My DIY speakers -"J&N"

jororaitchev
jororaitchev Posts: 7
in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
The idea of hand-made/ DIY / loudspeakers was born in me, when I saw the model of JBL-tI6K . The design and fabrication of these unique shapes are made by a Danish designer. The pyramidal shape of the speakers is generally denied by the DIYers, or at least for the most part, but I decided at the moment that's my loudspeaker design. If there is interest in the topic, I will continue ;
97ycnq9zp7sc.jpg

· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,732
    Looks great, great drivers too!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Gardenstater
    Gardenstater Posts: 4,500
    I would very much like to hear more! I have thought about doing a new cabinet shape such as this for the components in my Polk 7Bs. I know that it would help with imaging and diffraction and panel resonances and that internal standing waves are tamed by non-parallel sides.
    George / NJ

    Polk 7B main speakers, std. mods+ (1979, orig owner)
    Martin Logan Dynamo sub w/6ft 14awg Power Cord
    Onkyo A-8017 integrated
    Logitech Squeezebox Touch Streamer w/EDO applet
    iFi nano iDSD DAC
    iPurifier3
    iDefender w/ iPower PS
    Custom Steve Wilson 1m UPOCC Interconnect
    iFi Mercury 0.5m OFHC continuous cast copper USB cable
    Custom Ribbon Speaker Cables, 5ft long, 4N Copper, 14awg, ultra low inductance
    Custom Vibration Isolation Speaker Stands and Sub Platform
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,158
    More please. B)
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,000
    XSive.... I like them. Are they bottom ported?
    Don't take experimental gene therapies from known eugenicists.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • jororaitchev
    jororaitchev Posts: 7
    Gentlemen, thank you all for your attention and good evaluation of my project, thank you very much!

    I will show a few stages in the construction of these speakers, but first their technical characteristics;
    The loudspeakers are;
    "SEAS"- Excel / Tw-1”, Mw-5”for center 2х 5.5”, Bass-8,5”/ and cross-over parts- "Intertechnik".
    Nominal impedance- 8 Ohm.
    Range 30Hz- 25kHz.
    Characteristic Sensitivity(2,83V/1m)- 87db.
    Long Term- 110W.

    I'll show you, how I made these speakers, supported with photos and with detailed information as possible. This project is a long time ago and some of the stages during their construction , I can not show them - I do not have the necessary material, but what is available, I suppose will be enough to provoke your interest.
    At first, I had to figure out how to bend MDF plates. In the internet now has a very detailed material on how this process is being carried out with complicated multi-operative press machine, but 2009 this information was scarce and irrelevant to me because, its clear I can not make a similar device at home.
    to be continued...
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,158
    I see you're from Bulgaria and are proud of the construction of these speakers.

    https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/my-diy-speakers-j-n.8997/

    Just copying and pasting the tweeter info, a lot of your posts came up from over the years and on many sites.

    https://www.bing.com/search?q="SEAS"-+Excel+/+Tw-1”,&form=ANNTH1&refig=f225fe5773604032bc567135c989967b

    I do love the Bird's eye Maple veneer. :p
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • jororaitchev
    jororaitchev Posts: 7
    Tony M wrote: »
    I see you're from Bulgaria and are proud of the construction of these speakers. .....

    I am registered in over 20 DIY- Audio forums, yes I am from Bulgaria.
    I am proud of what I have achieved in building my DIY- loudspeakers projects, but my goal has always been different. By registering in these forums, I have sought to I am trying to provoke in duyers in world a desire to build yours own loudspeakers, if I succeed with at least one member in this forums, my mission will bi accomplished .
    Thanks for your attention !
    audioluvr wrote: »
    I'm boored already.
    Sorry for that and goodbye!



    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,000
    On this forum you need 100 posts before you become "booring".
    Don't take experimental gene therapies from known eugenicists.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Gardenstater
    Gardenstater Posts: 4,500
    edited February 2022
    Not bored (or boored). Ignore any negativity. I read the entire thread that TonyM posted the link to (top one) and it was very interesting.

    1) Tell us about how these latest creations of yours sound compared to any manufactured high end speakers you have listened to previously. It's OK to be biased :) You've earned the right to brag as well!

    2) I noticed lots of foil covered material used at one step on the enclosure. Was this constrained layer damping material such as Dynamat Xtreme? Is it between the layers of MDF?

    3) So you create the MDF curved shapes by bending and laminating up multiple layers of 4mm MDF around an internal framework of braces. What adhesive do you use and what are the techniques used for bending and clamping compound curvatures like you have in your speakers?

    George / NJ

    Polk 7B main speakers, std. mods+ (1979, orig owner)
    Martin Logan Dynamo sub w/6ft 14awg Power Cord
    Onkyo A-8017 integrated
    Logitech Squeezebox Touch Streamer w/EDO applet
    iFi nano iDSD DAC
    iPurifier3
    iDefender w/ iPower PS
    Custom Steve Wilson 1m UPOCC Interconnect
    iFi Mercury 0.5m OFHC continuous cast copper USB cable
    Custom Ribbon Speaker Cables, 5ft long, 4N Copper, 14awg, ultra low inductance
    Custom Vibration Isolation Speaker Stands and Sub Platform
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,981
    Dang, those look sweet. Nice job. How long did it take you ?
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • jororaitchev
    jororaitchev Posts: 7
    Polk Audio Forum https://forum.polkaudio.com/

    CFarrell_SoundUnited sent you a message in Hello

    Hello, my name is Clint from Sound United and moderator of the Polk Audio Forum. I very much appreciated your post and thank you for sharing. I would like to apologize for some of the comments and hope you choose to stick around. It is the few that ruin it for the many. There may be a few bad apples, but I assure you that there are many good eggs among this group. Hope to see you around.

