My latest 2-Way speakers

nonsuchpro · 29th October 2011, 08:21 AM

Hey all,
Just finished a pair of 2-ways using a Dayton Audio RS225-4 8" and an Event tweeter out of the 20/20 series. Crossed at 1.5k. They sound great in my place but I brought them to a buddy's house and felt they were a bit boxy. I'll have to do some tweakin.

ODougbo · 29th October 2011, 09:42 AM

Ported, sealed? Is that wood or some other material? Sometime a layer of self leveling silicone RTV 118 works well on "plastic" cones. [easy to remove if you don't like it.]

ODougbo · 29th October 2011, 11:18 AM

I don't know if this ploy even works or not; but I make the smaller cabinets "triangles" to avoid echo/refection. These small triangles are really old, and lived outside for a while, but have been a workhorse around here.

Not my idea, I picked up a lot of principles from a local speaker manufacture.

If I had to rebuild these BR boxes, I'd probably go just a few degrees less on the angles. They have always sounded nice and clear (bass below 40hz). I made 15 pairs (30). I was able to recover 6 of them.

nonsuchpro · 29th October 2011, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ODougbo

Ported, sealed? Is that wood or some other material? Sometime a layer of self leveling silicone RTV 118 works well on "plastic" cones. [easy to remove if you don't like it.]

Sealed... 3/4" MDF. It's Rustoleum American Accents Stone paint... comes in a few colors. 1 can does a cabinet. RustOleum.com

nonsuchpro · 29th October 2011, 02:08 PM

Neat

Quote:

Originally Posted by ODougbo

I don't know if this ploy even works or not; but I make the smaller cabinets "triangles" to avoid echo/refection. These small triangles are really old, and lived outside for a while, but have been a workhorse around here.

Not my idea, I picked up a lot of principles from a local speaker manufacture.

If I had to rebuild these BR boxes, I'd probably go just a few degrees less on the angles. They have always sounded nice and clear (bass below 40hz). I made 15 pairs (30). I was able to recover 6 of them.

dirkwright · 29th October 2011, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nonsuchpro

Sealed... 3/4" MDF. It's Rustoleum American Accents Stone paint... comes in a few colors. 1 can does a cabinet. RustOleum.com

Did you stuff the boxes really good?

nonsuchpro · 29th October 2011, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dirkwright

Did you stuff the boxes really good?

Packed with fiberfill

dirkwright · 29th October 2011, 03:27 PM

OK. I guess you should do some measurements on them to find out why you don't like the way they sound.

ODougbo · 29th October 2011, 06:46 PM

A couple of ideas:

Line the box with Dynamat.

Maybe cut some thick foam pieces with angles; insert them back behind the woofer.

nonsuchpro · 30th October 2011, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirkwright

OK. I guess you should do some measurements on them to find out why you don't like the way they sound.

Yep

29th October 2011, 08:21 AM	#1
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29th October 2011, 09:42 AM	#2
ODougbo diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Maryland USA	Ported, sealed? Is that wood or some other material? Sometime a layer of self leveling silicone RTV 118 works well on "plastic" cones. [easy to remove if you don't like it.]

29th October 2011, 03:27 PM	#8
dirkwright diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Virginia	OK. I guess you should do some measurements on them to find out why you don't like the way they sound.

29th October 2011, 06:46 PM	#9
ODougbo diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Maryland USA	A couple of ideas: Line the box with Dynamat. Maybe cut some thick foam pieces with angles; insert them back behind the woofer.

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