DIY Speaker Building, Repairing, & Upgrading - Page 21 - Blu-ray Forum

onyxbfly · 01-07-2012, 11:41 AM

+1Istoc. My point wasn't to be discouraging in any shape form or fashion. There are plenty of forums that will help Reference along the path of speaker building. DIYAudio.com is a very good forum indeed.

Istoc · 01-14-2012, 07:29 AM

Just as an example of how much help I needed with crossovers and the progress made to get to a decent understanding with a lot of patient help I'm going to link to a thread I just finished up at DIYAudio on my own crossovers.

I hope its ok to link to them BD. Its all in the name of advancing knowledge.

http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/multi...e-request.html

paolo008 · 02-10-2012, 06:52 AM

Hey guys, I need some guidance and advice. I need to upgrade my speakers and the one I want are just way off my price range. But I also refuse to pay $ for speakers I really don't want. I've been thinking about building my own. I think I can get better quality for less $ if I built them right? (correct me if I'm wrong).

If thats the case then, where do I start? I know a want to start with a pair of 2 way floor standing speakers. But the problem is I don't know anything about speakers building and even less about wood and finishes (which is really important). Can somebody point me in the right direction? I have the will and patience for a project like this.

Istoc · 02-10-2012, 05:29 PM

Honestly I might recommend the tri-trix setup from Parts-Express, its an all inclusive kit and gives you a good general concept of speaker building. It includes the crossover components the pre-fabricated woodworking and the drivers and ports. Its fairly cheap and from everything I've read its an outstanding floor speaker.

http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...number=300-702

If those are too pre-done for you. I can search around for some true from scratch building recipes for 2-ways there are tons of proven ones out there.

Hope it helps

Istoc

paolo008 · 02-11-2012, 04:10 AM

Thank you!! I think this is a pretty good idea. I like it that there is lots of help for crossover assembly (which is what scares me). The price range was exactly what I was looking for. I think is a good way to get my feet wet on speaker building. Thanks for your time and help.

paolo008 · 02-11-2012, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paolo008

Thank you!! I think this is a pretty good idea. I like it that there is lots of help for crossover assembly (which is what scares me). The price range was exactly what I was looking for. I think is a good way to get my feet wet on speaker building. Thanks for your time and help.

Damn, I have to pay $355 for shipping. I live in Puerto Rico. I guess that option is out of the question. That being the case, looks like I'm going to have to start from scratch because the cabinets are what really increases the shipping cost. I imagine I can still order speaker parts from Partsexpress. What do you guys recommend?

Istoc · 02-14-2012, 03:30 AM

Honestly Paolo, if I had to recommend a first build I would direct ya towards Folded Horn Full Range builds. They take out the crossover completely leaving ya with some basic woodworking and some understanding of how the speaker enclosure works or can work.

Let me grab a few examples for ya. If you are dead set on 2-way I can find some. However as a first project I personally won't approve of a 3-way design. They can be extremely convoluted and difficult.

Istoc · 02-15-2012, 06:10 AM

Here is a good folded horn design, I haven't personally made it however it is effective and with the right driver choice I'm sure could be unbelievable sounding.
http://homepage.mac.com/tlinespeaker...aps-040510.pdf

frank001 · 03-02-2012, 01:29 AM

Big Daddy:

I see you have full range speakers on top of your subwoofers. Are the vibrations coming from the sub not affecting the full range speakers sound?

Thanks.

Big Daddy · 03-02-2012, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frank001

Big Daddy:

I see you have full range speakers on top of your subwoofers. Are the vibrations coming from the sub not affecting the full range speakers sound?

Thanks.

They are attached to each other at an angle with minimum contact. They are like any large super tower speakers. Also, the subwoofers are well damped and have rubber legs to minimize vibrations.

Sancho Panza · 04-14-2013, 01:11 PM

BD, searched here and posted this at the Klipsch site, didn't get an answer...

