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Death Star Subwoofer

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the because-you-can dept.

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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  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*

  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 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. 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.

  8. 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.

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  9. 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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  10. 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.

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

    All Your Bass Are Belong To Us!

  12. That's not a subwoofer.... by Tyler+Eaves · · Score: 5, Interesting

    THIS is a subwoofer.

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  13. 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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  14. 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*