Ok, guys. I've been thinking and reading and thats what I decided: I will start my own building from the scratch and it will be a long process with my own cabs etc, but it will take time and tons of reading. For now, I was thinking of either I should buy an Overnight Sensation (love this FZ albumor ZA5 drivers and put them into the box I have? Any suggestions?
My suggestion is if you buy it follow they're guidelines. If you go changing stuff you might be opening up the same brand of worms. The crossover and all is built around the cab dimensions they supply and everything is proven, no guessing.
Those seem really cool. I know someone I think would appreciate them for their ipod station. But if they sound toooo good I may just keep them for myself
for that hard budget Peerless 830875 Nomex combined to a ScanSpeak R2604/8320 might not be bad if there is no frequency coverage issues. 830875 will go down to ~50hz in a 12-13L inclosure.
both are about 50USD so 200USD would be adequate for all four parts and you'll still have some dime in the pocket to spend on caps, inductors, wiring
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both are about 50USD so 200USD would be adequate for all four parts and you'll still have some dime in the pocket to spend on caps, inductors, wiring
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Bit of a shame that an easy project seems (somehow) to have become hard! DIYAudio specialises in putting people off building simple speakers in existing old boxes. I'm amazed I do them so successfully myself.
6" bass plus tweeter is just about the easiest speaker to get right, and I'd always be willing to have a go at it. Have you actually measured the baffle cutouts to find some speakers that might fit your 13L Infinity reflex cabinets?
Don't see why we need a kit design here. Crossover isn't hard at all with 6" bass. It's the easiest speaker there is. I can do them in my sleep!
I think you need to decide on some drivers here. I already made a suggestion IIRC. The rest, as they say, is just technique.
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6" bass plus tweeter is just about the easiest speaker to get right, and I'd always be willing to have a go at it. Have you actually measured the baffle cutouts to find some speakers that might fit your 13L Infinity reflex cabinets?
Don't see why we need a kit design here. Crossover isn't hard at all with 6" bass. It's the easiest speaker there is. I can do them in my sleep!
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I think you need to decide on some drivers here. I already made a suggestion IIRC. The rest, as they say, is just technique.
You can't use these USB mics for T/S measurements, right?http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/mult...ner-13l-2-way-budget-speaker.html#post3775588
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you are right. One does not need a mic for TS parameters.
TS parameters can be calculated after measuring impedance,
and in order to do so you would need a sound generator,
frequency counter, multimeter, calibration resistor...
This is usually done with sound card and dedicated software.
you are right. One does not need a mic for TS parameters.
TS parameters can be calculated after measuring impedance,
and in order to do so you would need a sound generator,
frequency counter, multimeter, calibration resistor...
This is usually done with sound card and dedicated software.
Well, I reckon it depends on how much you like to be thorough.
If you are really interested in getting to the bottom of it, you will
do the measurements yourself. With cheaper products, measured
values were more off and with more expensive ones almost exact
or not very far from factory. There were some exceptions.
If you are really interested in getting to the bottom of it, you will
do the measurements yourself. With cheaper products, measured
values were more off and with more expensive ones almost exact
or not very far from factory. There were some exceptions.
Also, it depends on the manufacturer. Some are better than others.
But the next best thing is to use drivers that somebody else (who is reliable , consistent and thorough) has measured. Like Mr Zaph at Zaph|Audio. T/S parameters, FR, Z, harmonic distortion and cumulative spectral decays for the drivers he lists on his site. Much more reliable than manufacturers' specs.
But the next best thing is to use drivers that somebody else (who is reliable , consistent and thorough) has measured. Like Mr Zaph at Zaph|Audio. T/S parameters, FR, Z, harmonic distortion and cumulative spectral decays for the drivers he lists on his site. Much more reliable than manufacturers' specs.
Hi,
For 200$ the Continuum kit is good for a small sealed speaker.
However the tall slim floorstanding vented Amiga has less limitations
as an all round hifi speaker to be used without a subwoofer, and
gets my vote as the best budget quality kit speaker out there,
(if subwoofers are not going to be involved).
rgds, sreten.
rgds, sreten.
For 200$ the Continuum kit is good for a small sealed speaker.
However the tall slim floorstanding vented Amiga has less limitations
as an all round hifi speaker to be used without a subwoofer, and
gets my vote as the best budget quality kit speaker out there,
(if subwoofers are not going to be involved).
rgds, sreten.
rgds, sreten.
The continuum, everytime it shows itself in DIY meeting, wins the best speaker of the show, sometimes versus 50 speakers. Everyone says its one of the best small speaker that they ever heard and that they totally disapear and throw a huge soundstage, highly musical, with stunning vocals.
Jeff bagby is highly respected and the guy I would trust when it comes to kits because of so many user reviews and global recognition. Bagby favorite speaker is either the continuum or the Kairos. I have never heard anything close bad about any of Jeff's kits, which I cant say about Zaph or Troel for example.
People says that even compared to the Kairos, the continuum is still a amazing speaker and some may still prefer the continuum vs the Kairos which cost 3 times more and has much better drivers technically.
My money is on the continuum fir the best bang for the buck speaker, if the OP can live with a 70hz limit and then simply add a subwoofer, the continuum, for 300$, will make the op jaw fall on the floor. at least, thats whats everyone says that heard them in DIY shows. I'm merely repeating what I have found on the net.
BTW, I do not even own a jeff design, but after a lot of research, too much time really invested, I feel convince that bagby is likely one of the best diy designer out there. I would alos put ged lee on the list, but that break the OP budget unfortunately! lol
Jeff bagby is highly respected and the guy I would trust when it comes to kits because of so many user reviews and global recognition. Bagby favorite speaker is either the continuum or the Kairos. I have never heard anything close bad about any of Jeff's kits, which I cant say about Zaph or Troel for example.
People says that even compared to the Kairos, the continuum is still a amazing speaker and some may still prefer the continuum vs the Kairos which cost 3 times more and has much better drivers technically.
My money is on the continuum fir the best bang for the buck speaker, if the OP can live with a 70hz limit and then simply add a subwoofer, the continuum, for 300$, will make the op jaw fall on the floor. at least, thats whats everyone says that heard them in DIY shows. I'm merely repeating what I have found on the net.
BTW, I do not even own a jeff design, but after a lot of research, too much time really invested, I feel convince that bagby is likely one of the best diy designer out there. I would alos put ged lee on the list, but that break the OP budget unfortunately! lol
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