Well, Stereophile and The Absolute Sound have been begging me to publish with them. Not! :-) But I'll probably put in on the Audio Asyslum for one. In there...
Hi tweakers, Since you've all been waiting with bated breath for the results of the project I outlined in post # 35, here tiz. Fn = 33.5HZ Qt = .97 So, F3 = 27...
I'm with you, Ray. Is Qt the same as Qtc? Do you measure it or calculate it? And what is Fn? Can you post a picture when you're closer to room completion, or...
Hi Everyone.... I have a problem trying to choose a good driver for my custom built speaker cabinet project. Currently I have the following drivers listed as...
... Hello biz, I've always treated Qt and Qtc as the same though purists may cringe. On a driver or driver within a sealed box Qt is calculated from the ...
One room tweak most of us have been guilty of is to buy new gear. I love the sound of my 20 year old Acoustat electrostatic speakers but need more power. I...
I've heard of people building amps with radio transmitting tubes... you can get tons of power with the right pair of tubes... of course, they're expensive... ...
Yes, expensive tubes and then there is the output transformers to buy, chassis, other transformers, chokes, parts, 900 volt or higher B+. I'll stick with 7...
Biz: I'm waiting with anticipation. I will be building a new audio room later this year so I'm "listening". Paul ... sites ... rebuilt woofers ... rewired ...
... < BIG SNIP > ... Hi biz, You are doing great! AND, single handedly boosting the economy to new heights. My 401K thanks you. Seriously, I think you're...
Hello gang; I'm working out on paper an idea for a stereo equipment cabinet and need some input. My problem with the vast majority of pre-fab stuff is that......
The semi-closed back will add considerably to the structural integrity as well, if properly designed. I would start with a large sheet (up to 4' x 8') plywood...
Hello tweakers, For a quick but informative read on bettering room acoustics go to: www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/manufacture/0502/ It's wtitten by the Chief...
Ben, I also like the Scandanavian look. Have you checked out Quadraspire.com? I saw these units briefly but didn't do the "thump" test on them. They have some...
... I gave this a little thought, and figured I could probably do just as well by staggering segments of plywood horizontally, and putting two inches of ...
I like your stagger-layer back idea! If the 2x4's are non-structural, 2x2's might be an option. Not sure how the Dynamat logo would show. What I had in mind...
... need ... <BIG SNIP> ... Hi Ben, You are definitly "a man with a plan". You are demonstrating as much preparation as a moon launch. Good on you. I did a...
... Just did. Nice, but a little too modern and cookie-cutter for my taste. ... Darned close! ... True. Logged and noted. ... Not what I was referring to......
... wrote: <SNIP> ... 4x4 ... OK, that's much less than I first estimated. ( 12" deep) At 100#/cubic ft. you'll have about 400# of sand. <SNIP> ... of ... ...
OK guys, bear with me... did I get this site from DIY Audio Tweaks? http://teresaudio.com/haven/ This guy loves making his own stuff and he even likes...