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#1 ·
I want to build some mains and a center, I'm looking at the WWMT set up for the mains and WMTW for the center, using 7" or 8" drivers (woofers).

No more than a $1000 for all the parts.


So far this is what I found........:dumbcrazy:

Mains $725(pair)

Technical drawing





Center $365(same drivers)

Technical drawing Diagram Drawing Parallel


This prices include the crossover already build:spend:

Any suggestions!!:help:


Loudspeaker Subwoofer Sound box Audio equipment Electronics
 
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How about this one........

Loudspeaker Subwoofer Sound box Audio equipment Electronics


Specifcations


Design


3.5-way

Response


40hz-20K (+/- 3db)
200hz-17K (+/- 1.5db off-axis)

Bass Extension
F10 (-10db)


28 hz

Sensitivity
(db/2.83v/1M)


87db

Impedance
(average / minimum)


4 / 3.6 ohms

Suggested Power
(watts/channel)


30-150
Box Alignment

Ported
Video Shielded?

Partial (except tweeter)
Dimensions
(H x W x D)

38" x 9" x 11"
Shipping Weight

60 lbs.
Standard Veneers

Cherry & Maple

Shipping Cost?


Included (Lower 48 / USA)

Price / Kit


$540 / pair


http://www.selahaudio.com/id114.html








and center

Loudspeaker Subwoofer Electronics Audio equipment Electronic device


Specifications

Design

Sealed
Response

75hz-20K (+/-3db)

Bass Extension
F10 (-10db)


43hz

Sensitivity
(db/2.83v/1M)


87db

Impedance
(average / minimum)


4.5 / 4 ohms

Suggested Power
(watts / channel)


40-150

Box Alignment


Sealed

Video Shielded?


Partially (woofers and midrange)
Dimensions
(H x W x D)

9" x 21" x 11"
Shipping Weight

45 lbs.
Standard Veneers

Maple and Cherry

Shipping Cost?


Included (Lower 48 / USA)

Price / Kit


$260 / each
 
#10 ·
Uh oh... now you've gone and done it. Here comes my big speaker envy. :) I've followed a few of the big Dayton projects and they'd probably be on the top of my list if I was going to replace my Monitor 7s with something bigger. They look great, and seem to be pretty dynamic and enjoyable to listen to. And bonus points if you build a curved box like in that picture!
 
#11 ·
I'm confused. The info on htguide.com is based off of the Dayton drivers, but the kits from Selah audio use different drivers. Are you building the Selah audio version with their crossover, or contracting Selah to build one of the multiple crossovers listed on the build site for the Dayton version? I don't think it would work as well using a crossover based on different drivers and different driver positioning.

I also agree that the curved cabinet in the picture above is certainly sweet!!! Almost looks like one of the Dayton enclosures, but I wasn't aware of any large enough to accomodate this speaker. If these are Dayton's or something like them, I'd definitely be interested in the cabinet. As it is, I'm very interested in the design right now.
 
#12 ·
I also agree that the curved cabinet in the picture above is certainly sweet!!! Almost looks like one of the Dayton enclosures, but I wasn't aware of any large enough to accomodate this speaker. If these are Dayton's or something like them, I'd definitely be interested in the cabinet. As it is, I'm very interested in the design right now.
That's a custom cabinet. There are a couple of ways to achieve a curved box. One is to build a frame and bend multiple sheets of plywood and MDF over it.

My personal favorite methond is translamination. The Magico Mini uses this technique.



 
#14 ·
I'll remember that next time I can choose between a family car and a set of monitor speakers.... What a beautiful speaker! I think $20K is a little out of the allowable budget though....

Anyone have access to a CNC router to make multiple "layers" of birch ply? I'd be hesitant to build a floor stander with this method, that's a lot of labor and making sure the laminate was flat and even would be interesting. But for a monitor, maybe that's possible....
 
#21 ·
I've been considering that Dayton build myself. I really, really like the design and sound of the Cremona M made by Sonus Faber, which are a $10,000/pr speaker. The sound is phenomenal and though the Dayton plan certainly isn't going to mimick the SF, from everything I've read, the Dayton TMWW can be built to amazing results.
 
#23 ·
The Zaph zdt3.5 sounds great and is affordable. I would like to build a set of the Statements since they are very highly regarded as great sound for the money, unfortunately they won't fit in my space. I am looking also at the Finalist, but there is no center designed for it yet, so the next on my list is the khanspires (sp?). I have built the Zaphs, so looking to do something else. I'm interested also to hear from others on affordable designs they have heard.
 
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