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Feel free to write your thoughts on the recently past InDIYana 2017 event. I know some were placed in the original 2017 event thread, and that's okay too. I just feel we can consolidate the ending thoughts here now that we've had a week to process the fun we had last weekend. I will be updating this thread with pictures, links to the previous pertinent information, as well as some thoughts of my own.
As to the poll for the 2018 Theme...
Kenny- FR drivers have been done before, so I'm opting out of that idea at this time.
I currently have 5 themes of interest, some of which have been communicated prior in discussion, some have not.
1- Alternate Reality: Omni/open-back/cardioid/Transmission Line, etc midrange; Basically, use a midrange in an unusual or less common applied design. Of course- this would be a 3-way theme. Likely a $250 driver limit. I want this to be cheaper as there aren't many open-back or whatever of these types that are inexpensive to build. I think $250/pair is reasonable for drivers. 2.5ft^3 max.
2- To 11 and Beyond: High Sensitivity designs. Dayton DIY did this in 04. I'm referring to refined and detailed with incredible output and dynamic capabilities. Waveguides likely apply, but are not required. Waveguides or horns cost would be an included factor.
-92dB sensitivity minimum, higher preferred. Multiple drivers allowed.
-3.5ft^3 or less.
-Being that previous 2015 Widebodies $600 was enough to spur conversation of the 11 category, I'll likely stick with that mark. Pro drivers can get more costly faster. No more than $200/driver.
3- Shelved Limits: Yes- you read that right! Use an off the shelf xover, no I don't care which one. Xover cost is included in the build cost, which is limited to $300. Hopefully some vendors will be kind enough to assist in this endeavor by allowing us to know the values of the parts on the boards. I don't care what drivers you use as long as they are $150 or less, and aren't the buyouts or NLA as is always the MO for InDIYana. Here's the kicker- You are allowed to use one part that is not a resistor somewhere in the adapted design in addition to the shelf units themselves, as well as resistors for level adjustment. Bookshelves or stand mounts, please. This makes it easier for the theme competition management. Xover must remain intact. 1.5ft^3 max. Xover must not be NLA or buyout, and easily procurable.
4- Deep and wide: Design a stand-mount passive 2-way speaker with an 8-10" woofer and a 2-4" wide-band driver or full range. Please keep this under 1ft^3. $300 limit per cab/<$150 per driver. Multiple woofers okay, not widebanders.
5- Keeping up with the Jones's: Andrew Jones, that is. Along with the likes of TAD, ELAC, Tannoy, KEF, SEAS, and Insignia(
); Use a Coax MT and a woofer from 6.5-10" in size and design a fairly untapped DIY market design. <$200 per coax, and <$150 for the woofer- each. $300 limit per cab. Stand mount preferred but not required, 2ft^3 or less. I left the cab limit at $300, so if you want to spend more on the coax, you have to spend less on the woofers. I think that's fair.
Now- share your thoughts from a week ago, and vote for next year!
Later,
Wolf
FINAL!
5. "Keeping up with the Jones's" is the official 2018 InDIYana theme!
As to the poll for the 2018 Theme...
Kenny- FR drivers have been done before, so I'm opting out of that idea at this time.
I currently have 5 themes of interest, some of which have been communicated prior in discussion, some have not.
1- Alternate Reality: Omni/open-back/cardioid/Transmission Line, etc midrange; Basically, use a midrange in an unusual or less common applied design. Of course- this would be a 3-way theme. Likely a $250 driver limit. I want this to be cheaper as there aren't many open-back or whatever of these types that are inexpensive to build. I think $250/pair is reasonable for drivers. 2.5ft^3 max.
2- To 11 and Beyond: High Sensitivity designs. Dayton DIY did this in 04. I'm referring to refined and detailed with incredible output and dynamic capabilities. Waveguides likely apply, but are not required. Waveguides or horns cost would be an included factor.
-92dB sensitivity minimum, higher preferred. Multiple drivers allowed.
-3.5ft^3 or less.
-Being that previous 2015 Widebodies $600 was enough to spur conversation of the 11 category, I'll likely stick with that mark. Pro drivers can get more costly faster. No more than $200/driver.
3- Shelved Limits: Yes- you read that right! Use an off the shelf xover, no I don't care which one. Xover cost is included in the build cost, which is limited to $300. Hopefully some vendors will be kind enough to assist in this endeavor by allowing us to know the values of the parts on the boards. I don't care what drivers you use as long as they are $150 or less, and aren't the buyouts or NLA as is always the MO for InDIYana. Here's the kicker- You are allowed to use one part that is not a resistor somewhere in the adapted design in addition to the shelf units themselves, as well as resistors for level adjustment. Bookshelves or stand mounts, please. This makes it easier for the theme competition management. Xover must remain intact. 1.5ft^3 max. Xover must not be NLA or buyout, and easily procurable.
4- Deep and wide: Design a stand-mount passive 2-way speaker with an 8-10" woofer and a 2-4" wide-band driver or full range. Please keep this under 1ft^3. $300 limit per cab/<$150 per driver. Multiple woofers okay, not widebanders.
5- Keeping up with the Jones's: Andrew Jones, that is. Along with the likes of TAD, ELAC, Tannoy, KEF, SEAS, and Insignia(
); Use a Coax MT and a woofer from 6.5-10" in size and design a fairly untapped DIY market design. <$200 per coax, and <$150 for the woofer- each. $300 limit per cab. Stand mount preferred but not required, 2ft^3 or less. I left the cab limit at $300, so if you want to spend more on the coax, you have to spend less on the woofers. I think that's fair.Now- share your thoughts from a week ago, and vote for next year!
Later,
Wolf
FINAL!
5. "Keeping up with the Jones's" is the official 2018 InDIYana theme!
I want to thank all of you that attend these events. It really does mean a lot to me personally to see old friends, meet new ones, and simply have a chance to "geek out" for a weekend! And I want to thank all of our sponsors as well. The door prizes are simply icing on the cake for a great weekend!
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