Well, folks, one of our forum sponsers has added a very interesting new product series for those who like to build their own speakers, but don't like all the work, or the sometimes amateur looking cosmetics.
Even I'm going to try a set of these, for the replacement project for my daughter... (actually, I have the cabnets for her, the first "protos" will be for me, in these new cabinets
http://www.partsexpress.com/webpage.cfm?webpage_id=3&SO=2&&DID=7&CATID=48&Obje ctGroup_ID=603
THey have smaller and larger versions, in gloss black, cherry or beech; going up to 28 liter designs that might be good for smaller MTM's.
No line array towers, though! :cry:
And this is coming from a guy that just bought a new table saw.... :roll:
Well, it will allow me to concentrate on the big, challenging projects- those pesky little "conventional" projects will be a lot simpler and quicker, as I can concentrate on the acoutical issues, which is my specialty, anyway.
These will be done with that two way concept I mentioned earlier, with the HiVi D6 woofer....
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The first pair, (for me) will also use one of the sets of Hales tweeters I have (yeah, I know, I'm cheating)
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Subsequent sets will use the Vifa Xt, who's impedance curve, sensitivity, and response are surprisingly similar, though still different enough to require crossover tweaks, of course.
So, guys and gals, if you're all thumbs with veneer or a big saw, that's no excuse any more for not turning out a nice looking set for the family room or bedroom (we need something bigger in the living room, according to Jon!)
Best regards,
Jon
Earth First!
_______________________________
We'll screw up the other planets later....
Even I'm going to try a set of these, for the replacement project for my daughter... (actually, I have the cabnets for her, the first "protos" will be for me, in these new cabinets
http://www.partsexpress.com/webpage.cfm?webpage_id=3&SO=2&&DID=7&CATID=48&Obje ctGroup_ID=603
Parts Express has put many months of work into designing a new line of finished speaker cabinets that offer unique flexibility, highest-quality construction, and outstanding looks. We searched across America, and eventually overseas, to find a company that could make what we were looking for-- and we knew it as soon as the samples came in. The cabinet was just how we imagined it, with a world-class fit, finish, and build quality! As soon as our employees saw the cabinets they exclaimed- "I'll never build a speaker cabinet again!"
Constructed out of 3/4" MDF with real wood veneers, the quality of these cabinets is outstanding. Each cabinet has 3/4" side and back panels with a 3/4" MDF "shelf" brace running vertically up the sides and across the top and bottom. The baffle is 1" MDF with a black satin finish and rabbeted construction. The rear of the cabinet features two 1/4" holes allowing the simple installation of our knock-in binding posts (#091-1245). The overall cabinet is extremely rigid and solid, with minimized panel resonance.
The entire cabinet including the rear is covered in premium veneers with a butter-smooth finish. The gloss black cabinets feature a piano quality finish that is extremely glossy and reflective. The Beech cabinets feature a very light-colored, tight-grained wood veneer with a semi-gloss finish, making them fit into any contemporary decor. The Cherry finish is very rich with a relatively strong, wide grain and a semi-gloss finish, making them very elegant. It is important to note that these cabinets use real wood veneers, so some variations in grain and color will naturally occur between cabinets in the Cherry and Beech finishes.
One of the most innovative features is the exclusive Baffle Replacement and EXchange (B-REX) system, which allows the front baffle to be easily removed for prototyping and construction. The satin black finish baffle has 4 pre-drilled holes for the included grills and guides. Concealed under the grill guides are 4 machine screws and matching T-nuts that secure the baffle to the cabinet, which can be installed or removed an infinite number of times. This is great for initial driver cutouts, allowing the work to take place on a piece of flat stock, rather than on a finished cabinet.
Thanks to the B-REX system, if you are uncertain whether your speakers are complete, the machine screws by themselves can be used to hold the baffle in place. Once you are ready to finalize the design, they then act as clamps too hold the baffle in place while your glue is setting. Blank baffles are available separately, allowing further possibilities in terms of using a single cabinet for multiple pairs of drivers. As you can see, the versatility offered by the B-REX system is unmatched in any other pre-finished cabinet!
