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[ballstothewall 10+ year member]

I'm guessing sanding just a little to round the edge over and then they should fall into place, but then I could be wrong too.

 

[IamDeMan 5,000+ posts]

I'm guessing sanding just a little to round the edge over and then they should fall into place, but then I could be wrong too.

Yes, round over the edge and they should walk right in.

 

[brandontw 10+ year member]

Yes, round over the edge and they should walk right in.

cool, i wish i would have done that

 

[IamDeMan 5,000+ posts]

Update kind of.

I have no new pics, because I am not any further in constructiion/finishing. They are where they were. I test fit and temporarily mounted all components and brad nailed the back panel very conservatively. I did this just to get an idea of what I am going to end up with.

First up is looks. It is exactly what I wanted n that department. It fills the area designated for them nicely. Yes it is a penis enlarger, in which case brings me to a perceptual 15" lol. This is one of the reason I chose this design for my first HT build. I like the small footprint and phallic appearance.

They sound alright. I have already realized the flaw of my design. I should have went with more tweeters. I know you're saying WTF??? you has 12 already!! It isn't output that bothers me. It is imaging when seated. This is what makes expensive planars the same height as the mid line, great in this design. When I am standing, it sounds really good. A lot better than my cheap sonys I have been limping with(so yes my reference isn't as good as others.) The crossover needs to be worked with after I get my galaxy mic to analyze what I have now.

My only solution to the imaging problem is a floating mount that swivels down. I was thinking some arm that can tilt holding it from bottom rear bolted to a wall stud. Then a cable system attached near the top rear of the cabinet which us also bolted to wall stud. This way I can have them straight up when having gatherings, then tilt them toward the seats for optimum listening conditions. Anyone have reasons why this isn't a good idea? As it stands now, seated listening is innacceptable.

BTW this design definitely accompishes it's main goal. It is so efficient that it isn't even funny. On my Yamaha with a supposed 110 per channel they get stupid loud. My next project may be a more appropriate HT design and I'll move these to the back patio to piss everyone off if the mood strikes me lol.

 

[req 5,000+ posts]

you could build a MDF (or other applicable wood base) and attach them to it to angle them down a few degrees.

or you could make a small "enclosure" with angled sides (think an acute triangle) and attach it over the existing tweeter holes, and put the tweets off-axis of the mids and aim them down a little?

i dunno, just ideas. im sure nobody else will notice your tweeter stage is too high\low //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[IamDeMan 5,000+ posts]

you could build a MDF (or other applicable wood base) and attach them to it to angle them down a few degrees.
or you could make a small "enclosure" with angled sides (think an acute triangle) and attach it over the existing tweeter holes, and put the tweets off-axis of the mids and aim them down a little?

i dunno, just ideas. im sure nobody else will notice your tweeter stage is too high\low //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

The imaging problem is noticeable even to the clueless. I had my wife listen to it standing up and then sitting and she noticed without coaching. The level of the upper range goes way down and develops an echo like it is way in the distance. It is horrible.

Thanks of ryour ideas and input.

 

[thylantyr 10+ year member]

Install more tweeters.

 

[IamDeMan 5,000+ posts]

Install more tweeters.

I did think of that as well. Then I will definitely need a way to attenuate them.

 

[joetama 5,000+ posts]

Well you are making great use of the narrow vertical pattern if you are noticing the issues you are having.

I would say attempt to point them down, but not too much because you could get a lot of 'splatter' off of the floor.

Also, play with the positioning a lot before doing something big like drilling holes or building a mount. You might just be finding a node in the sound.

 

[IamDeMan 5,000+ posts]

Well you are making great use of the narrow vertical pattern if you are noticing the issues you are having.
I would say attempt to point them down, but not too much because you could get a lot of 'splatter' off of the floor.

Also, play with the positioning a lot before doing something big like drilling holes or building a mount. You might just be finding a node in the sound.

The floor is tile too //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif
I have played with them pointed down. This is why I want a system that is adjustable if I mount for an angle. With a swivel mount on bottom and some sort of adjustable cable system up top, I can play with the angle. From just messing around I find it will need around a 10* angle down to achieve acceptable imaging.

 

[dvrmstrng 5,000+ posts]

i know this if off topic...but what would any of you HT guys charge to a set of two nice towers....each with say a 12" a few mids and some tweets

i have a bunch of old sets of floor speakers and im thinking maybe i should sell them here on campus to some people and put some cash towards 1 good pair

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

Name a price and see if people are willing to pay it.

 

[Fast1one 10+ year member]

i know this if off topic...but what would any of you HT guys charge to a set of two nice towers....each with say a 12" a few mids and some tweets
i have a bunch of old sets of floor speakers and im thinking maybe i should sell them here on campus to some people and put some cash towards 1 good pair

Make your own, its very rewarding...I finished My BIBs about three weeks ago and have been doing some critical listening ever since. They sound very good for three inch speakers. Im the first to build a pair with the Auras....
They go down surprisingly low, 50-60 Hz is clearly audible, and i think thats where the F3 is...

Yes JimJ i beat you to it, I was keeping it under raps...Build your pair as soon as possible, you wont regret it...

 

[dvrmstrng 5,000+ posts]

i would try to build my own as a project but im at school with no tools or anything

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

Make your own, its very rewarding...I finished My BIBs about three weeks ago and have been doing some critical listening ever since. They sound very good for three inch speakers. Im the first to build a pair with the Auras....
They go down surprisingly low, 50-60 Hz is clearly audible, and i think thats where the F3 is...

Yes JimJ i beat you to it, I was keeping it under raps...Build your pair as soon as possible, you wont regret it...

I ordered my 168EZ Sigmas today //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif