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EASY TO BUILD High-End Coaxial Speaker - Tangband w6-2313
Переглядів 4,7 тис.2 місяці тому
In this video we'll be building a pair of bookshelf coaxial speakers. We'll be using the w6-2313 driver by Tangband. Coaxial Driver: (NOT AN AFFILIATE LINK) www.parts-express.com/Tang-Band-W6-2313-6-1-2-Coaxial-Full-Range-Woofer-264-9002?quantity=1 Automotive Finish Tutorial: www.youtube.com/@hifiside5066
High Performance DAC Build - PecanPi Rev 3 By Orchard Audio
Переглядів 8192 місяці тому
In this video I'll build & review the PecanPi Dac Rev 3.0 by Orchard Audio. I'm not affiliated with Orchard Audio, and this is not a paid review. Thanks for watching! Check out Orchard Audio:' orchardaudio.com/shop/pecanpi_dac_rev_3/
Giving The Budget King It's Golden Crown - Elac DB 5.2 DIY Upgrade
Переглядів 4,2 тис.3 місяці тому
In this video we'll be adding oak veneer to the Elac DB 5.2s. If you have question about anything not covered in the video, please leave a comment. Thanks!
DIY Subwoofer Build With The Legendary Cerwin Vega Stroker 15
Переглядів 30 тис.4 місяці тому
In this video I'll be building with the Cerwin Vega Stroker 15. SparkEds Stroker Video ua-cam.com/video/JLSJcMul01E/v-deo.html Stroker 15 cerwinvega.com/spcl152-stroker-pro-classic-15-3600w-dual-2-ohm-spl-subwoofer.html
Vintage Speaker Upgrades & Measurements - Pioneer CSD-9900
Переглядів 2 тис.5 місяців тому
In this video we'll measure & upgrade a vintage pair of Pioneer CSD-9900. This is strictly for fun & curiosity. I don't recommend purchasing vintage speakers to upgrade for serious listening. Thanks for watching!!! Check out @zarboaudioprojects1430 for more tips and tricks!!
Building The Cheapest 21-inch Subwoofer In The World / Powered By A Desktop Amplifier
Переглядів 55 тис.6 місяців тому
In this video, we'll be building the PSS555 21" subwoofer. We'll be powering it with a class D desktop amplifier. Dayton Audio PSS555 21" www.parts-express.com/Dayton-Audio-PSS555-8-21-Pro-Subwoofer-with-4.5-Voice-Coil-8-Ohm-295-050?quantity=1 Fosi Amp fosiaudio.com/products/bt30d-bluetooth-5-0-2-1-channel-power-amplifier-with-bass-and-treble-control
Building End Game Speakers | Audience 212
Переглядів 102 тис.7 місяців тому
In this video, we will build the Audience 212 by Toids DIY Audio. These are easily the most impressive speakers I've built, or heard. If you have any questions that i did not cover in the video, feel free to ask in the comments. Thanks for watching! Speaker Plans toidsdiyaudio.com/ Audience 212 Plans toidsdiyaudio.com/product/audience-212-build-plans/ Horn Recess Tutorial groups/DI...
DIY Bluetooth BoomBox For $150? Let's Build The MKBoom!
Переглядів 8 тис.8 місяців тому
In this video we will build the MKBoom by parts-express. You can find this kit, and many others at parts-express.com. Thanks for watching! Edit: This is a new version with increased audio levels. Please continue to let me know if there are any problems with videos. Thanks!
Is This Amazon DIY Speaker Kit A Winner? Let's Build The HiVi Swans 3-Way Kit!
Переглядів 59 тис.8 місяців тому
In this video we will build & measure the HiVi Swans 3-way kit. Thanks for watching!
Budget Mini Monitor? Lets Build The Passive Aggressive Kit!
Переглядів 4,9 тис.8 місяців тому
In this video we will build, and measure the Passive Aggressive speaker kit. I will give my subjective thoughts at the end. Thanks for watching!
The Cheapest 18" Subwoofer Has One Big Problem - Let's Solve It Using The DATS V3!
Переглядів 4,9 тис.9 місяців тому
In this quick video, we'll be using the DATS V3 from Dayton Audio to find the TS parameters of this driver.
Ultimate DIY Subwoofer. Let's Build The 18" Ultimax
Переглядів 38 тис.9 місяців тому
Ultimate DIY Subwoofer. Let's Build The 18" Ultimax
Taking A $150 Speaker Kit To The Next Level- Let's Build The C-Note Speaker Kit!
Переглядів 36 тис.9 місяців тому
Taking A $150 Speaker Kit To The Next Level- Let's Build The C-Note Speaker Kit!

