mminutel
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I have spent a few hours searching the forums, but the results are broad and limited on this subject. I don't know where else to turn to though. Whenever I get tired of headphones, I switch over to my RCA Stereo Receiver which, needless to say, sounds pretty lousy. As a side hobby, I like wood working. My grandfather really likes woodworking as well so around half the reason I want to build them is to spend the time with him before I leave. For my first build, I do not want anything very fancy or expensive. They will only be used at reasonable listening levels in a fairly small room. I will be taking them to college so think about a 2 person dorm suite sized room. They will be to the right and left of my computer monitor so them being able to fill the room isn't really a necessity either, but it would be nice.
I have been looking at these: Speaker Building Project at Parts Express
They seem fairly easy, but they look like a descent introduction into this type of stuff. They feature this 8 ohm woofer. Here are the power specs: 30 watts RMS/45 watts max. http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...=7768&CATID=49
The crossover uses three inductors. That is my first question. I found the inductors on Parts Express, but they are around 10$+ for each one. That seems pretty expensive. They are supposed to be 18AWG air core. I need 1.5mH, .33mH, and 4mH. I don't know what to search for when I look through Mouser or Digikey. Can anyone help me out with that? Also, will the resistor and capacitor quality really matter much in the crossover in terms of sound quality?
My grandfather is partial to using either Black Cherry or some type of Walnut. Is MDF used for its acoustic characteristics, or can we use any type of 3/4" wood. He already has a lot of it laying around.
Now, I need an amp. I have been looking at the amps from 41hz. The only problem with that is I will need to wait a month to order from them. I would prefer not to wait that long. The reason being, I won't get a Paypal account until I turn 18. I know that the AMP5 would be the better option, but it is a little over budget considering I have to add a transformer. Will the AMP6 be able to drive two of these speakers to reasonable volume? If not, what are some other choices on amps?
As for the volume pot, I can just splice it in between the input jacks and the input pads on the circuit board, correct?
I will edit my post as I have more questions. Your help is greatly appreciated. I have been reading whatever I can find on this subject, but if anyone can help point me in the right direction, I would be much obliged.
I have been looking at these: Speaker Building Project at Parts Express
They seem fairly easy, but they look like a descent introduction into this type of stuff. They feature this 8 ohm woofer. Here are the power specs: 30 watts RMS/45 watts max. http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...=7768&CATID=49
The crossover uses three inductors. That is my first question. I found the inductors on Parts Express, but they are around 10$+ for each one. That seems pretty expensive. They are supposed to be 18AWG air core. I need 1.5mH, .33mH, and 4mH. I don't know what to search for when I look through Mouser or Digikey. Can anyone help me out with that? Also, will the resistor and capacitor quality really matter much in the crossover in terms of sound quality?
My grandfather is partial to using either Black Cherry or some type of Walnut. Is MDF used for its acoustic characteristics, or can we use any type of 3/4" wood. He already has a lot of it laying around.
Now, I need an amp. I have been looking at the amps from 41hz. The only problem with that is I will need to wait a month to order from them. I would prefer not to wait that long. The reason being, I won't get a Paypal account until I turn 18. I know that the AMP5 would be the better option, but it is a little over budget considering I have to add a transformer. Will the AMP6 be able to drive two of these speakers to reasonable volume? If not, what are some other choices on amps?
As for the volume pot, I can just splice it in between the input jacks and the input pads on the circuit board, correct?
I will edit my post as I have more questions. Your help is greatly appreciated. I have been reading whatever I can find on this subject, but if anyone can help point me in the right direction, I would be much obliged.