Yeah, decent little speakers by the look of it, 7" bass, that should be good. Looks like the port isn't on the front cuz there's no room............be interesting to see what Jim thinks...
Looking at your drawings, I think there are fine.
As to rebating the woofer: I wouldn't bother unless you prefer it for aesthetic reasons. The difference in diffraction between rebated and not rebated will be rather small.
One other point to consider, if you haven't already: I suggest grills to protect the drivers. Yes, grills do affect the sound a bit, but much less than a damaged driver would; children like to poke things, as do some adults.
Cheers, Jim
As to rebating the woofer: I wouldn't bother unless you prefer it for aesthetic reasons. The difference in diffraction between rebated and not rebated will be rather small.
One other point to consider, if you haven't already: I suggest grills to protect the drivers. Yes, grills do affect the sound a bit, but much less than a damaged driver would; children like to poke things, as do some adults.
Cheers, Jim
Are you going to put the speakers on shelves or stands? They need some room to breath if the port is on the back, and room behind could be very limited on a shelf. And, IMO, putting a speaker on a shelf can compromise the sound quality. (usually, but not always; depends on the room & how each item in room is arranged; sort of Feng shui, but less spiritual)
The sound will be a bit different depending on whether the port is front or back, but I think it will be a matter of preference more than 'correctness'. Sound stage and imaging may be better on stands further from the back wall. Bass response will increase as the speakers are moved closer to the back wall. In some cases, getting too close to the back wall can produce boomy bass...again, depends on the specific speakers and room.
Sorry I can't be more definitive.
Cheers, Jim
The sound will be a bit different depending on whether the port is front or back, but I think it will be a matter of preference more than 'correctness'. Sound stage and imaging may be better on stands further from the back wall. Bass response will increase as the speakers are moved closer to the back wall. In some cases, getting too close to the back wall can produce boomy bass...again, depends on the specific speakers and room.
Sorry I can't be more definitive.
Cheers, Jim
Thinking about it, I probably would put the port on the front. But that's just me. As always, your mileage may vary...
(I believe Jeff B put the port on the back because there wasn't room on the front.)
(I believe Jeff B put the port on the back because there wasn't room on the front.)
I have 8 feet behind my speakers right now. They're on stands about five feet apart. If you think I will ever put bookshelf speakers on bookshelves, you're crazy.
I won't need grills though. No kids come in here, and I've had uncovered speakers for years and never thought about damaging them.
I won't need grills though. No kids come in here, and I've had uncovered speakers for years and never thought about damaging them.
No room for that, frankly. And the expense, jee. It's a bedroom, Scott. Not a dedicated listening room. For christ sake like.. I have an iNuke 3000DSP for the subwoofer and a frikkin' Logitech amp for my 80Hz+ :') :')
Ha, what you talkin' about "no room for that"? You said you have 8 feet behind your speakers, sounds like a decent size room to me, or do you sit out in the hall?? And....expense? it's just a speaker in a baffle, no box, it's cheap (thought you'd like that! 😛), PS, call me Matt.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIN3IE3DHqc
What does it mean? You only need about 3 feet, even less if the reflections can be dispersed. No going back to boxes for me....😉
Hehe no. It's a bedroom I need the space but I can't sit against a wall with my face. Childhood terrors. 😛
A room is a box enough for me.....don't want any more.....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4csr6pLZLg
Woohoo!
I triple checked the crossover components and looked after the other things as well, so now I made the order. They're expected to arrive the thirtieth of May. One of the Jantzen Audio coils is a backorder product that arrives May 29th.
Next, would anyone be able to help me make the crossover board? I'm making it on a piece of plywood cut in half, hollowed out in the bottom, so that I can hide the solder connections. I don't know the layout though. I can try and mail parts express but that's about it.
Cheers,
Anna
I triple checked the crossover components and looked after the other things as well, so now I made the order. They're expected to arrive the thirtieth of May. One of the Jantzen Audio coils is a backorder product that arrives May 29th.
Next, would anyone be able to help me make the crossover board? I'm making it on a piece of plywood cut in half, hollowed out in the bottom, so that I can hide the solder connections. I don't know the layout though. I can try and mail parts express but that's about it.
Cheers,
Anna
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Yes, email Parts Express about the layout, I noticed Jeff Bagsby was/is on their forum so you may be able to speak/email him directly. Yes, just checked, he's there and active, you'll have to register if you want to send him a private message. Someone who knows may pipe up here of course but it wouldn't hurt to get it from the horse's mouth, hehe!
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Oh, Jeff's on a forum? I have to contact him. I'll ask him to check if the design I made would work, as well, if he has time. What forum is that?
Aside from that:
if I chamfer the end of my port 5x5mm, do I extend my port with 5mm?
Aside from that:
if I chamfer the end of my port 5x5mm, do I extend my port with 5mm?
Here he is......Jeff B Member List - Techtalk Speaker Building, Audio, Video Discussion Forum
I shouldn't think chamfering would make a difference.......something to ask him 😉🙂
Ah, thought that link would take you straight to him....maybe this http://techtalk.parts-express.com/member/1777-jeff-b
I shouldn't think chamfering would make a difference.......something to ask him 😉🙂
Ah, thought that link would take you straight to him....maybe this http://techtalk.parts-express.com/member/1777-jeff-b
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