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @chuckmaddison2924
    @chuckmaddison2924 9 годин тому

    Looks interesting, in a magazine in Australia some years ago a party speaker was built using Kaboodle kitchen cabinet kits.

    • @DIYhyfy
      @DIYhyfy 9 годин тому

      That sounds fun. Here in the US, prefabricated kitchen cabs are so cheaply built. It would be so much trouble the seal and brace. Was it for the kitchen, or just the cabinet itself?

    • @chuckmaddison2924
      @chuckmaddison2924 9 годин тому

      @DIYhyfy They wanted an easy quick solution for the cabinet. So they went to Bunnings ( Home Depot) and picked up a couple of flat pack cabinet modules.. They weren't intended to be hifi just party. As far as I remember they used Motorola piezoelectric tweeters . Great for nite clubs.

  • @DaVe-iSnOtHoMe.MaN.LemmingsWeB

    Too bad its just the cheaper Chinese made 8/10 tenths as good as the only original STROKER. 15"/18"

  • @gregbarnes7548
    @gregbarnes7548 День тому

    The mattress topper is doing the square root of f-all. Standing waves aren’t an issue in a subwoofer enclosure as the wavelengths are longer than any of your enclosure dimensions. Even if standing waves in a subwoofer enclosure were an issue it would still do nada. In order for “egg crate” to do anything the peak/trough would have to be minimum 1/6th of the depth of the wavelength you’re trying to diffuse.

  • @jacksonsawyer656
    @jacksonsawyer656 2 дні тому

    is there somewhere to buy this as a kit? on pauls website the link doesnt work.

    • @DIYhyfy
      @DIYhyfy 2 дні тому

      Hi, unfortunately the business that sold this kit closed their doors a while back. I purchased the parts individually from Parts Express

  • @BUZDRIFT
    @BUZDRIFT 2 дні тому

    Why not a planar or ribbon type tweeter!?

    • @DIYhyfy
      @DIYhyfy 2 дні тому

      This kit was relatively "affordable" around $400-500. A decent pair of ribbons cost that alone

    • @BUZDRIFT
      @BUZDRIFT 2 дні тому

      @@DIYhyfy Fair Call, wasn't aware this was a budget build, Why not the Dayton Planar Air motion tweeters? Would go with the rest of the Dayton hardware!

  • @harleypub
    @harleypub 2 дні тому

    Comparing these speakers to the Swan kit you built, how do they compare? Not so much in loudness, but quality of sound.

    • @DIYhyfy
      @DIYhyfy 2 дні тому

      In terms of sound quality, the Swans win that category. The 212s have a great sound, but the Swans are better for most music. With new xover mods, they really shine. For movies, and large rooms the 212s are more consistent. Off axis is more neutral.

  • @BFArch0n
    @BFArch0n 2 дні тому

    Won't that insulation blow out of thenports???

    • @DIYhyfy
      @DIYhyfy 2 дні тому

      It technically possible, but unlikely at the output levels they'll be used at. The designer used the sane material as well

  • @Alex-yv8ej
    @Alex-yv8ej 2 дні тому

    Great project! Can you tell me the dimensions of the case please? How many hz does the subwoofer play with these dimensions? 33hz or even lower? How thick are the MDF boards?

    • @DIYhyfy
      @DIYhyfy 2 дні тому

      This sealed enclosure is right around 2ft³. A sealed subwoofer like this can play well into the low 20hz range. Given enough power, this will play just about anything you throw at it. Sealed drivers also benefit from "room gain" allowing them to get a boost from boundaries.

    • @Alex-yv8ej
      @Alex-yv8ej День тому

      @@DIYhyfy Why didn't you take the building proposal from part express with 120l (4 ft³)? How deep can you get with your case? It's about half of part express's construction proposal.

