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I'm just about finished with my Tritrix TL build, so i thought I'd post some photos of the build. First, obviously, thanks to Curt for providing such nice and complete build information. Thanks also to my generous neighbor with the minivan (MDF trips)...I'd never have been able to do this without his help. Also to my dad, who loaned me a router, which also had a circle cutting jig. I think I'm the last one to use this router, about 25 years ago to make a 6' tall stereo cabinet. The circle jig had never been used!
My cabinet design keeps the acoustic path the same as Curt's original TL design, but I added 1 foot to the height (underneath). This raises the tweeter to ear level. The enclosed space under the TL holds some sand for stability (as if lugging these around isn't hard enough without an extra 15 pounds!). The bottom chamber holds the crossover, and is open at the bottom. This allows great access to the crossover. The bottom braces have T-nuts in them, to allow various finishing touches to the bottom. I originally planned on a solid plinth (which I've built), but I've decided to make aluminum outriggers with spikes (I have access to a milling machine).
Since I live in the real world, I'm adding grills. A neighbor came over while I was first listening to the clamped-together speakers and he tried to poke his finger into the woofer. I guess if something is out in the open, someones going to poke at it! I thought kids would be the problem, not adults. I've finished the grill frames, so I just have to apply the fabric.
Finishing was done with latex primer and paint, applied with a roller (to keep with the low-budget aspect of this speaker)...just like finishing off the living room walls. Simple, and it gave a very nice textured finish. A lot easier than spray cans, and a lot cheaper. I used satin black paint. I originally wanted to paint them bright red, to make them stand out in the room, but the WAF changed that decision. I don't regret it. The black looks nice.
My cabinet design keeps the acoustic path the same as Curt's original TL design, but I added 1 foot to the height (underneath). This raises the tweeter to ear level. The enclosed space under the TL holds some sand for stability (as if lugging these around isn't hard enough without an extra 15 pounds!). The bottom chamber holds the crossover, and is open at the bottom. This allows great access to the crossover. The bottom braces have T-nuts in them, to allow various finishing touches to the bottom. I originally planned on a solid plinth (which I've built), but I've decided to make aluminum outriggers with spikes (I have access to a milling machine).
Since I live in the real world, I'm adding grills. A neighbor came over while I was first listening to the clamped-together speakers and he tried to poke his finger into the woofer. I guess if something is out in the open, someones going to poke at it! I thought kids would be the problem, not adults. I've finished the grill frames, so I just have to apply the fabric.
Finishing was done with latex primer and paint, applied with a roller (to keep with the low-budget aspect of this speaker)...just like finishing off the living room walls. Simple, and it gave a very nice textured finish. A lot easier than spray cans, and a lot cheaper. I used satin black paint. I originally wanted to paint them bright red, to make them stand out in the room, but the WAF changed that decision. I don't regret it. The black looks nice.
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