The diy speaker saga continues...

[Wardsweb]

Well, in my never ending quest for audio perfection, I've decided to change woofers in my DIY speakers. The Altec 416-8C are coming out and the JBL 2235H are going in. Have to use longer ports and change the bolt mounting holes. The Altec wide lip drivers bolt pattern is larger than the JBL 2235H. For the ports I just cut longer 4" PVC on my table saw. To change the bolt holes, I will fill the existing holes with synthetic wood filler (Bondo) and drill new holes backed with t-nuts. I also found the perforated metal sheet I needed to make the front curved grills. So, things are getting close to veneer time.

[peteracing]

I like those diy enclosures... Be carefull with those drivers magnets!
dont play around those tape reels with them!!!...

[Wardsweb]

Widget built the cabinets. The man has absolutely mad skills. Ok, the 2235H's are in and the bass is better. I think this will improve even more as they have some time to break in the recone.

[Mr. Widget]

How close are they to the rear wall? Those ports do need some room to breathe.


That perf is really transparent... is it aluminum or steel and how structural is it... I mean will it dent easily? The reason I ask is the stuff I got seems too flimsy and I want something a bit more structural.

Back on the bass... those 2235Hs do like an amp with a stiff power supply. Looking good... once they break in I bet they will sound great.


Widget

[Wardsweb]

Yes I do need to pull them out from the wall some more. Haven't really given room placement much time. I will let them play for a while, veneer them and then break out the tape measurer.

The perf is steel, 22 gauge, 1/4" hex x 0.285" on staggered centers. This makes it 77% open area. It has good spring for holding itself in the cabinet. I think it will be even better once it's covered with some JBL blue cloth.

I bought it online at http://www.perf-plus.com/

If you like I can send you a sample piece. If so, just PM an address.

[Wardsweb]

Ok got the edging and put on the grill cloth.

[Wardsweb]

I still need to afix the bottom edge, but you can see what it looks like in this picture.

[mikebake]

Thats cool, brother. You are on to something. That's a look.

[scott fitlin]

OOO, look at that Manley!

How do you like their gear? I have always read very good things about their stuff, have yet to venture into purchasing their Pultec style EQ,s, but, it is on my list of things to do!

Cabinets look sharp!

[Wardsweb]

OOO, look at that Manley!

How do you like their gear? I have always read very good things about their stuff, have yet to venture into purchasing their Pultec style EQ,s, but, it is on my list of things to do!

Cabinets look sharp!

Actually the Stingray is a very nice amp. There is some synergy with it and the horns. Way more power than I need but delivers the slam when I want it. This is the featured amp for the November 4th meet at my house. I sent a picture of it to Manley Labs and EveAnna liked it so much, she put it on their website. She's also sending some SWAG to give away. Even their sales director, Albert, emailed me that he's going to try and make the meet.

[scott fitlin]

It does look sweet. I read about their gear, Ive met Eveanna Manley at the AES show, and she does have that enthusiastic personality about her gear. Listened to the EQ,s through some headphones, seemed to be nice!

Maybe this year, Ill spring for a pair of Pultec style EQ,s.

I know this though, Manley aint Made In China! Gotta love that!

Wish I could make that meet, cabinets look all that! Matter of fact, so does all your stuff.

[spkrman57]

What crossover frequencies are you using?

You might have posted and I missed it.

Thanks, Ron

[Wardsweb]

What crossover frequencies are you using?

You might have posted and I missed it.

Thanks, Ron

The crossover is a combination of a Altec N501 and JBL 3106

[Wardsweb]

Here is a picture of a sheet of the sapele pommele veneer I will use. This is raw veneer that I still need to spray with some veneer softener and press.

[Titanium Dome]

You'll have a real treasure when you're done.