@@HexiBase Teach me your ways great sensei. I'm really hoping for a run through of some sort about speaker parameters and how they translate to different enclosures. I'm still learning but some misinformation has led me down the wrong rabbit hole before
I love it. Been designing ol' skool radios like this for years. I started with "bassbox by harris tech" for enclosure designs. Now i use software dsp and class d amps to pop it like the kids new age bluetooth speakers. Keep up the good work!
I am still to this days years later amazed at your skills. You sir do quality work and make some of the best videos around! Wish you did design tutorial videos more on using software to create boxes I need lessons from you.
CNC is awesome tech, but the size restrictions, speed limitations and learning curve means there will likely never be one in my shop. The freedom, scale and speed offered by a simple set of power tools (table saw, miter saw, circular saw with track attachment, router and sander) and comparatively less experience and expertise will have CNCs beat for a long time to come. That being said, this is a gorgeous build and it sounds absolutely stellar. It's a beautiful example of just how far this tech has come in the last decade, and while said tech isn't for me, I do look forward to seeing how it continues to develop over the next ten years. :D
@@HexiBase There's some amazing 3D scanning software out there, and I feel like if someone was to combine that with freeform digital sculpting and put it into a format that CNCs could deal with, there would be a HUGE leap in the arena. Just imagine seeing a shape somewhere that you really like, whip out your phone and scan it, maybe with a little reference card in frame for the software to calibrate off of, and being able to integrate that shape into a design in minutes.
@@rhkips FYI, your dream is already reality. The answer is Rhino 3D. It has an interface much like AutoCad, and it specializes in free form surface modeling. It can output STL files, which works for any 3D printer. You can also make exact replicas of objects by 3D scanning. That part is less trivial, but there are ways to do it. (I paid a company to 3D scan a design I sculpted, and I finished the design in CAD. But it is taking more than a few minutes!)
Yeah you could probably do this enclosure using just front and back cutting and a piece of flexible plywood with bracing batons. I do like layered enclosures for the ease of complex shapes - folded horns and the like, without having to glue a bunch of angled panels and hope it's airtight. You can just stack layers and they fit flush, and if you are really adventurous, change the layer profile for dome type enclosures, or just fit the profile of back seating and wheel wells in a car boot.
I listened to the demo on some Beyerdynamic DT-990 pro headphones, and I'm loving the sound of that little box! I love that you can get small drivers to make big synth bass parts and kick drums sound like they've got some authority (I could really tell on Shapeshifter). I've learned a ton binge watching your videos recently, and can't wait to see what else you have planned!
long story short - every video you have made has impressed me. I watched this video with Lenovo Legion 5 2021 model and listened with Steelseries Arctis headset, the sound is of this tiny speaker you've built is strong for the size. I'd like to ask do you still have the video where you do the demo of two towers in the bedroom and another one where you talk about doing a build for your sister if i remember correctly to replace the random speakers she had with a proper set and when she heard these speakers play she cried. yes, I have been following you for years. the video with banging 6.5 incher in the trunk while people thought it to be a 12 or two 8s was also mad.
It isn't so much the cost of the MDF as the type of "MDF". The only kind I can find these days is NOT standard MDF. It's more like chip board with a weird binder, and it isn't very good.
Awesome video, as always! I was wondering if you have made any reviews for these amplifier boards? Theres quite a few of them out there and although they can't compete with high end amps, many less capable enthusiasts (myself and many of my friends) are left scratching our heads on how to choose a board that gives the best results per dollar.
@@HexiBase I have good experience with Ayimia A03 and A07 Pro amp and Sure Wondom JAB4. Others tend to have some noise at least from RCA input, either they are too sensitive or something else. Dayton Audio should be rebranded Sure Wondom if I'm not mistaken. No personal touch with Arylic Up2Stream but they have some good reviews though.
Sounds fantastic! I chose to lisen to the sound demo using Mese 99 Neo's with Hart Audio cables powered through my IFI zen DAC/CAN stack on balanced 4.4 and it sounds amazing! Now I wanna build one lol!