  • @joshcatstream
    @joshcatstream 2 дні тому

    I made these and thought they were ok. The dc130 is quite a good IMO, as if the woofer, the tweeter I do not are for at all and don't think it was a great choice here. The midbass dip is mostly what I consider to be a result of inadequate data set for the filter design state. Paul's sim shows effectively opposite response in the 300hz region, with a difference of about 5db, quite a lot. It can be tough to get accurate information to work with in the lower band of a 3 way speaker so this different isn't that uncommon. You can fill it back in with EQ or change a few values on the stock xover which also gives better phase tracking between the woofer and mid. I also replaced the Peerless D27 with the Dayton nd25fw and found it to be a considerably better match in terms of on and off axis response, the xover needs modification for this but it is cheap. I'd love to see Paul utilize virtuixcad in the future, I think it would help him out a lot.

  • @johannjohann6523
    @johannjohann6523 3 дні тому

    "I sat down to test and listen to a couple songs, but the sound quality was so engaging I ended up listening to music for the next 2 hours" - says it all about the speakers! And you have discerning taste. So, making a note about these speakers. Using a 5 inch midrange instead of a 3 inch I think is what brings out the best in this speaker. I hate 2 way speaker designs. They always sound "thin" to me. If you are going to take the time to build something, build it right.I'm surprised about the plastic speaker housing though for the midrange. But it works apparently. cool build. I just would have gone for a darker (midnight) blue. lol But they still look decent and are at least not "black". But it's what the speakers sound like that matter.

  • @df0rce
    @df0rce 3 дні тому

    Whats the max spl? Is there port noise on high volume?

    • @DIYhyfy
      @DIYhyfy 3 дні тому

      Hey, can't recall exact number on spl. Paul has most of the technical data in his write-up on his site. If you search "Paul Carmody Pit Vipers" it should come right up. As far as port noise, none so far at any level. I modeled the response myself since I actually changed the port diameter. Air velocity was a bit higher than the rule of thumb, but not bad enough to be audible in any listening I've done so far.

  • @bruceandt
    @bruceandt 4 дні тому

    The jointing could be improved with miter lock jointing. Also cutting grooves in the cabinet to receive the internal bracing. It did however look like a solid build. I have thought at length about the external finish of a cabinet. With what people are doing in the car industry? I thought it might be bad ass to finish the cabinets in a rap.

    • @DIYhyfy
      @DIYhyfy 4 дні тому

      I've wondered about doing a wrap. I just don't have experience with it. Seems like it would be tough to do seamlessly.

  • @adamstensryd941
    @adamstensryd941 4 дні тому

    Nice build! But it seems u wear protection all the time but still using fiberglass as damping? I would not want that in my house, that subwoofer will spread that fiber all over.

    • @Alkatross
      @Alkatross 4 дні тому

      Freakishly friable

    • @DIYhyfy
      @DIYhyfy 2 дні тому

      It's a definite possibility, but these will be run at low output levels. Not a ton of air moving around

  • @jeffsloane8628
    @jeffsloane8628 4 дні тому

    I think my only two modification would have been to round over the inside of the speaker hole. This hemps with internal refraction but even more so than the round over at the edge of the front enclosure baffle. I am also a big fan of passive radiators over ports and now that tuning them is well understood you can actually make changes tot eh tuning frequency much easier than changing port length. Although, like you said with this design I may have gone sealed as subwoofers is a must for higher output listening. Thumbs up.

    • @DIYhyfy
      @DIYhyfy 4 дні тому

      You're right about the passives. This would have been a good build to use them in. I also appreciate the ability to model, and then make adjustments in the real world. My concern with rounding inside driver openings is always material thickness. By the time I countersink a driver, it leaves little material left to screw into. But I do know it has many benefits. Thanks for the watch!

  • @siriosstar4789
    @siriosstar4789 5 днів тому

    Godzilla Audio ! 😂 you did a fantastic job . would love to hear them in person . 👍👍👍

  • @djg6015
    @djg6015 5 днів тому

    Thumb of steel.

  • @djg6015
    @djg6015 5 днів тому

    Freehand Titebond butt joints, courageous. They came out great, great video, thanks.

