cheap BIB

bubuxxl · 12th February 2010, 04:18 AM

Hi all!
I was wondering if someone could advise me on some cheap fullrange speakers to build some BIB´s?

thanks in advance

planet10 · 12th February 2010, 04:32 AM

The BOFU BIB would certainly qualify.

Build it out of OSB like Variac did and it should come in under $100 (plus whatever extra it may cost to get the drivers to where you are).

Or GY Chang's with the 4" Pioneer, cost half that.

dave

bubuxxl · 13th February 2010, 11:05 PM

I thank you for your kind reply!It sure looks great!

It is a pain to find whatever pioneer driver here in Portugal though...
I´m about to read some reviews on it´s sound quality,but nonetheless,sure looks tasty!

mrybczyn · 14th February 2010, 12:15 AM

The Dayton RS100-4 iBIB is quite cheap, and easy to build from fencing wood, cheap and no rips needed. Sounds great.

GM · 14th February 2010, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bubuxxl

It is a pain to find whatever pioneer driver here in Portugal though...

OK, what inexpensive 'FR' drivers with a ~40-50 Hz Fs are available to you? Once you have some specs, it's just a simple matter to use the BIB design worksheet.

GM

giantstairs · 14th February 2010, 07:45 AM

why not try a european driver? the monacor sph-60x (or 68x) is cheap and easy to find. i built a bib for a friend and 2 years later he still loves it. impressive bass from a 5" inch driver.

i remember some talk of some very cheap tesla drivers a while back -- with a little research you may find a good candidate.

AuroraB · 10:23 AM

Being inside the EU, you can buy from anywhere inside the union, can't you?

Here's just one example, - there are several more...
http://www.spectrumaudio.de/breit/pi...0FU2051FW.html

GM · 14th February 2010, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by giantstairs

the monacor sph-60x (or 68x) is cheap........

It's my understanding that this is a functional equivalent to the RS 40-1354 that T.C. used in his original BIB except better and with a more extended HF. If so, then using this driver in his BIB seems a great 'el cheapo' ~full range speaker choice.

GM

bubuxxl · 14th February 2010, 08:26 PM

it is done everybody!
Just had me some monacor sph-60x bought online!
It is very unusual to find this sort of material for audio diy.Not much happening around here...unfortunately!
I´ve been absolutely delighted reading some posts in this forum and I´m starting to learn something from all of you!
I´ve tried about six months ago to build Cyburg´s viech.But it is really hard to find any shop here where I can have the wood cut.I know it´s stupid,but it´s true!And so,I´ll have to try something easier (bib).The Beyma´s really are lovely sounding,even without any box...
Yep,I´m already addicted to this diy audio thing.just purchased an lm1875 gainclone chip amp,but a cheap one from china!

giantstairs · 14th February 2010, 10:55 PM

I should have said it before (I believe I have in another thread) but I had much better luck with this driver and some tripath amps. Compared to a lm3875 gainclone the tripath amps I tried (Charlize, Amp32 and one from Arjen here on the forums) sounded much more full with more bass. I would not hesitate to try the Amp6 from 41hz and imagine this would be a great match and a really easy build.

Also, before cutting any wood what are room dimensions/placement limitations? Do you have corners, will they be up against walls, etc? With no corners, not wall loaded or high ceilings I would recommend a downward firing version.

12th February 2010, 04:18 AM	#1
bubuxxl diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2009	cheap BIB Hi all! I was wondering if someone could advise me on some cheap fullrange speakers to build some BIB´s? thanks in advance

14th February 2010, 10:18 AM	#7
AuroraB diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Norway, -north of the moral circle..	Being inside the EU, you can buy from anywhere inside the union, can't you? Here's just one example, - there are several more... http://www.spectrumaudio.de/breit/pi...0FU2051FW.html __________________ While the Lie leapt from Bagdad to Constantinopel, the Truth was still looking for it's sandals! Last edited by AuroraB; 14th February 2010 at 10:23 AM.

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13th February 2010, 11:05 PM	#3
bubuxxl diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2009	I thank you for your kind reply!It sure looks great! It is a pain to find whatever pioneer driver here in Portugal though... I´m about to read some reviews on it´s sound quality,but nonetheless,sure looks tasty!

14th February 2010, 12:15 AM	#4
mrybczyn diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2008	The Dayton RS100-4 iBIB is quite cheap, and easy to build from fencing wood, cheap and no rips needed. Sounds great.

14th February 2010, 07:45 AM	#6
giantstairs diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2005	why not try a european driver? the monacor sph-60x (or 68x) is cheap and easy to find. i built a bib for a friend and 2 years later he still loves it. impressive bass from a 5" inch driver. i remember some talk of some very cheap tesla drivers a while back -- with a little research you may find a good candidate.

14th February 2010, 08:26 PM	#9
bubuxxl diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2009	it is done everybody! Just had me some monacor sph-60x bought online! It is very unusual to find this sort of material for audio diy.Not much happening around here...unfortunately! I´ve been absolutely delighted reading some posts in this forum and I´m starting to learn something from all of you! I´ve tried about six months ago to build Cyburg´s viech.But it is really hard to find any shop here where I can have the wood cut.I know it´s stupid,but it´s true!And so,I´ll have to try something easier (bib).The Beyma´s really are lovely sounding,even without any box... Yep,I´m already addicted to this diy audio thing.just purchased an lm1875 gainclone chip amp,but a cheap one from china!

14th February 2010, 10:55 PM	#10
giantstairs diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2005	I should have said it before (I believe I have in another thread) but I had much better luck with this driver and some tripath amps. Compared to a lm3875 gainclone the tripath amps I tried (Charlize, Amp32 and one from Arjen here on the forums) sounded much more full with more bass. I would not hesitate to try the Amp6 from 41hz and imagine this would be a great match and a really easy build. Also, before cutting any wood what are room dimensions/placement limitations? Do you have corners, will they be up against walls, etc? With no corners, not wall loaded or high ceilings I would recommend a downward firing version.

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