What to do?....

[DIYampNOOB]

So. I have a pair of Aurasound NS3-193-4A drivers laying around. Any ideas on how best to use these little terrors?

 

[chris661]

A ridiculously large horn cabinet for good LF reproduction. Fire it up, and then show people that its just a pair of 3"s...

Chris

 

[Cal Weldon]

I've moved this over the FR so maybe you'll get a better response.

 

[xrk971]

Cornu spiral BLH (20 in x 3 in deep) will impress as well as a 0.40x scale mini Karlsonator are good choices.

 

[DIYampNOOB]

I'd Like to stay sorta-maybe .....compact-ish.

 

[chrisb]

If you're looking to extract the maximum bass extension of which the driver might be capable - Hoffman's Iron Law will always get in your way.

you know, pick any 2 of 3 ...

 

[mikejennens]

Here's one idea. Google might give you some more.

DIY bookshelf speakers... brim studio brim studio

Mike

 

[Cal Weldon]

Cornu spiral BLH (20 in x 3 in deep)

I've heard them in a 20" I am thinking a bit larger maybe?

 

[planet10]

For maximum bas extention, probably Gregg the Geeks reflex box. I used mine in about 1.5 litre sealed.

dave

 

[xrk971]

I've heard them in a 20" I am thinking a bit larger maybe?

24 in x 3.5in deep works better if you want deeper bass. It is a 3 in driver though so really should not go larger than that.

 

[Cal Weldon]

24' sounds good X.

 

[DIYampNOOB]

Let's go with the idea the BASS is not the Primary goal. I'd like to use the drivers in something that would sound the best for desktop or bookshelf use.

 

[xrk971]

I would suggest the 0.4x scale mini Karlsonator for a nice desktop/bookshelf speaker. Good size and great sound without need for baffle step compensation. Should work well with NS3's. Check out recent measurement with Faital Pro 3FE25 here. http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/full-range/239338-mini-karlsonator-0-53x-dual-tc9fds.html

Don't be fooled by the small size or unorthodox look of this box. It sounds like a bigger speaker and the overall sound quality is great as many builders in this thread can attest.