designing a accurate satelite - subwoofer monitor set... where to begin?

[erikb1971]

Hi All

I would like to design a 2.1 subwoofer - satellite system. They would be used as monitor system in my small home studio. Something like: Blue Sky MediaDesk 2.1 MKII | Sweetwater.com.

But... where / how do I start?

Cheers

Erik

[wolf_teeth]

Would these suffice?
Xenums:

Xenums_Duoxenums pictures by wolf_teeth_speaker - Photobucket

Use this for a sub...a 9" cube. The KG3100 from Madisound will fit, but you'll need to enlarge the enclosure to allow for the amp.

Biumph or Triumph, depending on where you get your PR:

Triumph pictures by wolf_teeth_speaker - Photobucket

It's what I built and use myself, so it does work.

Later,
Wolf

[flatfinger]

When the satillites are that small ( as I imagine they don't extend real low ; you cross them @ 100 -120hz??) Are the sats ported or sealed ?
It's quite a good Idea to have R &L (2) subs! .

Looks like a real cool set up wolf !!!


For the OP ; Yoy may stumble upon many folks who hate using subs for mixing audio . I suspect that those are the folks who haven't dug deep enough and studied how deep ( yup , lame hertz pun ) the subject of sub integration can get ..... Hint your room will make a big difference at those low down frequencies !

[erikb1971]

Originally Posted by flatfinger

For the OP ; Yoy may stumble upon many folks who hate using subs for mixing audio . I suspect that those are the folks who haven't dug deep enough and studied how deep ( yup , lame hertz pun ) the subject of sub integration can get ..... Hint your room will make a big difference at those low down frequencies !

I think my ears and my creativity will always be the biggest bottleneck when it comes to mixing. The main reason to go for satellites and subs is the looks, since I always make music on the dinner table. But once that choice is made, It is fun to go for the best possible!

[erikb1971]

Originally Posted by wolf_teeth

Biumph or Triumph, depending on where you get your PR:

I have no clue what you mean here :-)

Apart from that: great looking build! What is the size of the satellite? And what drivers did you use? And what made you chose those drivers?

Cheers

Erik

edit: Fiva XT 25SC50
Tang Band W3-315E

[bbggg]

Originally Posted by erikb1971

But... where / how do I start?

With a budget!

[erikb1971]

Grinn! Let's say about 300-400 dollar for the satellites......

[erikb1971]

I have stumbled upon these drivers: H1333-08/06 T18RE/XFCTV2
How do you guys feel about using such a coaxial driver opposed to a traditional 2 way system?

[Helmuth]

Why subs,

You can make a compact 2way BR monitor that can do 30Hz. Here a 20 liter tuned to 32Hz wil do 30Hz -3dB when place on a table or in a book case then the low-end will rise 3-6dB. even 25Hz will be reproduced with a 20liter enclosure. Lets say 17liter with damping will make 20liter.
And a amazing 87dB 1Wmtr.


Tweeter a monacor dt28 or a ringradiator of vifa.

DT28. 28mm dome! for low XO 2kHz.

[erikb1971]

I actually ment this link: H1602-04/06 L12RE/XFC

20 liters for satellites is a bit too big for my goal... iam thinking more towards 2 liters!