Building a Center Channel Speaker - Blu-ray Forum

Reference · 10-06-2012, 11:11 PM

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Reference · 10-06-2012, 11:11 PM

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Reference · 10-06-2012, 11:12 PM

While building my other set of speakers, i had a little time left and so i started to build my center speaker. The center speaker is going in my living room together with my speakers i previously build. I will be using a KEF 6 1/2" UniQ driver for the mids and highs and 4 KEF 6 1/2" bass drivers. I will be using a KEF IQ90 crossover. The finish will be the same as my 1st build (white with carbon fiber speaker rings).

pentatonic · 10-07-2012, 12:56 AM

That is so darn cool. Boy that thing should rock. Another project to follow closely and you already have so much progress already

Reference · 10-07-2012, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by pentatonic

That is so darn cool. Boy that thing should rock. Another project to follow closely and you already have so much progress already

The center speaker is a piece of cake. No weird shapes is making it easy on me. The finishing will take some time but that is normal

What you see is a days work.

Bluvette · 10-07-2012, 02:27 AM

Sweet, you sure know how to keep my attention. Nice job.

Reference · 10-07-2012, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluvette

Sweet, you sure know how to keep my attention. Nice job.

You are welcome.

rpatt · 10-07-2012, 02:57 AM

That should make an amazing front stage.

pentatonic · 10-07-2012, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by rpatt

That should make an amazing front stage.

You def can say that again, looking forward to the finished setup pics

Kali157 · 10-07-2012, 03:53 PM

So are the B&W inspired speakers gonna be used for 2 channel, while this and the Kef inspired gonna be an HT?

Reference · 10-07-2012, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Kali157

So are the B&W inspired speakers gonna be used for 2 channel, while this and the Kef inspired gonna be an HT?

Thats the plan. Maybe i build the HTM1D at a later point in time so i can switch it all around a little if i get bored.

Almadacr · 10-07-2012, 10:40 PM

Don't forget that you need to finish this before Christmas and ship it to me buy the end of the year

BTW another great job

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Reference · 10-08-2012, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Almadacr

Don't forget that you need to finish this before Christmas and ship it to me buy the end of the year

BTW another great job

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Sure thing. I hope they don't lose it when I ship it. You know, shipping companies always lose packages around Christmas.

HAMP · 10-08-2012, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Reference

Sure thing. I hope they don't loose it when I ship it. You know, shipping companies always loose packages around Christmas.

True, very true, so I will just drive down.

crazyBLUE · 10-08-2012, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by HAMP

True, very true, so I will just drive down.

Better hope I don't get there first

HAMP · 10-08-2012, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

Better hope I don't get there first

I'm only 10 hours away, if that much, it would be a lot less with excitement of picking it up.

crazyBLUE · 10-08-2012, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by HAMP

I'm only 10 hours away, if that much, it would be a lot less with excitement of picking it up.

True because I am 2,000+ miles away HAMP. Unless I got on a plane

More pics ~ Reference

Reference · 10-08-2012, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

Better hope I don't get there first

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Originally Posted by HAMP

I'm only 10 hours away, if that much, it would be a lot less with excitement of picking it up.

Whoever comes last can pick up a KEF iq60c.

Reference · 10-08-2012, 03:16 PM

The front baffle is attached. Now lets do some sanding again. I am getting really tired of the sanding process but it needs to be done.

Kali157 · 10-08-2012, 03:40 PM

Very cool Ref. Got a question: how do you calculate the volume of the speaker to match the drivers/crossover? I actually don't know if you even have to make calculations like that for speakers. I was thinking if you used something like WinISD for subs.

10-06-2012, 11:11 PM	#1
Reference Senior Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Virginia Beach, VA Home Theater Gallery:296 Blu-ray collection:727 Blu-ray reviews:2	Building a Center Channel Speaker Reserved for finished build!

10-06-2012, 11:12 PM	#3
Reference Senior Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Virginia Beach, VA Home Theater Gallery:296 Blu-ray collection:727 Blu-ray reviews:2	While building my other set of speakers, i had a little time left and so i started to build my center speaker. The center speaker is going in my living room together with my speakers i previously build. I will be using a KEF 6 1/2" UniQ driver for the mids and highs and 4 KEF 6 1/2" bass drivers. I will be using a KEF IQ90 crossover. The finish will be the same as my 1st build (white with carbon fiber speaker rings). Last edited by Reference; 10-09-2012 at 03:50 PM.

10-07-2012, 12:56 AM	#4
pentatonic Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Montreal, Canada Blu-ray collection:570 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:158	That is so darn cool. Boy that thing should rock. Another project to follow closely and you already have so much progress already

10-07-2012, 02:27 AM	#6
Bluvette Power Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Far Southside Chicago (Orland Park) Blu-ray collection:31 Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:1	Sweet, you sure know how to keep my attention. Nice job.

10-07-2012, 02:57 AM	#8
rpatt Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Home Theater Gallery:69 Blu-ray reviews: 3	That should make an amazing front stage.

10-07-2012, 03:53 PM	#10
Kali157 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Home Theater Gallery:43	So are the B&W inspired speakers gonna be used for 2 channel, while this and the Kef inspired gonna be an HT?

10-07-2012, 10:40 PM	#12
Almadacr Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:527 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 10	Don't forget that you need to finish this before Christmas and ship it to me buy the end of the year BTW another great job .

10-08-2012, 03:16 PM	#19
Reference Senior Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Virginia Beach, VA Home Theater Gallery:296 Blu-ray collection:727 Blu-ray reviews:2	The front baffle is attached. Now lets do some sanding again. I am getting really tired of the sanding process but it needs to be done.

10-08-2012, 03:40 PM	#20
Kali157 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Home Theater Gallery:43	Very cool Ref. Got a question: how do you calculate the volume of the speaker to match the drivers/crossover? I actually don't know if you even have to make calculations like that for speakers. I was thinking if you used something like WinISD for subs.

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