Opinions: What drivers for cabinets...

sideways · 18th January 2012, 08:12 PM

Greetings!!

I have two sets of empty cabinets that I am looking at changing the front baffle to a single driver speaker...super easy as the front panel un-screws

Both cabinets would be sealed...

Set 1: 25x12x12
Set 2: 14.5x10x11

Can anyone recommend some drivers that would be suitable for these cabinets??

I currently have a set of HA FR4.5C's that I am enjoying very much!! So sonic wise, along the same lines only maybe with a bit fuller sound?? Bit bigger driver perhaps??

Not worried about bass as I run dual subs...also, I run a DEQX so I can definitely work around some driver issues if needed

Anyhoo...welcome all suggestions!!!

Thanks kindly!!!

planet10 · 18th January 2012, 08:22 PM

Are those inside or outside dimensions?

dave

sideways · 18th January 2012, 08:31 PM

Outside...sorry

Everything is constructed 1/2" but my front baffle might go to a 3/4"...advise??

planet10 · 18th January 2012, 09:00 PM

What are the inside dimensions then?

dave

sideways · 18th January 2012, 09:06 PM

Lets go with:

Set 1: 24.5 x 11.5 x 11.5
Set 2: 14 x 9.5 x 10.5

Both sealed cabinets...

Hopefully I can make use of them as they are in great shape!!

Thanks!!

planet10 · 18th January 2012, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sideways

Set 1: 24.5 x 11.5 x 11.5
Set 2: 14 x 9.5 x 10.5

53 litres and 23 litres.

None of the usual candidates here would fit those cabs sealed, they are too big.

But i'd consider a small highish Q driver in the big one, to make an effective infinite baffle.

dave

sideways · 18th January 2012, 10:31 PM

Interesting...so no 6"-8" drivers would work??

As for OB's...I have a nice set of Hawthorne's for that task...very much enjoy them

Thanks Dave!!

sideways · 18th January 2012, 10:33 PM

One thing...I guess that seeing I am putting on a new front, I can make the inside enclosure smaller just by another piece of wood in the right spot couldn't I??

vinylkid58 · 18th January 2012, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sideways

Both cabinets would be sealed...

What's wrong with a vented box?

jeff

sideways · 18th January 2012, 11:51 PM

Nothing but I would have to put in a vent...there was none to begin with

18th January 2012, 08:12 PM	#1
sideways diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: S'toon	Opinions: What drivers for cabinets... Greetings!! I have two sets of empty cabinets that I am looking at changing the front baffle to a single driver speaker...super easy as the front panel un-screws Both cabinets would be sealed... Set 1: 25x12x12 Set 2: 14.5x10x11 Can anyone recommend some drivers that would be suitable for these cabinets?? I currently have a set of HA FR4.5C's that I am enjoying very much!! So sonic wise, along the same lines only maybe with a bit fuller sound?? Bit bigger driver perhaps?? Not worried about bass as I run dual subs...also, I run a DEQX so I can definitely work around some driver issues if needed Anyhoo...welcome all suggestions!!! Thanks kindly!!!

18th January 2012, 08:22 PM	#2
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18th January 2012, 09:00 PM	#4
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18th January 2012, 08:31 PM	#3
sideways diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: S'toon	Outside...sorry Everything is constructed 1/2" but my front baffle might go to a 3/4"...advise??

18th January 2012, 09:06 PM	#5
sideways diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: S'toon	Lets go with: Set 1: 24.5 x 11.5 x 11.5 Set 2: 14 x 9.5 x 10.5 Both sealed cabinets... Hopefully I can make use of them as they are in great shape!! Thanks!!

18th January 2012, 10:31 PM	#7
sideways diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: S'toon	Interesting...so no 6"-8" drivers would work?? As for OB's...I have a nice set of Hawthorne's for that task...very much enjoy them Thanks Dave!!

18th January 2012, 10:33 PM	#8
sideways diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: S'toon	One thing...I guess that seeing I am putting on a new front, I can make the inside enclosure smaller just by another piece of wood in the right spot couldn't I??

18th January 2012, 11:51 PM	#10
sideways diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: S'toon	Nothing but I would have to put in a vent...there was none to begin with

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