Help me with or show me some towers for my Dad

PoorSound · 26th February 2008, 07:06 PM

I need help designing, or finding a set of towers for my Dad. He likes his music VERY LOUD so we are going to need something that can take some abuse. I finished building a set of Joe's Elsinore Speaker Project and we are both extremely impressed, having used Peerless components years ago. He is not opposed to building a set of his own, but I thought, why not try something different? We are in the custom office furniture business, so having cabinets built isn't an issue. I thought of possibly using some scan speak drivers, but don't know anything about them, therefor don't know where to begin when choosing components. Can anyone suggest any? Or show me some finished designs using Scan Speak drivers?

Also, another quick question, our furniture we have built is all made using a melamine particle board. Is that acceptable for building cabinets? I had the cabinets built using MDF when I built the Elsinores, but if you can use melamine, we can get it in a variety of finishes.

Thanks!

Cal Weldon · 26th February 2008, 07:26 PM

If you like loud you will want to consider PA drivers (pro). They offer high sensitivity. What amp do you have?
What's the budget?
How large can they be?
What speakers are you listening to now?

PoorSound · 26th February 2008, 08:09 PM

Right now he just has a set of bookshelves. They sound decent, but wants to upgrade. He's just using a Yamaha receiver.

I should clarify, he likes his music loud, but not concert loud. He really likes my Elsinore speakers, and while building them is still an option, we would like to see what else is out there that's similar. That's why I mentioned possibly using some scan speak drivers. I'm sure the budget could go up to $2000...but open to any and all suggestions.

69stingray · 26th February 2008, 08:17 PM

Using Dayton RS drivers from Parts Express.

http://htguide.com/forum/showpost.ph...&postcount=537

PoorSound · 26th February 2008, 09:21 PM

how are you dayton components? are they comparable to seas, scan speak, peerless, vifa etc?

John L · 26th February 2008, 10:44 PM

Parts Expresses Dayton brand has a reputation of being the best speakers for the buck out there.

PoorSound · 26th February 2008, 11:51 PM

I wasn't aware that Dayton was a parts express brand. Cool! I'm from Canada and would like to stick to ordering from Solen, as we are set up as a dealer for them and get the dealer discount.

MJL21193 · 27th February 2008, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by PoorSound

I'm from Canada and would like to stick to ordering from Solen, as we are set up as a dealer for them and get the dealer discount.

There's Q Components here in Ontario. They have some very nice high efficiency drivers from Eminence and B&C (and now Fane).
An all B&C three way with a 10" or 12" woofer ($160.00 - $200.00), a 6.5" mid ($90.00) and compression driver plus horn flare ($150.00) would be quite nice. Efficiency in the high 90's, it wouldn't take much power to shake the place.

Jay_WJ · 27th February 2008, 03:09 AM

http://www.troelsgravesen.dk/Diy_Lou...r_Projects.htm

PoorSound · 27th February 2008, 03:22 AM

Very cool! Great links guys. I'll be looking through these for some ideas.

I've seen your Peerless HDS bookshelf project come up quite a few times Jay, how does it sound? Could you possibly use the Dayton pre-built cabinets for that project?

26th February 2008, 07:06 PM	#1
PoorSound diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: brandon	Help me with or show me some towers for my Dad I need help designing, or finding a set of towers for my Dad. He likes his music VERY LOUD so we are going to need something that can take some abuse. I finished building a set of Joe's Elsinore Speaker Project and we are both extremely impressed, having used Peerless components years ago. He is not opposed to building a set of his own, but I thought, why not try something different? We are in the custom office furniture business, so having cabinets built isn't an issue. I thought of possibly using some scan speak drivers, but don't know anything about them, therefor don't know where to begin when choosing components. Can anyone suggest any? Or show me some finished designs using Scan Speak drivers? Also, another quick question, our furniture we have built is all made using a melamine particle board. Is that acceptable for building cabinets? I had the cabinets built using MDF when I built the Elsinores, but if you can use melamine, we can get it in a variety of finishes. Thanks!

26th February 2008, 07:26 PM	#2
Cal Weldon Speakerholic diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: British Columbia	If you like loud you will want to consider PA drivers (pro). They offer high sensitivity. What amp do you have? What's the budget? How large can they be? What speakers are you listening to now? __________________ Next stop: Margaritaville Some of Cal's stuff \| Cal Weldon Consulting

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69stingray diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NH	Using Dayton RS drivers from Parts Express. http://htguide.com/forum/showpost.ph...&postcount=537 __________________ Audio DIY Page FOLLOWMY529.COM - Subscribe and follow the performance of my daughter's 529 College Saving Account.

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26th February 2008, 08:09 PM	#3
PoorSound diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: brandon	Right now he just has a set of bookshelves. They sound decent, but wants to upgrade. He's just using a Yamaha receiver. I should clarify, he likes his music loud, but not concert loud. He really likes my Elsinore speakers, and while building them is still an option, we would like to see what else is out there that's similar. That's why I mentioned possibly using some scan speak drivers. I'm sure the budget could go up to $2000...but open to any and all suggestions.

26th February 2008, 09:21 PM	#5
PoorSound diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: brandon	how are you dayton components? are they comparable to seas, scan speak, peerless, vifa etc?

26th February 2008, 10:44 PM	#6
John L diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cary NC	Parts Expresses Dayton brand has a reputation of being the best speakers for the buck out there.

26th February 2008, 11:51 PM	#7
PoorSound diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: brandon	I wasn't aware that Dayton was a parts express brand. Cool! I'm from Canada and would like to stick to ordering from Solen, as we are set up as a dealer for them and get the dealer discount.

27th February 2008, 03:09 AM	#9
Jay_WJ diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Indiana	http://www.troelsgravesen.dk/Diy_Lou...r_Projects.htm

27th February 2008, 03:22 AM	#10
PoorSound diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: brandon	Very cool! Great links guys. I'll be looking through these for some ideas. I've seen your Peerless HDS bookshelf project come up quite a few times Jay, how does it sound? Could you possibly use the Dayton pre-built cabinets for that project?

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