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So back in August I found this website while thinking about building some speakers. I knew once I looked around a bit that this was the place for me to figure out how to go about that. Since then I've learned a LOT from everyone on here and my sincerest thanks go out to all of those people.
After a lot of indecision, I decided beyond a doubt that the Dayton 8s were exactly what I needed. Now, I have in my possession, the drivers and crossover parts suggested by Chris Roemer, along with terminals, wire, clips and whatnot. I have attatched a crudely drawn in MS Paint, diagram of the XO.
The cab dimensions and port design, also suggested by CR are as follows:
3/4" MDF outer dims: 46" high, 10" wide, 15.75" deep
and a 12" long piece of 4" PVC for the port
I am going to pick up some solder, and get the XOs together ASAP. I am going to Lowes to get the MDF and they can cut the pieces out there, but I still don't know how I'm getting the holes and recesses cut. I want to use a router and circle jig, I just need to find one I can use to build these.
Finally, to the point, I realized after I ordered the parts, that I got the non-truncated tweeters, and the ones CR used were truncated, and close together. That was the last thing I forgot to look at before ordering, the driver placement. (well I asked and drew out diagrams and everything but it was an entirely different design, I believe) I am finally beginning the process of getting this all modeled out on a computer and am going to see if I can find a way to make it work with what I have. If not, I will most likely just buy the truncated ones and save the regulars for later. I was just posting to see if anyone had any input on this issue of driver placement, and also to ask if there would be any inherent problems in using this amp once its all put together:
Again, I cant say how much I appreciate all the help I've received thus far, and any future input that people may have. I am so excited about this project, sometimes I feel like Im going to have a seizure! I am looking into going to massage school, and have this dream of running my own office and building custom speakers on the side. But for now, Im starting with this and my roommate is probably next.
After a lot of indecision, I decided beyond a doubt that the Dayton 8s were exactly what I needed. Now, I have in my possession, the drivers and crossover parts suggested by Chris Roemer, along with terminals, wire, clips and whatnot. I have attatched a crudely drawn in MS Paint, diagram of the XO.
The cab dimensions and port design, also suggested by CR are as follows:
3/4" MDF outer dims: 46" high, 10" wide, 15.75" deep
and a 12" long piece of 4" PVC for the port
I am going to pick up some solder, and get the XOs together ASAP. I am going to Lowes to get the MDF and they can cut the pieces out there, but I still don't know how I'm getting the holes and recesses cut. I want to use a router and circle jig, I just need to find one I can use to build these.
Finally, to the point, I realized after I ordered the parts, that I got the non-truncated tweeters, and the ones CR used were truncated, and close together. That was the last thing I forgot to look at before ordering, the driver placement. (well I asked and drew out diagrams and everything but it was an entirely different design, I believe) I am finally beginning the process of getting this all modeled out on a computer and am going to see if I can find a way to make it work with what I have. If not, I will most likely just buy the truncated ones and save the regulars for later. I was just posting to see if anyone had any input on this issue of driver placement, and also to ask if there would be any inherent problems in using this amp once its all put together:
Again, I cant say how much I appreciate all the help I've received thus far, and any future input that people may have. I am so excited about this project, sometimes I feel like Im going to have a seizure! I am looking into going to massage school, and have this dream of running my own office and building custom speakers on the side. But for now, Im starting with this and my roommate is probably next.
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