Overnight Sensations: COMPLETED!! *Curvy.. Muahaha*

[WWWJD]

Two months to the day from ordering parts, and tonight these things are rockin'!

http://i28.tinypic.com/43rrp.jpg

http://i27.tinypic.com/a3h2qa.jpg
The powered cab contains crossover, a 15x2 Tripath amp from 41Hz.com, and a dual input mixer. The LEDs indicate power, fault, unmute, etc. The whole thing's powered by a 2A 12V wall wart.

The plate amp can be seen below.
http://i26.tinypic.com/34eyzpe.jpg

http://i28.tinypic.com/29fa6o7.jpg

Tomorrow I shall get some sunlit shots of the Quilted Maple; the baffle, bases, bottoms and rears are Rustoleum's Hammered Metal.

Sound: Incredible, room filling; a bottom end that is impressive... I don't know all the words to use to fill in the blanks, but I'm stunned. I lucked out on the gains with the 50k pots and 10k mixing resistors... with the iPod wide open, more than enough volume with ZERO distortion that I can detect. First listen was Alice In Chains Unplugged.. Oh my! I have a huge list of others, but I had to quit so I could post this thread up.

The build thread can be found here: Overnight Sensation Build Thread (http://techtalk.parts-express.com/showthread.php?t=212169)

The design drawings can be seen here: Preliminary Design Thread (http://techtalk.parts-express.com/showthread.php?t=212136). I'm hoping to do some as builts just to have.. and to share if anyone wants them.

Hey Paul Carmody!!! Thank you so much for figuring out the guts of this thing... I don't think you could have done a better job with the drivers being used.. I'm so looking forward to enjoying these things. Thanks to everyone for their feedback in all of the threads; DIY wouldn't be the same without a place like this for people like me to spy some hardcore skills and irreplaceable insight.

*sigh*... So what's next? }:-) I don't know but I can't wait.

[tom_s]

Those are....well...AWESOME!! You did a great job on the curved cabinets! That quilted maple is stunning, as is the whole presentation.

[nick29498141]

I does like me a curvy cab....:D:p

Looks great, love the integrated amp!

NK

[arlis_1957@yahoo.com]

hey mark,turn it up!
they look really good.

[williamrschneider]

Very nice! I'm sure that you're pleased with their sound.

I really like the extra touches on your build like the integrated amplifier and the curved cabs.

Be proud!

[Mark65]

Dude, those are just plain SICK!:cool:

I stand in awe, most excellent!


Mark

[lhwidget]

Super looking, and neat as heck! I love the details in your control circuits, and your construction is wonderful.

I wish I could hear them (I bet they sound as good as they look).

[Face]

Nice job!

[NavyMike]

I really like the two-tone!

Mike

[Operandi]

Wow, that looks really nice, very impressive.

I had thought about building a passive pre into a desktop speaker before but never dreamed of amp. Clever idea and it looks like it turned out perfect.

[Wolf]

Two months to the day from ordering parts, and tonight these things are rockin'! I will try to take some better pictures outside in some sunlight tomorrow, but for now:

http://i27.tinypic.com/a3h2qa.jpg
The powered cab contains crossover, a 15x2 Tripath amp from 41Hz.com, and a dual input mixer. The LEDs indicate power, fault, unmute, etc. The whole thing's powered by a 2A 12V wall wart.

The plate amp can be seen below.
http://i26.tinypic.com/34eyzpe.jpg

http://i28.tinypic.com/29fa6o7.jpg

Tomorrow I shall get some sunlit shots of the Quilted Maple; the baffle, bases, bottoms and rears are Rustoleum's Hammered Metal.

Sound: Incredible, room filling; a bottom end that is impressive... I don't know all the words to use to fill in the blanks, but I'm stunned. I lucked out on the gains with the 50k pots and 10k mixing resistors... with the iPod wide open, more than enough volume with ZERO distortion that I can detect. First listen was Alice In Chains Unplugged.. Oh my! I have a huge list of others, but I had to quit so I could post this thread up.

The build thread can be found here: Overnight Sensation Build Thread (http://techtalk.parts-express.com/showthread.php?t=212169)

The design drawings can be seen here: Preliminary Design Thread (http://techtalk.parts-express.com/showthread.php?t=212136). I'm hoping to do some as builts just to have.. and to share if anyone wants them.

Hey Paul Carmody!!! Thank you so much for figuring out the guts of this thing... I don't think you could have done a better job with the drivers being used.. I'm so looking forward to enjoying these things. Thanks to everyone for their feedback in all of the threads; DIY wouldn't be the same without a place like this for people like me to spy some hardcore skills and irreplaceable insight.

*sigh*... So what's next? }:-) I don't know but I can't wait.

Nicely done!! I'm anxious for the outdoor pics....

What's next? How about another of almost the same? My "Sophomores" are just as nice....

Again- nicely built..
Wolf

[WayneN]

Mark,

*WOW*
Your rendition of Paul’s design is amazing, you went the extra mile on these and it sure shows. You should be very proud of your accomplishment!

Paul, a picture of these sure would look good on your website;)

WayneN

[WWWJD]

Thanks guys. :)

[Paul Carmody]

Be still my beating heart! Those are beautiful! Between you and Bill, you guys have really made this "father" proud. I will definitely be using your pictures and Bill's on my website. I hope they bring you years of enjoyment, Mark.

[WWWJD]

http://i28.tinypic.com/43rrp.jpg

http://i29.tinypic.com/i1h001.jpg

http://i27.tinypic.com/2eaicl2.jpg

http://i26.tinypic.com/262slfn.jpg


http://i31.tinypic.com/2q381li.jpg

http://i28.tinypic.com/169kwua.jpg

[scid714]

Those are some of the coolest PC speakers. VERY nice.

[fish-24_7]

http://i28.tinypic.com/43rrp.jpg

http://i29.tinypic.com/i1h001.jpg

http://i27.tinypic.com/2eaicl2.jpg

http://i26.tinypic.com/262slfn.jpg


http://i31.tinypic.com/2q381li.jpg

http://i28.tinypic.com/169kwua.jpg

Mark those speakers do the countless hours of work to put into them full justice. They look awesome! Enjoy!

-Brian

[gorbs]

those are simply beautiful !!awesome job on those.

[donparsons]

http://i28.tinypic.com/43rrp.jpg

http://i29.tinypic.com/i1h001.jpg

http://i27.tinypic.com/2eaicl2.jpg

http://i26.tinypic.com/262slfn.jpg


http://i31.tinypic.com/2q381li.jpg

http://i28.tinypic.com/169kwua.jpg

I assumed the Maple would look much better with the new pics, but the hammered baffles do also. Those are spectacular. Great work.

[pdm]

Very nice!

[jclin4]

Sinister laugh totally justified!!

http://forum.i3d.net/attachments/left-4-dead/943168530d1241105845-freak-free-friday-muahaha.jpg

[tomzarbo]

The pics in the sunlight are beautiful. You really planned these speakers out very well, and they came out fantastic. Well executed, they look like they could be sitting on a shelf in a high end stereo store somewhere.

Really nice job.

But you set the bar pretty high for the next project, didn't you! :)

TomZ

[WWWJD]

But you set the bar pretty high for the next project, didn't you! :)

TomZ


Yea.. I had that thought this morning. As a matter of fact, I think I threw the bar outta the yard..

Thank you guys for all the complements. Means a lot. I think my fabrication foundation is good, I guess I've got a good enough working knowledge of components to get a grip on filter design.. (I hope.. school was a long time ago.) My new bar: Designing something for myself, in total. I intend to start with some little surrounds to finish out the HT; already know they need some serious filtering so they don't sound like a rabid cat with bowel problems...

With some imagination, a little alcohol, a few late nights, and some time in the proverbial books, there really isn't a limit I think... budget concerns can be tamed with time and patience..... And I guess as long as I go to bed satisfied, said bar can be just about anywhere. :)

Still much to learn.

[danklugherz]

Nice job Mark!! That Maple is simply stunning :eek: in the daylight. Superb craftsmanship!

Later
Dan

[hobbyhands]

I have not been folling the thread. What hi vi drivers are those? I ask becuase I am using the 4bn's in my setup, and they have very impressive bass.

I'm currently building a set based off of the 3bn

[NavyMike]

Man, those are beautiful!!! The day light really makes 'um shine!!

Mike

[WWWJD]

I have not been following the thread. What hi vi drivers are those? I ask because I am using the 4bn's in my setup, and they have very impressive bass.

I'm currently building a set based off of the 3bn

These are the HiVi B4Ns (http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=297-429) as spec'd by Paul Carmody in his original design.