Budget IB suggestions

danielm · 3rd December 2009, 03:35 AM

I'm trying to put together a budget HT system on the cheap and need some suggestions for a decent sounding 8" driver that I can mount between the 16" OC studs.
Pioneer B20s? Something in that price range.

planet10 · 3rd December 2009, 04:47 AM

Betsy, BetsyK?

Wild Burro Audio Labs - DIY Full Range Speakers

dave

danielm · 3rd December 2009, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by planet10

Betsy, BetsyK?

Wild Burro Audio Labs - DIY Full Range Speakers

dave

Thanks Dave.

I just remembered I have some Radio Shack 8" laying around here somewhere. I remember I didn't like them for some reason in a smaller box.
I figure I have around 2.6cf in the wall cavity between the studs. Maybe they will sound OK in the wall.

The room is a small 10x12' addition (mother in law suite/man cave) that was formerly a patio. I figure when she is in town staying with us a decent HT setup might keep her in her room. Otherwise, it will be my escape.

I have an unused projector I can hang on the ceiling pointed at the 12 foot wall. Viewing/listening position will be on a sleeper sofa 10 feet back against the rear wall. Its a tight space.

danielm · 3rd December 2009, 01:50 PM

I found a pr of radio shack 40-1271s. I think there's some 1272s here somewhere. Also, still have a bunch of those little PE NSB 4". Digging...

Man, I need to throw some stuff out.

danielm · 3rd December 2009, 02:55 PM

It seems the "1271" is best suited in an aperiodic box. I wonder if I can make some holes in the wall's top plate and stuff as needed.

danielm · 5th December 2009, 06:06 PM

Found a pr of RS 40-1043 8" FR also... beefier than the 1271.

Maybe this week I can build a test box and have a listen with all the available candidates.

3rd December 2009, 03:35 AM	#1
danielm diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2006	Budget IB suggestions I'm trying to put together a budget HT system on the cheap and need some suggestions for a decent sounding 8" driver that I can mount between the 16" OC studs. Pioneer B20s? Something in that price range.

3rd December 2009, 04:47 AM	#2
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3rd December 2009, 01:50 PM	#4
danielm diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2006	I found a pr of radio shack 40-1271s. I think there's some 1272s here somewhere. Also, still have a bunch of those little PE NSB 4". Digging... Man, I need to throw some stuff out.

3rd December 2009, 02:55 PM	#5
danielm diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2006	It seems the "1271" is best suited in an aperiodic box. I wonder if I can make some holes in the wall's top plate and stuff as needed.

5th December 2009, 06:06 PM	#6
danielm diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2006	Found a pr of RS 40-1043 8" FR also... beefier than the 1271. Maybe this week I can build a test box and have a listen with all the available candidates.

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