What speaker did you build and what driver? Baffle step depends on driver and size of baffle. For 8 ohm 85dB efficient drivers in a 6 in wide MLTL
Box that gets down to 50 Hz a starting point is 1 mH coil and 5 to 10 ohm in parallel and put that on series with driver positive between amp and driver. Adjust R to taste.
Box that gets down to 50 Hz a starting point is 1 mH coil and 5 to 10 ohm in parallel and put that on series with driver positive between amp and driver. Adjust R to taste.
^That seems best. Cut some additional strips, hot glue it to the back, use that as the reinforced area to place screws through.
I am using bolts - M5 12mm long - with hex nuts to secure my $1 driver to an OB of cardboard. Cardboard is more robust than foam board, but I see no reason why a nut a bolt mount would not work with foam.
I am using bolts - M5 12mm long - with hex nuts to secure my $1 driver to an OB of cardboard. Cardboard is more robust than foam board, but I see no reason why a nut a bolt mount would not work with foam.
It is the open mid-range and vocals that sell me on the OB NOB builds with single wide-range drivers. There are some drivers that are 200-9000hZ that I am triying out.
I can even do without the bass and lower mid-range below 250, and my baffles with test tones verity this 200hz rolloff although I, too, am seeing some 50hZ - 95hZ response.
My tastes tend to be on the very esoteric side, and others here have used other adjectives. I would not expect many, or anyone, to prefer such a simple build.
But when I go back to my 1.5L enclosure that has much better bass response and greater slam, I can also clearly hear the boxiness, constriction and congestion. The sound has the quality of being caged, limited in a fashion.
Some of the best cardboard I have found are the triple wall (two layers of corrugation) boxes that are used to ship heavy items like TV's and electric pianos. It even holds screws well with hardly any additional reinforcement.
If you want something really light but stiff try gluing thin cardboard into the outside of 3/4 in thick XPS foam sheathing insulation. Contact cement would work well. Then cut that board to make speakers.
If you want something really light but stiff try gluing thin cardboard into the outside of 3/4 in thick XPS foam sheathing insulation. Contact cement would work well. Then cut that board to make speakers.
Slot Loaded Band Pass Sub made with XPS Foam - measurements
I built an all foam sub woofer using 1 in thick XPS foam sheathing. It is described in the sub woofer forum here http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/subwoofers/258433-light-air-slot-loaded-band-pass-sub.html- I took some measurements today in room with a miniDSP and REW. Measurements look good and it sounds very nice.
Measurement:
I built an all foam sub woofer using 1 in thick XPS foam sheathing. It is described in the sub woofer forum here http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/subwoofers/258433-light-air-slot-loaded-band-pass-sub.html- I took some measurements today in room with a miniDSP and REW. Measurements look good and it sounds very nice.
Measurement:
I used the Vifa drivers in a plan detailed on the front page..
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/full-range/232778-fostex-fe83en-right-small-box.html#post3427671
You gave me some advice about a baffle step circuit a couple days ago.
I think you are referring to the folded path MLTL bookshelf size speaker? Can you please post some photos?
Glad it sounds good. When you put the BSC in the bass will sound a lot better. Also if you do use them on a bookshelf next to a wall the bass will also be enhanced.
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MA A7.3 Wall Mount "Pizza Box" speakers for HT
Here is a good candidate for foam core from another thread.
Can work with a CHR-70 also.
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/full-range/260758-full-range-wall-home-theater.html#post4028642
Fullrange general listening use 4.0 in long vent (45 Hz extension):
HT use 1.0 in long vent and 120Hz -12dB/oct HPF for max SPL (80 Hz and 101dB):
Here is a good candidate for foam core from another thread.
Can work with a CHR-70 also.
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/full-range/260758-full-range-wall-home-theater.html#post4028642
Fullrange general listening use 4.0 in long vent (45 Hz extension):
HT use 1.0 in long vent and 120Hz -12dB/oct HPF for max SPL (80 Hz and 101dB):
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Tractrix for 5MR450NDY begins
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/full-range/259293-prv-5mr450-ndy-fast-applications-10.html#post4033969
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/full-range/259293-prv-5mr450-ndy-fast-applications-10.html#post4033969
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I built a slab sided glider body and tail out of foam core board - 20+ years ago. I think I still have it in a box somewhere...
Finished the tractrix horn. It's a true 175Hz to 15kHz design with decent polars. More info here: http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/full-range/259293-prv-5mr450-ndy-fast-applications-10.html#post4034668
What is needed to reach 20kHz? A different driver as this one is inherently limited to 15kHz open faced. It is a tradeoff with low end and high end. If you want 20kHz, not even a 2in dia CD will get there - you are in 1in CD territory. This is what Danley does in the Synergy. I am trying to do it with a fullrange driver so that the critical 500Hz to 5kHz is covered with a single driver. I am getting it well above 5kHz so I am happy with that.
0.70x scale Tractrix with TC9FD
Latest tractrix horn build here: http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/full-range/259293-prv-5mr450-ndy-fast-applications-19.html#post4042589
Much more manageable 20in wide x 12in tall x 16in deep. Total cost $20 (driver, 4 sheets foam, binding post, caulking, glue sticks).
Don't forget to listen to the sound clips.
Latest tractrix horn build here: http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/full-range/259293-prv-5mr450-ndy-fast-applications-19.html#post4042589
Much more manageable 20in wide x 12in tall x 16in deep. Total cost $20 (driver, 4 sheets foam, binding post, caulking, glue sticks).
Don't forget to listen to the sound clips.