Info required on Castle Super 8's please.

GJF · 20th September 2007, 07:44 PM

I have a pair of Castle Super 8's that appear to be copies of the Wharfedales Super 8 rs/dd but with foam surrounds.

Needless to say the foam is shot so after I re-foam them what do I put them in?
Let me say I'm hopeless at woodwork so the easier the better please.

Many thanks for any info.

rjb · 20th September 2007, 08:14 PM

Firstly, you need to know the T-S parameters to design an ideal box. You are unlikely to find these out for the originals, and when you refoam them, the figures probably will not be the same as original.

You have two options, get Arta software and measure the units after foaming. Its not hard, and very educational. This is by far the best option. It needs just a Win computer with a sound card, ( can be intergral), an amp, and a few passive components. Nothing special.

Alternatively, make a rough mule. Take a guess at a box size, probably bigger than two to three cub.ft will work. Try it as a simple bass reflex and stuff the port until it sounds right. Definitely not ideal, so I would not put much effort into the looks until happy with the sound.

20th September 2007, 07:44 PM	#1
GJF diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2005	Info required on Castle Super 8's please. I have a pair of Castle Super 8's that appear to be copies of the Wharfedales Super 8 rs/dd but with foam surrounds. Needless to say the foam is shot so after I re-foam them what do I put them in? Let me say I'm hopeless at woodwork so the easier the better please. Many thanks for any info.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Old Philips DAC module - info. required.	ramchip	Digital Line Level	59	4th September 2010 07:19 AM
Grundig Fine Arts CD-1 - Info required	poynton	Digital Source	3	23rd August 2008 06:43 AM
Info required : GAMMA VALVE AMPS..	aquapiranha	Tubes / Valves	0	25th October 2007 05:36 PM
Info on "Jamo Dynamic d2e" speakers required	John Biles	Multi-Way	5	5th August 2005 07:02 AM
6.5in Castle Stirling woofer/mid	Praudio	Swap Meet	0	19th October 2003 03:44 AM

New To Site?	Need Help?
Register to Participate Search Privacy Statement Contact Us	Frequently Asked Questions Did you forget your password? Mark Forums Read


	Please consider donating to help us continue to serve you. Ads on/off / Custom Title / More PMs / More album space / Advanced printing & mass image saving

20th September 2007, 08:14 PM	#2
rjb diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Piha	Firstly, you need to know the T-S parameters to design an ideal box. You are unlikely to find these out for the originals, and when you refoam them, the figures probably will not be the same as original. You have two options, get Arta software and measure the units after foaming. Its not hard, and very educational. This is by far the best option. It needs just a Win computer with a sound card, ( can be intergral), an amp, and a few passive components. Nothing special. Alternatively, make a rough mule. Take a guess at a box size, probably bigger than two to three cub.ft will work. Try it as a simple bass reflex and stuff the port until it sounds right. Definitely not ideal, so I would not put much effort into the looks until happy with the sound.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)