    • @DIYhyfy
      @DIYhyfy 5 днів тому

      I like to live on the edge! Lol

  • @bpalpha
    @bpalpha 5 днів тому

    Fantastic. Hope I get a chance to build these someday. Love the look, I'm going with a different color. 😉

  • @cynthiacox5170
    @cynthiacox5170 5 днів тому

    Best editing ever! 🔥

  • @jimc9823
    @jimc9823 6 днів тому

    Wow they look fantastic!

  • @BostonMike68
    @BostonMike68 6 днів тому

    Perfect timing, I just got 2 10" Dayton designer woofer and they are monsters, I'm going to be using difference mids and tweeter and build my own design. I pulled of a 2 way with a Dayton 10" reference paper cone woofer. Which a lot of people said you can't build a 2 way with a 10" which was hard to pull off but it sounds amazing, so now I'm planning a 3 way. As far as imaging, you are 100% if you design and plan the crossover to cross before the drivers are beaming etc. They don't have a problem. I think you need a 10" or 12" woofer to really get that mid bass and hear those kick drums sound live. I sit and can't stop listening to all the new things I hear in songs that I have heard a million times. Unfortunately I haven't seen the Dayton reference 10" paper cone woofer on PE website, but I got an open box with a 25% on top of that off on a pair of Dayton designer 10" woofers with aluminum cones for a song. So it looks like I'm designing another speaker . The problem is I have 3 other projects I need to finish ahead of it , full time job and a relationship. Last time I picked the speakers over the girl. Let's see how the new one goes 😜.

    • @DIYhyfy
      @DIYhyfy 6 днів тому

      You choose correctly!! Let me know how the build goes. 3-way is significantly more tricky to get right. Best of luck on the build! Thanks for watching.

    • @BostonMike68
      @BostonMike68 6 днів тому

      @@DIYhyfy yeah I know, I have it layed out on xsim a couple of different ideas, it's going to take a lot of real world measurements. I was going to make my other a 3 but the money, it would have cost another $300 and it worked out great. But the next one hopefully will be better. But great job, that's an awesome speaker!!!

  • @Atheistic007
    @Atheistic007 6 днів тому

    Nice!!

  • @brianraulerson5037
    @brianraulerson5037 6 днів тому

    Was that an "audiophile" hammer you used to drive in the terminal posts?

    • @DIYhyfy
      @DIYhyfy 6 днів тому

      Lololol yes. I like my posts SNUG!

  • @Daves2024
    @Daves2024 6 днів тому

    Excellent build! After having these for (7 months at time of this comment) do you still think these are endgame speakers? I am seriously thinking about building these because I love the dynamics and efficiency of pro speakers. Assuming they are 4 ohm impedance which would be great. How is the bass? Have you had a chance to measure these yet? Thanks!

    • @DIYhyfy
      @DIYhyfy 6 днів тому

      Hi, yes I've measured them. They are pretty darn flat. End Game? Maybe. Toid is doing a redesign as we speak, using a better compression driver. While these are great, I would personally hold off until he publishes the new design (soon). I love these, and use them everyday. For movies, and some music, you will want a subwoofer. Pro drivers like this won't dig down terribly low.

    • @Daves2024
      @Daves2024 6 днів тому

      @@DIYhyfy thank you very much for the reply.

  • @zarboaudioprojects1430
    @zarboaudioprojects1430 6 днів тому

    Nice video. I've read about these on Tech Talk but seeing them in real life (is UA-cam real life?) they look even more impressive. Paul sure knows how to do this speaker designing thing.

    • @DIYhyfy
      @DIYhyfy 6 днів тому

      Tom! Who am I? What am I? Where am I? Not sure, but these do sound REAL good! Much better than expected.

  • @frankd.b.9233
    @frankd.b.9233 7 днів тому

    Too bad you didn't round [ bevelled ] the inside of the speaker seat And an iron works great when installing veneers

  • @jamestimmons6022
    @jamestimmons6022 7 днів тому

    very nice! i wish i could make my own boxes lol that crossover looks good however id drop that iron core out and wouldnt use those metal speaker connectors. and would prolly use tube connectors for the hookup...

    • @DIYhyfy
      @DIYhyfy 6 днів тому

      Thanks for the watch! As for the inductor, I personally don't consider it a big deal, but would also prefer an air core. The problem is, large values (5mh) go out of stock very often. I needed to finish the build, so waiting wasn't an option unfortunately.

  • @Casey.S.
    @Casey.S. 7 днів тому

    Those are pretty sweet. Nice work!

    • @DIYhyfy
      @DIYhyfy 7 днів тому

      Thanks!

    • @Casey.S.
      @Casey.S. 7 днів тому

      @@DIYhyfy you're welcome!

  • @bartrainer3916
    @bartrainer3916 7 днів тому

    Off-center the tweeters and mids helps in theory to avoid distortion. Great work!

    • @DIYhyfy
      @DIYhyfy 7 днів тому

      Off centering drivers is a great idea. It wouldn't be tied directly to distortion. Distortion is a product of driver non-linearity. This is handled in the crossover. Off centering the drivers would help with surface reflections. These reflections create nulls & peaks in the frequency response. Tying it more to tonality. Thanks for watching!

    • @bartrainer3916
      @bartrainer3916 7 днів тому

      @@DIYhyfy You are right! with surface reflections ;) Love you work, I'm a Speaker DIY'er myself.

    • @BostonMike68
      @BostonMike68 6 днів тому

      ​@@DIYhyfy I think he was thinking of diffraction. But I am in the process of designing something similar, I am going to use MDF and then a 2" thick piece of maple for the baffle. That was with the 2" thickness I taper the top making it narrow with a 45° angle down to the woofer which I want to make wider. It's a little extra work and money, but I have been thinking about the best way. I was going to move them to the outside (t+w) and then I saw a pair like that and liked it. I have a pair of 2 way I designed with a 10" Dayton reference paper cone and I think that's the only woofer I found I could crossover at 1400 without breaking up and after hearing a 10" woofer you can't go back. It's the only way to listen to Aja

  • @tango_gru
    @tango_gru 7 днів тому

    What speakers are you using ? If you have a no budget hold , then what speaker would you be building ? What choice of drivers would you be using ?

    • @DIYhyfy
      @DIYhyfy 7 днів тому

      That's a tough question to answer. There a lot of great plans out there. Or if you design your own, the possibilities are limitless. SB Acoustics makes high end drivers, Purifi also makes excellent drivers. Scanspeak, and so many more. For me, most of the affordable kits & plans sound good enough, not to want to spend thousands on drivers alone.

    • @tango_gru
      @tango_gru 7 днів тому

      @@DIYhyfy Thanks for the quick reply , I have got a few months to kill. Can you suggest something with a budget of around 3-4K. Something that I can build and call it a lifetime achievement. I noticed that you are more of a Wood/Design guy , if I may take the liberty to suggest ... then I will recommend to pick up learning CAD and some electronics. Both skills will go a long way with you.

  • @krexken
    @krexken 7 днів тому

    Hope you made two of everything!

    • @krexken
      @krexken 7 днів тому

      As someone with little to no space limitations, they look like the perfect speaker. Well done!

    • @DIYhyfy
      @DIYhyfy 7 днів тому

      Indeed, they're a pair

  • @Pierre-Leloup
    @Pierre-Leloup 7 днів тому

    It would be perfect if the video contained the sound that these speakers are capable of producing. Right now, it's a bit like showing a picture to a blind person... 🙂

    • @DIYhyfy
      @DIYhyfy 7 днів тому

      It's not technically possible to demonstrate the real sound through UA-cam. You would be listening to my room & the speakers. Not simply the speakers.

    • @Pierre-Leloup
      @Pierre-Leloup 7 днів тому

      @@DIYhyfy That's a myth. With a pair of good microfones at arround 1m distance, you can have a pretty good idea of how it sounds ;-)

    • @zarboaudioprojects1430
      @zarboaudioprojects1430 6 днів тому

      @@Pierre-Leloup Yeah, it's not impossible to get semi-realistic sound from a set of speakers on a UA-cam video... but it's really hard, and not cheap. I've tried several microphones and different ways of doing it and they all just sound off. I sometimes do it anyway just to have something to demo, but it's a loosing battle unless you are really set up to do this and know what you're doing.

