My first DIY speaker

spacejunk · 13th January 2008, 08:03 AM

I am looking for a good design for my first DIY speaker.

My requirements are :

moniter/bookshelf size
2 way
I could go 3 way, but I'll try and avoid it
front port
simple crossover
4-8 ohms
under $200 a pair
low cost drivers

I am going for value here.

If anyone could post a link or give suggestions it would be great!

Thanks, spacejunk

wigginjs · 13th January 2008, 12:14 PM

Zaph's Bargain Mini?

spacejunk · 13th January 2008, 02:07 PM

Thanks for the reply. Those look good but I think I want drivers that are a little better...

wigginjs · 13th January 2008, 07:53 PM

Well, what exactly is included in the $200 cost? Are the cabinets in there as well or is it just for drivers? Crossover parts?

spacejunk · 13th January 2008, 09:21 PM

Sorry, I should be more specific.

All the parts included are crossovers and speakers, nothing else.

I can build the cabinets out of material I have. Pre made crossovers would be nice, but I can build them.

wigginjs · 13th January 2008, 11:20 PM

Can you spring for the Zaph SR71? You can get it at Madisound as a kit with pre-built crossovers and no cabinets for ~$330 + S/H. From what I've read it is a phenomenal loudspeaker and can compete with commercial speakers in very high price categories.

sreten · 14th January 2008, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by spacejunk

Thanks for the reply. Those look good but I think I want drivers that are a little better...

Hi,

And what do you think is the problem with Zaph's driver selection ?

good drivers ? : http://www.madisound.com/catalog/pro...oducts_id=1731

as used in : http://www.stereophile.com/loudspeak...ark/index.html

/sreten.

wigginjs · 14th January 2008, 01:18 PM

Well, I have to agree with that. Disregard the driver prices when you take a look at Zaph's article. In fact, just go look at the measurements. The mini monitors I talked about are certainly money well spent.

sreten · 14th January 2008, 01:49 PM

http://www.geocities.com/woove99/Spk...RS180_2way.htm

Hi,

Above might come in around the budget. the Metal tweeter
version has a simpler crossover, very high bang for the buck.

Though I suspect the best BFB if a subwoofer is not used in the
floorstanding version of the BAMTM, a lot of speaker for $200.

http://www.zaphaudio.com/BAMTM.html

/sreten.

13th January 2008, 08:03 AM	#1
spacejunk diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2007	My first DIY speaker I am looking for a good design for my first DIY speaker. My requirements are : moniter/bookshelf size 2 way I could go 3 way, but I'll try and avoid it front port simple crossover 4-8 ohms under $200 a pair low cost drivers I am going for value here. If anyone could post a link or give suggestions it would be great! Thanks, spacejunk

13th January 2008, 12:14 PM	#2
wigginjs diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Columbia, SC	Zaph's Bargain Mini? __________________ The Four Chairs DIY Home Theater

13th January 2008, 07:53 PM	#4
wigginjs diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Columbia, SC	Well, what exactly is included in the $200 cost? Are the cabinets in there as well or is it just for drivers? Crossover parts? __________________ The Four Chairs DIY Home Theater

13th January 2008, 11:20 PM	#6
wigginjs diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Columbia, SC	Can you spring for the Zaph SR71? You can get it at Madisound as a kit with pre-built crossovers and no cabinets for ~$330 + S/H. From what I've read it is a phenomenal loudspeaker and can compete with commercial speakers in very high price categories. __________________ The Four Chairs DIY Home Theater

14th January 2008, 01:18 PM	#8
wigginjs diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Columbia, SC	Well, I have to agree with that. Disregard the driver prices when you take a look at Zaph's article. In fact, just go look at the measurements. The mini monitors I talked about are certainly money well spent. __________________ The Four Chairs DIY Home Theater


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13th January 2008, 02:07 PM	#3
spacejunk diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2007	Thanks for the reply. Those look good but I think I want drivers that are a little better...

13th January 2008, 09:21 PM	#5
spacejunk diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2007	Sorry, I should be more specific. All the parts included are crossovers and speakers, nothing else. I can build the cabinets out of material I have. Pre made crossovers would be nice, but I can build them.

14th January 2008, 01:49 PM	#9
sreten diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brighton UK	http://www.geocities.com/woove99/Spk...RS180_2way.htm Hi, Above might come in around the budget. the Metal tweeter version has a simpler crossover, very high bang for the buck. Though I suspect the best BFB if a subwoofer is not used in the floorstanding version of the BAMTM, a lot of speaker for $200. http://www.zaphaudio.com/BAMTM.html /sreten.

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