you used in this video I have no issues. In fact just buy the spray grade Durtex even if you are using a roller as its already thinned down for you. Works a charm.

@Grommet2007 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed. When applying Duratex, I put the first coat on thick, then thin the second coat, and I put it on using the supplied roller. No roller marks. Biggest challenge actually seems to be to get a consistent texture, rather than avoiding roller marks, but I guess that's down to application technique... :-)

@CraigLafferty 4 жыл бұрын

Thank your for the excellent video! Now if there was only something out there that equaled the single, consistent coverage on MDF that was NOT textured. I like a smooth finish but it is a personal preference! You have great skill and technique.

@hometheatergurus 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks and I agree. A smooth finish isn't going to happen as easy as what you see here. If you've seen the base coat clear coat video, that was some work.

@Soujistiks 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on building a subwoofer isolation platform? I'd love to hear what your thoughts are on the subject!

@jf88 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video!

@johnnyditommaso6807 3 жыл бұрын

I do car audio and have used Dratex in the past for my subwoofer boxes. Do you think this product is a good a Duratex and holds up as well?

@DREDKNOT2063 4 жыл бұрын

Hey post some spl sound demo for that build please

@Jenzbullets 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos and have learnt so much about my own dual Arendal 1961 1s Subs as a result. In a future video would you elaborate as to why you employ a major rolloff filter around 16hz? You say it in Video 7 I think but would be nice to understand why and what benefit? Also how best to do it? Many thanks.

@hometheatergurus 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. If you look at the winisd tutorial video ep 32 at about 26 minutes I cover this and show you why and what we are protecting the driver from when setting a high pass filter.

@DREDKNOT2063 4 жыл бұрын

Hey you should consider doing a resin coat, do you have any advice on how much psi I would need in a air compresser to spray epoxy resin pre mixed, I hate using a brush

@hometheatergurus 4 жыл бұрын

sorry I've never messed with resins.

@GlueFactoryBJJ 2 жыл бұрын

So what is the total cost of a build like this and how would the Hammer compare to other subs at a similar price point? If much better, then which subs would the Hammer sub compare to?

@billsliger838 Жыл бұрын

Hey I liked the video, I'm gonna try that exohyde on my 3rd sub. Where did you get the hammer kit? I looked on parts express but didn't see it

@hometheatergurus Жыл бұрын

Thanks. You can try reaching out to Jason at jason@gsgad.com . It may still be available through GSG.

@DREDKNOT2063 4 жыл бұрын

Hey dude can the exo Hyde be applied with a electronic paint sprayer

@hometheatergurus 4 жыл бұрын

I'm sure it could using the same procedure as spraying duratex.

@marsmediapro 26 күн бұрын

Nice!

@livinglarge22ify 3 жыл бұрын

so what would be the steps to get a piano finish out of that

@sroberds640 2 жыл бұрын

This product is more designed for Professional speaker applications, like DJ's and Pro Audio, outdoor wet scenarios and the need for high durability from when your roadie drops your speakers on the pavement. If you want a high gloss mirror like reflective finish you will need a polyester polymer product and possibly sanding sealer.

@Stevo19801 4 жыл бұрын

How long until the room build videos, interested in the floor, wall stage and riser build

@Stevo19801 4 жыл бұрын

Also the fabric panel builds

@hometheatergurus 4 жыл бұрын

Hopefully we'll start the foundation in a week or so. After that it will be a few months before I'm really into the theater build.

@johnsmith-qz4bv 3 жыл бұрын

looks great ...

@hometheatergurus 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@robertschuster312 4 жыл бұрын

Is this for the new theatre in the new house?

@hometheatergurus 4 жыл бұрын

No the new theater will have Dual GSG devestators hidden. I'll probably use this one in my new shop/filming area.

@UpgradingAsUsual 4 жыл бұрын

Need some close up stills man. Great video!

@hometheatergurus 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. And yes I should have done that. 🤦‍♂️

@UpgradingAsUsual 4 жыл бұрын

@@hometheatergurus Hahaha, don't sweat it, man. Your videos are some of the more interesting ones in the audio scene on youtube. Also, get involved with the guys over at Audioholics, Joe'n'Tell, Youthman and Technodad. Great crowd and friendly, too!

@hometheatergurus 4 жыл бұрын

@@UpgradingAsUsual thanks. I'm friends with most of them. Youth man has helped me a ton back when I was getting the channel going.

@UpgradingAsUsual 4 жыл бұрын

@@hometheatergurus nice

@UpgradingAsUsual 4 жыл бұрын

@@hometheatergurus Actually, yeah, youthman mentioned you did help him out for his Minidsp subwoofer setup, too. Also, I used your REW video to help set up my two subwoofers as well. Not enough info about how to go about doing it online, sadly. But you did a great job on that video and I got them tuned in my room to perfection with your help.

@keithiegee1 3 жыл бұрын

Is it blacker than Duratex?

@hometheatergurus 3 жыл бұрын

I can't really say. As you may notice I normally do veneers or fancy paint on cabinets. This is my first time doing an industrial look.

@toolanddie9789 2 жыл бұрын

Would 1 gallon do 2 coats on 2 Hammers?

@hometheatergurus 2 жыл бұрын

Yep!

@toolanddie9789 2 жыл бұрын

@@hometheatergurus thank you

@hometheatergurus 2 жыл бұрын

@@toolanddie9789 I'd say you can do about 2 coats on maybe 4 hammers.

@njcomputerservice 4 жыл бұрын

No pun intended

@hometheatergurus 4 жыл бұрын

😜

@kroekerta 3 ай бұрын

drop that cord down the inside of your shirt and out the bottom to the transmitter ;)

@hometheatergurus 3 ай бұрын

It's a plug in, you'll see on some videos i do that but there's time I just don't care. Heck I used to tape it between my pecs and hide it. As i've done more videos i don't care as much.. :)

@kroekerta 3 ай бұрын

@@hometheatergurus cool. Video was great too.

@kronk358 3 жыл бұрын

With a title like "Exohyde is it better" Id expect some kind of test to prove whether or not its better. Call me crazy. A better name for the video might be: a guy paints a box with Exohyde: doesnt show close ups, doesnt compare it to duratex, doesnt test its durability.