First post. First Build.

[Ridley]

Hi! I'm new to the forums.

I want to eventually build a 5.0 home theater set up but seeing as how i dont have any experience i plan to just build the front/mains for now. So they need to be able to handle the low end as i will be 2.0 for a while and i dont want a seperate subwoofer anyway. so i was thinking maybe a sealed mtm type setup?

I wont be building anything for awhile due to my lack of knowledge which is why i am here. I want to learn everything i can. So what books should i pick up?

[waricle]

Welcome to the forum.
There are plenty of kits available at the major parts suppliers
I am in Aussie land but places like Madisound in the US seem popular.
http://www.madisound.com/kits.html
A kit is the ONLY way to start if you are new as there are plenty of traps and you will be guaranteed of success.
Help will also be available from the supplier as well as this forum.
You can get them with pre-made cabinets or make you own
Good luck with your endeavour!!!
If you go with a kit it will allow you to extend the system fro 2.1 to 5.1 using the same kit base ensuring that all your speakers will be "voiced "the same- very important in H/T.

[Ridley]

Thanks for the welcome glad to be here.

Well i was thinking i might use/copy one of these projects. like this one. You think it would be better just to buy a kit?

[waricle]

The success of any speakers that you decide to build will depend on your planning, resources, budget, time, skills and persistence.
A kit will shortcut and ease the process.
Cabinetwork requires the use of a high quality table saw just to cut the bits!
A proven design needs to be applied
Issues such as sensitivity, frequency range and resolution need to be addressed.
IMHO I think that whatever method you decide you will enjoy both the building and the outcome
Good luck.
Keep us informed of your progress, please!

[maxlorenz]

Hi and welcome,
If I were to build a 5.1 system I would make 5 identical bass reflex speakers with these coaxials, that come with a nice passive XO:

http://www.hawthorneaudio.com/catalo...&products_id=8

Maybe in a box like Tannoy's BIG and ugly DMT 15 or something more appealing aesthetically, like adapting a Dimension box to handle a 15 inches. Very large speakers though. I bet they sound good.

Link to ugly but proven Tannoy enclosure:
http://www.primalgear.com/tannoymon006.html

Enjoy,
M

[Ridley]

I would prefer a 5.0 setup were both the front and rear produce the needed low end. I know everyone says that a sub is a must but i like the days of the big pioneers, cerwin vegas, and technics towers. Like these.

[maxlorenz]

Hi,
Look into the above link and you will see that the 15' coaxial has a 15' partner woofer.

http://www.hawthorneaudio.com/catalo...products_id=19
http://www.hawthorneaudio.com/drivers.htm

The original idea is OB but I think they will sound nice on a bass reflex box.

Reviews:
http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue31/hawthorne.htm

http://www.tnt-audio.com/casse/ha_si_part1_e.html

Cheers,
M

[Cal Weldon]

Welcome to the forums Ridley.

[Ridley]

Originally posted by maxlorenz
Hi,
Look into the above link and you will see that the 15' coaxial has a 15' partner woofer.

http://www.hawthorneaudio.com/catalo...products_id=19
http://www.hawthorneaudio.com/drivers.htm

The original idea is OB but I think they will sound nice on a bass reflex box.

Reviews:
http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue31/hawthorne.htm

http://www.tnt-audio.com/casse/ha_si_part1_e.html

Cheers,
M

How would i do a center? Also i have never heard a system like that would it be good for music and moves? I'm not sure if im willing to throw down that much money on something that is kinda like an experiment. it does not seem like the high end would be very good. What are some other options?

[maxlorenz]

Why shouldn't they be excellent for movies and music?

http://www.tannoy-speakers.com/s.php...e=Glenair&s=27

Center: with speakers that big, the problem is available space. You could make the box horizontal, with vents at each side of the front baffle...I'm sure the wise can help here.

They also have a 10 inch coaxial, but there one must add a woofer.
Something like this:

http://www.tannoy-speakers.com/s.php...nsion+TDC&s=24
http://www.kef.com/products/referenc...4/default.aspx

HF: you could add a supertweeter if you feel you need it. Simple one cap passive crossover...

Have you heard coaxials, like Tannoy?

Hey, I'm only trying to help

Good luck...
M