How do i build a Subwoofer, NOT an enclosure.?

Question

I have a magnet from a 12 inch subwoofer, but i do not have the speaker itself. I know how to build an enclosure already, but i need to know how to build the actual speaker itself. I was going to try to put a 10 inch speaker on the 12 magnet if possible. Any ideas?

Answer 1

Well if you can get a basket (where the magnet would attach) to house all of the components then its possible. I have thought about it myself. Check out http://youtube.com/watch?v=izQHjVWfzDQ

They show the basics of building a speaker. Its basically a voice coil (bunch of copper wire wrapped around a paper tube) attached to a cone.

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

no. speaker is really difficult device and you will never be able to build some good. you can make "something" but it will not be "good speaker"..

Answer 3

buy one, there is a time that you must not try and just spend money

Answer 4

There is alot more to building a subwoofer or any loudspeaker for that matter than just throwing a bunch of mix match parts together,unless you are a engineer or speaker tech, don't waste you money or time.

Answer 5

you can buy just a cone and coil and glue it in.

Answer 6

unless you have a machine shop at your disposal, I'd say it's a cost-prohibitive task...