    • @Pierre-Leloup
      @Pierre-Leloup 6 днів тому

      @@zarboaudioprojects1430 Well go listen to what some very good channels can do like "Sound Sommelier" (I don't know what's his setup to record) or even better "HiFi Immersion" channel, they do recordings of really Hi-End setups using a pair of expensive microphones: DPA-4011 & Zoom F8n Pro. I'm not at the same level as these guy's but using a very good pair of SE Electronics SE8 microphones and a Zoom H6, you can do very good recordings without spending much money. You can listen to them on my 2 latest recordings on my very little channel. Source is even worse as it is from UA-cam itself ;-)

    • @brianraulerson5037
      @brianraulerson5037 6 днів тому

      @@zarboaudioprojects1430 Wouldn't you need an identical setup to have an "honest" reproduction of sound? You can't recreate the performance of a Corvette in a Camry. Sadly, I own a Camry. Great car, just not a Corvette.

  • @mannye
    @mannye 7 днів тому

    Great video! One question... Is it not recommended to also screw the panels together? Will the vibrations back out the screws?

    • @DIYhyfy
      @DIYhyfy 7 днів тому

      This is a huge misconception. Screws are totally fine to use. Generally in very high out subwoofers or PA applications where they'll be moved around a lot. In home audio, simply glue & clamps are plenty sufficient. The glue binds the mdf together very strongly.

    • @mannye
      @mannye 7 днів тому

      @@DIYhyfy Thank you! I am generally a "glue and screw" guy when it comes to stuff like this, or at least brads. I figure if I'm going to build a cabinet and throw some expensive veneer on it, I prefer to have the extra insurance the joints won't come apart even a little. I'm a noob woodworker, so "belt and suspenders."

  • @rhalfik
    @rhalfik 8 днів тому

    Very nice build. The ports seem tiny for that woofer but I trust you there's no chuffing.

    • @DIYhyfy
      @DIYhyfy 8 днів тому

      You have a good eye. Paul used 2.5" diameter. These are 2". I modeled the response to be sure there weren't huge issues. I couldn't for the life of me find 2.5" pipe.

    • @rhalfik
      @rhalfik 7 днів тому

      @@DIYhyfy Yeah, most stuff is 2". Even rolls of stretch come on 2" tubes.

  • @word2RG
    @word2RG 8 днів тому

    well, I can say.. its a great tweeter!

  • @Elnufo
    @Elnufo 8 днів тому

    Regarding the color, these can be hidden away easily in any swimming pool 😊

  • @sveneisenhauer1
    @sveneisenhauer1 8 днів тому

    Absolutely superb video! Thanks for sharing your build with us! Cool color, too!

  • @mikeeygauthier2959
    @mikeeygauthier2959 8 днів тому

    IsoAccoustics Gaia III’s

    • @DIYhyfy
      @DIYhyfy 8 днів тому

      I had feet coming for them. Wound up finishing the edit before they showed up. The Gaias look pretty pricey!

    • @mikeeygauthier2959
      @mikeeygauthier2959 7 днів тому

      @@DIYhyfy they are magic! I put a set of Oreas under my Focal solo 6 four years ago and haven’t touch them since! absolutely incredible! You could try these.

  • @defsonic2884
    @defsonic2884 8 днів тому

    Fellow DIYer and designer here, great build and love the finish. Just getting my thoughts together for my next design and build. Just subscribed👍

  • @zslemp
    @zslemp 8 днів тому

    to bad meniscus audio has permanently closed.

    • @DIYhyfy
      @DIYhyfy 8 днів тому

      Yes, it sucks

  • @richardpeterson5838
    @richardpeterson5838 8 днів тому

    sweet! I've thought about builing these in the past, but friends have asked me to build designs from Curt Campbell and GR research, and haven't had the time. Great to see that the response is smooth and to hear your impressions!

