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Death Star Subwoofer

bmfs writes "A subwoofer so powerful it could loosen fillings, shake out the cholesterol from arteries and generally make a lot of noise. It seems that the Death Star, ignoring the weakness that ultimately lead to its complete destruction, was a pretty good design... so someone made his own (with a lot of help from a housemate). The Death Star Subwoofer is currently up for sale on Ebay."

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  1. So... I see your Bass is as big as mine... by losman · · Score: 5, Funny

    Let's see how you handle it...

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    1. Re:So... I see your Bass is as big as mine... by mzwaterski · · Score: 4, Funny

      Isn't this off-topic? Why is the parent talking about fish??

  2. A disturbance in the Force by AtariAmarok · · Score: 5, Funny
    "....powerful it could loosen fillings, shake out the cholesterol from arteries and generally make a lot of noise"

    Just like George Lucas' legal team!

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  3. death star? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    looks more like a "deaf" star, yo.

    *pauses to pour out a 40 for my fallen homies who have joined the force*

    1. Re:death star? by Hogwash+McFly · · Score: 4, Funny

      Listening to ebonics is a fate worse than deaf.

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  4. handwaving by justforaday · · Score: 5, Funny

    This isn't the bass you are looking for...

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  5. So... by Tuxedo+Jack · · Score: 5, Funny

    Who's going to build the Bass-tille?

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  6. Funniest eBay listing I've seen in a while by Monte · · Score: 5, Funny

    The Q&A section alone is worth reading TFA.

    Q: Look at the size of that thing!
    A: Cut the chatter Red 2.

    1. Re:Funniest eBay listing I've seen in a while by DrEldarion · · Score: 4, Funny

      Hah, this one is even better:

      Q: If your "deathstar" subwooofer had a stand-up fight with a "borg cube" all-in-1 hi-fi then who'd win and how?
      A: The Death Star can destroy a planet. I can't imagine it would struggle against a gramophone with a built in wireless and auto-reverse cassette deck.

    2. Re:Funniest eBay listing I've seen in a while by silicon+not+in+the+v · · Score: 5, Funny

      When reading those Q&A things, I started thinking up some on my own.

      Q: I would like to see if your Death Star subwoofer would go well with the Alliance tweeter I built, but I live in the US, so it's too far away.

      A: The US is too remote to make an effective demonstration, but don't worry, we'll deal with your treble friends soon enough.

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  7. Re:Completely off-topic by AtariAmarok · · Score: 4, Funny
    "Who dies in the new Harry Potter? Who? Please let me know!"

    I think Jar Jar Weasley dies when the Dark Lord Vadermort blows up Hogobah... oh never mind.

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  8. Idiots never learn from history. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    The subwoofer installed is an Alpine 12" SWS-1242D, rated at 900W peak power, 300W rms. The enclosure is filled with foam wadding and ported. The ports are vented directly out the bottom of the subwoofer. The design was modelled on WinISD to calculate the port lengths... it's proper stuff :) There are two 4mm binding posts at the back for connection to a power amplifier. I'll be adding the amplifier to e-bay as soon as I type out a description, but any amplifier will work.

    These suckers have put in yet another thermal exhaust port that would be the prefect fit for a couple of proton torpedoes. Idiots never learn from history. The Bose alliance is going to have a field day with this.

  9. Looks great... unfortunately... by lpangelrob · · Score: 5, Funny
    Unfortunately, a lightning bug entered through an exhaust vent at the end of a trench in the subwoofer, resulting in the destruction of the subwoofer.

    Reportedly, the force was with it.

  10. For those who say by jaysones · · Score: 4, Funny

    "I find your lack of bass disturbing."

  11. Re:Even more cool... by Jamu · · Score: 5, Funny

    These photos betray enough of the design to build your own fully armed and operational battle station.

    Many Bothans died to bring us this information.

    Sorry.

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  12. Recipe by GauteL · · Score: 5, Funny

    1. Make silly Star Wars / Star Trek gadget.
    2. Put it up on eBay
    3. Notify Slashdot
    4. Profit!

    1. Re:Recipe by bugnuts · · Score: 5, Funny

      I find your lack of ??? disturbing.

  13. Sadly, Even When Added To Your Sound System.... by BRock97 · · Score: 4, Funny

    ... it will still be insignificant when compared to the power of the Force.

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  14. Re:Obligatory reference... by mbadolato · · Score: 5, Funny

    All Your Bass Are Belong To Us!

  15. Re:Completely off-topic by AtariAmarok · · Score: 4, Funny
    "Whathisname, the token black kid."

    You mean Boromir, right? The guy killed by the Cylons because he entered a stargate during a Wraith attack.

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  16. Re:That's no moon... by FidelCatsro · · Score: 5, Funny

    no no no its ,
    That's no moon ,Its a Base station

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  17. Just let me know by AtariAmarok · · Score: 4, Funny
    "All they need now is one I can attach my car stereo to so people can hear me coming from 30 miles away."

    Just let us know when you build your Imperial Car Destroyer. Put the plans up here (slashdotting be damned). I bet it would be a real babe magnet.

    "Hey, baby! Anyone ever tell you look just like Natalie Portman? Come over here and check out my ride. It's got 385 Tauntauns under the hood. Maybe we can go over to my apartment. I've got hot grits and Death Star loudspeakers. Yeah, baby."

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  18. Re:Even more cool... by dr_dank · · Score: 4, Funny

    He won't ship it due to size and weight so you need to be local to Reading, UK to pick it up.

    It's a trap!

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  19. Re:Even more cool... by B3ryllium · · Score: 4, Funny

    Every time you make that joke, God kills a Bothan.

  20. Re:Yes that's very cool but.... by 3nd32 · · Score: 4, Funny

    I AM a beowulf cluster of these things, you insensitive clod!

  21. Re:I take "Paraphrase This!" for $500 by saderax · · Score: 5, Funny
    At least he fixed a couple spelling/grammar errors.

    No, that was probably the editors!

    BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH....
    HAHAHAHahahaha...
    ahahahhahah
    hehe... heh.
    *wipes a tear from his eye*