Hi out there!
I have two identical 5.1 systems that doesn't work (I think the problem in both are the power supply, but I don't care about that, I'm interesting on reusing the drivers, they are working fine). The pair of 5.1 sets are logitech x-530 models, detailed specs: (Logitech X-530, Continued - 5.1 Surround Sound on the Cheap | Tom's Hardware).
I have the idea of reusing the satellites drivers and the subwoofer of each old system, to build a pair of stereo two ways speakers. I want to build two boxes to accommodate the 10 small drivers for mid/high frequencies, and install the sub to cover the low frequencies. I would buy a pair of two ways passive filters to separate the frequencies (2 ways passive crossovers). I will power the new resultant speakers with a regular 2.0 channels amplifier (38 RMS watts per channel, 4-8 ohms capable).
I have some questions about this project:
1.- how can I wire the 10 small speakers to connect them to the high-pass filter with a total of 4 or 8 ohms resistance?
2.- What point do you recommend for crossing frequencies with these drivers?
3.- Do you miss any aspect in my thoughts about this project?
Many thanks!
I have two identical 5.1 systems that doesn't work (I think the problem in both are the power supply, but I don't care about that, I'm interesting on reusing the drivers, they are working fine). The pair of 5.1 sets are logitech x-530 models, detailed specs: (Logitech X-530, Continued - 5.1 Surround Sound on the Cheap | Tom's Hardware).
I have the idea of reusing the satellites drivers and the subwoofer of each old system, to build a pair of stereo two ways speakers. I want to build two boxes to accommodate the 10 small drivers for mid/high frequencies, and install the sub to cover the low frequencies. I would buy a pair of two ways passive filters to separate the frequencies (2 ways passive crossovers). I will power the new resultant speakers with a regular 2.0 channels amplifier (38 RMS watts per channel, 4-8 ohms capable).
I have some questions about this project:
1.- how can I wire the 10 small speakers to connect them to the high-pass filter with a total of 4 or 8 ohms resistance?
2.- What point do you recommend for crossing frequencies with these drivers?
3.- Do you miss any aspect in my thoughts about this project?
Many thanks!
1.-two sets of four, wired series-parallel, and two spares.
2.-without measurements, stick to original frequency(subs often have huge out-of-band spikes).
3.-off the shelf passive crossovers are even less likely than usual to work properly, as your original systems were actively crossed;
so while you can save money on drivers you will likely be forced to save money on your crossovers and build your own, whilst spending time and money measuring and learning.
2.-without measurements, stick to original frequency(subs often have huge out-of-band spikes).
3.-off the shelf passive crossovers are even less likely than usual to work properly, as your original systems were actively crossed;
so while you can save money on drivers you will likely be forced to save money on your crossovers and build your own, whilst spending time and money measuring and learning.
Hello boswald
I really appreciate your answer. I'll try to reuse the active crossover included in the sets (I'm a militant recycling guy, I hate to throw things away), but in the spirit of learning, because I agree with you: I'll finally have to spend time and money measuring and building my own crossover. .
If this project is minimally successful, I will buy some spoiled 5.1 games, but higher quality. I plan to repeat the project, but reusing better quality drivers.
I really appreciate your answer. I'll try to reuse the active crossover included in the sets (I'm a militant recycling guy, I hate to throw things away), but in the spirit of learning, because I agree with you: I'll finally have to spend time and money measuring and building my own crossover. .
If this project is minimally successful, I will buy some spoiled 5.1 games, but higher quality. I plan to repeat the project, but reusing better quality drivers.