Self-Amped Comp Speakers

Mjr7531 · 28th November 2004, 09:51 PM

Hi, I'm a newbie here, I've mostly bought premade speakers, but now I want to jump into DIY world.
My sister said she wanted computer speakers for Christmas, so instead of buyer her some cheap ones, why not make em'.

Anyways, I thinking a Tang Band full range, http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshow...number=264-820

coupled with a stereo kit, The only one on Parts Express is a 15 wpc @ 4 ohms, and I do not want to buy two drivers per cabinet to get that 4 ohms, are there better kits out there, or will I have to settle with that.

Also, would it be wise to do dual chambers (sealed from each other)? One for electronics, and the other for speakers? Any and all advice would be apreciated (As always, cheaper is better.)

Thanks for putting up with my long winded post,
Matt

coolkhoa · 29th November 2004, 02:04 AM

IMO you would want a tweeter with that 4" driver. Why not use the 3" PPM version instead? Or the TB W3-871S (search for it on the forums, you will get tons of hits).

Wouldn't you rather build a 2.1 system with a bass module?

Mjr7531 · 29th November 2004, 07:56 AM

I would like to, but I'm rather Strapped for cash, and a Bass Module is out of my budget, I figured, two drivers and no crossovers would make it much cheaper and easier to design.

MPM · 2nd December 2004, 01:41 PM

Try the JBL amp here

www.apexjr.com

Its pretty cheap and functional.

jjdche · 2nd December 2004, 03:59 PM

I built something similar with the TangBand W3-871s and the Velleman amp kit. If I did it over again I think I'd go with a different amp. When you factor in the cost of a transformer and connectors, volume, etc. it becomes a bit expensive compared to some other options out there. Parts Express has the Sonic Impact T-amp for about $30 or the amp at AllElectronics.com. Both of those are pre-made solutions that will save you a few dollars.

28th November 2004, 09:51 PM	#1
Mjr7531 diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2004	Self-Amped Comp Speakers Hi, I'm a newbie here, I've mostly bought premade speakers, but now I want to jump into DIY world. My sister said she wanted computer speakers for Christmas, so instead of buyer her some cheap ones, why not make em'. Anyways, I thinking a Tang Band full range, http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshow...number=264-820 coupled with a stereo kit, The only one on Parts Express is a 15 wpc @ 4 ohms, and I do not want to buy two drivers per cabinet to get that 4 ohms, are there better kits out there, or will I have to settle with that. Also, would it be wise to do dual chambers (sealed from each other)? One for electronics, and the other for speakers? Any and all advice would be apreciated (As always, cheaper is better.) Thanks for putting up with my long winded post, Matt

29th November 2004, 02:04 AM	#2
coolkhoa diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Houston	IMO you would want a tweeter with that 4" driver. Why not use the 3" PPM version instead? Or the TB W3-871S (search for it on the forums, you will get tons of hits). Wouldn't you rather build a 2.1 system with a bass module? __________________ KTK. Kool To the Kore.

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29th November 2004, 07:56 AM	#3
Mjr7531 diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2004	I would like to, but I'm rather Strapped for cash, and a Bass Module is out of my budget, I figured, two drivers and no crossovers would make it much cheaper and easier to design.

2nd December 2004, 01:41 PM	#4
MPM diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Alabama	Try the JBL amp here www.apexjr.com Its pretty cheap and functional.

2nd December 2004, 03:59 PM	#5
jjdche diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: MA	I built something similar with the TangBand W3-871s and the Velleman amp kit. If I did it over again I think I'd go with a different amp. When you factor in the cost of a transformer and connectors, volume, etc. it becomes a bit expensive compared to some other options out there. Parts Express has the Sonic Impact T-amp for about $30 or the amp at AllElectronics.com. Both of those are pre-made solutions that will save you a few dollars.

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