How do you replace a woofer, or sub woofer (drone)?

Thanks

Big Daddy · 04-27-2013, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sancho Panza

BD, searched here and posted this at the Klipsch site, didn't get an answer...

How do you replace a woofer, or sub woofer (drone)?

Thanks

I am sorry I did not see this question earlier. I normally get bombarded with private messages and questions.

Check the DIY Subwoofer Building, Repairing, & Upgrading thread. You will find your answer there.

Sancho Panza · 04-27-2013, 09:24 PM

thank you, but I don't wanna know bad enough to sort through 28 pages

01-14-2012, 07:29 AM	#402
Istoc Active Member Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Montana Home Theater Gallery:4	Just as an example of how much help I needed with crossovers and the progress made to get to a decent understanding with a lot of patient help I'm going to link to a thread I just finished up at DIYAudio on my own crossovers. I hope its ok to link to them BD. Its all in the name of advancing knowledge. http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/multi...e-request.html My Home Theater Setup: Receiver: Sony STR-DA2400ES Center Channel: Klipsch Reference Series 10 Fronts: Self Built 3-Way Rears: Self Built 3-Way Monitor/Television: Samsung C550 40" A series Panel http://s195.photobucket.com/albums/z...ome%20Theater/ - My Theater...Outdated

02-10-2012, 06:52 AM	#403
paolo008 Junior Member Member since:Oct 2009 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:328 Blu-ray reviews:2	Speaker building help Hey guys, I need some guidance and advice. I need to upgrade my speakers and the one I want are just way off my price range. But I also refuse to pay $ for speakers I really don't want. I've been thinking about building my own. I think I can get better quality for less $ if I built them right? (correct me if I'm wrong). If thats the case then, where do I start? I know a want to start with a pair of 2 way floor standing speakers. But the problem is I don't know anything about speakers building and even less about wood and finishes (which is really important). Can somebody point me in the right direction? I have the will and patience for a project like this.

02-10-2012, 05:29 PM	#404
Istoc Active Member Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Montana Home Theater Gallery:4	Honestly I might recommend the tri-trix setup from Parts-Express, its an all inclusive kit and gives you a good general concept of speaker building. It includes the crossover components the pre-fabricated woodworking and the drivers and ports. Its fairly cheap and from everything I've read its an outstanding floor speaker. http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...number=300-702 If those are too pre-done for you. I can search around for some true from scratch building recipes for 2-ways there are tons of proven ones out there. Hope it helps Istoc My Home Theater Setup: Receiver: Sony STR-DA2400ES Center Channel: Klipsch Reference Series 10 Fronts: Self Built 3-Way Rears: Self Built 3-Way Monitor/Television: Samsung C550 40" A series Panel http://s195.photobucket.com/albums/z...ome%20Theater/ - My Theater...Outdated

02-14-2012, 03:30 AM	#407
Istoc Active Member Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Montana Home Theater Gallery:4	Honestly Paolo, if I had to recommend a first build I would direct ya towards Folded Horn Full Range builds. They take out the crossover completely leaving ya with some basic woodworking and some understanding of how the speaker enclosure works or can work. Let me grab a few examples for ya. If you are dead set on 2-way I can find some. However as a first project I personally won't approve of a 3-way design. They can be extremely convoluted and difficult. My Home Theater Setup: Receiver: Sony STR-DA2400ES Center Channel: Klipsch Reference Series 10 Fronts: Self Built 3-Way Rears: Self Built 3-Way Monitor/Television: Samsung C550 40" A series Panel http://s195.photobucket.com/albums/z...ome%20Theater/ - My Theater...Outdated

02-15-2012, 06:10 AM	#408
Istoc Active Member Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Montana Home Theater Gallery:4	Here is a good folded horn design, I haven't personally made it however it is effective and with the right driver choice I'm sure could be unbelievable sounding. http://homepage.mac.com/tlinespeaker...aps-040510.pdf My Home Theater Setup: Receiver: Sony STR-DA2400ES Center Channel: Klipsch Reference Series 10 Fronts: Self Built 3-Way Rears: Self Built 3-Way Monitor/Television: Samsung C550 40" A series Panel http://s195.photobucket.com/albums/z...ome%20Theater/ - My Theater...Outdated