My listening impressions: Compared to the bluetooth bose speakers we have around the house, this speaker plays considerably lower. The bass and midbass definitely stand out. For some of my music, especially the more acoustic tracks, I would want something more along the line of your simulated response, with a smoother high end rolloff. That being said, the low end sounds very impressive on those electronic tracks. Your speaker is still much less "boxy" than the bose, and what highs are there, do sound better. Would take this speaker over the bose any day (except a day where I need to put said speaker in a backpack). Listening devices: Yamaha NS-1000 and Sennheiser HD 660S
Cool to get Sophie's opinion during testing -- another useful data point that actually translates over UA-cam! Not that I would have expected any less of a result from one of your projects. Somewhere in storage, I have my Granddad's large, credenza-style tube hi-fi, replete with a 33/45/78 turntable and an AM/FM radio. (Granddad once told me it was the last tube model Sears sold before everything hi-fi went solid state.) As I get more comfortable working around the high voltages required, I want to refurbish it back into service. No angry schnauzers here! 😁👍
I’m verry impressed, especially by the low-end. I’d expect off axis performance to be only so so due to diffraction, might also explain the muted high frequencies. But that did not hurt the performance notably during the demos. More than overkill for the use case. Just listened with airpods pro but those generally sound pretty okay and flat
Amazing! I've always loved BMRs, they're certainly wonderous technology, especially for the price (although more costly as of late). Surprised the response came out so nicely, I was expecting some serious comb filtering between those two drivers.
Great build man! Holy hell I want one of those machines! And also, HEEEEYYY SOPHIE!! You're a lucky cat having a babe like her! Keep em coming! Your channel is baller status!
Love your work! I really enjoy watching how you methodically blend form and function so uniquely into each build with your grand wizard level acoustic genius. Cheers from Texas!
@@HexiBase Thanks for the reply. Regarding the high-frequency roll-off, I am not 100% sure but the culprit could be the output filter of the amplifier. I had a similar issue with one of the TPA3116D2-based amplifier boards. Continue your adventures! Cheers!
Listening impressions overall pretty positive! Does certainly have a good amount of low end, maybe not the snappiest in the world (?), but certainly not bad enough to complain for non-critical listening. The highs sound suprisingly bright considering the FR, the top top end isn't quite there but that 6-10k sounds all there and accounted for. Though then again this is all a bit subject to my own set up which is a set of DIY speakers that are +/- 3db 35-18000Hz for the most part, after I've done a whole load of room correction with the EQ anyway. It does have a slight upper treble bump (starting around 10k) of 2 db or so which is why this may sound a bit brighter to me
Your builds are amazing 👏, especially those t line 3D printed sub enclosure producing insane bass considering their compact size. I suggest you that You make bigger versions of enclosure,like for 10-12 inch subwoofers or even bigger, and try to get highest efficiency. I can imagine that if those 3-6 inch subs can get crazy loud then 12 inch would be competing with 18 inch sub with enclosure built by you👍
Awesome project with awesome results! Especially considering the low cost of the drivers and amplifier. If one were to build this in a more "traditional" rectangular enclosure for their shed using the ports you designed, what internal size enclosure (per driver) would you suggest? Your incredible content is always appreciated and enjoyed.
No Futurama cutaways!? Sir, you can do better lol. Love the vids as always. This is an impressive machine I would love to see you cut out a complex waveguide for a compression driver
Such a cute little router! If you were making wave guides or curved baffles, would it be faster to carve MDF or to 3D print? (I won't talk about how much bigger or faster my CNC is, because that wouldn't be fair...)
G'day ! Yay Team ! Wow, that's a very fancy bit of Kit....; very very impressive Segue Warning... Did you see Ward Carroll Channel's video, posted 72 hrs ago ? "F-35s GROUNDED" ? The entire fleet. Also all the F-18s. Due to dysfunctional Cartridge Activation Devices, in their Ejection Seats. Which is, presumably, why the Chinese are quite so confident in protesting Pelosi's prancing around Formosa/"Taiwan" (!) ? Nothing newer than F-15s from the 1970s, in the Carrier Battle Groups' CAP Umbrellas..., apparently... Such is life, Have a good one... Stay safe. ;-p Ciao !