    Clint

    Reply: https://forum.polkaudio.com/messages/356180#Message_590217
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    Dang what did I miss here?
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • jororaitchev
    jororaitchev Posts: 7
    stangman67 wrote: »
    Dang what did I miss here?

    Nothing, of course, I just tried to present my projects, and it turned out that I suffer from "Narcissism" - a fact!
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    I can imagine which grouches here gave you crap. Speakers look awesome, you have much more skill and patience
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • gp4jesus
    gp4jesus Posts: 1,988
    edited February 2022
    They’re gorgeous! Please post build pics or a link to same.

    Did I miss your post of links to bending MDF?


    On my best YEAR my carpentry skills will never come close yours but I can dream 😴

    You don’t deserve the snarky remarks of some

    Driver configs using all Seas?
    Towers: Tweet 1”, Mid 5”, Bass-8,5”
    CC: 2х 5.5”
    Same tweeter for Center?
    Would you share the XO frequencies?

    Много благодаря for sharing. Tony
    Samsung 60" UN60ES6100 LED, Outlaw Audio 976 Pre/Pro Samsung BDP, Amazon Firestick, Phillips CD Changer Canare 14 ga - LCR tweeters inside*; Ctr Ch outside BJC 10 ga: LCR mids “Foamed & Plugged**”, inside* & out
    8 ga Powerline: LR woofers, inside* & out
    *soldered **Rob the Man (Xschop) LR: Tri-amped RTi A7 w/Rotels. Woofers - 980BX; Tweets & Mids - 981, connected w/Monoprice Premiere ICs
    Ctr Ch: Rotel RB981 -> Bi-amped CSi A6 Surrounds: Premiere ICs ->Rotel 981 -> AR 12 ga -> RTi A3. 5 Subs: Sunfire True SW Signature -> LFE & Ctr Ch; 4 Audio Pro Evidence @ the “Corners”. Power Conditioning & Distribution: 4 dedicated 20A feeds; APC H15; 5 Furman Miniport 20s
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Gardenstater
    Gardenstater Posts: 4,500
    I'm sure you will receive an apology. :D Looking forward to learning about the bending process, both MDF panels and veneer.
    George / NJ

    Polk 7B main speakers, std. mods+ (1979, orig owner)
    Martin Logan Dynamo sub w/6ft 14awg Power Cord
    Onkyo A-8017 integrated
    Logitech Squeezebox Touch Streamer w/EDO applet
    iFi nano iDSD DAC
    iPurifier3
    iDefender w/ iPower PS
    Custom Steve Wilson 1m UPOCC Interconnect
    iFi Mercury 0.5m OFHC continuous cast copper USB cable
    Custom Ribbon Speaker Cables, 5ft long, 4N Copper, 14awg, ultra low inductance
    Custom Vibration Isolation Speaker Stands and Sub Platform
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • jororaitchev
    jororaitchev Posts: 7

    gp4jesus
    "много благодаря":.. for sharing.
    Tony
    Very nice - Cyrillic, thank you, Tony!
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,553
    edited February 2022
    jororaitchev wrote: »
    stangman67 wrote: »
    Dang what did I miss here?

    Nothing, of course, I just tried to present my projects, and it turned out that I suffer from "Narcissism" - a fact!
    That comment was disrespectful and rude.

    I think the speakers look beautiful and the drivers used are top drawer.
    I'd love to hear them, the drive is a bit much though 😜
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • msg
    msg Posts: 10,116
    I thought audioluvr was just joking around when he posted his comment, because there wasn't any info in the speakers yet.

    I didn't know at first if the photo up top was something the OP was modeling after, or already built and planning to share the build process.

    I later found the build process on another forum. An *incredible* effort and beautiful result. Especially impressed given that he used only basic tools.
    I disabled signatures.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,732
    I agree the speakers are beautifully done.

    I believe the original comments of negative nature was in regards to the OP going to literally every audio forum to talk about this build.

    Which is a little strange but he has every right to be proud of that build for sure! 😊
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Gardenstater
    Gardenstater Posts: 4,500
    edited February 2022
    It's almost like the new normal is to be offended by everything. I hope with the new school values they don't start sending kids to the guidance counselor's office after show and tell (clear case of narcissism after all)

    But seriously, if he hadn't added our forum to his long list of ones he has posted on, how many of us would now know about it? I'd say pretty close to 0%. He said he was trying to promote DIY and wanted to share some of his knowledge. I'm looking forward to learning more.

    Welcome Joro!
    George / NJ

    Polk 7B main speakers, std. mods+ (1979, orig owner)
    Martin Logan Dynamo sub w/6ft 14awg Power Cord
    Onkyo A-8017 integrated
    Logitech Squeezebox Touch Streamer w/EDO applet
    iFi nano iDSD DAC
    iPurifier3
    iDefender w/ iPower PS
    Custom Steve Wilson 1m UPOCC Interconnect
    iFi Mercury 0.5m OFHC continuous cast copper USB cable
    Custom Ribbon Speaker Cables, 5ft long, 4N Copper, 14awg, ultra low inductance
    Custom Vibration Isolation Speaker Stands and Sub Platform
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • jororaitchev
    jororaitchev Posts: 7
    edited February 2022
    Gentlemаn;

    stangman67, gp4jesus, Gardenstater, pitdogg2, msg, VR3, thank you for the good evaluation of my work, I appreciate it!
    Post edited by jororaitchev on
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter