Speakerbuilder.net

Topic

Author

Views

Replies

Last Post

Matt

Fiberfill effects on a ported loudspeaker.

I bought a pair of DCM KX12's back around 1996. (They have been in storage nearly all this time.) The KX12 is a 3-way ported design. A 12" woofer, 6" midrange and a horn tweeter. There are two 4" ports out the back of the cabinet. They are inexpensive speakers, but I...

Views: 495 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 11, 2006 4:49pm
by Mark Leraan

Dave R

Dayton budget 2 way vetn location

In the enclosure description for the Dayton Budget 2 way, it states to center the vent on the rear panel. The picture shows the vent in the top half of the rear panel. Does it make a difference where the vent is located? Does it need to be behind the tweeter as in...

Views: 600 Replies: 1

Last Post: Oct 30, 2006 4:06pm
by Dave R

Garrett J. Roach

Crossover and cabinet design

Hi I am planing to build a two way speaker using Dynaudio drivers. I would like to use the the D28/2 tweeter and the 17W75 woofer. Does anyone have a good crossover and cabinet design for these drivers. Thanks Gary

Views: 591 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 28, 2006 10:06pm
by Garrett J. Roach

J.R.Freeman

Driver Selection and Crossover Design

Hi everyone, I wish to construct a cheap pair of studio monitors. As such, my design goals are neutral response, and tight transients, over a range of about 50 Hz to 20 Khz plus. I will be using a subwoofer, so they need not extend lower. I have alread chosen...

Views: 582 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 24, 2006 9:59pm
by J.R.Freeman

J Hoppe

cabinet material?

Has anyone built a cabinet out of glass, say 1/2" thick? How would that work? What is the best way to connect the glass? Like a fish tank?

Views: 564 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 3, 2006 7:44pm
by J Hoppe

Kato

new to speaker building - impossible inductor values

Hi Folks. I'm new to DIY speaker building. I have a copy of the David Weems book and an eagerness to build something small and amazing. I decided to try the Zaph "12" (for lack of an actual name) as a near field pair for a home overdub studio. This one: http://ww...

Views: 595 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 27, 2006 5:39am
by grant

simple passive crossover?

i need a make a very simple crossover for my KLH speakers...its just that i dont know the first thing about impendence or ohms or any of that stuff all i know is is my rear speakers will be of 1 driver and 1 tweeter pulled out of one of the KLH platnum series 325-II...

Views: 480 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 17, 2006 2:22pm
by Marty H

gary

2-way or 3-way

Hi all, I am looking for information or discussion that compares and contrasts some of the more common speaker configurations. I am mainly interested in the pros and cons of 2 way and 3 way designs but would also like to learn about specific designs (MTM, D'Apolli...

Views: 540 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 16, 2006 6:58pm
by Trevor G.

Ted Baxter

Newbie Question: Veritas Speakers

Hello All, I am currently building my first set of speakers, the Veritas. I have all of the mdf cut and I am about to begin assembly, but I need two questions answered first> 1) I have noticed Wayne specifically mentions acoustic damping material in the build d...

Views: 744 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 16, 2006 9:04am
by Dan

grant

Lyra crossover for Vifa Drivers? - a newbie Q

Hi, I found this site via diyaudio.com. I have some old but good Vifa drivers D25 ferro tweet 6 ohms,D75 3"dome tweet 8ohms, P25 10"poly woofer. The graphs of these seem very similar to the Dayton drivers used in the Lyra. Except parts express says the 275-070 i...

Views: 526 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 7, 2006 7:19am
by grant

phil

Eros vs Living Voice Avatar mkII or Avatar OBX-R2

Has anyone had the chance of comparing the Eros to the Living Voice Avatar or Avatar OBX-R2 loudspeakers? I am in love with these and mate wonderfully with my amps, but are unfortunately out of my budget... I would like to hear any comments if you have had the...

Views: 485 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 23, 2006 5:49pm
by Philip Aktkinson

Lance

Veritas listening remarks/review/etc?

Anyone have any feedback regarding the Veritas? I'm looking for a new pair of mains and based on the little I've read and the design/specs/drivers, the Veritas looks like a good fit for my budget and etc. However, I'm having trouble finding a review/posting/etc by...

Views: 548 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jun 4, 2006 6:27pm
by Bruce Thomas

Mark Schrier

Lyra Speakers

I am researching the Lyra design, before building my first set of speakers. The page on building them is not too detailed as far as the enclosures are concerned. Does anyone have more details as far as dampening materials? Also are there any recommended modificati...

Views: 887 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 4, 2006 5:51pm
by Bruce Thomas

clayton

D8 volume?

Wayne proposes a volume of 56 liters which is 1.98 cubic feet. Dave Tenney shows a volume of almost twice that on his website. Is this just a matter of tunning fequency? The volume difference is huge.

Views: 588 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 21, 2006 10:00am
by Mark

Wayne J.

This Board Must DIE!

Don't get me wrong...I like having a forum for you nice folks to post on... but Bravenet has gotten seriously expensive over the years and the quality of the forum software stinks. Thusly, I have decided to make a new board available for Speakerbuilder.net The...

Views: 2137 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 15, 2006 9:31am
by Dennis Moore

killing time

MK1 or MK11

Which Eros crossover would be better suited for a Yamaha Rxv-1400 (110 watts)? It has a 4ohm setting and I talked to someone who runs 4 ohm speakers with no problems on his. P.S. I'll be asking a lot of questions that will show my lack of knowledge. Any help wil...

Views: 830 Replies: 7

Last Post: Apr 26, 2006 4:22pm
by Andy

Bill Currier

VD Project (Vifa/Dayton)

There is a project on the PE showcase of a Vifa P17WJ with Dayton Silk Tweet. The author did a nice write up on it and said the crossover desigh was done by Wayne J. There was no mention if the crossover was designed for a certain size baffle or any measurements. I w...

Views: 554 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 21, 2006 12:25am
by Bill Currier

Eric Y.

dayton 8 question

Does anyone know if the crossover on this site for the dayton 8 found here http://speakerbuilder.net/web_files/calgen/calgen1.htm at the bottom has the tweeter normal or reverse polarity. I was thinking of building it. thanks

Views: 715 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 20, 2006 4:40pm
by Eric Y.

JoeTech

round to rectangular port

Over the years I've built a few speakers. I just recently 'decommitioned' my 32 year old Heathkit Amp when a great deal came up on a H-K receiver. I have JBL L-88's in the livingroom and J2050 in the den which also are used when we watch DVD's. I am thinking of givi...

Views: 480 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 20, 2006 4:02pm
by Wayne J.

James Cramer

Infinity POS IIs

Hello -- I'm restoring a pair of old Infinity POS II speakers. They are two-way ported with 10" woofers and 2" tweeters. Dimensions: 24" H, 13" W, 12" D -- volume approx. 2.17'. Ports are 2" wide, 8" long. I want to replace the original drivers and crossovers wit...

Views: 569 Replies: 6

Last Post: Apr 13, 2006 5:35pm
by Bill Currier

D.A.R.R.Y.L.

Eros MKII reduce sibilance

Hi All, I have found an easy way to reduce the sibilance (yes there is on the Eros MKII): two layers of reel woolen velt. See image for the looks. It does not alter the dynamics or character of the Eros. Eros velt

Views: 768 Replies: 5

Last Post: Apr 12, 2006 7:20pm
by jeff

Peecreek's

I was wondering how everyone liked this speaker and if they would be okay for a desk moniter? powered by a onkyo tx-844. This will be my first real speaker building endeavor so i wanted to make sure they would work well in a close listening distance, around 3ft-4ft?

Views: 565 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 12, 2006 1:48pm
by Bill Currier

Dan Solomon

EROS next perhaps - opinions

So far I have built the DIII', the Lyras and the Veritas. They are all great. I just finished the Lyras and really love the sound. They are going to a friend after I listen for a whil. I have been using the Veritas for my own and really love the full robust sound, im...

Views: 827 Replies: 3

Last Post: Apr 12, 2006 12:57am
by Andy

stevenbarry

Poor customer service from Parts Express

I hope the people at parts express customer service are reviewing this message board. After many years of purchasing hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise from parts express, I will never do business with them again. They are selling items (Open House cable distri...