Hello @hexibase. I am starting to think about a ceiling speaker project. I want to print a 3d enclosure for small Tang Band speakers and radiators. Have you experimented with ceiling speakers yet? I feel so much technology is used in small Bluetooth speakers that can translate to fuller-sounding ceiling speakers. But I am looking for a way to create the enclosure and mounting system. Any input would be appreciated. And keep up the fantastic work you do. Your knowledge, skill, and presentation are, in my opinion, second to none.
Do you have any tipps and could you give some advise on what software you are using to design all these different enclosures? Is there a software to design and model a enclosure in 3d for example and simulate the airflow, spl, with/without horn, different ports and further more?
Nice! I'm curious about 2 things. First, what's your impression on the SnapMakers CNC capability ? Same as or better that the Chinese CNCs for $400? Second, where did you get the formula for the taper (area vs length) of the port? All the papers I've read are conflicting or unclear in that regard. Would it be interesting to you to compare a straight tube port (no taper) vs what you have wrt bass extension, port noise onset vs volume?
I know this might be a stupid request, but would you consider testing the Sony WH-XM5 bluetooth headphones, its what im currently using and id like to know what you think about them.
Great channel! Have you tryed 3D printing enclosures using Carbon Fiber PLA? Is stiffer than just PLA. I'd like your profesional opinion maybe a test too.
PETE AT THIS POINT FO YOU FEEL LIKE A COMBO UNIT LIKE THIS IS THE WAY TO GO AS OPPOSED TO AN INDIVIDUAL LASER AND PRINTER..FOR THE GENERAL HOME HOBBIE/ ENTHUSIAST
Great project, but did you use a different slicer for the grill? Latest Luban doesn't seem to be able to figure out the G-code, at least not on my machine (the rest of the prints have no problem) any chance on getting the sliced file?
Every Hexibase video is a joy to see appear in notifications
It will never cease to amaze me how much output you manage to extract from miniature drivers....What sorcery
@@HexiBase 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣they all need a raise coz they really kickin'
@@HexiBase Teach me your ways great sensei. I'm really hoping for a run through of some sort about speaker parameters and how they translate to different enclosures. I'm still learning but some misinformation has led me down the wrong rabbit hole before
Science hippy!
All drivers matter
@@Omi142 🤣🤣🤣
I love it. Been designing ol' skool radios like this for years. I started with "bassbox by harris tech" for enclosure designs. Now i use software dsp and class d amps to pop it like the kids new age bluetooth speakers. Keep up the good work!
I am still to this days years later amazed at your skills. You sir do quality work and make some of the best videos around! Wish you did design tutorial videos more on using software to create boxes I need lessons from you.
I'm listening to your speakers using the same speakers, sealed box tho.
I really like the wide dispersion BMR gives.
Impressive! Every part of the build along with the final product. I am in awe!
CNC is awesome tech, but the size restrictions, speed limitations and learning curve means there will likely never be one in my shop. The freedom, scale and speed offered by a simple set of power tools (table saw, miter saw, circular saw with track attachment, router and sander) and comparatively less experience and expertise will have CNCs beat for a long time to come.
That being said, this is a gorgeous build and it sounds absolutely stellar. It's a beautiful example of just how far this tech has come in the last decade, and while said tech isn't for me, I do look forward to seeing how it continues to develop over the next ten years. :D
@@HexiBase There's some amazing 3D scanning software out there, and I feel like if someone was to combine that with freeform digital sculpting and put it into a format that CNCs could deal with, there would be a HUGE leap in the arena.
Just imagine seeing a shape somewhere that you really like, whip out your phone and scan it, maybe with a little reference card in frame for the software to calibrate off of, and being able to integrate that shape into a design in minutes.
@@rhkips FYI, your dream is already reality. The answer is Rhino 3D. It has an interface much like AutoCad, and it specializes in free form surface modeling. It can output STL files, which works for any 3D printer. You can also make exact replicas of objects by 3D scanning. That part is less trivial, but there are ways to do it. (I paid a company to 3D scan a design I sculpted, and I finished the design in CAD. But it is taking more than a few minutes!)
