Gabriel build

Alistair72 · 5th May 2008, 10:04 AM

Hi all,

This is my first build so I thought, for what its worth, I would post details of my efforts for the world to see / admire / laugh at. Also, as the sum total of my knowledge is pilfered from here I felt the need to give something back.

For no other reason than the variety of designs available for the Fostex FE127E (at http://www.planet10-hifi.com - thanks folks) I decided to start with a pair of those.

I chose the Gabriel (see, http://www.frugal-horn.com/spawn-plans.html) as it looked easy to build and I really fancy the idea of a horn.

So here goes, any tips, advice or questions post 'em here.

Al

Scottmoose · 5th May 2008, 11:46 AM

It's not really a horn; more a waveguide. But it will sound rather like one.

john blackburn · 5th May 2008, 02:04 PM

Hi Alistair72.

Looking forward to it. I've got a pair of FR125s in small ported boxes here. As the saying goes, I will show you mine if you show me yours!

I'm currently on the Wirral if you get time.

John

Alistair72 · 5th May 2008, 03:26 PM

The drivers are running in, sat in the box they came in.

A bit sibilant and not much bass unless you lift one up, but I have heard much worse in gear costing much more.

So considering they are both in an un-ported box knocked up with sticky tape - I think it bodes well.

Alistair72 · 5th May 2008, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by john blackburn
Hi Alistair72.

Looking forward to it. I've got a pair of FR125s in small ported boxes here. As the saying goes, I will show you mine if you show me yours!

I'm currently on the Wirral if you get time.

John

Cheers John, I am currently under moderation (still -

hint to the powers that be) so don't appear to be able to post normally or do pictures. But I have a fist full of pics and I have only done a few joints.

We could have a get together with our speakers at a motorway services. It would be like Chorley FM... (Pheonix Nights ref for southerners/foreigners).

Alistair

Cal Weldon · 5th May 2008, 03:29 PM

Alistair72, you have been released to the hounds. Go forth and multiply.

Alistair72 · 5th May 2008, 04:46 PM

Ok still working out how to post pictures, but thanks to Cal for rubbing aniseed on my legs and setting me running...

Here is my running in rig for the drivers

Alistair72 · 5th May 2008, 04:50 PM

The planning phase.

I thought about this for a bit and decided a good cutting sheet was the way to go.

Also the 'most excellent' timber yard near me had no issues with cutting all the pieces for me including the odd angles.

Alistair72 · 5th May 2008, 04:51 PM

So these are the parts for one cabinet.

Alistair72 · 5th May 2008, 04:53 PM

The first piece being glued together, the top/bottom of the the box section.

5th May 2008, 10:04 AM	#1
Alistair72 diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NW-UK	Gabriel build Hi all, This is my first build so I thought, for what its worth, I would post details of my efforts for the world to see / admire / laugh at. Also, as the sum total of my knowledge is pilfered from here I felt the need to give something back. For no other reason than the variety of designs available for the Fostex FE127E (at http://www.planet10-hifi.com - thanks folks) I decided to start with a pair of those. I chose the Gabriel (see, http://www.frugal-horn.com/spawn-plans.html) as it looked easy to build and I really fancy the idea of a horn. So here goes, any tips, advice or questions post 'em here. Al

5th May 2008, 11:46 AM	#2
Scottmoose diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK	It's not really a horn; more a waveguide. But it will sound rather like one. __________________ "'That'll do", comes the cry of the perfectionist down the ages.' James May -The Reassembler www.wodendesign.com Community sites www.frugal-horn.com http://frugal-phile.com/

5th May 2008, 03:29 PM	#6
Cal Weldon Speakerholic diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Near Vancouver	Alistair72, you have been released to the hounds. Go forth and multiply. __________________ planet10 needs your help: Let's help Ruth and Dave

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5th May 2008, 02:04 PM	#3
john blackburn diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wirral UK	Hi Alistair72. Looking forward to it. I've got a pair of FR125s in small ported boxes here. As the saying goes, I will show you mine if you show me yours! I'm currently on the Wirral if you get time. John

5th May 2008, 03:26 PM	#4
Alistair72 diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NW-UK	The drivers are running in, sat in the box they came in. A bit sibilant and not much bass unless you lift one up, but I have heard much worse in gear costing much more. So considering they are both in an un-ported box knocked up with sticky tape - I think it bodes well.

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