I've been toying with the idea of building my own speakers ever since I started upgrading my car sound system 5 years ago. I acquired a bit of cash working over the summer and I've started my project kind of backwards. I already have some of the drivers I want to use. I picked the drivers from a price and hype format(I know its a stupid way to go about it but what's done is done! Those dang reviews can be so convincing) I picked up a pair of Aurasound NSW2-326-8A-120 2" Full Range based on their use in the Linkwitz Pluto's:
https://www.madisound.com/store/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=121&products_id=8465
And I have a pair of Peerless 835004 SDS 6-1/2" Woofer 4 Ohm based on their cheap price and raving reviews:
Peerless 835004 SDS 6-1/2" Woofer 4 Ohm | Parts-Express.com
I also have PSB Alpha B1's and Mission 701's along with some old KLH and RSL speakers from the 80's and some other bookshelfs from MB Quart and Boston Acoustics that aren't worth listening too.
My plan was to make my own version of the Pluto's that were passive and utilized the Peerless woofer to save money. That idea has recently deteriorated due to my fear of building a crossover and inability to measure/understand t/s parameters.
So now I was thinking of making some type of 3 woofer 1 tweeter (per pair) type monitor with the Peerless woofers and Aurasound tweeters. What I need help/advice with is the design of the crossover and box.
I could just make boxes with out any expertise and use crossovers from my other speakers and I would be willing to bet they would sound decent enough, but I think there are people on here that would like to help me out and get to design my speakers for the pure joy of it!
As far as my experience goes well I can solder decent enough and I've built subwoofer boxes for my car so the woodwork won't be a problem.
I also have a Mac and have failed at using the free online software that is supposed to help with making speakers...
Thanks for reading!
Any input is welcomed and appreciated!
https://www.madisound.com/store/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=121&products_id=8465
And I have a pair of Peerless 835004 SDS 6-1/2" Woofer 4 Ohm based on their cheap price and raving reviews:
Peerless 835004 SDS 6-1/2" Woofer 4 Ohm | Parts-Express.com
I also have PSB Alpha B1's and Mission 701's along with some old KLH and RSL speakers from the 80's and some other bookshelfs from MB Quart and Boston Acoustics that aren't worth listening too.
My plan was to make my own version of the Pluto's that were passive and utilized the Peerless woofer to save money. That idea has recently deteriorated due to my fear of building a crossover and inability to measure/understand t/s parameters.
So now I was thinking of making some type of 3 woofer 1 tweeter (per pair) type monitor with the Peerless woofers and Aurasound tweeters. What I need help/advice with is the design of the crossover and box.
I could just make boxes with out any expertise and use crossovers from my other speakers and I would be willing to bet they would sound decent enough, but I think there are people on here that would like to help me out and get to design my speakers for the pure joy of it!
As far as my experience goes well I can solder decent enough and I've built subwoofer boxes for my car so the woodwork won't be a problem.
I also have a Mac and have failed at using the free online software that is supposed to help with making speakers...
Thanks for reading!
Any input is welcomed and appreciated!