Yeah you could probably do this enclosure using just front and back cutting and a piece of flexible plywood with bracing batons. I do like layered enclosures for the ease of complex shapes - folded horns and the like, without having to glue a bunch of angled panels and hope it's airtight. You can just stack layers and they fit flush, and if you are really adventurous, change the layer profile for dome type enclosures, or just fit the profile of back seating and wheel wells in a car boot.
You are freaking amazing! I used to think I was smart until I started watching your UA-cam channel lol.
I listened to the demo on some Beyerdynamic DT-990 pro headphones, and I'm loving the sound of that little box! I love that you can get small drivers to make big synth bass parts and kick drums sound like they've got some authority (I could really tell on Shapeshifter). I've learned a ton binge watching your videos recently, and can't wait to see what else you have planned!
Im a simple man. i see new content from Hexibase, and i click, watch, and enjoy...
long story short - every video you have made has impressed me. I watched this video with Lenovo Legion 5 2021 model and listened with Steelseries Arctis headset, the sound is of this tiny speaker you've built is strong for the size.
I'd like to ask do you still have the video where you do the demo of two towers in the bedroom and another one where you talk about doing a build for your sister if i remember correctly to replace the random speakers she had with a proper set and when she heard these speakers play she cried. yes, I have been following you for years. the video with banging 6.5 incher in the trunk while people thought it to be a 12 or two 8s was also mad.
Of course these days the MDF will cost you more than the $1800 Snapmaker you use to cut it out 😆Great video as always sir, love these builds!
It isn't so much the cost of the MDF as the type of "MDF". The only kind I can find these days is NOT standard MDF. It's more like chip board with a weird binder, and it isn't very good.
Awesome video, as always! I was wondering if you have made any reviews for these amplifier boards? Theres quite a few of them out there and although they can't compete with high end amps, many less capable enthusiasts (myself and many of my friends) are left scratching our heads on how to choose a board that gives the best results per dollar.
@@HexiBase I have good experience with Ayimia A03 and A07 Pro amp and Sure Wondom JAB4. Others tend to have some noise at least from RCA input, either they are too sensitive or something else. Dayton Audio should be rebranded Sure Wondom if I'm not mistaken. No personal touch with Arylic Up2Stream but they have some good reviews though.
Sounds fantastic! I chose to lisen to the sound demo using Mese 99 Neo's with Hart Audio cables powered through my IFI zen DAC/CAN stack on balanced 4.4 and it sounds amazing! Now I wanna build one lol!
Beautiful design. I love the retro look. Looking forward to your next post 👍
My listening impressions: Compared to the bluetooth bose speakers we have around the house, this speaker plays considerably lower. The bass and midbass definitely stand out. For some of my music, especially the more acoustic tracks, I would want something more along the line of your simulated response, with a smoother high end rolloff. That being said, the low end sounds very impressive on those electronic tracks. Your speaker is still much less "boxy" than the bose, and what highs are there, do sound better. Would take this speaker over the bose any day (except a day where I need to put said speaker in a backpack). Listening devices: Yamaha NS-1000 and Sennheiser HD 660S
Every one of your creations sound amazing. Love the range from such small drivers. Keep up the awesome content. Thanks HexiBase.
“Wrap boxes individually it’s a dick move and funny” best line in a video on UA-cam!
Any chance you’d assemble and sell the amp? It’s what I’m looking for and can’t find. You sir are an inspiration and source of knowledge for me.
what a great machine, def useful for people with limited space.
Cool to get Sophie's opinion during testing -- another useful data point that actually translates over UA-cam! Not that I would have expected any less of a result from one of your projects. Somewhere in storage, I have my Granddad's large, credenza-style tube hi-fi, replete with a 33/45/78 turntable and an AM/FM radio. (Granddad once told me it was the last tube model Sears sold before everything hi-fi went solid state.) As I get more comfortable working around the high voltages required, I want to refurbish it back into service. No angry schnauzers here! 😁👍
I’m verry impressed, especially by the low-end. I’d expect off axis performance to be only so so due to diffraction, might also explain the muted high frequencies. But that did not hurt the performance notably during the demos. More than overkill for the use case. Just listened with airpods pro but those generally sound pretty okay and flat
This is amazing. Good job. I totally missed this video, but Im so glad I found it!
