Froste Speakers

[Froste]

Here are a few Speakers I designed and built:
Zapatòns

after finishing:


The Dayton Storms:

After Finishing:

On PE's 2010 Catalog cover:


The FCT3.8 "Flames"

After Finishing:


FCTCC

After finishing:


FCZ3.5


FCZCC


Leftovers (1st tower build)


My very 1st build (June 2008)Name "Center Channel"


See my WebSite for more builds and information.

[Froste]

Just though I would post some more pictures of the "Dayton Storms"

Front view


Side view


Other side view


Rear view

[martyh]

Good Stuff Ed!

[dlneubec]

Very cool indeed, Ed! What are you going to surprise us with next?

[LouC]

With those painting skills, I don't suppose we'll ever see anything "petite" from you! Man, you must be young & strong (or have a shop buddy). Seriously radical projects!

[Froste]

Thanks Guys. Can't take credit for the paint jobs (Storms & Flames). A local artist James Brown did the finish work, plus the Flames artwork was designed by my Son. However, all cabinet design is all mine.

Dan, next up I hope to try some veneer work (walnut) on a few new designs, and if I can get James to come out of retirement, another paint job.

Lou, maybe the "strong" part, and young to those over 70. I do have 2 big strong grandsons who help me out with 4x8 mdf sheets. Also, I had rear wheels & back handle on the "Storms" so I could move them, they was about 220lb per cabinet, right it my lift limit.

[Froste]

For those who think I only paint my projects, here are two real wood builds:

CC with pine baffle


Sub for my Son's HT system. Tried to match flooring in background.

[captainobvious99]

The artwork takes some already cool looking designs up an even further notch. Well done!

That sub for your son is GORGEOUS btw

[arlis_1957@yahoo.com]

paint by james brown? he feels good, dah dah dah dah dah. im so jeoulous. what c?ould possibly be next

[johnnyrichards]

Ed, amazing stuff in there. I always feel proud when I finish a rattle-can coated bookshelf but those... Dang.

[captainobvious99]

In the Zapatons, are you using the HiVi RT1L ?
If so, can you tell me a bit about their sound? Also, with the low sensitivity and power handling, are they capable of still getting decent output?


Thanks.

[Froste]

The RT1Ls sound very good, very detailed, with clean highs, over all nice sound, down side is they will only go down to about 3khz. So far I have only put about 150watts to them and they did fine, the RT1N I used in the FCT3.5/FCTCC is the same tweeter without the large face plate. I think the RT1Ls are not used much because of the large silver faceplate, otherwise they are a very good tweeter, have very nice "air" and sparkle. They mate up well with the MDM55/CAM558/EM1308, they need a mid that can go up to 4khz or above.

[martyh]

I see The Storms made the Project Showcase today! Even your picture works - wish mine did!!

[Wolf]

Even your picture works - wish mine did!!

Isn't having that 'ugly-mug' in the flyer enough hurt for the world?
*snicker*
Wolf

[sanjay_frank]

You are an amazing carpenter. Thanks for sharing. I may be contacting you in the future to build me a center channel similar to FCTCC.

[PWR RYD]

Are you the lucky guy posing with that Hottie playing pool?

On PE's 2010 Catalog cover:

[Wolf]

Are you the lucky guy posing with that Hottie playing pool?

No- Ed is an older fellow. PE uses models on their covers and ads.
Later,
Wolf