  • @practicalguy973
    @practicalguy973 8 днів тому

    Nice build. I've heard DIY floor standing open baffle speakers taller than I am that image well with 15" woofers in an WMTMW configuration. They have a compression driver with 10" wavegiude that helps with imaging. I think large baffles can do very well if designed correctly. Also with what you experienced with the bass notes, perhaps having a larger woofer is more important for clean bass notes. If you think about it that 12" woofer only has to travel a couple millimeters to produce bass notes at a decent volume compared to say a 6.5" woofer that has to spend more time moving 3x that distance creating more distortion to make the same volume. Also your not driving an amplifier as hard with those more efficient larger woofers so that is less distortion again. For critical listening its those minor improvements that make some difference. I'm glad you hear such a great result with them.

  • @danrussell9357
    @danrussell9357 8 днів тому

    The measurements looked nice. Thanks for including them in the video!

  • @nathandaniels4823
    @nathandaniels4823 8 днів тому

    Is the PVC midrange hood part of the original design? I’m guessing that its resonant frequency wouldn’t be excited by the mid driver, but would by the woofer, since they share the same larger cabinet. Have you noticed this to be the case? Either way, it’s a beautiful-looking speaker! I respect and envy the heck out of your rattle can skills!

    • @DIYhyfy
      @DIYhyfy 8 днів тому

      Hey, I did wonder this myself. The inside of the pvc is damped with dacron, but the cap itself isn't damped apart from being rigidly mounted to the baffle. Paul Carmody used the same setup, so I just trusted his judgment. There's no audible resonance from it, that I can tell. Thanks for watching!

    • @practicalguy973
      @practicalguy973 8 днів тому

      Considering the size of the PVC hood I would assume the resonant frequency is higher than the crossover point of the 12" woofer. On Paul Carmody's DIY speaker site, the frequency response of the woofer starts tapering off at 300hz. There might be some energy that excites it but probably very little to be audible.

  • @mikeables
    @mikeables 8 днів тому

    I didn't hear what the cost was for parts from parts express or home depot. I'm very interested in making a set. Like your presentation style!

    • @DIYhyfy
      @DIYhyfy 8 днів тому

      Hey, sorry I forgot to mention it. Parts were around 400-500 all in, depending on the finish you choose. Based on the sound quality, I'd say they rival $2-5K finished speakers. Thanks for watching!

    • @mikeables
      @mikeables 8 днів тому

      @@DIYhyfy Oh wow. That is an unbelievable value. That's going to be my summer speaker project. Thanks!!

  • @HyPex808-2
    @HyPex808-2 8 днів тому

    can u use dynamat or something similar on the inside for sound deadening? instead of polyfill or the fiberglass?

    • @DIYhyfy
      @DIYhyfy 8 днів тому

      Hi, damping and bracing are 2 different issues. Polyfill & insulation break up standing waves. Bracing reduces panel resonances.

  • @firecloud77
    @firecloud77 8 днів тому

    Looks outstanding. I've always wanted to build a 3-way "party speaker," like the ones I had in the 70's. What is the black material that was laminated to the sides, and why only the sides? How were the corners of the MDF sealed before painting? MDF is notorious for soaking up paint and preventing the creation of a smooth, shiny surface; yet you managed to give the corner paint the same quality surface as the rest of the cabinet.

    • @DIYhyfy
      @DIYhyfy 8 днів тому

      Hi, the laminate is Formica. It's only used to cover joints. Hence it only needs to be used on the sides. (Assuming you've designed the joint to be on the sides only, like me). The primer is sandable rustoleum primer. I would recommend 2-part epoxy automotive primer for easier sanding, but it's more expensive in a rattle can.

  • @crztrn1
    @crztrn1 8 днів тому

    nice build, thank you

    • @DIYhyfy
      @DIYhyfy 8 днів тому

      Thank you for watching!

  • @StoicViper82
    @StoicViper82 8 днів тому

    The name got my attention 😅

    • @DIYhyfy
      @DIYhyfy 8 днів тому

      I thought it would!

    • @danrussell9357
      @danrussell9357 8 днів тому

      @@DIYhyfy I like "Monkey Coffin" and enjoyed the slang reference.

  • @airtow6766
    @airtow6766 9 днів тому

    Great driver for a build and I might as well give personal advice like most commenters. More internal bracing would have been good and some internal damping material to break up reflections would be smart. Good vid!