Working on a new design. Viawave/SATORI MW13P-8

[r-carpenter]

Playing around with 3D model of the speaker at this point. Contemplating bottom-firing port. I like the idea of a stalagmite, facing the port. Ukrainian builder cka3o4nuk executed this in his Cyclop (Troels Gravesen design) and I actually got his consent to interpret the design idea in my smallish two way. https://picasaweb.google.com/cka3o4nuk/Cyclob

Most likely, this speaker will be gloss black.
Will update as design progresses.

[kenny_k]

Looks more like sculpture and not a speaker. Hope it's for DIY-NY. 😊
Bi-da-way, Polk has used ports like that for years.

[Mayhem13]

I'm pretty sure I still have the Polk Powerport developers spreadsheet somewhere?.........

[greywarden]

that's a wild looking enclosure, i love it.

[6thplanet]

I used that on my A Mains build. It lowered the tuning a couple of Hz, so take that into account when building yours.

[r-carpenter]

Did a bit more 3D modeling.

[6thplanet]

Huh, plan on printing that thing or CNC? A table saw isn't going to get ya very far on that swoopy design!

[r-carpenter]

CNC.
This is sort of an exercise for me. 3D modeling a complex shape, then virtually slicing it in to developable surfaces and finally machining.

[ani_101]

Interesting. Please document and lay out your plan. Interested in trying something like this!

[JasonP]

This looks terrific. Can't wait to see more.

[r-carpenter]

Interesting. Please document and lay out your plan. Interested in trying something like this!

Thanks guys.
I can actually save files as CAD and email them. It's too early for now. The surfaces are not cleaned up, there are discontinuities.

[ani_101]

Thanks. I am interested in seeing how you slice. Would the individual slices also have the thickness carved, so it lines up with the next piece. I have not found the CNC to be ultra precise... There just a little but of an error.... Would still invoke a lot of sanding and filling... I guess.

[philthien]

Absolutely interested in seeing your progress on this. And those are beautiful drivers.

[Navy Guy]

Looks really cool! What are you planning for the finish? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[r-carpenter]

I think just flat black lacquer or poly.