Fostex P1000E Speaker Kit?

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Just got the speaker kit today and have been playing them for quite a few hours. I have to say I'm quite impressed. I'm using the cabinets that came in the kit for a few weeks until my custom cabs arrive but the mids and highs are stunning and when combined with a proper subwoofer, it is quite magical. This was well worth the asking price in my opinion.
 
And here they are at work. Sounding fanatic with a small subwoofer crossed over at 100hz to pick up where the FE103-SOL's leave off.

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Hi audiophile03,

Post #10: "...wanting to eventually learn how to make speaker enclosures..."

xrk971 has started somewhat of a craze, but it's all good :):

http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/full-range/223313-foam-core-board-speaker-enclosures.html

http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/full-range/239338-mini-karlsonator-0-53x-dual-tc9fds.html

http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/full-range/247598-nautaloss-ref-monitor.html

http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/full...k-building-cornu-spiral-horn-now-you-can.html

, and there are more. Xrk971 likes the Vifa TC9FD's not just because of the cost:

Vifa TC9FD-18-08 3-1/2" Full Range Paper Cone Woofer

As to the Fostex drivers, I lean towards the 103, but I never had both of them side by side to listen to.

Regards,
 
Thanks for the links! Those are some very interesting enclosure designs! I do plan on buying the tools to start making enclosures next year, not to mention, my new house I am moving into has a third separate garage I can build into a wood shop. This forum has inspired many different ideas to try.
 
Nice :)

A couple comments/queries:

1/ Is the vent length adjusted to deal with the flare?
2/ With solid wood baffle you could have a sonically better big round over on the edges
3/ thick hook up wire.Solid or stranded?

dave

Yes, he plugged the speaker dims/specs into his drafting program and designed the cabinet and port length to give it the best response/range. Not sure on the cable, but I think he may be using silver stranded stuff. I'll soldier it to the terminals when I get it. I'm thinking of finding some bronze screws to match the speaker frame.
 
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