Got curves?

[JoshK]

I don't know if someone else already mentioned this but I saw an ad on the back of my audioXpress mag for Dayton's new curved cabinets.

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&Partnumber=302-713

Pretty nice option if you ask me.

[Kevin Haskins]

I'll have some pictures of the 0.5ft^3 model soon. They look pretty sexy from the pictures though.

[Hdale85]

Wow....thats awesome.

[CBerg]

Nice Looking,

not much room for crossover boards...

[JonMarsh]

They're got a 1 cu ft version, too. But it would be nice if they did something a little larger....

[CBerg]

like maybe 40L and tall enough that with spikes you could bottom port it and not have stands...

[Hdale85]

Yeah something that could be used with the NeoD for a tower version

[ThomasW]

Yeah something that could be used with the NeoD for a tower version

Buy 4 of PE's new high excursion 8". Place 2 in bass bins under each NeoD...

[Dennis H]

Looks like the backs are all 4.5" wide so you wouldn't be able to use a Precision port on the back. PE has some others that look like they might fit or you could use a straight pipe. The good news is they kept the baffle dimensions the same so no XO changes for designs using the straight cabinets.

[fjhuerta]

Buy 4 of PE's new high excursion 8". Place 2 in bass bins under each NeoD...

You mean, http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...umber=295-456?

Sometimes I wish S/H fees didn't kill me... I'd build crazier stuff!

[ThomasW]

You mean, Part number=295-456?

Yep, but I do understand about the shipping cost to Mexico City...... 8O

[sdl2112]

Does anyone know;

1) how the magnetic grill fasteners work? Is this feature on the straight side type as well?
2) the rabbet depth of the front baffle. Thinking of making a thicker one with more roundover or possibly hardwood.
3) how did they curve the MDF?

internal pictures anyone?

Thanks for any info.

-Scott

[Deward Hastings]

1) Surprisingly well. The magnets are on (in) the grill frame, and they sit over the heads of the cap screws that hold the baffle on the box.

2) 1/2 inch, 1/2 roundover

3) there’s no kerfing on the inside, but there is visible lamination (6 layers) on the edge of the side panels. The lamination is very uniform. The stock could have been manufactured with the curved shape, or sheets assembled and pressed (rolled) around a mold later.

[crazybastard]

I saw this at the RMAF. Nice looking. If you are looking to buy some, there's a show special that gives you $$off. ie the .38cf is $69.23 on that flyer.

[Kevin Haskins]

Looks like the backs are all 4.5" wide so you wouldn't be able to use a Precision port on the back. PE has some others that look like they might fit or you could use a straight pipe. The good news is they kept the baffle dimensions the same so no XO changes for designs using the straight cabinets.

The trick is to flip the port around and use the inside portion on the outside. Fits great!





Here is one from the front.

[Hdale85]

THats a very sexy enclosure...

[peter_m]

What is the advantage of using a sexy curved enclosure like this? Is it just for looks?

[crazybastard]

What is the advantage of using a sexy curved enclosure like this? Is it just for looks?

less standing waves

[Hdale85]

And the looks of course.

[Kevin Haskins]

less standing waves

Yes... the waves get lazy in these curved enclosures. They tend to lay down and you get a higher proportion of "laying down" waves vs. "standing ones".

Union workers tend to like the curved walls. Business owners like the straight ones.

[peter_m]

less standing waves

Ok, and what does that mean in dummmy speak?