How is Infinity for home?

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

Something like a CSS 4.5" full range in pre-built cabinets would be the way to go...only need to cut out the holes for the drivers. Or have someone on here build you cabinets for cheap.

 

[patton422 10+ year member]

I have the stuff to build the cabinets I just don't know if it different from like a sub box for a car?

1. do you have to seal off chambers for the mids?

2. or doesn't it matter?

3. or should I port?

4. and if so what are desired ports for tiny 5 1/4 mids?

I know lil about car audio and less about home audio

 

[PV Audio 5,000+ posts]

the desired ports for a 5.25" mid isn't a valid question...

 

[patton422 10+ year member]

Ok then does air space matter at all for mids?...cars have lil to non but a bookself cabinet mid has the whole cabinet. I've never seen recommended air space for home speakers so can you just do whatever you want?

 

[PV Audio 5,000+ posts]

you misunderstood me. what you asked is like saying

"will this exhaust fit on my car?"

"what kind of car is it?"

"does it matter?"

 

[patton422 10+ year member]

Ahh so basically none of my questions will be answered till I am sure of what I want to buy or already have it? I hate that lol. I'm still not sure what to hook up first my car or my room.... thanx tho

 

[adam71 5,000+ posts]

An entry level pair of B&W speakers would be both cheap and nice sounding. just a suggestion.

These entry level spkrs have an MSRP of 300/pr

http://www.bwspeakers.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/products.models/Label/Model%20DM303

Or step up to the next level which are 600/pr.

http://www.bwspeakers.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/products.models/Label/Model%20DM602%20S3

I think B&W is one of the BEST spearker mfgs in the world. Can't really go wrong with them.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[PV Audio 5,000+ posts]

your garage is the best speaker manufacturer in the world

 

[patton422 10+ year member]

yea but these companies make em look pretty lol

 

[patton422 10+ year member]

I know what ya mean I will prolly build them (cuz I'm cheap).

Here is just a out of the blue question but how would those big concert speakers like this http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=248-829&raid=43&rak=248-829 sound in a room?

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

I would stay away from pro-audio speakers...

Since you're on a very tight budget, I would still support my recommendation of full range speakers. Tang Bands, Creative Sounds, and Fostex (with lower power handling) all make excellent speakers that can be built for very cheaply - no crossover parts to worry about buying or assembling.

 

[patton422 10+ year member]

Thats probably the wise thing to do but I learned from my car that I don't wanna upgrade (switch things yea thats all good) but I don't wanna do it twice. Plus seeing as how I have no clue how to do a crossover it will be a good oppertunity to learn. Plus when I'm ready to buy(not gonna be for a while) I'll prolly spend a grand on both my car and room systems. maybe more