freshman at fordham in the fall and i need a dorm setup

[blong131 10+ year member]

ok lets say i could solder...where couldi find good instructions on buliding my crossovers? and is it cost effective?

 

[PV Audio 5,000+ posts]

It is extremely cost effective when you think about it. Pre-built x-overs are nice and everything, but you are very limited on your options. If you can follow a circuit, you can custom tailor your speakers to fit your needs.

 

[blong131 10+ year member]

is there a good guide anywhere? if this is easy enough ill go for it

 

[PV Audio 5,000+ posts]

To designing by hand? I don't recommend it unless you have to. It's a wonderful skill to have and understand, but it's quite hairy. I would just ask for a custom design (joetama does 'em I know).

 

[blong131 10+ year member]

no i wouldnt design my own i jsut mean a guide for building it

 

[bose301s 5,000+ posts]

Check out the Vifa ring radiator tweeter, have heard many good things about it.

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&Partnumber=264-555

Somewhat pricey though.

 

[PV Audio 5,000+ posts]

A guide? No, there isn't a guide. All you need to make the most basic x-over (how I started) is a piece of thin wood (pegboard works best), your x-over components, soldering tools and something to hold the components down (usually hot glue). I've recently moved up to making my own circuit boards. It's actually hilariously easier.

 

[blong131 10+ year member]

im starting to think this project is gonna break the budget and i cant have it do that...any suggestions? im not going for unbelievable reference system quality i jsut want it to sound good for a dorm room ht system

 

[blong131 10+ year member]

also pros/cons of an active crossover?

 

[blong131 10+ year member]

ok i think i have a plan

3.5 towers...each will have the following:

two of these

one of these

one of these

and this for the crossover

i know...that crossover wont do it justice or whaever but im running outta time and i gotta get these done...maybe ill get around to buiilding a crossover during winter break

but for something quick ya think thatll work?