Wolf's PC, Sprite, and Voxel Subwoofer 2.1's in Walnut

[Cajun Jeff]

Re: Wolf's PC, Sprite, and Voxel Subwoofer 2.1's in Walnut

Beautiful work . . . This brings together three of my favorite things. Solid walnut, Small Speakers and the NS3. You are likely one of the only people who can directly compare the PC and Sprite speakers on their own. Wolf's uses a large series cap to "assist" with BSC, slightly extend bass extension, and provide a little driver protection for the lower octaves (which I have built and personally think works quite well), and Paul's uses a more traditional full range filter and an extended bass shelf alignment. Obviously their is the difference in bass extension, but how do they compare everywhere else, particularity in the mid-range and mid-bass areas?

Care to elaborate?

Of the two I prefer the Sprite. It's bass is much more athorative. My opinion is that you could possibly skip the subwoofer with the Sprite, but the PC definitely needs a subwoofer. The midrange on the PC can be fatiguing. This is reduced in the Sprite. Highs .....both are poor off axis performers and require forethought in placement.

[bkeane1259]

Re: Wolf's PC, Sprite, and Voxel Subwoofer 2.1's in Walnut

very beautiful work! is it possible to get part numbers for the crossover parts for the sprites?

Jantzen 0.90mH, 18AWG coil - http://www.parts-express.com/jantzen...uctor--255-246
20ohm resistor - http://www.parts-express.com/20-ohm-...erance--016-20

[lostboy77]

Re: Wolf's PC, Sprite, and Voxel Subwoofer 2.1's in Walnut

Beautiful work . . . This brings together three of my favorite things. Solid walnut, Small Speakers and the NS3. You are likely one of the only people who can directly compare the PC and Sprite speakers on their own. Wolf's uses a large series cap to "assist" with BSC, slightly extend bass extension, and provide a little driver protection for the lower octaves (which I have built and personally think works quite well), and Paul's uses a more traditional full range filter and an extended bass shelf alignment. Obviously their is the difference in bass extension, but how do they compare everywhere else, particularity in the mid-range and mid-bass areas?

Care to elaborate?

[witchdr]

Re: Wolf's PC, Sprite, and Voxel Subwoofer 2.1's in Walnut

very beautiful work! is it possible to get part numbers for the crossover parts for the sprites?

[Nsanderas]

Re: Wolf's PC, Sprite, and Voxel Subwoofer 2.1's in Walnut

These systems are absolutely beautiful and inspirational! How many years of woodworking do you have under your belt? I ask because I have aspirations of such greatness, but it seems every time I touch sand paper or any cutting tool to wood, I end up having to use loads of filler and.stain to "correct" my mistakes... Lol

[Eternal Student]

Re: Wolf's PC, Sprite, and Voxel Subwoofer 2.1's in Walnut

These Sprite's look great!! What are the dimensions you used because I know they are going to be different from Paul's?

[Cajun Jeff]

Re: Wolf's PC, Sprite, and Voxel Subwoofer 2.1's in Walnut

This is truly an inspirational build! I'm fairly new to this addiction and now in the process of setting up a woodshop in the garage for the main purpose of speaker building (much to my wife's dismay...). I can only aspire to something of this quality! Really beautiful work, Jeff!

-Carbon

It took me a few years to ammass the tools and skillset to even consider building cabinets like these. A tablesaw and router will get you started. My advice is to take the time to research the tools you buy. It's much cheaper to buy a quality tool once than to buy a cheap tool that will fail and cause you to also purchase that quality tool later.

Ive only been woodworking for a few years. If I can do it, anyone can!

Thank you for the compliments on this build!

[Carbon13]

Re: Wolf's PC, Sprite, and Voxel Subwoofer 2.1's in Walnut

This is truly an inspirational build! I'm fairly new to this addiction and now in the process of setting up a woodshop in the garage for the main purpose of speaker building (much to my wife's dismay...). I can only aspire to something of this quality! Really beautiful work, Jeff!

-Carbon

[Cajun Jeff]

Re: Wolf's PC, Sprite, and Voxel Subwoofer 2.1's in Walnut

Jeff,

I am enthralled with the amazing work you have accomplished on this build. I am currently working on a boombox made of solid walnut as well. You're projects has been of great inspiration to me! I only wish I had access to a wood shop like yours.

I had a few questions for you if you don't mind.

1) Have you had any issues with shrinking/expanding or swelling of the wood? That is my main concern with making a solid wood box. It is totally worth the risk to have such a marvelous work of art, but I was just curious of your experiences.
2)What size of joint cut did you end up going with? 3/8?
3)Any other tips and tricks you can offer that helped it go smoother?

Thanks again and amazing work!

JT

I used a 3/8" box joint. The lumber supplier I use supplies kiln dried hardwoods to local cabinet makers. So far, I have not experienced and issues due to seasonal movement or shrinking. That said, even though i was thorough when glueing the cabinets together i also took the time to apply silicone caulking at the inside of all of the joints.

[jtague87]

Re: Wolf's PC, Sprite, and Voxel Subwoofer 2.1's in Walnut

Jeff,

I am enthralled with the amazing work you have accomplished on this build. I am currently working on a boombox made of solid walnut as well. You're projects has been of great inspiration to me! I only wish I had access to a wood shop like yours.

I had a few questions for you if you don't mind.

1) Have you had any issues with shrinking/expanding or swelling of the wood? That is my main concern with making a solid wood box. It is totally worth the risk to have such a marvelous work of art, but I was just curious of your experiences.
2)What size of joint cut did you end up going with? 3/8?
3)Any other tips and tricks you can offer that helped it go smoother?

Thanks again and amazing work!

JT

[Paul Carmody]

Re: Wolf's PC, Sprite, and Voxel Subwoofer 2.1's in Walnut

What a beautiful, happy family! Great work. You should be very proud.

[robertcottiers]

Re: Wolf's PC, Sprite, and Voxel Subwoofer 2.1's in Walnut

Why is everybody so excited about these?.....There's no Walnut left for the rest of us!!!!

Jeff your work on these is incredible,I give you two thumbs up...But I really wish I was all thumbs.

Regards
Bob C.

[JacobRay]

Re: Wolf's PC, Sprite, and Voxel Subwoofer 2.1's in Walnut

Amazing! I've truly enjoyed your build(s)!

[videsh]

Re: Wolf's PC, Sprite, and Voxel Subwoofer 2.1's in Walnut

Ridiculously good work man. Two thumbs waaayyy up !

[Cajun Jeff]

Re: Wolf's PC, Sprite, and Voxel Subwoofer 2.1's in Walnut

This project is completed. Bothe combos with either pc and voxel or sprite and voxel sound great. The voxel and sprite combo can really pump out the bass.







Detail of PC flush mount rear panel.


Wolf's "PC"


Paul Carmody "Sprite"


Sprite - countersunk port tube.


Voxel Subwoofer