1st attempt at speaker building

[DK1973]

After much thought I decided on a pair of Tritrix sealed boxes for my first diy project. Used 3/4 birch plywood for the enclosure and 3/4 poplar for front and rear baffle.

[dwigle]

After much thought I decided on a pair of Tritrix sealed boxes for my first diy project. Used 3/4 birch plywood for the enclosure and 3/4 poplar for front and rear baffle. What is the reason for MTM? as opposed to TMM? (wich I think would look better)

You need to post this on the regular Tech Talk Forum http://techtalk.parts-express.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2

This forum is really a gallery for completed projects, photos, etc.

FWIW, optimum center to center spacing, lobing and other reasons for MTM configuration. "Looks" is typically not a good design parameter. Experts on the other forum can tell you better than me.

[arlis_1957@yahoo.com]

purchase speaker building 101.

[DK1973]

crossover

[DK1973]

had some time off to work on these

[DK1973]

I definately learned alot making these. I am not thrilled about the way the finish turned out on the birch plywood. Next set I build, probly will use solid oak or at least an oak front, the rest painted or textured.

[DjDisturbed]

Looking very good so far. Did you design them yourself ? Or did you use someone else crossover design ? And more importantly , how do they sound ?

[arlis_1957@yahoo.com]

i think they would been fine if you would have covered the ply with the poplar baffle and done a roundover. nice miters.

[jerryanderson]

I definately learned alot making these. I am not thrilled about the way the finish turned out on the birch plywood. Next set I build, probly will use solid oak or at least an oak front, the rest painted or textured.

You learn by doing, experience is a good teacher! Your doing fine!:)

[robwest]

You need to post this on the regular Tech Talk Forum http://techtalk.parts-express.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2

This forum is really a gallery for completed projects, photos, etc.

FWIW, optimum center to center spacing, lobing and other reasons for MTM configuration. "Looks" is typically not a good design parameter. Experts on the other forum can tell you better than me.

Mods described this as a space for project galleries. No mention was made as to whether the projects have to be completed or not. I think works in progress are exactly what was intended for this section, and the general forum is for most all other questions or exchanges of info. IMHO.

[Wolf]

I took this to be a 'finished success' sector, and the main forum for build threads. It's a 'Gallery', not a documentation section.

I will still be build-threading in the main-forum.
Later,
Wolf

[DK1973]

i think they would been fine if you would have covered the ply with the poplar baffle and done a roundover. nice miters.

I didn't want to hide the miters, so I did a rabbit cut for the baffle. That being said, I will not do it again, it was a pain.

this seemed like the right place to post project pictures. Should I post semi-completed pics elsewhere?

"Show off your speaker projects by posting the details and images of your creations"

[DK1973]

OK I am done, these sound pretty smooth, and handle power better than I anticipated. Can't wait to build another set. They have alot more detail than what I was using.

[buzzy]

DUDE...Nice job...Rabbet/miter cutting the.. table saw must get nervous as you approach ! What kind of tools are at your command ? Is this a personal shop or...? Like the glue block touch too. You da man ! Birch and stain. I feel your pain, they just do not want to get along. That big old tube amp on the shelf, is that a dyna ? looks like one Memories....how big, how old, did you build it ? Keep the insperation alive and keep building. Thank you much

[arlis_1957@yahoo.com]

can you post your fr graph? they look very nice. did you line them? bracing?

[6thplanet]

Nice job!! Especially like the "Powerslave" CD on the desk...Up the Irons! I dunno, seeing the plys from the endgrain kinda gives it a neet-o look...

[dlsbobby]

After much thought I decided on a pair of Tritrix sealed boxes for my first diy project. Used 3/4 birch plywood for the enclosure and 3/4 poplar for front and rear baffle.

Great looking speaker. Solid building. Eh, live and learn on the finish. I like it though. Really impressed with how good the crossover looks. My first one looked like something only a mother could love. Good job. You have the speaker building bug now. Enjoy. Robert.

[DK1973]

Thanks for all the kind words. I built these at home, my current wood working tools are a garage sale Delta table saw, saws-all, automotive DA sander and a new craftsman router I got just for this. Power is a pair Dynakit 40 watt mono blocks, that are 15 years older than I. I did give them a service before pressing back into duty. Tube amps are a beautifull thing.
I am very pleased with the sound quality of the tritrix. seems like I am listening to all my cds for the first time. My next build will be a floor standing speaker. and yes I am a Maiden fan