DIY Loudspeaker construction

[balerit]

Hi Guys

I have released some diy loudspeaker books:

The Book Worm - DIY Audio Books and Manuals - Speakers, Moscode Amplifiers, Electronics, Map Reading, Free Capacitor Intro.

Mac

 

[balerit]

Want to know how to calculate crossover values? or how to wind coils? or measure the resonant frequency of your speaker? Well my books have tons of info regarding the design and construction of loudspeaker boxes.

 

[balerit]

Crossover theory

I am debating whether to write a book on crossover theory and manufacture as there doesn't seem to be much proper info on the subject, what do you guys think? It will cover the formulas, crossover slopes, testing coil winding etc.

 

[balerit]

I have started the book on crossovers and have nearly finished it, just some editing and a photo or two. It is called : Crossovers A Laymans Guide to Crossover Networks. It covers the basics of how crossovers work, the topologies, slopes, formulas, charts, winding jigs coil data plus loads more, hope to release in the next week.
Mac

 

[Studio Au]

Can we get a sneak peak...

However good the content, the covers could do with a bit of graphic design revamp.

Have you looked into publishing direct to iBooks store, free and you instantly have a huge audience with all the Apple devices around the world.

 

[balerit]

Can we get a sneak peak...

However good the content, the covers could do with a bit of graphic design revamp.

Have you looked into publishing direct to iBooks store, free and you instantly have a huge audience with all the Apple devices around the world.

Thanks for the comments, I'll look into it. I am doing this mainly to pass on valuable info and experience so that future generations can gain from it. We had an amplifier guru here who died a while back and all his knowledge is lost. I guess that applies to most trades these days. I'll try and make a better cover, but what do they say never ..... ah well I guess you do judge a book by it's cover.

http://novelbooks.weebly.com/crossovers.html

Cheers Mac

 

[mikejennens]

How much is shipping to the US (58503) for the two book deal?
Thanks,
Mike

 

[balerit]

How much is shipping to the US (58503) for the two book deal?
Thanks,
Mike

Hi,

They are ebooks so there is no shipping charges.

Regards
Mac

 

[planet10]

Is the eBook a pdf or would i need some eBook reader ap?

dave

 

[balerit]

Hi Dave

The download is a self extracting zip file with the ebook, the spreadsheet and an appendix of forms. The book itself is a standalone exe file that opens on its own.

Regards
Mac

 

[planet10]

An exe will not work on my Mac. Sorta shorting yourself in the foot shipping in a non-universal format.

dave

 

[balerit]

Hi Dave
What files can be read on a Mac? Can zip files be read?
Mac

 

[planet10]

I can deal with Zip files (built into the OS).

dave

 

[balerit]

Dave
My ebooks use adobe to open even though they are exe files, I'm checking with Natata now about this.
Mac

 

[balerit]

Dave
My ebooks use adobe to open even though they are exe files, I'm checking with Natata now about this.
Mac

Looks like my books cannot be read on a Mac
Mac

 

[balerit]

An exe will not work on my Mac. Sorta shorting yourself in the foot shipping in a non-universal format.
dave

Hi Dave

What would you suggest as a universal file format?

Regards Mac

 

[planet10]

What would you suggest as a universal file format?

pdf.

dave

 

[planet10]

Looks like my books cannot be read on a Mac
Mac

That is giving up a lot of potential sales.

iPad too?

dave

 

[balerit]

That is giving up a lot of potential sales.

iPad too?

dave

Thanks for the feedback, I'll certainly look into it.

Mac

 

[balerit]

Hi All

My book on loudspeaker crossovers is finally finished:

http://novelbooks.weebly.com/crossovers.html

Anyone wanting a layman's guide to designing and building crossover networks will find this a mine full of information.

Regards
Mac.