I have a Snapmaker Artisan on preorder.....cant wait to get making things 🙂
Another Amazing video and project build from HexiBase. Love how detailed you explain things. Wish I had some of your knowledge.
Amazing! I've always loved BMRs, they're certainly wonderous technology, especially for the price (although more costly as of late). Surprised the response came out so nicely, I was expecting some serious comb filtering between those two drivers.
Great build man! Holy hell I want one of those machines! And also, HEEEEYYY SOPHIE!! You're a lucky cat having a babe like her! Keep em coming! Your channel is baller status!
That is incredible work. Love your videos man.
Love your work! I really enjoy watching how you methodically blend form and function so uniquely into each build with your grand wizard level acoustic genius. Cheers from Texas!
Great work! I always wonder how you will be able to go as low as 50Hz with such a small driver. Amazing!
@@HexiBase Thanks for the reply. Regarding the high-frequency roll-off, I am not 100% sure but the culprit could be the output filter of the amplifier. I had a similar issue with one of the TPA3116D2-based amplifier boards. Continue your adventures! Cheers!
as usual you dont disappoint
i know this is a year old now, but with PE's ampss with DSP now. this would be interesting setup to lift to the top end a bit.
Listening impressions overall pretty positive! Does certainly have a good amount of low end, maybe not the snappiest in the world (?), but certainly not bad enough to complain for non-critical listening. The highs sound suprisingly bright considering the FR, the top top end isn't quite there but that 6-10k sounds all there and accounted for. Though then again this is all a bit subject to my own set up which is a set of DIY speakers that are +/- 3db 35-18000Hz for the most part, after I've done a whole load of room correction with the EQ anyway. It does have a slight upper treble bump (starting around 10k) of 2 db or so which is why this may sound a bit brighter to me
Would be interested in seeing you build portable speaker.
Thanks for the video. Always a good time seeing what you come up with.
Thanks! Now I want a Snap Maker.
This was amazing! Btw I love your song "Gravel Rain".
Low key wishing for a boombox with the same quality and also a few nods from the bass tube, maybe. I really do hope these are sold in retail!
Your builds are amazing 👏, especially those t line 3D printed sub enclosure producing insane bass considering their compact size. I suggest you that You make bigger versions of enclosure,like for 10-12 inch subwoofers or even bigger, and try to get highest efficiency. I can imagine that if those 3-6 inch subs can get crazy loud then 12 inch would be competing with 18 inch sub with enclosure built by you👍
Nicely done! As usual :)
Awesome project with awesome results! Especially considering the low cost of the drivers and amplifier. If one were to build this in a more "traditional" rectangular enclosure for their shed using the ports you designed, what internal size enclosure (per driver) would you suggest? Your incredible content is always appreciated and enjoyed.
JUST LOVE THE CONTENT
No Futurama cutaways!? Sir, you can do better lol. Love the vids as always. This is an impressive machine
I would love to see you cut out a complex waveguide for a compression driver
Wow nice sound your mic must be pretty good too
That sounds like a real kicker for such a small speaker.
Do you get good enough separation with the speakers being quite close together?
epic project
Such a cute little router! If you were making wave guides or curved baffles, would it be faster to carve MDF or to 3D print? (I won't talk about how much bigger or faster my CNC is, because that wouldn't be fair...)
Looks like overextruding a bit.. with the strings and blobs here and there.. maybe bump up the retraction?
WOW!!! Youre stuff is awesome!
Very nice work! I recommend sanding and staining/sealing this beast for a nice finish
G'day !
Yay Team !
Wow, that's a very fancy bit of Kit....; very very impressive
Segue Warning...
Did you see
Ward Carroll
Channel's video, posted 72 hrs ago ?
"F-35s GROUNDED"
?
