Making dust for a 3" TangBand

MPM · 6th October 2010, 03:11 AM

Had a little free time on my hands this weekend so I decided to make some dust in the garage. The wood was free from a local cabinet shop. I was really disappointed at the lack of quality the wood they use has. Its full of voids and isin't really straight. But for a small computer speaker I can live with it.

The box dimensions are from Vikash on his W3-871 build he did a few years ago. Original credit was from John 'Zaph' Kutke's W3-871S design with notch filter. My box's will be going to a friends body shop for some mild bondo work on the voids in the plys and then a piano black finish or maybe a flat black finish to match my HP desktop PC.

The speakers are originally from a Logitech setup. Its very obvious a TangBand and most likely a W3-335(I believe thats the model number). I will have to tweak the notch filter but that is part of the fun.

Godzilla · 6th October 2010, 03:21 PM

Yeah, logitech must buy a lot of TB drivers! But the plastic cabs they use could be much improved with something like you've built there. The sonic improvement will be noticeable. Personally, i don't think you can go wrong with a small TB driver in a small space. Try them without any circuit and see how you like the sound... i never heard the driver you have tho.

Zilla

IG81 · 6th October 2010, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godzilla

Yeah, logitech must buy a lot of TB drivers!
Zilla

This is a good thing to know! You can often come accross computer speakers for very cheap in thrift stores, which I usualy overlook. I'll be on the lookout for Logitech branded ones!

IG

MPM · 7th October 2010, 12:08 AM

I got mine on ebay. They were part of the THx rated set(whatever that officially means) with 4 speakers and a sub.

6th October 2010, 03:11 AM	#1
MPM diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Alabama	Making dust for a 3" TangBand Had a little free time on my hands this weekend so I decided to make some dust in the garage. The wood was free from a local cabinet shop. I was really disappointed at the lack of quality the wood they use has. Its full of voids and isin't really straight. But for a small computer speaker I can live with it. The box dimensions are from Vikash on his W3-871 build he did a few years ago. Original credit was from John 'Zaph' Kutke's W3-871S design with notch filter. My box's will be going to a friends body shop for some mild bondo work on the voids in the plys and then a piano black finish or maybe a flat black finish to match my HP desktop PC. The speakers are originally from a Logitech setup. Its very obvious a TangBand and most likely a W3-335(I believe thats the model number). I will have to tweak the notch filter but that is part of the fun.

6th October 2010, 03:21 PM	#2
Godzilla diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New York	Yeah, logitech must buy a lot of TB drivers! But the plastic cabs they use could be much improved with something like you've built there. The sonic improvement will be noticeable. Personally, i don't think you can go wrong with a small TB driver in a small space. Try them without any circuit and see how you like the sound... i never heard the driver you have tho. Zilla __________________ www.zillaaudio.com/bib/bib.asp www.ZillaAudio.com

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7th October 2010, 12:08 AM	#4
MPM diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Alabama	I got mine on ebay. They were part of the THx rated set(whatever that officially means) with 4 speakers and a sub.

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