What are some decent drivers for a small/mid size center channel speaker (1 mid,1 tw)

kehi · 11th December 2003, 11:20 PM

HI, I am planning on constructing a box along these dimensions or something close.

Width- 15"
Height- 8"
Depth- 12"

What I need are a midbass and tweeter combo that would work well ina box of this size. What program/tool can I use to determine what combos will work well together? I already have a Dayton 3000hz crossover that I purchased a while back and plan using it in the build. Has anyone ever seen a center along these built, have a guide? Thanks for all the help and take care

sreten · 11th December 2003, 11:31 PM

Tonal integration with your existing front speakers is important.

If you already have a crossover you should use it with the drivers it was designed for.

Your box size indicates that reflex loading will be appropriate for a 6.5" mid/bass unit.

sreten.

kehi · 12th December 2003, 01:30 AM

If I was to use a 5 1/4" driver how can I determine what the box size should be? Thanks and take care

kehi · 12th December 2003, 02:45 AM

I am thinking about using This midbass with a bucking magnet for shielding and This tweeter. How can I find out what size box I need in order for this is to a decent center channel speaker. Thanks

sreten · 12th December 2003, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by kehi
I am thinking about using This midbass with a bucking magnet for shielding and This tweeter. How can I find out what size box I need in order for this is to a decent center channel speaker. Thanks

Use winISD freeware to design a simple sealed box.

With a metal cone midbass the crossover MUST be
specifically designed for that unit or will not work.

sreten.

rabbitz · 12th December 2003, 12:28 PM

Nice combo for a TM centre is Vifa D26NC tweeter and Peerless 5" HDS 850528 woofer. Makes for a nice low profile for a centre.

This is one variation I've done (Vb=11.3 litres).

michael · 12th December 2003, 09:11 PM

hey rabbitz, could you post your crossover for that centre. or email it to me, that would really be cool, thanks

rabbitz · 13th December 2003, 04:09 PM

Yeah Michael

It's a series xo, 0.5mH inductor + 3.4uF cap + 10ohms resistor (in series with the tweeter) with the same layout as the other one I sent you.

On another centre Vb=8.3 litres with the same drivers has 0.47mH + 3.3uF + 9ohms.

michael · 14th December 2003, 10:55 PM

hey rabbits can you tell me what slopes are those on the XO and also at what frequency have you got them crossed?

kehi · 15th December 2003, 05:00 AM

sreten:

where can I purchase a crossover specifically designed for that aluminum cone midbass? If I can't purchase it, where can I get instrucion on how to build it? Thanks

11th December 2003, 11:20 PM	#1
kehi diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Over the Rainbow	What are some decent drivers for a small/mid size center channel speaker (1 mid,1 tw) HI, I am planning on constructing a box along these dimensions or something close. Width- 15" Height- 8" Depth- 12" What I need are a midbass and tweeter combo that would work well ina box of this size. What program/tool can I use to determine what combos will work well together? I already have a Dayton 3000hz crossover that I purchased a while back and plan using it in the build. Has anyone ever seen a center along these built, have a guide? Thanks for all the help and take care

14th December 2003, 10:55 PM	#9
michael diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Adelaide Hills	rabbitz...... hey rabbits can you tell me what slopes are those on the XO and also at what frequency have you got them crossed?

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11th December 2003, 11:31 PM	#2
sreten diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brighton UK	Tonal integration with your existing front speakers is important. If you already have a crossover you should use it with the drivers it was designed for. Your box size indicates that reflex loading will be appropriate for a 6.5" mid/bass unit. sreten.

12th December 2003, 01:30 AM	#3
kehi diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Over the Rainbow	If I was to use a 5 1/4" driver how can I determine what the box size should be? Thanks and take care

12th December 2003, 02:45 AM	#4
kehi diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Over the Rainbow	I am thinking about using This midbass with a bucking magnet for shielding and This tweeter. How can I find out what size box I need in order for this is to a decent center channel speaker. Thanks

12th December 2003, 09:11 PM	#7
michael diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Adelaide Hills	hey rabbitz, could you post your crossover for that centre. or email it to me, that would really be cool, thanks

13th December 2003, 04:09 PM	#8
rabbitz diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Newcastle, Australia	Yeah Michael It's a series xo, 0.5mH inductor + 3.4uF cap + 10ohms resistor (in series with the tweeter) with the same layout as the other one I sent you. On another centre Vb=8.3 litres with the same drivers has 0.47mH + 3.3uF + 9ohms.

15th December 2003, 05:00 AM	#10
kehi diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Over the Rainbow	sreten: where can I purchase a crossover specifically designed for that aluminum cone midbass? If I can't purchase it, where can I get instrucion on how to build it? Thanks

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