Hello,
I am interested in using the BR-1 cabinets for a personal project but to do this I would need a detailed drawing of the interior spaces and the exact position of the reflex in order to organize all the internal components. Where can I find it since it is not in the manual?
Best regards
Guglielmo
I am interested in using the BR-1 cabinets for a personal project but to do this I would need a detailed drawing of the interior spaces and the exact position of the reflex in order to organize all the internal components. Where can I find it since it is not in the manual?
Best regards
Guglielmo
Looking at the first page in the kit manual, it looks like the port is directly behind the tweeter, which is a pretty normal location; there's also an accompanying video which might have give you a better view of the cabinet:
The manual gives you the centre to centre distance between the drivers. The XO is mounted on the bottom of the cabinet and from my memory of the video, I don't think there's internal bracing, but you should confirm this with an email or call to Parts Express, they should be happy to help.
Geoff
The manual gives you the centre to centre distance between the drivers. The XO is mounted on the bottom of the cabinet and from my memory of the video, I don't think there's internal bracing, but you should confirm this with an email or call to Parts Express, they should be happy to help.
Geoff
Thanks Geoff.
The only indication from Part Express was:"
the port will be 1.5" x 6" long".
This evening I'll try to make the first design.
Have a nice day.
Guglielmo
The only indication from Part Express was:"
the port will be 1.5" x 6" long".
This evening I'll try to make the first design.
Have a nice day.
Guglielmo
This is a nice variation: https://techtalk.parts-express.com/forum/tech-talk-forum/49007-br-1-cabinet-plan-please-take-a-look
Good to get the reply from PE: I'm assuming you're buying the finished BR-1 cabinets and not making your own?
The DC160 is also used in Paul Carmody's "Classix II" speaker, for which there are detailed cabinet plans on his website.
https://sites.google.com/site/undefinition/bookshelf-speakers/classix-ii
The cabinet works fine for the DC160 and they use the Vifa BC25 and of course, a different crossover.
From the first post, it sounds like you're going to be using a different driver(s) to those in the BR1 kit, is that right? If so, are you able to design the crossover?
Geoff
The DC160 is also used in Paul Carmody's "Classix II" speaker, for which there are detailed cabinet plans on his website.
https://sites.google.com/site/undefinition/bookshelf-speakers/classix-ii
The cabinet works fine for the DC160 and they use the Vifa BC25 and of course, a different crossover.
From the first post, it sounds like you're going to be using a different driver(s) to those in the BR1 kit, is that right? If so, are you able to design the crossover?
Geoff
Just be aware that the BR-1 tweeter cutout is for the DC28F-8. Its flange diameter is 110 mm which is larger than the standard 104 mm. I made a trim ring to fill the gap when I used a standard sized tweeter. I also used a woofer slightly larger than the DC160-8 (165 mm flange diameter) so I had to enlarge the woofer's flange rebate.
Hello,
I'd like to do this:
http://murphyblaster.com/content.php?f=pe_br1.htmlor the new AA monitor :
https://www.philharmonicaudio.com/but in Europe is impossible to find the BR-1 box. and I'like to build myself.
Regards
Guglielmo
I'd like to do this:
http://murphyblaster.com/content.php?f=pe_br1.htmlor the new AA monitor :
https://www.philharmonicaudio.com/but in Europe is impossible to find the BR-1 box. and I'like to build myself.
Regards
Guglielmo
OK: if you're making either of the AA Monitors, you'll need to make the cabinet and port exactly the same dimensions as the BR-1. Note that the crossover for the new AA (with the Morel tweeter) has not been published.
But here's a YouTube review:
I suggest you email Dennis at:
https://philharmonicaudio.com/index.html
and discuss your proposal with him, he's a really nice guy.
Geoff
But here's a YouTube review:
I suggest you email Dennis at:
https://philharmonicaudio.com/index.html
and discuss your proposal with him, he's a really nice guy.
Geoff
Good evening,
I also sent an email to Denny yesterday and am awaiting his reply. The new version uses a Dayton tweeter almost the same as the Morel.I would still like to find the design of the BR-1 box.
Thanks
Guglielmo
I also sent an email to Denny yesterday and am awaiting his reply. The new version uses a Dayton tweeter almost the same as the Morel.I would still like to find the design of the BR-1 box.
Thanks
Guglielmo
Pending Dennis' reply to you, I think you could use the Classix II cabinet, with the BR-1 port (i.e. 1.5"x 6". The Classix II port is 1.5"x 4").
The external dimensions are so similar I can't see that making any difference: BR-1 is 36h x22w x28h cm, Classix II is 38x 21.5 x29cm. 0.5cm in baffle width shouldn't really make any difference to the sound, I think, at least, with my hearing. Just make sure the tweeter centre distance is the same from the top of the cabinet as in the BR-1.
Once you factor in that the CII cabinet uses slightly thicker material (3/4" vs 5/8"), internal volume is almost the same.
However, the tweeters in the BR-1 are offset from centre, and that does make a real difference. You should be able to get reasonably close by making a scale drawing from the manual photos and the dimensions given.
Sorry to mix metrics and imperial measurements.
Geoff
The external dimensions are so similar I can't see that making any difference: BR-1 is 36h x22w x28h cm, Classix II is 38x 21.5 x29cm. 0.5cm in baffle width shouldn't really make any difference to the sound, I think, at least, with my hearing. Just make sure the tweeter centre distance is the same from the top of the cabinet as in the BR-1.
Once you factor in that the CII cabinet uses slightly thicker material (3/4" vs 5/8"), internal volume is almost the same.
However, the tweeters in the BR-1 are offset from centre, and that does make a real difference. You should be able to get reasonably close by making a scale drawing from the manual photos and the dimensions given.
Sorry to mix metrics and imperial measurements.
Geoff
Hello,
to date I have written twice a
info@philharmonicaudio.com but I have not had any answer, I would not want there to be any problem, I look forward with confidence.
Regards
Guglielmo
to date I have written twice a
info@philharmonicaudio.com but I have not had any answer, I would not want there to be any problem, I look forward with confidence.
Regards
Guglielmo
If you can't get in touch with Dennis, may I suggest you post a question on Parts Express Tech Talk, along the lines of 'has anyone built the BR-1 kit or used the cabinets for another project? If so, could you kindly let me know the cabinet measurements as Parts Express does not have a detailed diagram' and I need to build an exact replica for my next project'.
HTH
Geoff
HTH
Geoff
Perfect.
I have contacted Mr. Murpy twice for information on the crossovers but at today I have not yet received any response. I hope there will be some news soon.
Thank you
I have contacted Mr. Murpy twice for information on the crossovers but at today I have not yet received any response. I hope there will be some news soon.
Thank you
If you're making the version of the AAM with the DC28F, the crossover is in the link above to Murphyblaster.com
Geoff
Geoff
Hi Guglielmo,
I had the opportunity to build and test the BR1 kit for a friend. It's hard to beat for the money and ease of build. It also sounds nice, not the most detailed speaker, but easy to listen to. However if you are going to all of the trouble to build your own cabinets you will do much better with other designs of similar foot print. Denise Murphy is a great place to start.
Hello, I think that Dennis is a great designer and I'd like to learn and AA monitor will be my next speaker.I don't like to buy super expensive parts. But for the future I'm open to your suggestions. Regards Guglielmo