This cabinet is sold individually and comes complete with baffle, hardware, grill guides, and grill. The front baffle is blank and comes pre-finished without any driver cutouts. All you need is binding posts, crossover parts, port tubes, damping materials, and your drivers to have a complete speaker that will rival the looks of the most lavish audiophile speakers.
Cabinet Finish:
Cherry Semi-Gloss
External Dimensions:
17" H x 10" W x 12.5" D
Internal Dimensions:
15.5" H x 8.5" W x 10.75" D
Internal Volume*:
.82 cu. ft.
* Cabinet volumes have been slightly oversized to allow room for driver and port tube displacements
Constructed out of 3/4" MDF with real wood veneers, the quality of these cabinets is outstanding. Each cabinet has 3/4" side and back panels with a 3/4" MDF "shelf" brace running vertically up the sides and across the top and bottom. The baffle is 1" MDF with a black satin finish and rabbeted construction. The rear of the cabinet features two 1/4" holes allowing the simple installation of our knock-in binding posts (#091-1245). The overall cabinet is extremely rigid and solid, with minimized panel resonance.
The entire cabinet including the rear is covered in premium veneers with a butter-smooth finish. The gloss black cabinets feature a piano quality finish that is extremely glossy and reflective. The Beech cabinets feature a very light-colored, tight-grained wood veneer with a semi-gloss finish, making them fit into any contemporary decor. The Cherry finish is very rich with a relatively strong, wide grain and a semi-gloss finish, making them very elegant. It is important to note that these cabinets use real wood veneers, so some variations in grain and color will naturally occur between cabinets in the Cherry and Beech finishes.
One of the most innovative features is the exclusive Baffle Replacement and EXchange (B-REX) system, which allows the front baffle to be easily removed for prototyping and construction. The satin black finish baffle has 4 pre-drilled holes for the included grills and guides. Concealed under the grill guides are 4 machine screws and matching T-nuts that secure the baffle to the cabinet, which can be installed or removed an infinite number of times. This is great for initial driver cutouts, allowing the work to take place on a piece of flat stock, rather than on a finished cabinet.
Thanks to the B-REX system, if you are uncertain whether your speakers are complete, the machine screws by themselves can be used to hold the baffle in place. Once you are ready to finalize the design, they then act as clamps too hold the baffle in place while your glue is setting. Blank baffles are available separately, allowing further possibilities in terms of using a single cabinet for multiple pairs of drivers. As you can see, the versatility offered by the B-REX system is unmatched in any other pre-finished cabinet!
This cabinet is sold individually and comes complete with baffle, hardware, grill guides, and grill. The front baffle is blank and comes pre-finished without any driver cutouts. All you need is binding posts, crossover parts, port tubes, damping materials, and your drivers to have a complete speaker that will rival the looks of the most lavish audiophile speakers.
Cabinet Finish:
Cherry Semi-Gloss
External Dimensions:
17" H x 10" W x 12.5" D
Internal Dimensions:
15.5" H x 8.5" W x 10.75" D
Internal Volume*:
.82 cu. ft.
* Cabinet volumes have been slightly oversized to allow room for driver and port tube displacements
THey have smaller and larger versions, in gloss black, cherry or beech; going up to 28 liter designs that might be good for smaller MTM's.
No line array towers, though! :cry:
And this is coming from a guy that just bought a new table saw.... :roll:
Well, it will allow me to concentrate on the big, challenging projects- those pesky little "conventional" projects will be a lot simpler and quicker, as I can concentrate on the acoutical issues, which is my specialty, anyway.
These will be done with that two way concept I mentioned earlier, with the HiVi D6 woofer....
Image not available
The first pair, (for me) will also use one of the sets of Hales tweeters I have (yeah, I know, I'm cheating)
Image not available
Subsequent sets will use the Vifa Xt, who's impedance curve, sensitivity, and response are surprisingly similar, though still different enough to require crossover tweaks, of course.
So, guys and gals, if you're all thumbs with veneer or a big saw, that's no excuse any more for not turning out a nice looking set for the family room or bedroom (we need something bigger in the living room, according to Jon!)
Best regards,
Jon
Earth First!
_______________________________
We'll screw up the other planets later....
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