Hi 2 All !
Like a most of guys here, i like to build something by my self - but, i dont have too much tools, and too much electronic knowledge! I buy most of parts on eBay, mostly from China [i know is risky but for now i was lucky] ...
Also, i dont want to spent too much money on some DIY fun, if i can get finished product cheaper, but - sometimes you have to buy satisfaction you build something by your own ...
What i learn is - you can build everything but nice electronic enclosure [if you dont have uncle who own CNC shop], speacialy if you like those fancy aluminum anodized faceplates etc ...
Anyway, i build nice set of Fostex Full Range Horn speakers !
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I am more then satisfied with results, i build cabinets for 2 months while i was on Florida, with one jigsaw, handy sender and couple more small tools [yes can be done that way - i did it] ...
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... and i have good deal on Dared MP5 Xybrid Amplifiers [got 4 of them] ...
[there was good discount in PX shop in military base abroad where i am deployed]
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OK, i am in the middle of collection parts for Passive Preamplifier!
.. got ... Stepped Attenuator :
[got that one on eBay for about 22-24 bucks with shipping from Hing-Kong]
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... got Extension Rods :
[got them from US company http://www.diyenclosures.com for resonable price - 8$ per one pot set]
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... got Knobs :
got 3 of those from eBay - Hing Kong saller for 12 bucks a piece with free shipping]
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... got RCA Connectors :
[got them from eBay - from Hong Kong seller for about 24 bucks with shipping for set of 10 red and 10 black gold plated panel mount RCA connectors]
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... got Mini Coax for Interconnect :
[got 24' of this teflon insulated silver plated 1.4 mm coax for abot 20 bucks with shipping from US eBay seller]
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... got Ball Bearing Isolation Feets :
[this is stolen idea from company SIMPOSIUM http://www.symposiumusa.com/blocks2E.html, custom built aluminum parts by my friend, and carbon steel bals are from eBay]
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Now, i need to put this in nice enclosure !
I search internet, auctions, forums, etc. for some time, and i dont have any luck ... Those are simple too expensive or - not good enough - yes i like to build good looking stuff too ...
Finaly, i found what i want, and i think is good compromise .. exelent quality, look, construction, and not too expensive ...
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from company
on web site http://www.modushop.biz !
They have lot of diferent models, diferent sizes, and accessories for every kind of electronic project ... only thing i dont like is - custom faceplate machining is too expensive for my taste, and i am still in searching for good solution for faceplate lettering ...
O ordered enclosure on december 22nd, and company was already closed for Hollydays! They start working agaib today, and i expect ro have shipment in fiew days!
Will post photos and first impression as soon as i got it ...
i hope some of you guys will find this info usefull ! 🙂
Regards !
Like a most of guys here, i like to build something by my self - but, i dont have too much tools, and too much electronic knowledge! I buy most of parts on eBay, mostly from China [i know is risky but for now i was lucky] ...
Also, i dont want to spent too much money on some DIY fun, if i can get finished product cheaper, but - sometimes you have to buy satisfaction you build something by your own ...
What i learn is - you can build everything but nice electronic enclosure [if you dont have uncle who own CNC shop], speacialy if you like those fancy aluminum anodized faceplates etc ...
Anyway, i build nice set of Fostex Full Range Horn speakers !
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An externally hosted image should be here but it was not working when we last tested it.
I am more then satisfied with results, i build cabinets for 2 months while i was on Florida, with one jigsaw, handy sender and couple more small tools [yes can be done that way - i did it] ...
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... and i have good deal on Dared MP5 Xybrid Amplifiers [got 4 of them] ...
[there was good discount in PX shop in military base abroad where i am deployed]
An externally hosted image should be here but it was not working when we last tested it.
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OK, i am in the middle of collection parts for Passive Preamplifier!
.. got ... Stepped Attenuator :
[got that one on eBay for about 22-24 bucks with shipping from Hing-Kong]
An externally hosted image should be here but it was not working when we last tested it.
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... got Extension Rods :
[got them from US company http://www.diyenclosures.com for resonable price - 8$ per one pot set]
An externally hosted image should be here but it was not working when we last tested it.
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... got Knobs :
got 3 of those from eBay - Hing Kong saller for 12 bucks a piece with free shipping]
An externally hosted image should be here but it was not working when we last tested it.
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... got RCA Connectors :
[got them from eBay - from Hong Kong seller for about 24 bucks with shipping for set of 10 red and 10 black gold plated panel mount RCA connectors]
An externally hosted image should be here but it was not working when we last tested it.
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... got Mini Coax for Interconnect :
[got 24' of this teflon insulated silver plated 1.4 mm coax for abot 20 bucks with shipping from US eBay seller]
An externally hosted image should be here but it was not working when we last tested it.
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... got Ball Bearing Isolation Feets :
[this is stolen idea from company SIMPOSIUM http://www.symposiumusa.com/blocks2E.html, custom built aluminum parts by my friend, and carbon steel bals are from eBay]
An externally hosted image should be here but it was not working when we last tested it.
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Now, i need to put this in nice enclosure !
I search internet, auctions, forums, etc. for some time, and i dont have any luck ... Those are simple too expensive or - not good enough - yes i like to build good looking stuff too ...
Finaly, i found what i want, and i think is good compromise .. exelent quality, look, construction, and not too expensive ...
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from company
They have lot of diferent models, diferent sizes, and accessories for every kind of electronic project ... only thing i dont like is - custom faceplate machining is too expensive for my taste, and i am still in searching for good solution for faceplate lettering ...
O ordered enclosure on december 22nd, and company was already closed for Hollydays! They start working agaib today, and i expect ro have shipment in fiew days!
Will post photos and first impression as soon as i got it ...
i hope some of you guys will find this info usefull ! 🙂
Regards !
Excellent! Thank you for your work. Its nice to have variety, even though I do buy a lot of enclosures from DIY enclosures
Hello,
This is MY plan for Fostex Drivers, and this is made for EF168E ...
I will test those cabinets with FW168HP-X too , cuz there is no horn plan for those drivers and i was happy to get 2 of last 5 @ Madisound for about 80 bucks a piece ...
If you guys want, i can provide plans here ...
But, i will put them probably on my frash web site http://www.hIfIHolic.com
Regards !
This is MY plan for Fostex Drivers, and this is made for EF168E ...
I will test those cabinets with FW168HP-X too , cuz there is no horn plan for those drivers and i was happy to get 2 of last 5 @ Madisound for about 80 bucks a piece ...
If you guys want, i can provide plans here ...
But, i will put them probably on my frash web site http://www.hIfIHolic.com
Regards !
I would love to get a copy of your plans. Your cabinets look beautiful. You should be very proud Hopefully they sound as good as they look 😀 .
Also, tell us more about those tweeters.... they look interesting.
Thanks,
Bill
Also, tell us more about those tweeters.... they look interesting.
Thanks,
Bill
Will post plans soon, i just got me new puter and need to sort all files etc .. those tweeters are Radio Shack / Realistic "Super Tweeters" Cat. No. 40-1310B ...
Time to Time you can get them on eBay cheapo, and those are great - 96 db, 5k to 50k etc ... back in time made by Fostex for RS, and i also build custom cabinets for them too ...
Time to Time you can get them on eBay cheapo, and those are great - 96 db, 5k to 50k etc ... back in time made by Fostex for RS, and i also build custom cabinets for them too ...
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