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how many of you are matrix fans?
I remember reading about this somwhere....you and your kickass stereo huh?I love the Matrix movies, haven't seen Revolutions yet though, am waiting for the DVD
thankswings- thats a helluva avatar
Bounce bounce bounce bounce...er.....Well...... yeah. Audio, home theater, and movies in general have been a strong interest of mine for 25 years now. Within the past 3 years, I studied design and construction of loudspeakers. With just some basic woodworking tools and a little knowledge, it's not difficult to build very good sounding (and great looking) speakers...... speakers that will easily compete with anything in the $10-$15k plus price range, and that will cost in the range of $1,500 to $2,000 to build. It takes a fair committment of time, especially to achieve a nice finish, but believe me, it's very rewarding and a lot of fun.
I'm constantly tinkering with it, in fact, just this weekend I (finally) ran 2 dedicated 20 amp electric lines to my gear. But it's a fun hobby. A lot of guys are into audio and home theater, and anyone who visits my house and who has even a passing interest leaves having been literally "blown away" by the experience
Sure, gladly.
Bounce bounce bounce bounce...er.....
PC1- Any books that you would reccomend on the subject of loudspeaker design? I've been into car audio for a while, but I don't have the funds to get really serious about it. I'd like to learn some so when I do have the money (if i ever do) I'll have an idea what to do.
Where you been, brother?Originally posted by WiNgS
thanks
Ive been into car audio for a while now, Ive designed and built several systems for myself and friends. My last sub was a simple sealed box for two 12" Alumapro's. I haven't even carpeted yet, but it sounds real nice hooked up to a Zapco Z50C2. Cleanest bass Ive heard. (although Im partial to my own design) I've only done a little bit with fiberglass and other slick fabrication methods, but I plan on starting something next summer.Big V
Yeah, it's a lot of fun, and very rewarding........ as you know. Have you built anything recently? What do you have now?
Big V.......
Ive been into car audio for a while now, Ive designed and built several systems for myself and friends. My last sub was a simple sealed box for two 12" Alumapro's. I haven't even carpeted yet, but it sounds real nice hooked up to a Zapco Z50C2. Cleanest bass Ive heard. (although Im partial to my own design) I've only done a little bit with fiberglass and other slick fabrication methods, but I plan on starting something next summer.
I haven't done much with home systems , but for my first project Id like to build a set of pro audio monitors, or a passive radiated sub.
Those speakers you built sound sick!!! What did you use for components?
BigV
PC1,The REST of each cabinet is dedicated volume space (over 9 cu ft) for 15" McCauley 6142's pro audio drivers..... Their ultra low frequency 15" They're not even listed on their web site, they're a custom modification to their 6242's that they make for movie theater applications. The cabinets are ported, and the f3 approaches 21 Hz.........
I totally agree - there's no replacing a solid mid bass driver.I still like the 3-way setup a lot better for straight audio purposes. you really hear the difference on, for example, a tight punchy bass drum.
You've got to admit that 'wave guide' enclosure design they use is pretty spiffy though...Id like to try to build something like that using a 12" sub. Definately would need some sort of CAD for that, though. Or more time with my calculus bookNot to knock the good people at Bose, because I think they do a good job building decent sounding systems using smaller designs. But a lot of people see that name and think that's the best the audio world has to offer. I love to see their reaction when they hear and FEEL my family room shaking at only modest volume with a decent movie soundtrack. At that point I ask them if they'd prefer a seatbelt
PC1, the set up you're describing is one of the most extensive Ive ever heard of someone buidling by themselves. Id love to see a picture whenever you get a chance! Did you also build the surround speakers? Also - what are the dimensions of your living room and how big is your TV?BTW, I also built 2 cabinets inbetween my speaker cabs and my tv. 1 houses all my other gear, the other a turntable/albums I still listen to. Each made of 3/4 mdf and finished with cherry veneer. I also veneered my tv face, and replaced the standard tv speaker cloth with the same cloth on my main speakers. So it all matches very nicely. If I had a digital camera or scanner, I'd post a pic. But it all looks very slick as well.