BTW
I'm good on soldering the crossovers etc as I have been doing electronics
since I was a kid. but I'm clueless as to who makes good drivers etc.
The wood working part I'm OK on but not nearly as good as others I'd seen
(paint tends to hide a lot).
I say that because more and more I'm leaning to pre-cut (or even pre-built)
cabinets, I did look at some on Parts express that would easily fit the bill size wise.
I did speak to one of their reps and he said the overnight sensation
would probably work for me but it may take more drive than I have.
Again Thank You for the information.
I'm good on soldering the crossovers etc as I have been doing electronics
since I was a kid. but I'm clueless as to who makes good drivers etc.
The wood working part I'm OK on but not nearly as good as others I'd seen
(paint tends to hide a lot).
I say that because more and more I'm leaning to pre-cut (or even pre-built)
cabinets, I did look at some on Parts express that would easily fit the bill size wise.
I did speak to one of their reps and he said the overnight sensation
would probably work for me but it may take more drive than I have.
Again Thank You for the information.
Classic Golden Ratio dMar-Ken7.3 is ~15½ h x 9½” w x 6” d (althou driver can be mounted on either the wide face or the narrow face). It would be easy enuff to tweek the dimensions.
dave
It is in the 2nd section here: Frugal-phile | Box Library / Mark Audio
The 2nd picture in my post in your other thread — Suggestions for small full range speakers for my Den? — is an unfinished example of the version with the driver (copper one, also available in silver) on the narrow side.
Lots of other boxes you can explore there as well.
dave
The 2nd picture in my post in your other thread — Suggestions for small full range speakers for my Den? — is an unfinished example of the version with the driver (copper one, also available in silver) on the narrow side.
Lots of other boxes you can explore there as well.
dave
Why not go for near field studio monitors? From the application description you gave they seem like a good match to me. I know you already have an amp but I would suggest looking at Yamaha's MSP5 or Yamaha's HS5's.
These are active and have low and high trim switches. You are able to tweak the sound to your liking with those switches. Near field monitors are intended for close listening and positioned at ear height.
I have the HS5's and I'm very pleased with them.
To the OP: I know way less about audio than most of the other posters in your thread. However, here are my thoughts. I commonly listen to a pair of FH3 with Alpair 7.3-esque drivers on low-powered SET (45, 2a3, 6a3, 4p1l) amps. I love them for what they are. Plenty of power and bandwidth for near-field listening in my mind for the rock I listen to, mostly early punk and surf guitar. I wouldn't discount the full-range approach for the size of box you have space for and the amp you are wanting to use. Perhaps throw some 7.3 into a ported box or P10s plans and see what you think. Way under your budget. If the bass doesn't do it for you, Alpair 10.3, which I also like, might float your boat. Your spatial and wattage constraints are quite severe. Perhaps the 10.3 is the correct optimisation choice. Lastly, you might consider a ported box for a Fostex FF125WK. In my limited opinion, this driver is more suited for rock than most of the fostex drivers.
Would agree with this. I had not really considered a single full range speaker until attending VI diyFest for the first time. It's impressive to hear all of the sound that can come from a single FR with the proper enclosure.
X-LS Encore kit Only $169/pair, plus cabinets, 87 db sensitivity---a plus for your low power tube amp.
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Vishalk’s are not from flat-paks, but they could be, He did a very good job. Our flat-paks come as plywood panels, the plywood from MurphyPly in Oregon are faced with maple. You can put a clear finish on them, veneer or whatever you like. Many get left unfinished for a long time once listening to them starts.
dave
dave
Drivers come in copper or silver (the factory calls them gold & grey which they are not). These do not take well to trying to change the colour so those are your options. There are also white ones but they are almost unobtainium. MOAP units direct from Mark Audio. Pay your money (lots) & wait.
dave
dave
Hmmmm, copper may actually look nicer.....
So here is what Im thinking (tell me if im wrong in my thinking)
Golden ratios. Speaker on the narrow side, and the port on the narrow side as well (front).
I will be sitting off axis as they will be pointed mostly straight back due to the monitors taking up so much room.
Thoughts?
Btw, what is the sensitivity of them?
So here is what Im thinking (tell me if im wrong in my thinking)
Golden ratios. Speaker on the narrow side, and the port on the narrow side as well (front).
I will be sitting off axis as they will be pointed mostly straight back due to the monitors taking up so much room.
Thoughts?
Btw, what is the sensitivity of them?
Mine come matched and EnABLed.
dave
Forgive my ignorance
What is matched and EnABLed?
Copper is most popular in North America silver in Europe.
So here is what Im thinking (tell me if im wrong in my thinking)
That works. Typically you want to listen to FRs at least a bit off-axis.
dave
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