That is great info radian. I had come to this conclusion, but with less specificity. My conclusion was reached, of course, not experimentally, but by lurking and reading stuff online haha
Someday, I'd like to make a speaker that uses SB racetrack drivers in a SLOB configuration driven actively by Hypex Fa123 plate amps. The mid and high frequency drivers will use passive filters. This makes me even more eager at the prospect
Shipping is not included in price. Mine was approx. 150. Price is 650 for non fancy wood finish. So about 800.
Russellc
Thanks for all that, much appreciated! Funny how Z transform came up with something so close to your design!
I expect this is another design that will eventually arise in my workshop. Finished loudspeaker population in my domain: 14 & growing. Main listeners: 1
Yeah! Finally got the mids and tweeters ordered, at a great deal as had to wait for one, $253 shipped. I am totally rebuilding a full time 41 ft RV(it was 39.5 when I started on it) to a very high level on a fixed retirement income that eats nearly everything I can come up with. I added the 1.5 ft extension so I would have room for a second door (Anderson single french door which I just finished installing) and some great speakers that can be moved out from the wall far enough. I know these might now work out in our situation but have to give them a try, I have multiple other diy options but these are the ones I hope work for us but if not, I will build whatever it takes to have great audio, we both love music to much no to. Going with the 8x8 woofers per side as hopeful can live without subwoofer(s) Maybe time to listen to some Frank Zappa, Manhattan Transfer, CCR, or something classical
Rick
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Ordered 20 of these:
https://www.parts-express.com/pedocs/specs/295-430--dayton-audio-ds215-8-specifications.pdf
The fun begins!
Thanks again to Xrk971 for sharing this design!
https://www.parts-express.com/pedocs/specs/295-430--dayton-audio-ds215-8-specifications.pdf
The fun begins!
Thanks again to Xrk971 for sharing this design!
The first prototype 8 years ago was made of cardboard and about the same dimensions so I had a good feeling it would work based on that experiment and Akabak simulation of the box. The width was close enough to 3 sheets of 3/4in MDF plus I needed room for the driver magnet and basket mounted inside.
No, I did not try another aperture size. The vertical spacing was based on how close together they could be installed with practical considerations.
No, I did not try another aperture size. The vertical spacing was based on how close together they could be installed with practical considerations.
Looking into active crossover with or without DAC, DSP, etc....I have used them to great results in super high end car audio comp builds and have had great success with DIY passive crossovers. Not being sure I can make the XSD work in our RV though doing a lot to give them a try I may end up with a totally different type of speaker design and I have a lot of lower but enough power multichannel amps I can test with. IF, I can get the XSD to work in the RV I would likely switch to the passive crossovers and the great XRK D class amp and a decent DAC to keep things simpler.
Low budget due to complete full time RV remodel project, no hurry as will not build the speakers for at least another few months so finding something affordable, used, etc....$200-500 range? If something outstanding in value is available that costs a fair bit more I will consider it as long as used so I can sell later without losing much on it.
Any good advice would be greatly appreciated
Thanks!
Rick
Low budget due to complete full time RV remodel project, no hurry as will not build the speakers for at least another few months so finding something affordable, used, etc....$200-500 range? If something outstanding in value is available that costs a fair bit more I will consider it as long as used so I can sell later without losing much on it.
Any good advice would be greatly appreciated
Thanks!
Rick
Thanks, I have considered both units, for my needs, the Dayton is likely at least good enough to use until I finalize what speakers I can make work the best for our needs, wish it had more outputs to use with a tri amp setup....I guess I could use two of them, one per side, even 4 way if I ended up with a couple of small subs. ...I will take a look at how they are configured
The 8x14 Mini DSP would do the job, just costs 4 times as much, or more........and a single Dayton.
The 8x14 Mini DSP would do the job, just costs 4 times as much, or more........and a single Dayton.
I love your alternate material test builds, very cool indeed
I am debating building the 8x8 version with just MDF then if they work for us veneer them or just use MDF for the hidden parts and something like Claro Walnut slab for the front and sides. I would make a jig so I could use a solid baffle and use a router for the bass, mid speaker openings.
I am debating building the 8x8 version with just MDF then if they work for us veneer them or just use MDF for the hidden parts and something like Claro Walnut slab for the front and sides. I would make a jig so I could use a solid baffle and use a router for the bass, mid speaker openings.