New member here, both to the forums and to DIY speaker building. I have a rudimentary knowledge of woodworking and have renovated my entire basement into a home theater and adjoining spare room, so I'm not without skills. I will probably borrow most of the tools that I need for this project, so my resources are fairly limited. I'll probably have access to a hand router (no table), a circular saw, jigsaw, clamps, and various hand tools. I figure that'll be enough to get me by. I probably won't be starting the actual build until the weather gets a little warmer outside so that I can work in the garage (since I have no basement left anymore!). But I figure it can't hurt to do the research now and buy the components so that I can at least build the crossovers and get the plans laid out to make the process go as smoothly as possible later on.
I've read as many threads as I could find regarding the entire line of Statements and folks who have built them. However, I still have some questions, being new to speaker building and all. So without further adeiu, here they are:
1) How much power can the Minis handle?
2) Do I need to put gasket foam tape under the driver flanges? Does it matter if the drivers are slightly recessed or above flush at all? How closely do they have to be flush to the final veneer? (I'm planning on using a Lamin-Art product of approximately 0.028" thickness for the veneer.)
3) Can I use squared front corner edges rather than roundovers? This would help in finishing with the Lamin-art because it's not very flexible. I realize it has been stated that there is a difference, but would it really be audible?
4) What other miscellaneous hardware should I purchase up front from PartsExpress or Home Depot? I must need hardware like T-nuts, screws, etc. but I'm not sure exactly what to buy. I could get "kits" of mounting hardware, but I hesitate to buy extra junk if it's not necessary.
5) For the crossover drawings, why does it look like the wiring for the mid and tweeter is backwards (+ on the M/T is connected to - supply)?
6) The description of the construction of the base is that there is a 5-inch cutaway for port ventilation. However, the drawings (in the PDF) show a 4-inch cutaway. Does it matter?
I've never done veneer work at all, and starting with the Lamin-Art product is probably not the best induction into the world of veneering, but I really love the look of their products and the glossy finish is just too spectacular to pass up. These speakers will go into our formal living room area, so they have to look good as well as sound good, as they will be on display front and center.
I'm sure I'll have more questions as I start the build, but that might not be for some time yet. Until then, I'm open to any advice or building hints that anyone can offer. Thanks.
--Drew
I've read as many threads as I could find regarding the entire line of Statements and folks who have built them. However, I still have some questions, being new to speaker building and all. So without further adeiu, here they are:
1) How much power can the Minis handle?
2) Do I need to put gasket foam tape under the driver flanges? Does it matter if the drivers are slightly recessed or above flush at all? How closely do they have to be flush to the final veneer? (I'm planning on using a Lamin-Art product of approximately 0.028" thickness for the veneer.)
3) Can I use squared front corner edges rather than roundovers? This would help in finishing with the Lamin-art because it's not very flexible. I realize it has been stated that there is a difference, but would it really be audible?
4) What other miscellaneous hardware should I purchase up front from PartsExpress or Home Depot? I must need hardware like T-nuts, screws, etc. but I'm not sure exactly what to buy. I could get "kits" of mounting hardware, but I hesitate to buy extra junk if it's not necessary.
5) For the crossover drawings, why does it look like the wiring for the mid and tweeter is backwards (+ on the M/T is connected to - supply)?
6) The description of the construction of the base is that there is a 5-inch cutaway for port ventilation. However, the drawings (in the PDF) show a 4-inch cutaway. Does it matter?
I've never done veneer work at all, and starting with the Lamin-Art product is probably not the best induction into the world of veneering, but I really love the look of their products and the glossy finish is just too spectacular to pass up. These speakers will go into our formal living room area, so they have to look good as well as sound good, as they will be on display front and center.
I'm sure I'll have more questions as I start the build, but that might not be for some time yet. Until then, I'm open to any advice or building hints that anyone can offer. Thanks.
--Drew
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