A number of years ago I got the idea into my head to build myself a set of speakers. I made a pair of Zigmahornets, and found a love for woodworking.
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/full-range/65061-full-range-speaker-photo-gallery-12.html#post760412
Since then I have acquired better tools, most recently a CNC router.
I wanted to make a pair of small speakers to use with my laptop, as the built in speakers are horrible. It can be hard to convince the wife we need another set of speakers... I can't complain, a few years ago she OK'd a pair of JBL 4435s . Not exactly easy to hide!
I did a bit of research and it seems the Dayton ND90 is a nice driver for this purpose. A pair are on their way, but I couldn't wait so this is what I cut up this evening:
[IMGDEAD]http://i38.tinypic.com/23hx8pk.jpg[/IMGDEAD]
[IMGDEAD]http://i33.tinypic.com/153u104.jpg[/IMGDEAD]
[IMGDEAD]http://i38.tinypic.com/vzv30x.jpg[/IMGDEAD]
I am calling them the "Full Circles" as they are somewhat circular, and because I have gone in a full circle - I started with my first Zigmahornets, found I enjoy woodworking, made some other stuff, and back to making speakers once again!
The cavity should be a bit over a litre, I may just run them straight to the amp. I guess I will see how they sound.
I cut this one up from a sheet of MDF. If I like them I will probably make the set out of some nice hardwood. I guess I could veneer the MDF, or maybe paint. I don't seem to have it all figured out yet...
Now, what are the chances the delivery guys are making late night dropoffs? Ha, hope the drivers get here before the weekend!
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/full-range/65061-full-range-speaker-photo-gallery-12.html#post760412
Since then I have acquired better tools, most recently a CNC router.
I wanted to make a pair of small speakers to use with my laptop, as the built in speakers are horrible. It can be hard to convince the wife we need another set of speakers... I can't complain, a few years ago she OK'd a pair of JBL 4435s . Not exactly easy to hide!
I did a bit of research and it seems the Dayton ND90 is a nice driver for this purpose. A pair are on their way, but I couldn't wait so this is what I cut up this evening:
[IMGDEAD]http://i38.tinypic.com/23hx8pk.jpg[/IMGDEAD]
[IMGDEAD]http://i33.tinypic.com/153u104.jpg[/IMGDEAD]
[IMGDEAD]http://i38.tinypic.com/vzv30x.jpg[/IMGDEAD]
I am calling them the "Full Circles" as they are somewhat circular, and because I have gone in a full circle - I started with my first Zigmahornets, found I enjoy woodworking, made some other stuff, and back to making speakers once again!
The cavity should be a bit over a litre, I may just run them straight to the amp. I guess I will see how they sound.
I cut this one up from a sheet of MDF. If I like them I will probably make the set out of some nice hardwood. I guess I could veneer the MDF, or maybe paint. I don't seem to have it all figured out yet...
Now, what are the chances the delivery guys are making late night dropoffs? Ha, hope the drivers get here before the weekend!