Views: 718 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 27, 2006 3:22pm
by stevenbarry

Mark Schrier

Re: Lyra Speakers-Crossover Questions

OK so I'm a newbie! To clarify my previous post, what's with the 330uH inductors in the high and mid circuits? Is that the same as a .33mH? Also regarding the 11.6uF capacitator in the mid. The closest I can get t is a combination of 11.5uF. Is that close enough...

Views: 400 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 26, 2006 2:40pm
by Mark Schrier

Mark Schrier

Info on Lyra Speakers

Greetings experienced Builders, I am thinking about building my first set of speakers. Thinking that the Lyra's might fill the needs for my mucic tastes (blues, rock, etc,). I can find a lot of info on the DIII's which are my second choice, but not so on the Lyr...

Views: 399 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 25, 2006 8:41pm
by Mark Schrier

Paul L

Similar DIII crossover question - difference btwn versions?

Good afternoon, I am now (finally) getting some good work done on my DIII project and had a few questions about the crossover. I had started laying out the crossover using the nicely printed schematic (I didn't buy my tweeters between July 2001 and May 2002....

Views: 362 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 14, 2006 5:03pm
by Paul L

Ed C

PX Project Details

Have been away for a good while ... were the PX details ever posted?? Thanx

Views: 340 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 7, 2006 1:04pm
by Ed C

Samm

D3 optional bypass capacitor

What is the purpose of the optional cap? What is gained by using it?

Views: 366 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 5, 2006 10:55pm
by Samm

timbecht

prefab crossovers

are they ok to use in a two way speaker build for new home theater set up

Views: 362 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 1, 2006 10:19am
by Dan B

preedy

Being inquisitive

I am considering building the Dayton 3 speakers, but before I do, I would like some information. 1. Do I need to use an op-amp/mic and speakerworks to tune the inclosure if I build the inclosure to wayne design specs? 2. How hungry are these speakers? Will a s...

Views: 520 Replies: 7

Last Post: Feb 28, 2006 4:31pm
by Rudy D

Rudy D

veneering

I have built 3 DIII's. all have had the front baffle straight no rounded edges. this time I rounded the edges as outlined. It came out well. however when I went to veneer, the material cracked, and it would not sit snug around the rounded edge, I had pre-glued so I...

Views: 562 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 28, 2006 4:26pm
by Rudy D

Laminate from PE

Anyone have any experiences with the vinyl laminate from Parts Express? Is it simply contact paper?

Views: 402 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 28, 2006 12:42am
by JA

Charlie Mimbs

Help ! crossover problem / no tweeter output

Hello everyone, I just built a center-channel speaker with (2) dayton 6.5's, a Hi-Vi dome mid & Audax tweeter. The bass and mids sound about right but I'm hearing little or no tweeter output (I'm a bit deaf on the topend but I'm not hearing anything at all from th...

Views: 328 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 20, 2006 10:17pm
by Charlie Mimbs

dko

Eros MK I Speakers

i need advice regarding the ercommended acoustic foam lining: 1) what size of egg carton shaped foam is recommended (peaks vs valleys); and 2) what density of foam is ercommended for best results...thank you for any replies...dko

Views: 422 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 16, 2006 6:27pm
by D Kelly

Clayton

DIII non-polar electrolytic

If you are going to spent the time to build these it is worth it to replace the non-polar electrolytic capacitor with the more expensive polypropylene alternative. The capacitors cost about $30 but make a huge difference in the sound quality. I have built both vers...

Views: 303 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 14, 2006 5:10pm
by Clayton

jRd

Dayton III's Bi-Amping

Hi guys! I've read a lot on this foum and and other to find answer to my question but I didn't find any answer. Here it is: I am planning to build the Dayton III's project. The amplifier that is going to drive them is a Marantz 2275, 75rms per channel. There is...

Views: 328 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 11, 2006 9:08pm
by Jules Ryckebusch

ottocycle

D27 Veritas

PE sells two models of the D27 (D27TG-05 & D27TG-35). Can someone clue me into which model to use? The driver spec's of each of these models is different and I don't know how that will effect the crossover, speaker, etc. Please have mercy and help out an audio DIY...

