One thing that is always recommended for cats and kids problems is using pet screen in a frame system designed for screen doors as grilles. Just a thought. These are tips that have gone around the DIY forums over time.
I use that system but with simple double stretch fabric and magnets attached to the channel system.
I use that system but with simple double stretch fabric and magnets attached to the channel system.
I think I'm going to get a small electric fence! ....Seriously, I don't think it's going to be an issue much longer. But, I will take precautions anyways. I want to use the magnets and fabric so long as the fabric is acoustically transparent.
There are good kits at Parts Express. Get one of their free catalogues. Always fun to see what they have as an audio specialist.
FAr as material goes, as I recall nylon or silk would be best. I mentioned Speakerlab above where Terry Cain actually apprenticed (as I read some notes about it.) At Speakerlab they always supplied doubleknit fabric (the sort that leisure suits and cheap pants are made of) because it stretches in two directions.
I have gone to the fabric store many times and looked at silk. It doesn't stretch worth a hoot.
But those kits at Parts Express have some stuff especially for speakers. I guess I'll continue to make my own.
FYI here's a site that shows the from- scratch method that I found worthwhile:
HUMAN Speakers: How to install grill cloth
FAr as material goes, as I recall nylon or silk would be best. I mentioned Speakerlab above where Terry Cain actually apprenticed (as I read some notes about it.) At Speakerlab they always supplied doubleknit fabric (the sort that leisure suits and cheap pants are made of) because it stretches in two directions.
I have gone to the fabric store many times and looked at silk. It doesn't stretch worth a hoot.
But those kits at Parts Express have some stuff especially for speakers. I guess I'll continue to make my own.
FYI here's a site that shows the from- scratch method that I found worthwhile:
HUMAN Speakers: How to install grill cloth
I'm confused. Your photo shows these on the desktop next to a monitor.
In any case, though there is great enthusiasm for all sorts of gear, to my mind, there is nothing inside the box at normal listening levels to require anchorage to the floor. It reminds me of that speaker icon that "vibrates" in a dancing manner from side to side in animated fashion.
In any case, though there is great enthusiasm for all sorts of gear, to my mind, there is nothing inside the box at normal listening levels to require anchorage to the floor. It reminds me of that speaker icon that "vibrates" in a dancing manner from side to side in animated fashion.
Sorry, I will be putting these on the floor. Better stated.....on stands. The question should have been ... Should the stands have spikes? As for the picture, they are indeed on either side of a flat panel TV. Just not for long.
There are stands which have them. They have some real "muscular" ones
here:
Soundocity Audio Home Theater Equipment Speaker Stabilizing Outriggers Stands with Spikes
also check Parts Express to get a page full:
http://www.parts-express.com/wizard...bPage_ID=3&searchFilter=speaker+stand&x=0&y=0
here:
Soundocity Audio Home Theater Equipment Speaker Stabilizing Outriggers Stands with Spikes
also check Parts Express to get a page full:
http://www.parts-express.com/wizard...bPage_ID=3&searchFilter=speaker+stand&x=0&y=0
Back to an older point you made. At what height should these little guys sit? Remember that they will primarily be used at my desk in a rather large bedroom.
BTW....The outrigger stands look perfect for the job...TY I'll look into getting those(or similar)
BTW....The outrigger stands look perfect for the job...TY I'll look into getting those(or similar)
Many of Terry Cains designs used the outrigger style. It should be possible to make something similar to expensive premade, but up to you. They always look classy but your cabinet looks on the small side for such an how to say appertinance.
FWIW, this is my preference for small, high aspect ratio cabs, with the span being ~40% of cab height.
GM
GM
OK. To restate the question.......Given the dimensions of this speaker set, at what height should they sit on either side of my desk? Also keep in mind that the stands will be weighted with sand on the inside and have out-rigger spikes.
I will let the experts weigh in on this if they wish. I gave up the idea of "heavenly sounds" while at a desk as a distraction. At best you have background noise. And I know I will be challenged on this. But after having tried the heavenly sounds around the computer idea I gave up on it as too close for comfort.
If the goal is audio editing using many filters and other tweaks where critical listening is involved, then that is a separate matter.
If the goal is audio editing using many filters and other tweaks where critical listening is involved, then that is a separate matter.
Same as speakers behind a cinema screen IMO, HF [or 'FR' driver] centered at 2/3 actual screen height.
GM
GM
But after having tried the heavenly sounds around the computer idea I gave up on it as too close for comfort.
Ideally you deal with it same as a solid screen cinema with the monitor and speakers 'peaking' through a false wall baffle that extends somewhat above the tallest component.
GM
Actually this is of interest to me because my media monitor for watching content is nearly exclusively used for this.
In the old days with GM's help I set up my first small box modification by replacing what was in those boxes with a perfect fit Fostex 127e. The stands I used were those adjustable 'music stand' style from Parts Express. If watching movies was the goal, this idea of placing the stands/drivers behind and a bit below makes some sense.
But there's that desk to deal with which, as the old saying has it, makes a better door than a window.
I still wouldn't expect much sound stage if up close with elbows on the desk.
These days I use one of the stands to dry drip dry clothing items in front of a fan.
In the old days with GM's help I set up my first small box modification by replacing what was in those boxes with a perfect fit Fostex 127e. The stands I used were those adjustable 'music stand' style from Parts Express. If watching movies was the goal, this idea of placing the stands/drivers behind and a bit below makes some sense.
But there's that desk to deal with which, as the old saying has it, makes a better door than a window.
I still wouldn't expect much sound stage if up close with elbows on the desk.
These days I use one of the stands to dry drip dry clothing items in front of a fan.
I know this thread is nearing a year old, but would it be possible to include the cut sheet dimensions within the body of your reply? For some reason, I cannot read the zipped file.
Thank you.
Thank you.
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