Book shelf speakers for SE tube.

M Gregg · 3rd April 2011, 07:47 PM

Hi,

Does anyone have any ideas to build a pair of book shelf or small speakers that perform at audiophile level with SE tube amp 9W output 8 Ohm?

Not sure if open or closed is best, close to a wall less than 12 inches distance.

Or is it easier to buy something like klipsch?

Regards
M. Gregg

steviedon · 3rd April 2011, 08:41 PM

Plenty of proven designs out there.

Some pertinent questions......
-Listening preferences
-room size
-budget
-building skill level/available tools
-what you define as small

As for klipsch.......I've not been too impressed with anything but their more expensive fare.

planet10 · 3rd April 2011, 09:07 PM

How loud do you need to play?

Mark Audio Alpair 7, 10.2 or 12.

dave

M Gregg · 09:29 PM

I was thinking a size front 7 inch across by 10-12 inch high.

I have a feeling this size is a problem perhaps I should have said compact.

I have about 8-9 Watt of power. 2X EL34.

The Mark audio looks interesting.

Small room study 13X13 foot.

My hand skills are quite good.
I Listen to all types of music from femail vocal to jazz some rock.

Any ideas of cabinet?

Regards
M. Gregg

Just dipping a toe in the water first build. Always bought speakers in the past!

M Gregg · 3rd April 2011, 09:38 PM

If the size is unrealistic,

please give me some ideas of minimum size I would need to go for and I can have a re-think.

As I said first build!

Regards
M. Gregg

planet10 · 3rd April 2011, 09:42 PM

Currently in my living room.

Full Range Speaker Photo Gallery

dave

M Gregg · 3rd April 2011, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by planet10

Currently in my living room.

Full Range Speaker Photo Gallery

dave

They look fantastic!

Looking at my sizes could you give any ideas of a cabinet build and what size front I would need to build. I used to like the look of the old tannoy six's similar in shape to your photos.

Regards
M. Gregg

planet10 · 3rd April 2011, 10:30 PM

Dimensions will vary somewhat based on the build material thickness.

dave

M Gregg · 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by planet10

Dimensions will vary somewhat based on the build material thickness.

dave

Dave,

The front width is a problem. Depth is not important. If I used front porting and a standard shape what is the minimum width I could go to? 7.5 inches is my max available. I understand that the volume is important. Could I have the angle at the top or bottom + port? Please excuse my ignorance.

Regards
M. Gregg

planet10 · 4th April 2011, 07:27 AM

The Classic Golden Ratio version of that box is 6 3/4 W X 14 1/2 H x 10 1/4 D (15mm material). Those plans are the freebies...planet_10 hifi

And with the purchase of the plan-set, i can juggle things for a custom box, but it sounds like the above would do.

dave

3rd April 2011, 07:47 PM	#1
M Gregg diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: UK	Book shelf speakers for SE tube. Hi, Does anyone have any ideas to build a pair of book shelf or small speakers that perform at audiophile level with SE tube amp 9W output 8 Ohm? Not sure if open or closed is best, close to a wall less than 12 inches distance. Or is it easier to buy something like klipsch? Regards M. Gregg __________________ What is the sound of one hand clapping?

3rd April 2011, 08:41 PM	#2
steviedon diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2009	Plenty of proven designs out there. Some pertinent questions...... -Listening preferences -room size -budget -building skill level/available tools -what you define as small As for klipsch.......I've not been too impressed with anything but their more expensive fare. __________________ It is only rarely that one can see in a little boy the promise of a man, but one can almost always see in a little girl the threat of a woman. ~Alexandre Dumas

3rd April 2011, 09:07 PM	#3
planet10 frugal-phile(tm) diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Victoria, BC, NA, Sol III Blog Entries: 5	How loud do you need to play? Mark Audio Alpair 7, 10.2 or 12. dave __________________ community sites t-linespeakers.org, frugal-horn.com, frugal-phile.com ........ commercial site planet10-HiFi p10-hifi forum here at diyA

3rd April 2011, 09:23 PM	#4
M Gregg diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: UK	I was thinking a size front 7 inch across by 10-12 inch high. I have a feeling this size is a problem perhaps I should have said compact. I have about 8-9 Watt of power. 2X EL34. The Mark audio looks interesting. Small room study 13X13 foot. My hand skills are quite good. I Listen to all types of music from femail vocal to jazz some rock. Any ideas of cabinet? Regards M. Gregg Just dipping a toe in the water first build. Always bought speakers in the past! __________________ What is the sound of one hand clapping? Last edited by M Gregg; 3rd April 2011 at 09:29 PM.

3rd April 2011, 09:38 PM	#5
M Gregg diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: UK	If the size is unrealistic, please give me some ideas of minimum size I would need to go for and I can have a re-think. As I said first build! Regards M. Gregg __________________ What is the sound of one hand clapping?


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3rd April 2011, 09:42 PM	#6
planet10 frugal-phile(tm) diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Victoria, BC, NA, Sol III Blog Entries: 5	Currently in my living room. Full Range Speaker Photo Gallery dave __________________ community sites t-linespeakers.org, frugal-horn.com, frugal-phile.com ........ commercial site planet10-HiFi p10-hifi forum here at diyA

4th April 2011, 07:27 AM	#10
planet10 frugal-phile(tm) diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Victoria, BC, NA, Sol III Blog Entries: 5	The Classic Golden Ratio version of that box is 6 3/4 W X 14 1/2 H x 10 1/4 D (15mm material). Those plans are the freebies...planet_10 hifi And with the purchase of the plan-set, i can juggle things for a custom box, but it sounds like the above would do. dave __________________ community sites t-linespeakers.org, frugal-horn.com, frugal-phile.com ........ commercial site planet10-HiFi p10-hifi forum here at diyA

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