Views: 629 Replies: 4

Last Post: Feb 2, 2006 12:58pm
by ottocycle

Jeff F

Dayton2 Question

First let me say thank you for all the great time and effort that has been put into this site. My post is about a pair of Dayton2s I built. I am forced to place them very close to the listening position, and need to back the tweeter down a notch or so. I have trie...

Views: 358 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 27, 2006 6:45pm
by Jeff F

Kelly Graves

Eros I and II too bright?

I sure wish I knew how to tame the ss 9500's just a bit. After comparing Eros to my new (to me) Magnepan 2.7's I am sure that the Original Eros project is too bright for me. However, taming a tweeter just isn't part of my knowledge. Any suggestions? Thanks in a...

Views: 615 Replies: 9

Last Post: Jan 26, 2006 12:54pm
by mike

Mark Lammert

EROS and Subs

Thought I would start a new thread for this... I have been trying to do some research on matching dedicated left and right subs to go with 2-way speakers... Much like the BESLs... Does anybody have any experience/advise on this??? I have seen some comment...

Views: 507 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 23, 2006 12:01pm
by Dan

preedy

schematics for DIII HT needed

I just noticed that the shielded version of the driver DAYTON DC160S-8 6-1/2" CLASSIC SHIELDED WOOFER is slightly different than the none shielded version. If any one has ideas for the changes i will need to include for the shielded versions in my this DIII project p...

Views: 307 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 20, 2006 1:00am
by preedy

Ramon Philippo

Eros MKii finished

Hi All, Finished my Eros MKii.Quite happy, but... I find the bass to boomy. Will filling the enclosure with wool solve the boomyness? Final pic 1 Final pic 2 Final pic 3

Views: 1071 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jan 8, 2006 11:57pm
by Andy

DanN

EROS/EROS MKII Cabinet Change Q?

Hi, I'm new to this endeavor (speaker building), but have had a good amount of woodworking experience. I'm very interested in the EROS or EROS MKII design, but would like to possibly alter the box design a bit. It would be more of a vertically tapered tower, wit...

Views: 457 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 8, 2006 11:47pm
by Andy

Mark Lammert

EROS Tweeter Pod

I have read about all the posts on building the EROS' and had a question(s) that I don't think has been asked... Does the tweeter pod span the entire width of the cabinet (3.75 x 6 x 8) or is the tweeter pod a small "cube" within the cabinet (3.75 x 6 x 6)??? I...

Views: 485 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jan 8, 2006 11:42pm
by Andy

Steve McLevie

Modify Veritas for shielding

Hi all, I'd like to build something like the Veritas in design goals. Two woofers 3 way and built for precision sound. BUT! I'd also like shielding as it will be right next to the widescreen tv. How would the Dayton Reference 10" RS270S-8, the Morel MDM-55 and th...

Views: 279 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 2, 2006 5:48pm
by Lance

Chaston Scarborough

DBP box help

I am building the DBP for use in a home theater system. I'm not exactly sure what the H-brace inside the box entails. Is it alright to use polyfill inside the box instead of lining with eggcrate foam? Thanks

Views: 212 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 30, 2005 3:26am
by Chaston Scarboro...

Dan

Dayton III xover question

The optional parts list for the Dayton III shows .10uF film and foil bypass capacitors. The schematic and description does not tell where these should go. I already have a 47uF cap and .47uF bypass cap wired together. Does the .10uF bypass go with these also???

Views: 310 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 29, 2005 1:16pm
by Dan

Dan Solomon

Veritas cross over and mid range

I am new at speaker building so pardon me a bit. I am building the Veritas and finished the cross-overs. I have followed the plans exactly. I connected the speakes without a baffle or box to see if the crosses work. They work but what I noticed from both sides is tha...

Views: 288 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 26, 2005 7:36pm
by Lance

P.L. Whitehead

Eros questions

I'm toying with the idea of replacing some vintage Infinity RSb's with the Eros and I have a few questions. The RSb's are also 4-ohm boxes so I don't see a problem there. I will be using my Pioneer Elite VS-43TX receiver which has the bi-amp feature. If the...

Views: 561 Replies: 4

Last Post: Dec 22, 2005 5:20pm
by Paul Lee