Well actually the long P/N one is what I would use... but again, don't want to be a tattle tail.... J
I yield to the voice of OB experience.
But by your description, you didn't use either of those.
But by your description, you didn't use either of those.
Hey, John
About the 18" Manzie...
It's going to rain here this week- can you give us some baffle details(driver placement, is it just a U-frame or a funny H)?
I've got some 20" wide BB staring at me....
Thanks, David
About the 18" Manzie...
It's going to rain here this week- can you give us some baffle details(driver placement, is it just a U-frame or a funny H)?
I've got some 20" wide BB staring at me....
Thanks, David
Presently acquiring parts for this build vifa tc9 and grs 15, all that is outstanding is the inductors, i will be buying the 20mh but for the others i am looking to wind my own inductors.
With regards to the construction of the baffle what are the dimensions? I think I saw a 4" and is there another version with deeper wings? I was considering using 2x4 for the wings/frame as well or stick to 2x2?
"The floor standing version of the Manzanita, dubbed “Ultra” uses a much larger baffle with the dimensions growing to 25.5” W x 48” H with full length 5.5” deep wings . The larger baffle increases the operating efficiency by around 3 db and extends usable bass response into the upper 20’s."
So is it 4" or 5.5"?
With regards to the construction of the baffle what are the dimensions? I think I saw a 4" and is there another version with deeper wings? I was considering using 2x4 for the wings/frame as well or stick to 2x2?
"The floor standing version of the Manzanita, dubbed “Ultra” uses a much larger baffle with the dimensions growing to 25.5” W x 48” H with full length 5.5” deep wings . The larger baffle increases the operating efficiency by around 3 db and extends usable bass response into the upper 20’s."
So is it 4" or 5.5"?
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Hi All,
If you haven't already, go read pages 178 and 179 of this thread. Should have all the info you need. I built a slightly modified version of this baffle and I'm really enjoying it paired with some Lii Audio Crystal 10 full range drivers.
Page 178 Fast, fun, Inexpensive OB project
Page 179 Fast, fun, Inexpensive OB project
If you haven't already, go read pages 178 and 179 of this thread. Should have all the info you need. I built a slightly modified version of this baffle and I'm really enjoying it paired with some Lii Audio Crystal 10 full range drivers.
Page 178 Fast, fun, Inexpensive OB project
Page 179 Fast, fun, Inexpensive OB project
I'm reading this post #2267 on page 40 (this page, as it so happens) - could you add the applicable/particular post numbers, if you would be so kind sir ...
Sure james. I gathered info from post #'s 1778 and 1784 in particular. 2.5" deep side wall in front of the baffle, 5" in back of the baffle. Anything past that and the photos John provided in post #1776 are also a very good reference. I just made some assumptions on overall baffle dimensions based on the previous design and the photos. Good luck on your builds everyone!
You got it Pano!
You got it Pano!
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Ah, got it - thanks for that - clear pictures, better explanation - front cheek wings, eh - hadn't thought of that!
I've played with having the wings back at 45* (like 'swept-back) but this only for high pass 8" FR driver (>150Hz) and 15" in a B2 box < 150Hz - haven't tried OB bass yet.
Working with rear 1D diffusors, going down that particular 'rabbit hole'!
' mids never
I've played with having the wings back at 45* (like 'swept-back) but this only for high pass 8" FR driver (>150Hz) and 15" in a B2 box < 150Hz - haven't tried OB bass yet.
Working with rear 1D diffusors, going down that particular 'rabbit hole'!
' mids never
I'm trying to get at least a rough idea of what Manzanitas sound like and found this video clip on YouTube:
MANZANITA ULTRA OPEN BAFFLE SPEAKER (DIY), GURF MORLIX PART1 - YouTube
From those of you who have heard it, is this a pretty good representation or does the quality of the recording compromise it significantly?
MANZANITA ULTRA OPEN BAFFLE SPEAKER (DIY), GURF MORLIX PART1 - YouTube
From those of you who have heard it, is this a pretty good representation or does the quality of the recording compromise it significantly?
I can say for me that the recording on YouTube doesn't sound like my Ultras. They go deeper and don't sound that thin at all.
Yeah, I forgot to add that I did the same as that guy. I recorded a video on my smartphone for some friends and family. The recording sounded thin so I told them that they will hear some positives but that it didn't give a sense of the range down at the bottom of the speaker.
Yikes. 😱 That sounds awful. Hard to say if it's the room, the mic. I hope his Manzies don't sound that bad. Very midrange heavy and not at all the tonal Balance that John has every built into his speakers.
I'm just about complete with adding the bass trap and in a few months I hope to remedy the fact that I added an iron core coil for the Vifa (rolleyes). ERSE has air coils so that's my future upgrade plan.
Thanks, Pano. It's hard to imagine why anyone would post something that sounds that bad. But it's the only YouTube I could find for any of the Manzanita versions.
For another positive comment, my kids both told me it sounds like we're at a concert when I have the speakers on. And my wife isn't too happy with the tear down to add the bass trap, she also enjoys hearing the Ultras.
Remember a fellow a few years back trying to sell his Altec 605 Duplexes via U-Tube demonstration recording. Anyway, he wasn't doing himself any favors! Suspect the Manzi Ultra recording was via a cell phone. Not designed to be "hi-Fi". Designed to enhance the vocal range for intelligibility via limiting bass and H.F. Suspect the Manzi Ultras in the video, if built as described on the forum sound just fine. Translating what the Manzi's actually (sound quality wise) do over U-Tube would be similar to translating what gravity effects do to you on a roller coaster! Just saying!! J