Hello all. I recently discovered this forum in my search for info on the Statement II's. I've been wanting to do a DIY build for a while, and one of the features I knew I wanted was a ribbon tweeter. I love the EMIT tweeter from vintage Infinity's (rocking the RSIIIb's as mains and RSVb's as surrounds), and from all of the positive reviews I've heard of the Statements, I don't think the Fountek will let me down. As much as i love the infinity's, there was no concept of a center channel back in the 80s, and my attempts to create one from spare drivers has not produced good results. So, as a start to a potential 5 channel Statement II system, I'm building the center channel.
First off let me give a big thanks to Jim and Curt for all the effort they've put into these speakers (and the DIY community as a whole). And also to everyone else who's posted Statement builds or given advice on them, ultimately it was all of this info and support that made me decide to take the plunge. This seems to be the Holy Grail for Statement builds.
So, I have the crossovers and wiring done, all the components on hand, and have started on the box. I plan to finish the cabinet in Duratex, I've had good results with it in the past, and I like the matte finish on the center. Perhaps I will try something different for the mains (whenever that happens). I bought the bare bones kit from Meniscus, and have been following their basic build instructions. I do have a few questions though...
First, if you guys could look over my crossover and let me know if I've done anything incredibly stupid or not, that would be great. There's also a pic so you could get an idea of how I attached the wiring to the crossover. All connections are crimped or twisted and then soldered. I plan to put the mid and tweeter crossovers in their chamber, and the woofer on one of the sides.
Second, I have a bunch of OC 703 and wool damping material. My plan based on the Meniscus guide, and what I've read around here, is to line all 3 compartments with 1" OC 703, and put some wool loosely in the back half of the middle chamber. Does that sound OK or should I make some changes?
Thanks in advance!
Crossovers
Wiring attached...
Only a couple pieces glued down here... the rest just mocked up.
First off let me give a big thanks to Jim and Curt for all the effort they've put into these speakers (and the DIY community as a whole). And also to everyone else who's posted Statement builds or given advice on them, ultimately it was all of this info and support that made me decide to take the plunge. This seems to be the Holy Grail for Statement builds.
So, I have the crossovers and wiring done, all the components on hand, and have started on the box. I plan to finish the cabinet in Duratex, I've had good results with it in the past, and I like the matte finish on the center. Perhaps I will try something different for the mains (whenever that happens). I bought the bare bones kit from Meniscus, and have been following their basic build instructions. I do have a few questions though...
First, if you guys could look over my crossover and let me know if I've done anything incredibly stupid or not, that would be great. There's also a pic so you could get an idea of how I attached the wiring to the crossover. All connections are crimped or twisted and then soldered. I plan to put the mid and tweeter crossovers in their chamber, and the woofer on one of the sides.
Second, I have a bunch of OC 703 and wool damping material. My plan based on the Meniscus guide, and what I've read around here, is to line all 3 compartments with 1" OC 703, and put some wool loosely in the back half of the middle chamber. Does that sound OK or should I make some changes?
Thanks in advance!
Crossovers
Wiring attached...
Only a couple pieces glued down here... the rest just mocked up.
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