Reusing old Fisher DS-825 Speaker cabinets? Suggestions?

[EverydayJoe001]

I somehow acquired a pair of Fisher DS-825's in the last two years. I am not interested in repairing or finding any OEM Speakers. But after spending several days searching for answers, I decided it might be better to just join a forum and ask my own questioons.

Here is some Relevant info to the DS-825's i have: None of the speakers are good, One of the connection terminals in the back is gone. But other than that, the cabinets are actually in solid condition, no moisture damage or anything. The ports are solid and other than the speakers and the one terminal (if that is the correct term for the Red/Black Tabs), nothing needs to be fixed.

My main concerns are: The OEM woofers are 12" with the Rounded Square Frame to attach it. Do i have to use woofers with the Square Frame? Or Can I grab any decent Replacement 12" woofers and Compatible midrange drivers, along with a set of new crossovers? (My father has a pair of cerwin Vega's with adjustable cross-overs that have a push button reset, are those possible?)

I am also not interested in Fisher's original "warm" sound, where they dropped off the high end. "Crisp and Punchy" is my preference if possible. But this isn't for Mastering/High End Application. I fully recognize what the dice roll is.

To get all that, I have no idea how to check internal Volume and what not, I have read that DIY Updates can be hit or miss. But that's why I am asking.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Verdinut]

Building a speaker system enclosure is not an easy and quickly done task. One important factor for a successful speaker design is that a loudspeaker requires a certain type and size of cabinet to perform in a satisfactory manner. They necessarily have to be matched.

Moreover, crossovers have to be matched to the drivers to be installed. Off the shelf ready made crossovers will lead to poor results and are not recommended at all.

What I would suggest is that you verify with Parts-Express online. They have complete speaker kits which you can assemble and which will perform well at an affordable cost. Also, their technical staff should be in a position to help you with any question regarding your project and your sound preferences.

 

[lovinthehd]

I agree, find a kit speaker with a proven design, trying to determine what will work in those particular boxes isn't worth the time/effort. Perhaps one of the diysoundgroup.com kits....

 

[MrBoat]

If those boxes had real, furniture grade veneer, I could almost see the attraction. But those are typically vinyl wrapped with plastic bases and would be of more interest with the original drivers. As far as roll off in the mids, that's why those came as matched systems with graphic EQs and is why they worked at all. They actually worked quite well for what they cost.

 

[Mikado463]

I'd suggest putting them away till next summer, bring them out to the back yard and use them for a 'bean bag' toss game .............

 

[Pogre]

Those cabinets are typically bad. No bracing, resonant, boxy. The guys are right, you're way better off going with a proven design. Even if you do hit the jackpot and find electronics and drivers that'll work with that cabinet, it likely won't sound anywhere near as good as a prefab kit (and a kit isn't that much more $ with night and day better results).