driscollw
Enthusiast
I am currently looking to build my own speakers using prefab hardware. I have done some reading and still a little confused about a few things. I am looking to build a set of nice bookshelf speakers for a 2.1 setup. I am seeking to build a set that can take 150W/RMS getting as low of a frequency response as possible. I would like the lows to be punchy but, it doesn't have to shake my home. I listen to a lot of Country and Pop music if that helps anyone with answering my questions. I am looking to stay under $700 for the most part for just the bookshelves.
Here is a list of items that I am thinking on purchasing from Part Express.
269-300 36" Speaker Sealing Caulk
297-084 Morel CAW 638 6" Cast Frame Woofer
277-082 Morel CAT 308 1-1/8" Soft Dome Tweeter
081-425 #8 x 1" Deep Thread Pan Head Screws Black
260-170 Speaker Cabinet Jumper Wire 24" with 0.205" Disconnects
260-777 Penn-Elcom F1687 Rubber Cabinet Foot 1-1/2" Dia. x 3/8" H
095-810 Gold 12 AWG 1/4" Female Disconnect 5 Pair
081-422 #8 x 3/4" Deep Thread Pan Head Screws Black 365-250 Jasper Circle Jig Model 200
091-1245 Dayton BPA-38G HD Binding Post Pair Gold
260-142 Dayton XO2W-2.5K 2-Way Crossover 2,500 Hz
302-707 Dayton TWC-0.25MA 0.25 ft³ 2-Way Curved Cabinet Pair Maple
What size wire do I need to connect the speakers to the crossover ?
Did I choose the correct crossover to begin with ?
Will these speakers work correctly in the small box that I chose ?
Do I need to port this box or do I leave it sealed ?
Can I build a better speaker for around $700 instead of this setup?
What would you do ?
Also looking at the specification on the speakers I am a little unsure about what some of these thing mean.
*Power handling: 150 watts RMS/1,000 watts max - I know what is this
*VCdia: 3" I know what is this
*Le: .63 mH ????
*Impedance: 8 ohms I know what is this
*Re: 6.4 ohms ????
*Frequency range: 30-5,000 Hz I know what is this
*Fs: 43 Hz ???
*SPL: 86 dB 1W/1m ???
*Vas: .56 cu. ft. ??? Box size ?
*Qms: 2.20 ???
*Qes: .58 ???
*Qts: .46 ???
*Xmax: 4.25 mm ???
I am am currently reading more threads in hopes to get more info myself. Is there a website that anyone could suggest that will help me better understand what I am looking to do ?
Thank you in advance for your help and advice.
Bill
Here is a list of items that I am thinking on purchasing from Part Express.
269-300 36" Speaker Sealing Caulk
297-084 Morel CAW 638 6" Cast Frame Woofer
277-082 Morel CAT 308 1-1/8" Soft Dome Tweeter
081-425 #8 x 1" Deep Thread Pan Head Screws Black
260-170 Speaker Cabinet Jumper Wire 24" with 0.205" Disconnects
260-777 Penn-Elcom F1687 Rubber Cabinet Foot 1-1/2" Dia. x 3/8" H
095-810 Gold 12 AWG 1/4" Female Disconnect 5 Pair
081-422 #8 x 3/4" Deep Thread Pan Head Screws Black 365-250 Jasper Circle Jig Model 200
091-1245 Dayton BPA-38G HD Binding Post Pair Gold
260-142 Dayton XO2W-2.5K 2-Way Crossover 2,500 Hz
302-707 Dayton TWC-0.25MA 0.25 ft³ 2-Way Curved Cabinet Pair Maple
What size wire do I need to connect the speakers to the crossover ?
Did I choose the correct crossover to begin with ?
Will these speakers work correctly in the small box that I chose ?
Do I need to port this box or do I leave it sealed ?
Can I build a better speaker for around $700 instead of this setup?
What would you do ?
Also looking at the specification on the speakers I am a little unsure about what some of these thing mean.
*Power handling: 150 watts RMS/1,000 watts max - I know what is this
*VCdia: 3" I know what is this
*Le: .63 mH ????
*Impedance: 8 ohms I know what is this
*Re: 6.4 ohms ????
*Frequency range: 30-5,000 Hz I know what is this
*Fs: 43 Hz ???
*SPL: 86 dB 1W/1m ???
*Vas: .56 cu. ft. ??? Box size ?
*Qms: 2.20 ???
*Qes: .58 ???
*Qts: .46 ???
*Xmax: 4.25 mm ???
I am am currently reading more threads in hopes to get more info myself. Is there a website that anyone could suggest that will help me better understand what I am looking to do ?
Thank you in advance for your help and advice.
Bill