I am in a situation where I have to built a very slim low profile picture frame speakers. It has to go on the wall, can’t go in wall. I found a speaker that checks all the boxes https://www.morelhifi.com/en/products/custom-integration/soundwall-30/soundwall-powerslim-series-42
I have a few dead ends I am hoping someone can clear up for me.
1. I am building a frame out of 1/2” high density MDF measuring H16” x W28” x D1.75”, which equates to .18 cu/ft
2. According to the speaker manufacturer the speaker must have .45 cu/ft
3. Can I built a port into a frame that can compensate for the difference of .27 cu/ft
4. The manufacturer also suggested stuffing the cabinet cavity with “pillow stuffing”. Will that help in any way?
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
I have a few dead ends I am hoping someone can clear up for me.
1. I am building a frame out of 1/2” high density MDF measuring H16” x W28” x D1.75”, which equates to .18 cu/ft
2. According to the speaker manufacturer the speaker must have .45 cu/ft
3. Can I built a port into a frame that can compensate for the difference of .27 cu/ft
4. The manufacturer also suggested stuffing the cabinet cavity with “pillow stuffing”. Will that help in any way?
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Forgot to mention that these picture frame speakers will be used as surround sound speakers in a home theater 9.1.4 setup.
You probably don’t want to make a speaker that skinny. Too much early reflection causing a muffled/cupped sound.
I will take a picture of jut uch a loudspeaker — just thinking today about dragging them down and putting new grill cloth on them.
A thicker loudpeaker also means you can use convential parts.
How loud do you need to play?
dave
I will take a picture of jut uch a loudspeaker — just thinking today about dragging them down and putting new grill cloth on them.
A thicker loudpeaker also means you can use convential parts.
How loud do you need to play?
dave
Considering these will be used as surround speakers they won’t have too much going through them, I assume. They’ll be mostly used for surround effects.
The loudest I play movies in my theater is around -18db.
The loudest I play movies in my theater is around -18db.
If back channel sjust use a FR.
I expect teh Morels are pricey and a 3 way would be overkill.
dave
I expect teh Morels are pricey and a 3 way would be overkill.
dave
$600-660. Whuff.
You can try these for $25 each. Simply stick them on foam board off centered a bit, put some fiberglass in the frame, you’re done. You can even paint pictures on the foam board or have prints made. If you don’t like them then you can drop $1,200 on fancy speakers.
https://www.parts-express.com/Dayto...erchangable-Hardware-Mount-295-274?quantity=1
I agree, $1200 is a lot. These are the only thinnest speakers I found with some impressive specs for their size
The most I can have the speaker produce is 2”.
I really want to build a two way speaker myself. I just can’t find the proper components. I’m not sure which tweeter, mid driver and crossover board to use for a sealed box.
The most I can have the speaker produce is 2”.
I really want to build a two way speaker myself. I just can’t find the proper components. I’m not sure which tweeter, mid driver and crossover board to use for a sealed box.
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Sorry, I wasn't near my computer to grab the link.
https://www.diyaudio.com/community/...lding-a-cornu-spiral-horn-now-you-can.225622/
I imagine if you have a shallow depth driver the thickness of the cabinet can be slimmed down / scaled commensurately. The advantages are that it can use a full range driver -- no crossover -- and you can readily mock one up with foam core.
https://www.diyaudio.com/community/...lding-a-cornu-spiral-horn-now-you-can.225622/
I imagine if you have a shallow depth driver the thickness of the cabinet can be slimmed down / scaled commensurately. The advantages are that it can use a full range driver -- no crossover -- and you can readily mock one up with foam core.
Cornu is a very interesting idea. Very minimalistic and smart. A lot of people build them for music, although I am not sure how they will sound in a home theater environment.
These seem to also check all the boxes. They are fully enclosed, so I wont have to worry about air flow, ports... Just Built a box around them. They are under 2" deep.
https://www.klipsch.com/products/slm-3400-c
https://www.klipsch.com/products/slm-3400-c
If I may answer for Dave, he is saying that a single full range (FR) driver may be sufficient for your application rather than a two-way woofer/tweeter setup.
Any recommendations for a slimiest full range driver? I can’t seem to find one, unless I am searching incorrectly.
Thinnest driver is this one only 1” deep.
https://www.parts-express.com/pedocs/specs/295-274--dayton-audio-ex32hrts-4-spec-sheet.pdf
https://www.parts-express.com/pedocs/specs/295-274--dayton-audio-ex32hrts-4-spec-sheet.pdf
One of those Klipsch SLM-3400-C in-ceiling speakers costs over £500.
I'd say that was overkill if they were only to be used as surround speakers
Note that this is a "Hardware Mount Exciter" - a transducer that is to be mounted on a sounding board.
Not the type of FR speaker Dave had in mind methinks!