5.1 audio design

[JOKER_SOUNDSYSTEM]

just a box design i have no expertise in electronics so i will be using pre-assembled crossovers and amplifiers if i ever have the money to build it

towers-
top sub is 15'' and has own amp and crossover
bottom subs are 10''
speakers are 4''
the two holes below the 15'' are for 4'' ports which will go in the bend to an interior flare inside the 15'' sub's enclosure

surrounds-
speakers are 3''
other two holes are 3/4'' ports

center channel-
speakers are 3''

thinking about carbon fiber finish :D for a modern look (sketchup doesn't have carbon fiber) and chrome rings around each and every speaker with chrome mounting screws

[Chris Roemer]

Re: midnight toker? - smb

just a box design i have no expertise in electronics so i will be using pre-assembled crossovers and amplifiers if i ever have the money to build it

towers-
top sub is 15'' and has own amp and crossover
bottom subs are 10''
speakers are 4''
the two holes below the 15'' are for 4'' ports which will go in the bend to an interior flare inside the 15'' sub's enclosure

surrounds-
speakers are 3''
other two holes are 3/4'' ports

center channel-
speakers are 3''

thinking about carbon fiber finish :D for a modern look (sketchup doesn't have carbon fiber) and chrome rings around each and every speaker with chrome mounting screws

nm

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Re: 5.1 audio design

if you just make up speakers, you will not be happy.
wish i had your skils with sketchup.

[JOKER_SOUNDSYSTEM]

Re: 5.1 audio design

if you just make up speakers, you will not be happy.
wish i had your skils with sketchup.

i really dont have the greatest skill with sketchup

[Taterworks]

Re: 5.1 audio design

I don't think this thread belongs in this forum. The Speaker Project Gallery is for completed projects, not vaporware or random napkin sketches.

Another reason why we need REAL moderation on this forum.

[estreet]

Re: 5.1 audio design

while taterworks can be a "tad" abrasive at times, i agree with his post about this page being for completed projects. also, new members with bad attitudes don't get much respect and fade quickly. heed the veterans advice, and soon you'll be building nice speakers that sound good. not ones that get sold from the back of a white van.

[DaytonPioneerRules]

Re: 5.1 audio design

These would look awesome if they ever get built. Although, I can not imagine the decor that these would go to.

[Chris Roemer]

Re: 5.1 audio design

These would look awesome if they ever get built. Although, I can not imagine the decor that these would go to.

Well, DPR, they only look awesome to a deaf person. The acoustic problems with all 3 designs are too numerous to mention.

[mattp]

Re: 5.1 audio design

I don't think this thread belongs in this forum. The Speaker Project Gallery is for completed projects, not vaporware or random napkin sketches.

Another reason why we need REAL moderation on this forum.

Moved...You're welcome.

[Paul Carmody]

Re: 5.1 audio design

Talk about "fenestration!" :eek:

I don't know if you're open to input, but if you are, please read this: (or at least jump ahead to the paragraph starting with So, now that we have a general idea of our box volume, we can start considering how we want the cabinet to look ...)

http://sites.google.com/site/undefinition/diy-faqs-provendesigns

[johnastockman]

Re: 5.1 audio design

Mulitudes of drivers does not a good-sounding speaker make. We carried varieties of the multi-driver floorstanders that were prevalent in the 70's and 80's. SQ was crap, but they looked impressive...which was what most uninformed consumers were after. Even with a proper XO (designed for the SPECIFIC driver compliment and placement), there are too many problems using that many different radiating sources. With a pre-made or textbook-formula XO, they would be unlistenable, rendering all that great cabinet work and the cost of the drivers a waste of time & money. If you like the look of multiple drivers, consider a line array...documented and lots of info available on those.

John A.

[JOKER_SOUNDSYSTEM]

Re: 5.1 audio design

first off YES IM OPEN TO IDEAS second thanks for all the ideas given i am redesigning the speakers to correct a few problems in measurements and i'll be using some of the ideas to fix it acousticly

also thanks to the mods for moving this topic

[madmallard]

Re: 5.1 audio design

i'm guessing thats a satellite speaker on a stand.

I can't decide if i should listen to it or roll it on the table for a saving throw. :D


seriously, whats your budget? If you're looking to spend enough money on wood, tools to cut in this way, and all those holes filled with drivers, you might want to try buying a speaker kit first and get some more 'electronics expertise.'

Thats what I'm doin, anyways...

[dwigle]

Re: 5.1 audio design

Looks like a combination of a Sansui speaker from the 70's and a Bose 901. The sound would likely make your head explode.

[JOKER_SOUNDSYSTEM]

Re: 5.1 audio design

i'm guessing thats a satellite speaker on a stand.

I can't decide if i should listen to it or roll it on the table for a saving throw. :D


seriously, whats your budget? If you're looking to spend enough money on wood, tools to cut in this way, and all those holes filled with drivers, you might want to try buying a speaker kit first and get some more 'electronics expertise.'

Thats what I'm doin, anyways...

yes its a satellite and Ive got a Sony 1000w system right this is for when i get an actual HOUSE and build up a major party room first thing im doing is a car system upgrade and thats $2000-$2500 of equipment:eek::eek::eek: