Audio Nirvana 12 for open baffle project

Octavia · 15th March 2008, 02:22 AM

After wayyyyy to much hemming and hawing I bit the bullet and ordered a pair of the Audio Nirvana Super 12 cast frame full range drivers. Fs 36.42hz Qts .488 and Xmax 1.0 mm and ohhhh that 49.7 oz magnet, I think it's going to be a fun project.
Anyone have suggestions for baffle dimensions?

bigwill · 15th March 2008, 12:40 PM

I recommend two 15" high efficiency on each side. The baffle high enough to accommodate all three drivers, about 18" wide, and with triangular backwards facing wings (at 90 degrees from the baffle). A right-triangle, with the base on the floor, the height the same as the baffle. Make the initial base length about 15" which tapers off to nothing at the top.

cws · 18th March 2008, 04:30 PM

Hi,
I'm currently using Audio Nirvana Super 10's in large Voigt Horn
enclosures (53 inches tall). I've been thinking about upgrading?
to the new 12" cast frame model. My first thought is to use
the same type enclosure because of the super 12's .48 Qt
so, if you do decide on a open baffel design. Please!!! let
me know how it turns out.

My current design sounds very good with strong low end
output down to 45HZ.

Kensai · 19th March 2008, 03:41 PM

I've been dying to hear about someone using them this way. I use Pio B20s in OB, and with mods and judicious EQ, I'm getting plenty of top end and bass solid to 50Hz with a touch of usable below. The AN12 specs very similarly to the B20 except for lower Fs, so I'm betting that a satisfying full range experience could be coaxed from it in OB.

Please report back.

Kensai

15th March 2008, 02:22 AM	#1
Octavia diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2008	Audio Nirvana 12 for open baffle project After wayyyyy to much hemming and hawing I bit the bullet and ordered a pair of the Audio Nirvana Super 12 cast frame full range drivers. Fs 36.42hz Qts .488 and Xmax 1.0 mm and ohhhh that 49.7 oz magnet, I think it's going to be a fun project. Anyone have suggestions for baffle dimensions?

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15th March 2008, 12:40 PM	#2
bigwill diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: UK	I recommend two 15" high efficiency on each side. The baffle high enough to accommodate all three drivers, about 18" wide, and with triangular backwards facing wings (at 90 degrees from the baffle). A right-triangle, with the base on the floor, the height the same as the baffle. Make the initial base length about 15" which tapers off to nothing at the top.

18th March 2008, 04:30 PM	#3
cws diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2005	Hi, I'm currently using Audio Nirvana Super 10's in large Voigt Horn enclosures (53 inches tall). I've been thinking about upgrading? to the new 12" cast frame model. My first thought is to use the same type enclosure because of the super 12's .48 Qt so, if you do decide on a open baffel design. Please!!! let me know how it turns out. My current design sounds very good with strong low end output down to 45HZ.

19th March 2008, 03:41 PM	#4
Kensai diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: St. Louis	I've been dying to hear about someone using them this way. I use Pio B20s in OB, and with mods and judicious EQ, I'm getting plenty of top end and bass solid to 50Hz with a touch of usable below. The AN12 specs very similarly to the B20 except for lower Fs, so I'm betting that a satisfying full range experience could be coaxed from it in OB. Please report back. Kensai

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