HDS Nomex 164 Towers. Troels Gravesen

[James Bang]

So I had 4 extra of the HDS Nomex 164 mids (830875) laying around and decided to try and make use of them. I then found a design that utilizes 4 of them: PEERLESS-NOMEX-164 (http://www.troelsgravesen.dk/Peerless_HDS830875.htm)

This is practically my first worthy home audio build (noob).

The cabinet will be made out of mdf. I'm unsure of how to finish them. I've never veneered before, so I might just paint them somehow. Possible some textured paint.

Drivers:

Peerless HDS tweeter 810921 (also Scanspeak D2608/9130)
I've had these install in my car year ago. I liked them a lot. Very smooth detailed and easy on the ears. I'm sure I'll be pleased with them outside of the car as well.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/mobster909/Installs%20-%20cars%20-%20audio/HDS%20Nomex%20164%20-%20Troels%20Gravesen/DSC05885.jpg

Peerless HDS Nomex 830875
My only experience with these was hearing them in kickpods in a tin-can '93 civic hatchback. They are capable of a lot of output and can be very snappy in the midbass region. Due to the environment and lack of tuning, I will not comment on their midrange.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/mobster909/Installs%20-%20cars%20-%20audio/HDS%20Nomex%20164%20-%20Troels%20Gravesen/DSC05891.jpg

[James Bang]

On to the build

Baffers:

With the truncated flanges, some extra steps were involved with the flush mounting of the mids.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/mobster909/Installs%20-%20cars%20-%20audio/HDS%20Nomex%20164%20-%20Troels%20Gravesen/DSC05892.jpg

Double up:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/mobster909/Installs%20-%20cars%20-%20audio/HDS%20Nomex%20164%20-%20Troels%20Gravesen/DSC05895.jpg

Then flush cut the cutout on the bottom layer
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/mobster909/Installs%20-%20cars%20-%20audio/DSC04964.jpg

Next was to predrill the mounting holes with a centering bit:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/mobster909/Installs%20-%20cars%20-%20audio/HDS%20Nomex%20164%20-%20Troels%20Gravesen/DSC05911.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/mobster909/Installs%20-%20cars%20-%20audio/HDS%20Nomex%20164%20-%20Troels%20Gravesen/DSC05912.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/mobster909/Installs%20-%20cars%20-%20audio/HDS%20Nomex%20164%20-%20Troels%20Gravesen/DSC05914.jpg

[James Bang]

Chamfering for the mids

Before:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/mobster909/Installs%20-%20cars%20-%20audio/HDS%20Nomex%20164%20-%20Troels%20Gravesen/DSC05899.jpg

After:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/mobster909/Installs%20-%20cars%20-%20audio/HDS%20Nomex%20164%20-%20Troels%20Gravesen/DSC05906.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/mobster909/Installs%20-%20cars%20-%20audio/HDS%20Nomex%20164%20-%20Troels%20Gravesen/DSC05902.jpg

[James Bang]

Some bracing

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/mobster909/Installs%20-%20cars%20-%20audio/HDS%20Nomex%20164%20-%20Troels%20Gravesen/DSC05897.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/mobster909/Installs%20-%20cars%20-%20audio/HDS%20Nomex%20164%20-%20Troels%20Gravesen/DSC05908.jpg

Not the straightest cuts on the inside, but oh well.

[James Bang]

The crossover

I'm quite the noob with both the solder iron and crossovers. If Troels didn't include a picture of the finished crossover assembled, I'd probably be lost.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/mobster909/Installs%20-%20cars%20-%20audio/HDS%20Nomex%20164%20-%20Troels%20Gravesen/DSC05928.jpg

[James Bang]

MDF Port:

I had extra mdf, so what the hey

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/mobster909/Installs%20-%20cars%20-%20audio/HDS%20Nomex%20164%20-%20Troels%20Gravesen/DSC05884.jpg

Flared on both ends with a roundover bit:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/mobster909/Installs%20-%20cars%20-%20audio/HDS%20Nomex%20164%20-%20Troels%20Gravesen/DSC05946.jpg

looks like a surprised bunghole, imo.

[James Bang]

Random building pics

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/mobster909/Installs%20-%20cars%20-%20audio/HDS%20Nomex%20164%20-%20Troels%20Gravesen/DSC05917.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/mobster909/Installs%20-%20cars%20-%20audio/HDS%20Nomex%20164%20-%20Troels%20Gravesen/DSC05924.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/mobster909/Installs%20-%20cars%20-%20audio/HDS%20Nomex%20164%20-%20Troels%20Gravesen/DSC05930.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/mobster909/Installs%20-%20cars%20-%20audio/HDS%20Nomex%20164%20-%20Troels%20Gravesen/DSC05942.jpg


Now I wait for the binding post to arrive before fully assembling.

[bigaudiofanatic]

Looks good man

[James Bang]

not my towers, but home audio is...

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/mobster909/FTFMW.jpg

[SCcobra4me]

I recently build a subwoofer and wrapped it with 1/8" or 1/4" (whatever size it was) oak plywood, the kind you use on the sides of kitchen cabinets. You could do something like that then put corner molding all around, just a suggestion.

[perfecxionX]

i'd try and replicate the look they used in that link of the build instructions.
theres alot of really helpful veneering walkthroughs on the net:

Veneering with Paper Backed Veneer Stock (http://oak.cats.ohiou.edu/~schneidw/audio/veneering.html)

[James Bang]

Thanks for the link. I will keep it in mind.

The original look of the design won't match any of my furniture. I might just spray it with some textured paint.