rcavictim said:
Thanks! I wasn't too sure about the veneer in the beginning, thinking it was a bit too wild. However, I've grown to like it. I'm planning on making different feet for the speakers though, much in the style of the Konus Essence. That should give the speakers a bit more 'classy' look.
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digitalmind said:
Speaking of feet, that small footprint of the base doesn`t look like it helps make the speaker very stable, especially on a carpet. I`d be looking at a thick steel plate and spikes.
I`ve learned that applying boiled linseed oil to maple or oak is a mistake. The finish turns too brown-yellow in a short time for my liking. The look of yours is what I like. I guess that is achieved and maintained by using a clear finish like laquer. Urethanes will yellow but not nearly so as the linseed oil. Linseed oil works very well on dark wood like black walnut.
Gerben said:
Holy crap! On the first page of this thread are my speakers. Haha, talk about a coincidence!
By the way -- forgive my ignorance, but is there an edit function so I don't have to double post? I can't find it if there is one.
rcavictim said:
They aren't all that stable -- it'd be fairly easy to tip them over should you bump into them. They would be a disaster on carpet. I haven't thought about steel as a base yet, but now that you mention it, it is a good idea. It would definitely give them a whole lot more mass against vibrations too.
Thanks for your words on oil and lacquers. They are indeed finished with a clear lacquer. I might decide to relacquer them in the future, and since I have no experience whatsoever on finishing any advice is welcome. I'll have my dad (an experienced guitar builder) to help out though. 🙂
(edit: so I guess editing a post is time limited?)
I made new enclosures for my speakers (Supravox 215SB). They're 125L and leaky.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IkqxBr0OOs
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IkqxBr0OOs
Oak is terribly hard not to discolour.... I settle for those two part clear epoxy type finishes... Oak is so pretty raw.. but horrible when it turns brown (i.m.o.).
P.S. Digital... i think your boxes allready look way classy.
P.S. Digital... i think your boxes allready look way classy.
Fostex FX120 in Bass Reflex Enclosure
Attached is a photo of a Fostex FX120 in a Bass Reflex Enclosure. The enclosure is one of the newer Parts Express Curved cabinets with a piano gloss finish. Volume is about 0.38 ft^3 and tuned to about 63 Hz.
I only have about 20 hours on these, but right away it was obvious that this driver is a big step up from the FE127E. The FX120 is about $60 more than the FE127E, but in my mind well worth the extra coin.
No wall treatments on the enclosure right now, I want to wait till they break in some more. I will try some upholsters felt on the walls. I also will try damping the port.
Right now I am not using a BSC and it sounds fine. Likely because I am use to the FE127E which has a peaky upper end. No need for a sub in my small to med sized room.
This really is a great driver and I bet it would sound great in a T-Line. I am very tempted to try the F120A.
For interest sake, I have scanned the Japanese data sheet which has a Fostex FX120 Double Bass Reflex Enclosure Plan. Oddly enough, the drivers did not come with an English data sheet?
Also, here are some higher resolution Photographs of my Fostex FX120 Bass Reflex Speaker.
Cheers,
Gio
Attached is a photo of a Fostex FX120 in a Bass Reflex Enclosure. The enclosure is one of the newer Parts Express Curved cabinets with a piano gloss finish. Volume is about 0.38 ft^3 and tuned to about 63 Hz.
I only have about 20 hours on these, but right away it was obvious that this driver is a big step up from the FE127E. The FX120 is about $60 more than the FE127E, but in my mind well worth the extra coin.
No wall treatments on the enclosure right now, I want to wait till they break in some more. I will try some upholsters felt on the walls. I also will try damping the port.
Right now I am not using a BSC and it sounds fine. Likely because I am use to the FE127E which has a peaky upper end. No need for a sub in my small to med sized room.
This really is a great driver and I bet it would sound great in a T-Line. I am very tempted to try the F120A.
For interest sake, I have scanned the Japanese data sheet which has a Fostex FX120 Double Bass Reflex Enclosure Plan. Oddly enough, the drivers did not come with an English data sheet?
Also, here are some higher resolution Photographs of my Fostex FX120 Bass Reflex Speaker.
Cheers,
Gio
Attachments
Jordan Transmission Line Speaker
Here is a finished speaker. I sanded the oak and then finished it with three coats of Danish Oil followed by one application of wax polish. The speakers sound excellent. They sit on an oak floor so I have put woll felt under each speaker.
Here is a finished speaker. I sanded the oak and then finished it with three coats of Danish Oil followed by one application of wax polish. The speakers sound excellent. They sit on an oak floor so I have put woll felt under each speaker.
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Jrook
Wow, I tend to agree with your saying at your homepage. Do you have any blueprints on your speakers, I would love to build them.
Cheers Michael
Wow, I tend to agree with your saying at your homepage. Do you have any blueprints on your speakers, I would love to build them.
Cheers Michael
Great to see the VTL projects here, they are quite nice speakers!
Here's a bit of a different approach to using the JX92s. 😉
Here's a bit of a different approach to using the JX92s. 😉
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Re: Fostex FX120 in Bass Reflex Enclosure
I finally got around to putting a web page together for this project:
Fostex FX120 Bass Reflex Bookshelf Speakers.
The results are very good. The prefab cabinets make it easy to finish a nice pair of speakers. I have a pair of Jordan JX92S drivers on the way and it will be interesting to compare them to the FX120.
gmilitano said:
I finally got around to putting a web page together for this project:
Fostex FX120 Bass Reflex Bookshelf Speakers.
The results are very good. The prefab cabinets make it easy to finish a nice pair of speakers. I have a pair of Jordan JX92S drivers on the way and it will be interesting to compare them to the FX120.
