My first "from scratch" build (with help)

[johnnyrichards]

Likely. DC caps sees AC- BLAMMO!

I do have one concern, and it's not to second guess Johnny, but is this a 3rd order bass alignment/Passive-Assist/Cap-Assisted rollofff on the woofer?

The F6 is capable of good bass, and I would vent it like Shawn did his Pluggers project.

You'll love the midrange from the F6 too....
Wolf

Nawp, port right out the back

[Wolf]

Nawp, port right out the back

Then why would he require a 100uF cap? That's why I thought what I did.

Later,
Wolf

[johnnyrichards]

Tweeter fs comp.

[Wolf]

Tweeter fs comp.

Ahhh...light dawneth.

I don't recall how I treated the FS on the MAX, but I know I used an LCR.

It's all clear now....
Wolf

[johnnyrichards]

Ahhh...light dawneth.

I don't recall how I treated the FS on the MAX, but I know I used an LCR.

It's all clear now....
Wolf

Yep, LCR comp circuit. We are not publishing the schematic details until Brian is done tweaking them, but there is nothing too out of the ordinary, typical 4th order LR.

[B_Rich]

Then why would he require a 100uF cap? That's why I thought what I did.

Later,
Wolf

So, for a pure learning experience, why wouldn't I require a 100uF cap? Er, how does the port affect the capacitor value? Or if I even needed a cap at all?

Just curious, honestly. I wanna start learning more about the crossover design and the reason behind things.

[B_Rich]

yep, Lcr Comp Circuit. We Are Not Publishing The Schematic Details Until Brian Is Done Tweaking Them, But There Is Nothing Too Out Of The Ordinary, Typical 4th Order Lr.

Lcr? Lr? :-/

[Wolf]

So, for a pure learning experience, why wouldn't I require a 100uF cap? Er, how does the port affect the capacitor value? Or if I even needed a cap at all?

Just curious, honestly. I wanna start learning more about the crossover design and the reason behind things.

LR4 from above refers to Linkwitz-Riley, a slope alignment of 4th order acoustic with specified Q.

LCR means component parts; coil, cap, resistor in a string.

Since the 100uF cap is on the tweeter circuit, it has no effect on the box alignment. You see- I misevaluated the purpose.

Later,
Wolf

[B_Rich]

Had a pretty good listening session tonight. Also downloaded a remote app for my phone so I can control MediaMonkey and the rest of my computer simply from my phone while I'm on the couch. Didn't have to get up at all

[critofur]

Wolf: 100 uF would be much too small of a cap for a high pass on the woofer below tuning frequency - "...typically between 500 uF and 1500 uF" (Wolf) I've even seen over 2,000 uF used...

Interesting how that woofer's got that rounded edge on the face - I would surface mount that, looks good.

Look here: http://www.zaphaudio.com/mtg-surface.html

Two important notes:
1: ignore the measurements below ~150 hz
2: This is the picture you want: "Flush mounted tweeter, effects of surface mount woofer spaced 1" from tweeter flange"

EDIT: I replied too soon, I see you already choose to surface mount the woofers. Well, if you had not seen that link already, that will re-assure you that you made the right decision.

The gap around the tweeter will have more negative effect than the surface mounting of the woofers (prob. not significant though).

[Wolf]

Wolf: 100 uF would be much too small of a cap for a high pass on the woofer below tuning frequency - "...typically between 500 uF and 1500 uF" (Wolf) I've even seen over 2,000 uF used...

If that's a quote from me, it was for Passive Assisting, not highpassing. I've used 150uF caps more than once for wide-range drivers to limit bass.

Later,
Wolf

[B_Rich]

Took the last week to finish them up, ended up going with a satin black with a flat clear coat. I'm fairly happy with the finish

I want to say thanks again to Johnny Richards for helping me with this entire build, including designing the crossover.