The entire fleet. Also all the F-18s. Due to dysfunctional Cartridge Activation Devices, in their Ejection Seats.
Which is, presumably, why the Chinese are quite so confident in protesting Pelosi's prancing around Formosa/"Taiwan" (!) ?
Nothing newer than F-15s from the 1970s, in the Carrier Battle Groups' CAP Umbrellas..., apparently...
Such is life,
Have a good one...
Stay safe.
;-p
Ciao !
You should collaborate with Anker or a mfg and produce your own line of portable Bluetooth speakers!
Hello @hexibase. I am starting to think about a ceiling speaker project. I want to print a 3d enclosure for small Tang Band speakers and radiators. Have you experimented with ceiling speakers yet? I feel so much technology is used in small Bluetooth speakers that can translate to fuller-sounding ceiling speakers. But I am looking for a way to create the enclosure and mounting system. Any input would be appreciated. And keep up the fantastic work you do. Your knowledge, skill, and presentation are, in my opinion, second to none.
Could you share what motorized jib/slider you use for the smooth camera shots? Looks great.
Do you have any tipps and could you give some advise on what software you are using to design all these different enclosures? Is there a software
to design and model a enclosure in 3d for example and simulate the airflow, spl, with/without horn, different ports and further more?
On the fridge. Nice.
Can never go wrong with a bit of art.
Nice! I'm curious about 2 things. First, what's your impression on the SnapMakers CNC capability ? Same as or better that the Chinese CNCs for $400?
Second, where did you get the formula for the taper (area vs length) of the port? All the papers I've read are conflicting or unclear in that regard. Would it be interesting to you to compare a straight tube port (no taper) vs what you have wrt bass extension, port noise onset vs volume?
Impressive 👍
muddled mid and no bottom note but very good otherwise, and very powerful!
3-way speakers are a minimum for me; to get som separation
Pete, do you still enclosure designs? Like the pwk designs car audio stuff? It's been years since I've purchased a design. Is the site still active?
Impressive!
listened in Audio-Technica ATH-M40x with no external audio card. i like soud) but left chanel is louder
I know this might be a stupid request, but would you consider testing the Sony WH-XM5 bluetooth headphones, its what im currently using and id like to know what you think about them.
Upper end roll-off due to the compression of audio over Bluetooth?
Awesome
Great channel! Have you tryed 3D printing enclosures using Carbon Fiber PLA? Is stiffer than just PLA. I'd like your profesional opinion maybe a test too.
Great Video! Is there a Way where i can get your music tracks so i can listen to them in my car?
@@HexiBase Just seen it, shoud have looked to your description bevore asking. Thx!
Have you done any builds with ABS instead of PLA?
Impressive
well done!
So do you have to plug it in or it's a battery operated?
Very Nice!
PETE
AT THIS POINT FO YOU FEEL LIKE A COMBO UNIT LIKE THIS IS THE WAY TO GO AS OPPOSED TO AN INDIVIDUAL LASER AND PRINTER..FOR THE GENERAL HOME HOBBIE/ ENTHUSIAST
@Hexibase Where can I get a copy of that HB Sequence 002 track from? Can you put it on your Soundcloud so I could at least listen to it?
Great project, but did you use a different slicer for the grill? Latest Luban doesn't seem to be able to figure out the G-code, at least not on my machine (the rest of the prints have no problem) any chance on getting the sliced file?
Tried a few different g-code generators, and re-downloaded the file twice. I think its a corrupted file.
where can i play the HB Sequence 002?
Paint it!
That's a lot of machine for $1600! I was expecting a price tag closer to double that.
How to convert a stl file to a cnc file in luban
damn i want that printer.
OMG overkilllll 🤣🤣
Haha the fridge
friggen cool as shit!
what mouse is that? @10:33
@@HexiBase not the gaming mouse the ball mouse
@@HexiBase the elecom Huge THX for the respons
👌💯👍✔👏👏👏👏👏👏👏cool🌝
Ether CX :)
Where’s what’s her name?
I don’t get notifications from you 😢
Even though I have activated them.