01-07-2012, 11:41 AM	#401
onyxbfly Special Member Member since:Feb 2009 Blu-ray collection:655 DVD collection:22 PS3 collection:15 Trading Score:40	+1Istoc. My point wasn't to be discouraging in any shape form or fashion. There are plenty of forums that will help Reference along the path of speaker building. DIYAudio.com is a very good forum indeed.

02-11-2012, 04:10 AM	#405
paolo008 Junior Member Member since:Oct 2009 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:328 Blu-ray reviews:2	Thank you!! I think this is a pretty good idea. I like it that there is lots of help for crossover assembly (which is what scares me). The price range was exactly what I was looking for. I think is a good way to get my feet wet on speaker building. Thanks for your time and help.

03-02-2012, 01:29 AM	#409
frank001 Member Member since:Jul 2009 Blu-ray collection:21	Big Daddy: I see you have full range speakers on top of your subwoofers. Are the vibrations coming from the sub not affecting the full range speakers sound? Thanks. Family room: Panasonic TC-P42U2 tv, Rotel RSX-1067 amplifier, Sony BDP-S560, 5 Martin Logan Montage; B&W ASW 600 sub. Listening room: Rotel RC-971 pre-amp, Rotel RCD-950 CD player, Rotel RT-950BX tuner, Rotel RB-990BX amplifier, Rotel RB-980BX amplifier, Rotel RLC-900 line conditioner, Rotel RSS-900 speaker selector, Jolida JD202 tube amp, Martin Logan Mosaics, Martin Logan Encore. Bedroom: Sony KDL32BX300 tv, Denon AVR-1908, NAD T515 DVD, 4 B&W DM309, B&W THM61, Cerwin Vega sub.

04-14-2013, 01:11 PM	#411
Sancho Panza Active Member Member since:Aug 2010 Location:JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI Blu-ray collection:209 DVD collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:1	BD, searched here and posted this at the Klipsch site, didn't get an answer... How do you replace a woofer, or sub woofer (drone)? Thanks Got any Klipsch Classic speakers for sale or trade? RED AND BLUE=MAROON! PANASONIC TC-P60UT50 60" PLASMA 3D, DENON AVR-3312CI (iPhone APP), TOSHIBA HD-XA2 HD DVD, SAMSUNG BD-UP5000 HD DVD/BRD, LG BD670 3D BRD, iPod nano 8 GB, KLIPSCH HERESY II "SIGNATURE EDITION" FRONT & HERESY II SURROUND, KLIPSCH RC-42II & kg2 CENTERS (3), YAMAHA NS-50T WIDE, KLIPSCH kg3 HEIGHT, kg1 SURROUND BACK, Onkyo SKW204 Powered SW

04-27-2013, 09:24 PM	#413
Sancho Panza Active Member Member since:Aug 2010 Location:JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI Blu-ray collection:209 DVD collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:1	thank you, but I don't wanna know bad enough to sort through 28 pages Got any Klipsch Classic speakers for sale or trade? RED AND BLUE=MAROON! PANASONIC TC-P60UT50 60" PLASMA 3D, DENON AVR-3312CI (iPhone APP), TOSHIBA HD-XA2 HD DVD, SAMSUNG BD-UP5000 HD DVD/BRD, LG BD670 3D BRD, iPod nano 8 GB, KLIPSCH HERESY II "SIGNATURE EDITION" FRONT & HERESY II SURROUND, KLIPSCH RC-42II & kg2 CENTERS (3), YAMAHA NS-50T WIDE, KLIPSCH kg3 HEIGHT, kg1 SURROUND BACK, Onkyo SKW204 Powered SW

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