Going to try OB 3-way

[Natman]

Yes, I'm new to this! Now that it's out of the way, I'd love some input:

I have a little open baffle project started and my plan has been to really keep the design to a minimum. I bought a pair of 3-way speakers meant for in-wall installation and going to make the baffles myself. If there is anything I don't like, I will adjust components or speakers as a learning platform.

They already have a crossover but here is what I noticed: the 3.5" midrange has a sealed basket and the 1" dome tweeter is essentially sealed too.

Does that negate the effect of open baffle??

 

[jgaupel]

yes, the ideal of OB or at least one of them is to utilize or rather experience the sound from the rear of the driver.

Jeremy

 

[adason]

You picked the worst speakers for open baffle. Start over.

Btw, planar tweeters without back cover are dipole open baffle, available. Any mid will do except closed back.

 

[adason]

Here are good open baffle drivers.
PS: i do not receive any proceeds 🙂
https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/grs-planar-midranges-and-tweeters.412848/

 

[Natman]

Ya I'll rethink this approach. I'm not deterred though, I do want to learn and experiment. Looking into measurement mic and software.

 

[adason]

Umic + rew

 

[ChrisABC]

Maybelle Audio- Vietnam. Various speaker projects.

https://linhkienloadai-vn.translate...uto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-US&_x_tr_pto=wapp

https://linhkienloadai.vn/collections/mau-thung-1

Open Baffle Eminence Alpha 15A & Visaton BG20
https://linhkienloadai-vn.translate...uto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-US&_x_tr_pto=wapp

(partial open back woofer) three way, Visaton WS25E woofer
https://linhkienloadai-vn.translate...uto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-US&_x_tr_pto=wapp


Open back with cover
https://linhkienloadai.vn/products/loa-van-ho-lii-audio-leonidas
etc