Hello everybody!
I'd like to make some speakers for my small tube amp (2+2W).
I know I need big speakers (hi sensitivity) for small tube amp but I have a small room and my wife doesn't like big speakers (as all wifes, I think ).
So I need a compromise!
Looking on internet I found some project:
- Jordan JX92S/Aurum Cantus G2si mini monitor (Dr. Griffin) here on diyaudio: the project hasn't big sensitivity but I think the combination Jordan and Aurum Cantus is quite good for me
- Mini dcaav with Hi-Vi B3n or Tangband W3-871s (http://www.webalice.it/loziopino1/Sito/Home.html): this one is more computer speakers than hifi speakers but it's a real small project.
Can anyone help me with the choice? Other suggest are welcome
Thank you and I apologise for my awful english...
I'd like to make some speakers for my small tube amp (2+2W).
I know I need big speakers (hi sensitivity) for small tube amp but I have a small room and my wife doesn't like big speakers (as all wifes, I think ).
So I need a compromise!
Looking on internet I found some project:
- Jordan JX92S/Aurum Cantus G2si mini monitor (Dr. Griffin) here on diyaudio: the project hasn't big sensitivity but I think the combination Jordan and Aurum Cantus is quite good for me
- Mini dcaav with Hi-Vi B3n or Tangband W3-871s (http://www.webalice.it/loziopino1/Sito/Home.html): this one is more computer speakers than hifi speakers but it's a real small project.
Can anyone help me with the choice? Other suggest are welcome
Thank you and I apologise for my awful english...
Hello everybody!
I'd like to make some speakers for my small tube amp (2+2W).
I know I need big speakers (hi sensitivity) for small tube amp but I have a small room and my wife doesn't like big speakers (as all wifes, I think ).
So I need a compromise!
Looking on internet I found some project:
- Jordan JX92S/Aurum Cantus G2si mini monitor (Dr. Griffin) here on diyaudio: the project hasn't big sensitivity but I think the combination Jordan and Aurum Cantus is quite good for me
- Mini dcaav with Hi-Vi B3n or Tangband W3-871s (http://www.webalice.it/loziopino1/Sito/Home.html): this one is more computer speakers than hifi speakers but it's a real small project.
Can anyone help me with the choice? Other suggest are welcome
Thank you and I apologise for my awful english...
yur English is just fine
If you can take advantage of corner loading, something like the Frugel-Horn with Fostex FE126E might be worth considering. A well implemented BLH design such as these can certainly sound much bigger than they look.
see photos at link below
For something with a few dB less sensitivity, but far more flexibility of enclosure styles and volume (and accordingly higher potential Wifey Acceptance Factor) , the FE127 is also worth looking at. Your 2 watts might seem like not much power, but I've heard a lot of flea power tube amps with far more "leverage" than their numbers would suggest.
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I just posted a brief review of the Miniwatt amp (2.5 watts x 2) powering the FE126eN frugelhorns. http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/full...mp-best-drive-frugel-horns-8.html#post2060845
They are pretty sensitive drivers and I am amazed at what such little power can do...but the combo falls a little short in big rooms with lots of people talking. I typically listen to them in a small bedroom (8 x 10 feet) and 2.5 watts is more than enough to produce complaints from the wife about it being too loud
They are pretty sensitive drivers and I am amazed at what such little power can do...but the combo falls a little short in big rooms with lots of people talking. I typically listen to them in a small bedroom (8 x 10 feet) and 2.5 watts is more than enough to produce complaints from the wife about it being too loud
As Chris said, nothing wrong with your English. Think positive old bean.
The 126 or 127 would be a good option. You don't say how large you can go, or how much you can spend, but an FE207E in something like Bob's FB20 might do: http://brinesacoustics.com/Pages/FB-20/Main.html
The 126 or 127 would be a good option. You don't say how large you can go, or how much you can spend, but an FE207E in something like Bob's FB20 might do: http://brinesacoustics.com/Pages/FB-20/Main.html
Thank you for all replies.
I prefer something in bookshelf version because I have a quite long sideboard so I'd like to place the two speakers on it on the edges, but Frugel Horn have a fantastic look
I printed out the pdf and now I study I think I must go with a Level 1 or Level 2a because I haven't a lot of space.
Thanks
I prefer something in bookshelf version because I have a quite long sideboard so I'd like to place the two speakers on it on the edges, but Frugel Horn have a fantastic look
I printed out the pdf and now I study I think I must go with a Level 1 or Level 2a because I haven't a lot of space.
Thanks
Your best bet for small & efficient speakers is mFonken. I'm just starting to get some good reports back from Korea on the MiniWatt + mFonken. If you can go bigger you can get more bottom (same driver). If you can get as big as Frugel-Horn & you have corners you gain a couple dB as well.
dave
dave
To Planet10:
I've found two project of mFonken: 1v1 and 1v1.1
Which is best?
Thanks
The 1v1.1 ( 2009) is the most recent version; normalized as part of a flat-pak kit series with versions for several Mark Audio drivers.( CHR70 / EL70 / Alpair 6 )
The driver magnet brace and port slot dividers for vented versions are the variables.
Having built/listened to all of the above I can certainly comment on the ease of assembly, or my own personal taste* but as to "best" sound, that's a much tougher call.
* with low power tube amps, the Fostex shines, while with higher powered SS (particularly class T that I've heard to date), the Mark Audio / CSS EL70 comes into its own.
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Hello everybody
Now I've a problem
The suggest wood is baltic birch plywood but I can't find it so I've two options:
1. MDF, that is an hard wood and I'm afraid for the magnet tight against the brace
2. poplar playwood that is a quite soft wood and I don't know if it's suitable for the project.
Thanks for advice
Now I've a problem
The suggest wood is baltic birch plywood but I can't find it so I've two options:
1. MDF, that is an hard wood and I'm afraid for the magnet tight against the brace
2. poplar playwood that is a quite soft wood and I don't know if it's suitable for the project.
Thanks for advice
I prefer something in bookshelf version...
I had quite a bit of fun building a pair of Makizou clones. You can see where I started building my set around post #38. I'm driving mine with a small single ended tube amplifier.
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/full-range/81133-makizou-i-finally-did.html
I learned a lot in the process, and I'm still enjoying the speakers greatly. They are definitely small speakers, and have minimal output below 80 Hz or so. Regardless, I like the way they sound. It might be worth your consideration.
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Hello everybody
Now I've a problem
The suggest wood is baltic birch plywood but I can't find it so I've two options:
1. MDF, that is an hard wood and I'm afraid for the magnet tight against the brace
2. poplar playwood that is a quite soft wood and I don't know if it's suitable for the project.
Thanks for advice
sei sicuro di non trovare il multistrato di "betulla"?
literally: 'are you sure you can not find ply birch?'
i just tought jeppix was missing the italian name... here many wood sellers are still not inclined to learning english...
somebody who can should really come out with a sticky thread about translations and equivalent materials across countries... name of woods, and most of all names of damping materials... it's a problem everytime to many people...
i just tought jeppix was missing the italian name... here many wood sellers are still not inclined to learning english...
somebody who can should really come out with a sticky thread about translations and equivalent materials across countries... name of woods, and most of all names of damping materials... it's a problem everytime to many people...
somebody who can should really come out with a sticky thread about translations and equivalent materials across countries... name of woods, and most of all names of damping materials... it's a problem everytime to many people...
A very good idea.
I can relate. I had someone send me some BAF wading to find out that if was poly-fluff, dacron/polyester wool, pillow stuffing.
dave
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