Full Range Speaker Photo Gallery

[Worlick]

Try those images again...doesn't seem to like some of my images. Perhaps it's a formatting issue... More later
Wayne

 

[planet10]

I saw the Pensils today… and the veneer for the baffle

dave

 

[chrisb]

which is book- matched figured Anigre - next up, lacquer and corian plinths

 

[reaper996]

His Master's OB

A newer version of the RCA dog?

 

[Poultrygeist]

A newer version of the RCA dog?

Nipper jr

 

[chrisb]

So, escaped from the woodshop - customer not yet decided on grille fabric

 

[toobhed]

...just lovely Chris....but would we expect anything else?

Mario

 

[chrisb]

thnx Mario - they turned out OK, I could live with them - if it wasn't for the 8 or 9 other pairs in the back room

 

[Rullknufs]

Stunning! I like how the colors of the drivers and the cabinets are matched. Do you use magnets to keep the covers in place?

 

[chrisb]

yup, little 1/4" x 1/4" neo "rods" buried under the veneer - at a total of 16pcs or more per speaker pair, quite a bit more costly than velcro or hedlocks, etc that I've used in the past, but much more elegant, and they never break

 

[Rullknufs]

yup, little 1/4" x 1/4" neo "rods" buried under the veneer - at a total of 16pcs or more per speaker pair, quite a bit more costly than velcro or hedlocks, etc that I've used in the past, but much more elegant, and they never break

Nice. Do you know if magnets would be possible if not using veneer? Say, if I use birchply and drill holes from the backside to put the magnets in. Or will the distance become too far for the magnets?

Also, now that 3d-printing is becoming more available, imagine 3d-printing grille cloth frames in plastic. That would greatly recude the weight compared to MDF and require less magnets.

 

[planet10]

Yes, the magnets can be loaded into the back, but it will likely be much tricker to get them to line up.

dave

 

[ghpicard]

Yes, the magnets can be loaded into the back, but it will likely be much tricker to get them to line up.

dave

Perhaps that can be handled by making a pilot 0.8mm hole from the front and then drilling the magnet holding hole from the back using that pilot hole. Putty or veneer + glue would take care of the pilot hole if that is deemed necessary.

 

[chrisb]

that'd work well enough, but the result would not likely be completely invisible

to answer Rullknufs - getting both the precise alignment and depth of holes for rear mounting would be tricky for sure, even if using a brad point (forstner) bit.

 

[Squeak]

Why are the grilles so big?

 

[chrisb]

I assume you mean long? - personal aesthetic, I guess - at least they didn't extend full length

 

[Carlp]

I assume you mean long? - personal aesthetic, I guess - at least they didn't extend full length

! Given that gorgeous work, I'd SAY it's a good thing it's not bigger. I wanted to ask why the covers at all? I know, I have kids, but dang, all the beautiful work covered up. Anyway, beautiful speakers.

 

[Worlick]

Thems very fine pieces.... Lucky guy that ends up with them....Ahem..
Wayner

 

[chrisb]

Carl - part of my domestic training has been to (almost always) put the toilet seat down, and that speakers should be heard but not seen. After over 4 decades of putting up with some ungainly systems in the living room, she's more than entitled, so I like all my builds to include grilles, whether they're used or not.

Wayne- all that's needed now is a decision on grille fabric, and maybe another couple of "pops" - I'm feeling something like a Hoyne's Dark Matter mood coming up for the weekend - I know you'll make the right decision.

Hoyne Brewing Co. | Craft Beer in Victoria

 

[Worlick]

Now you're talking my language....I'm not sure where to get the fabric just yet... I'm kinda hoping for a vintage amp cloth that matches.... Acoustic Solutions has a 3 yard min which a bit much....However the "dark Matter" I know exactly where to get that... Saturday is tough, however Sunday... Seems like there is some time.... As long as I'm not fishing... Maybe Friday night?.
Wayne