Yes. They sound great! Unfortunately, I have removed the drivers so I can finish the varnish on the cabinets.
This is my first set of DIY speakers. The other set I have in the house is an old Epicure 14 pair from my father-in-law. The Epicures obviously have more bass "oomph." The Lances sound noticable better everywhere else (significantly more clarity in the high-mids and highs).
They also go loud enough for computer/bedroom speakers. They would certainly struggle in a large room.
All told, fantastic sound and surprisingly good bass from a wee little driver.
Currently I am using Fostex's little 5 watt amp to drive them. I also have the Fostex grills on them. I have five children ages 0-8 and do not want them poking on the cones and dust caps.
I can post a finished picture once the finish is finished.
Wayne
Scott,
They sound great! Thanks so much for the plans. These are my first diy speaker so I cheaped out bt buying 11mm poplar plywood because I wanted to practice my woodworking skills. I had to make the sides slightly smaller. I dont know how different would it be from the 12.7mm but it sounds great to me. All in all turned out not bad.
I am surprised by the bass quantity from a small driver. Really tight bass too. I will get much enjoyment out of these. Next I think I will build another set and then after the practice build the Valiants.
Thanks again to you and Dave. Highly recommended speaker and easy build for starters! 🙂
They sound great! Thanks so much for the plans. These are my first diy speaker so I cheaped out bt buying 11mm poplar plywood because I wanted to practice my woodworking skills. I had to make the sides slightly smaller. I dont know how different would it be from the 12.7mm but it sounds great to me. All in all turned out not bad.
I am surprised by the bass quantity from a small driver. Really tight bass too. I will get much enjoyment out of these. Next I think I will build another set and then after the practice build the Valiants.
Thanks again to you and Dave. Highly recommended speaker and easy build for starters! 🙂
Yep, kudos to Scott. While I didn't construct my own this time, I also thank my brethren north of the border for their construction efforts….very nice indeed these little jewels…..
Mario
Mario
I really like the looks of this cabinet. Does a similar but larger version exist for the FF105WK?
Indeed, with appropriate dimensions the labyrinth topology avails itself to a wide range of drivers, the 105 among them. I just have trouble remembering the names of each, or whether the drawings for the expanding range of drivers have been collected and posted in common library.
Bought the wood today, (1/2" Poplar) to start a set of these. REALLY looking forward to hearing them. I'm hoping about a week, so probably more like 2 weeks to get them done. Thanks to sideways for making me aware of them.
Thinking of building a set of Lance speakers, though £80 for the drivers is a nudge steep for a student budget.
The Visaton FRS8M is a quarter that price, and still sound pretty nice. Would they go okay?
Sd = 29cm^2
Cms = 9.17e-4 m/N
Mmd = 1.68g
Re= 7.2ohm
BL = 4.0
Rms = 0.43
Le = 0.3mH
Hornresp's sim shows a slope down from 120Hz, peak at 65Hz.
However, there aren't enough sections available. I used an offset driver transmission line, tapering from the driver to the terminus. Not ideal, but should give some idea, right?
Chris
PS - these are also a possibility, looking much more even in the LF, according to Hornresp.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Monacor-S...Elec_SpeakersPASystems_RL&hash=item258e9a06de
The Visaton FRS8M is a quarter that price, and still sound pretty nice. Would they go okay?
Sd = 29cm^2
Cms = 9.17e-4 m/N
Mmd = 1.68g
Re= 7.2ohm
BL = 4.0
Rms = 0.43
Le = 0.3mH
Hornresp's sim shows a slope down from 120Hz, peak at 65Hz.
However, there aren't enough sections available. I used an offset driver transmission line, tapering from the driver to the terminus. Not ideal, but should give some idea, right?
Chris
PS - these are also a possibility, looking much more even in the LF, according to Hornresp.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Monacor-S...Elec_SpeakersPASystems_RL&hash=item258e9a06de
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Hi Chris and Scottmoose,
Did you pursue the Lance design any further with the Visaton Frs8m's?
I have a pair looking for a cabinet and these seem a good option if they 'fit'.
Thanks
Did you pursue the Lance design any further with the Visaton Frs8m's?
I have a pair looking for a cabinet and these seem a good option if they 'fit'.
Thanks
Woden designs actually by Scott - drawings by Dave; unless you have specifications for revisions to any of his given designs, I think Scott would tend to be concerned about dropping in an unintended driver and calling by the same name - particularly if/when the results are less than you'd hoped.
That has happened more than once.
But to your specific question - I built at least one pair of all of the 3" labyrinth and double reflex designs, and the primary damping was 1/2" Ultratouch denim felt to all internal walls on the DBR - but I honestly can't remember how much if any fiber fill. Dave might still have the enclosures to check that out.
That has happened more than once.
But to your specific question - I built at least one pair of all of the 3" labyrinth and double reflex designs, and the primary damping was 1/2" Ultratouch denim felt to all internal walls on the DBR - but I honestly can't remember how much if any fiber fill. Dave might still have the enclosures to check that out.
I think they both got snapped up. IIRC, Lance is in California, not sure about Harpoon. As far as the design drivers are concerned, just the lining specified. I can't pass much comment if something else is stuffed into them though, other than say 'don't blame me if you don't like the results.' 😉 If somebody builds something I designed as designed and they don't like it, fair enough, I'll take it like a man. 😛