aiko build

[cwk in va]

I am currently building a pair of Aikos with a fe108e driver. I was just wondering if any stuffing is reccomended/required before I glue them up. Any input on the type of stuffing material and stuffing placement would be great.

Thanks,

Chris

[Scottmoose]

None before you glue them. You can play with some damping in the low pass chamber to suit your own requirements afterwards.

[chrisb]

Originally posted by cwk in va
I am currently building a pair of Aikos with a fe108e driver. I was just wondering if any stuffing is reccomended/required before I glue them up. Any input on the type of stuffing material and stuffing placement would be great.

Thanks,

Chris

have your plans considered a Supra-baffle of any type?

I built a pair of Aikos a year or so back ( originally for the Lyeco , but they were embarrassed by the FE108E Sigma), and planted on an elliptical SB.

[cwk in va]

Thanks, Scott. I am using the atlternate deflector (not the 'stepped') which leaves a chamber at the top and bottom corners. Should that area be filled to prevent any cabinet resonance?

Thanks,

Chris

[planet10]

Been a while since i've been inside those... i think i put a bit of damping in the ends of the air cavity.

dave

[chrisb]

Originally posted by cwk in va
Thanks, Scott. I am using the atlternate deflector (not the 'stepped') which leaves a chamber at the top and bottom corners. Should that area be filled to prevent any cabinet resonance?

Thanks,

Chris

let me answer for Scott (I should say on behalf of ) - I'd definitely fill the lower void with heavy ballast (i.e. sand / lead shot), and the top with perhaps with kitty litter. (without a wide base plate these will be very tippy if the top is filled with heavy ballast as well)

[cwk in va]

Chrisb....the round 'baffle' on the original aiko plans...would that be considered a Supra Baffle?

[planet10]

yes

[chrisb]

Originally posted by cwk in va
Chrisb....the round 'baffle' on the original aiko plans...would that be considered a Supra Baffle?

The "golden ratio" ellipse was just more aesthetically appealing, compared to the square SBs on Frugelhorns, etc.

I'd mocked up a round one and it just didn't seem to synergize with the aspect ratio of the Aiko cabinet.

[cwk in va]

Planet10 and Chrisb....yes, I am using the round baffle from the original Aiko plans. I agree that the round baffle and the tall, thin cabinet looks odd at first...I hope it will grow on me. I'll post some photos when I get further on with the build. Thanks for all the advise!

Chris