So I wanna make some tower speakers for my downstairs home theater. My dad stole my rebuilt bookshelf sized Design Acoustic's speakers, so I wanna make something huge that he won't be able to take. I've got a sheet of half inch mdf and 3/4 mdf, and 2 sets of these.
Where do I go from here?
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Make a box. The easy way is to have Home depot make the long rips on their panel saw if you have one near by.
Get a jig saw to cut the two holes. You don't have to router the 6" holes to recess the drivers but it will look better.
I have made a few simple fast weekend boxes like that, one set my brother stills has 15 years later.
The 6.5 speaker is made to run in a small box so I would go for a tall thin look about 7" x 8" x 21" front, side, high.
The speaker will also want to be in a ported box.
The 6" driver you bought is not the best for bass but should be fine.
I have been making speaker systems for many years so it is hard to tell what you want for a finished setup so perhaps some more info?
Get a jig saw to cut the two holes. You don't have to router the 6" holes to recess the drivers but it will look better.
I have made a few simple fast weekend boxes like that, one set my brother stills has 15 years later.
The 6.5 speaker is made to run in a small box so I would go for a tall thin look about 7" x 8" x 21" front, side, high.
The speaker will also want to be in a ported box.
The 6" driver you bought is not the best for bass but should be fine.
I have been making speaker systems for many years so it is hard to tell what you want for a finished setup so perhaps some more info?
Im thinking you might actually want to look at the plans at www.partsexpress.com. They have some good speaker designs and they would cost LESS than the ones you are looking at. With thrompin bass to boot! 
My solution to the Dad thing?
Say " Dad, Im gonna build some speakers for downstairs. Please dont steal them?"
or
"Hey Dad, Lets each build a set of speakers!"
or
"hey Dad, Steal these speakers and I'll tell Mom about that getaway trip to Montreal!"
One of these options will most likely work....
My solution to the Dad thing?
Say " Dad, Im gonna build some speakers for downstairs. Please dont steal them?"
or
"Hey Dad, Lets each build a set of speakers!"
or
"hey Dad, Steal these speakers and I'll tell Mom about that getaway trip to Montreal!"
One of these options will most likely work....
I already have a really nice sub that can deliver the lows I need. I really want a nice 2.1 setup for music, that can be occasionally supplemented with 3 other speakers I already own for surround during movies. If someone has a better recommendation for speakers though I'm open, I haven't had a chance to order those polks yet. Also, tools are not a problem. My dad owns a construction company and has a large wood shop that I can utilize whenever I wish. Arizona video, you wouldn't happen to have any rough drawings I could look at so I could have a better understanding of what you mean? Thanx.
P.S. Samuri, I've gotta be nice to my dad, he's my employer, and my way of getting through college.
P.S. Samuri, I've gotta be nice to my dad, he's my employer, and my way of getting through college.
QUOTE (tofunater @ Jan 8 2008, 11:43 AM) 
P.S. Samuri, I've gotta be nice to my dad, he's my employer, and my way of getting through college.
Then you should build two pairs anyway and LET him steal one...
The nice thing about speakers is that you can do a lot of variations with them. Say you had a 2 way 6 inch system, but you were looking to make tall speakers. As long as you have the enclosure for the speakers constructed properly, the actual cabinet can be almost any size, keeping in mind resonance and certain odd effects.
I saw a pretty neat pair once that was made in a pylon shape but used an MDM configuration. The actual volume of the enclosure for the speakers was less that a third of the space the cabinet they stayed in. They sounded very good and looked superbly cool.
SJ
I have years of Speaker Builder mag with lots of DIY stuff but what is right for you is hard to say.
I thought you had already bought the Polks.
I have a few extra pairs of speakers too.
A pair of SPICA TC-50 That I got a real nice deal on that I plan on selling.
They look like this.
http://members.aol.com/basconsultants/sptc50_ovr.htm
One has a broken speaker input cup but they work fine. They list new for around $450 to $550.
If you have a sub and can place then on stands in the room a little the sound stage is vary nice, better than most under $1000 speakers and better than any thing I have made.
But they need be placed away from the back wall a little, this is a no go in my house right now and I have 8 full sets of speakers right now so I just don't need them.
These are music lovers speakers not pounders. A cheep amp and CD player will sound harsh with them, they are brightly balance.
Read some of the reviews, this is nice speaker if you have a little room and good (smooth) electronics.
I thought you had already bought the Polks.
I have a few extra pairs of speakers too.
A pair of SPICA TC-50 That I got a real nice deal on that I plan on selling.
They look like this.
http://members.aol.com/basconsultants/sptc50_ovr.htm
One has a broken speaker input cup but they work fine. They list new for around $450 to $550.
If you have a sub and can place then on stands in the room a little the sound stage is vary nice, better than most under $1000 speakers and better than any thing I have made.
But they need be placed away from the back wall a little, this is a no go in my house right now and I have 8 full sets of speakers right now so I just don't need them.
These are music lovers speakers not pounders. A cheep amp and CD player will sound harsh with them, they are brightly balance.
Read some of the reviews, this is nice speaker if you have a little room and good (smooth) electronics.
I might be interested in those speakers, do you accept paypal?
Here is some pictures of the Spica
Looking at them closer I can see a few more flaws. The emblem is missing on one grill, one grill has some vary small holes, there is some small chips near the edge of the veneer, scratches.
Looking at them closer I can see a few more flaws. The emblem is missing on one grill, one grill has some vary small holes, there is some small chips near the edge of the veneer, scratches.
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The pictures look a little better than the speakers do in real life. The grills are slightly faded and the wood veneer has a few more scratches than you can see.
They look fine from a few feet away but if you look for flaws you will find some.
The pictures look a little better than the speakers do in real life. The grills are slightly faded and the wood veneer has a few more scratches than you can see.
They look fine from a few feet away but if you look for flaws you will find some.
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