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Bit more DIY Beam Blocker

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Been a few DIY threads recently so thought I'd do one.

I start off with the base from two pineapple tins. Note I leave the lip on the base of the can by using the tin opener on the outer edge of the rim. Keep one of the tins as it will be very useful later.
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I picked these metal strips up from Mitre10 for $1.50 each. Some matt black paint too.
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I like where this is going.
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I've got no idea where this is going!!!
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Yep it's a car
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Cut the metal strips down to 320mm and pop rivet the tin bases in the centre of them.
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Use the empty can to cut some foam into circular pads. I can't believe how well this worked, just twist the can from side to side and slices right through.
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Building some of these?
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Give that man a biscuit !
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Neat!!










What do they do?
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Fucked if I know
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Seems legit.
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Paint drying tonight, will fit tomorrow.
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I put 2 strips of duct tape across each of the THD speakers as a proof of concept. Worked so well, they're still there 5 years later.
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Interesting.

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The THD cab has laser beam projection. You could walk into it and the highs would knock you over. I was going to build beam blockers like Badger and as I said, I put some tape across to see if it made a difference. Worked so well I never got any further.
They'd probably be good on closed back quads.
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