Hi everybody.
I have got lot of help from this community and I decided to share my recent project. I am on still in the beginning, and probably I will have a lot of questions so I decided to open a thread for the whole project.
About the project:
I was building 10 years ago during my study a couple of amplifier and speakers, but the speakers were not really calculated and measured. Since last year I have had more time to start this hobby again. So I decided to built a whole 5.1 system. This two sfront speaker would be first step. I did not want to start with expensive speakers, and I found HiVI M6N speakers for a very good price. The reason is, for a first speaker I am quite sure that I am not able to build a proper speaker. So I want to use this speaker for measuring, testing, and collecting experience and later build a proper front speaker for my next tube amp project.
I haven’t found lot of info about the M6N speakers, in some forums they don’t really like the speakers. I hope they won`t sound so bad
Beside the HIVI speakers, I could buy for also a very good price a pair of MOREL MDT32ST. In the speaker there will be 2 M6N and one Morel. The size of the speaker is about 40 liter. The calculation:
The design:
The material is 22 mm MDF. Most of the work is ready, I want to start to glue the box on the next week.
I am also building now a measuring mic with WM61A capsule. I am still fighting with the Linkwitz modification🙂
I also have a couple of questions, I hope you can help me.
- - What should I use for the internal wiring?
- - What should I use for the damping?
- - How should I break in the speakers on the fastst way before the first measurement?
- - How should I do a proper measuring?
Thanks for the helps in advance!
I have got lot of help from this community and I decided to share my recent project. I am on still in the beginning, and probably I will have a lot of questions so I decided to open a thread for the whole project.
About the project:
I was building 10 years ago during my study a couple of amplifier and speakers, but the speakers were not really calculated and measured. Since last year I have had more time to start this hobby again. So I decided to built a whole 5.1 system. This two sfront speaker would be first step. I did not want to start with expensive speakers, and I found HiVI M6N speakers for a very good price. The reason is, for a first speaker I am quite sure that I am not able to build a proper speaker. So I want to use this speaker for measuring, testing, and collecting experience and later build a proper front speaker for my next tube amp project.
I haven’t found lot of info about the M6N speakers, in some forums they don’t really like the speakers. I hope they won`t sound so bad
Beside the HIVI speakers, I could buy for also a very good price a pair of MOREL MDT32ST. In the speaker there will be 2 M6N and one Morel. The size of the speaker is about 40 liter. The calculation:
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The design:
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The material is 22 mm MDF. Most of the work is ready, I want to start to glue the box on the next week.
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I am also building now a measuring mic with WM61A capsule. I am still fighting with the Linkwitz modification🙂
I also have a couple of questions, I hope you can help me.
- - What should I use for the internal wiring?
- - What should I use for the damping?
- - How should I break in the speakers on the fastst way before the first measurement?
- - How should I do a proper measuring?
Thanks for the helps in advance!
Your project looks great, I have built many different DIY speakers over the years from Pro to Home. Check out my website www.rainylaleaudio.com .
A good quality 12 gauge stranded wire will work greater internal wiring and always solder your connections . A good solder connection should have a wet shinny look when it's done.
Acoustic Stuff is the best in my mind (Parts Express) as well I like to use adhesive dampening material along longer wall sections of inside of the speaker.
Breaking in is really not necessary once the speaker moves on its first signal the driver is ready to play and test. But if you think it will help run it for a couple of days with your favorite music then test. In fact do me a favor measure on first blush and then a couple of days later and let me know if there is a discernible difference. Some people use a full spectrum pink noise I find that kinda ridiculous.
Build quality, driver quality, crossover quality, and room placement are the chief factors to a good sounding DIY speaker.
If you can use two subwoofers on opposite walls from each other to tighten up your bass and augment your speakers. How do you plan to finish them?
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A good quality 12 gauge stranded wire will work greater internal wiring and always solder your connections . A good solder connection should have a wet shinny look when it's done.
Acoustic Stuff is the best in my mind (Parts Express) as well I like to use adhesive dampening material along longer wall sections of inside of the speaker.
Breaking in is really not necessary once the speaker moves on its first signal the driver is ready to play and test. But if you think it will help run it for a couple of days with your favorite music then test. In fact do me a favor measure on first blush and then a couple of days later and let me know if there is a discernible difference. Some people use a full spectrum pink noise I find that kinda ridiculous.
Build quality, driver quality, crossover quality, and room placement are the chief factors to a good sounding DIY speaker.
If you can use two subwoofers on opposite walls from each other to tighten up your bass and augment your speakers. How do you plan to finish them?
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