Last Project: AmpraSid Gothic V1 (Prototype)

VR3
VR3 Posts: 28,774
edited December 2004 in Speakers
Well I had nothing to do and Russ is sending me 2 extra woofers, which I also plan to cut holes in my subwoofer so I can have Quad woofs!!!

But, I made these for a smaller subwoofer or a possible two way (with a different woofer) in the future...

I have made alot of projects in 8-9 weeks...

1) AmpraSid Black Lab (2)
2) AmpraSid CompuS (2)
3) AmpraSid JigSaw (1)
4) AmpraSid Quadro (2)
5) AmpraSid Gothic V1 (Prototype) (2)
6) Russ's Speakers (2)
7) A Gate (for my mom) (1)
8) Something to hold dog dishes (1)

Total - 13 projects! Darn right!
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • jdhdiggs
    jdhdiggs Posts: 4,305
    edited December 2004
    Ok, what the heck are all those? not all speakers right?
    There is no genuine justice in any scheme of feeding and coddling the loafer whose only ponderable energies are devoted wholly to reproduction. Nine-tenths of the rights he bellows for are really privileges and he does nothing to deserve them. We not only acquired a vast population of morons, we have inculcated all morons, old or young, with the doctrine that the decent and industrious people of the country are bound to support them for all time.-Menkin
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,774
    edited December 2004
    SHEAT

    I forgot to post pics!

    The AmpraSid things are all speakers, they all can be located on my site...

    Gothic pic 1
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,774
    edited December 2004
    And close up...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,056
    edited December 2004
    looks like a cat house/toboggan...no offence.....first thing I thought of when I saw them.....cool though that you make your own stuff
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,774
    edited December 2004
    AmpraSid Black Lab -
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,774
    edited December 2004
    AmpraSid CompuS -
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,774
    edited December 2004
    AmpraSid JigSaw -
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,774
    edited December 2004
    AmpraSid Quadro -
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited December 2004
    Not to be the forum "grammar ****" or anything, but don't you mean "quatro?"

    Cool speaks Sid. I take it the 1st pic has the tweeter mounted outside the cabinet?...cool.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,774
    edited December 2004
    Nope...

    Quadro --

    Quad = 4, ro just gives it an ending :p

    Yep, tweets will be if ever mounted on the outside (first pic) - just made those to pass the time...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • jdhdiggs
    jdhdiggs Posts: 4,305
    edited December 2004
    Are the quadros using 4 mids and a ribbon? It looked like you hade the box cut for that.
    There is no genuine justice in any scheme of feeding and coddling the loafer whose only ponderable energies are devoted wholly to reproduction. Nine-tenths of the rights he bellows for are really privileges and he does nothing to deserve them. We not only acquired a vast population of morons, we have inculcated all morons, old or young, with the doctrine that the decent and industrious people of the country are bound to support them for all time.-Menkin
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,774
    edited December 2004
    No, the Quadro uses 4 full range drivers....

    And it has one huge slot port

    Basically I took the CompuS design (uses same drivers) and turned it on its side...and stacked it 4 times...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • maggiefan
    maggiefan Posts: 223
    edited December 2004
    That's a lot of projects in a short time. You sure aren't lazy! So how do they sound, that's the bottom line. Do you think they compare well with average commercial speakers? Anyway, just wanted to say you're very talented and creative. Good for you.
    Larry
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  • kingtut
    kingtut Posts: 813
    edited December 2004
    Trey, when it's time for college, you might consider a major in Electrical Engineering. You already have a good head start with the speaker designs.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,774
    edited December 2004
    Thanks KingTut - may be an option except I am absolutely horrid in math...hehe

    I have only heard the Black Lab and CompuS thus far...

    The Black Lab, I would take it over any 120 dollar speaker on the market new, absolutely amazing musical performer...seperation, detail, etc - terrific.

    The CompuS - well it is meant for a small area (computer speakers) - but they also sound pretty decent for what they are as well. I designed these on my own...

    Now if Russ would send me the parts! :p

    Thanks for all the replies/comments
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Mjr7531
    Mjr7531 Posts: 856
    edited December 2004
    Just curious, how many of those projects were your "last" project? :)

    Interestingly enough, I'm building my own speakers, I'd to buy my own MDF though, a 4'x8' sheet for $50. Have fun with your projects,
    Matt
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  • bknauss
    bknauss Posts: 1,441
    edited December 2004
    $50 for a sheet of MDF??? <$20 at Home Depot for 3/4". Hope that was a typo :)
    Brian Knauss
    ex-Electrical Engineer for Polk
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,774
    edited December 2004
    The wood I used in these projects were 1" Pine. The Black Lab uses 3/4" MDF - it was the project I 'turned in' -

    And yep, it costs 20 bucks
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Mjr7531
    Mjr7531 Posts: 856
    edited December 2004
    Originally posted by bknauss
    $50 for a sheet of MDF??? <$20 at Home Depot for 3/4". Hope that was a typo :)

    How big a sheet? I wanna know if need to bang my head against a wall. (It will be a very high grade of MDF though...)
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  • WJE
    WJE Posts: 27
    edited December 2004
    Originally posted by Mjr7531
    How big a sheet? I wanna know if need to bang my head against a wall. (It will be a very high grade of MDF though...)
    Could it be that he used 1" MDF instead? Could be the reason for the higher price.

    Then again, you could "sandwich" two sheets of 3/4" together for a stronger and heavier cabinet - for less money. :)
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,774
    edited December 2004
    Medite and Medex cost 50 a sheet...

    very dense stuff and dosnt use that harmful glue...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • bknauss
    bknauss Posts: 1,441
    edited December 2004
    Originally posted by Mjr7531
    How big a sheet? I wanna know if need to bang my head against a wall. (It will be a very high grade of MDF though...)

    4'x8'. This price was as of this past summer or a bit before... so who knows what the economy of MDF has done since then ;) This isn't very high grade stuff though. You might have to look through the pile to find something that isn't warped.

    I've heard the "optimal" wood to use is marine grade baltic birch. I believe (and I could be completely wrong), that goes for $50 for a 4x8 sheet.
    Brian Knauss
    ex-Electrical Engineer for Polk
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  • bknauss
    bknauss Posts: 1,441
    edited December 2004
    Originally posted by WJE
    Could it be that he used 1" MDF instead? Could be the reason for the higher price.

    Then again, you could "sandwich" two sheets of 3/4" together for a stronger and heavier cabinet - for less money. :)

    I seem to remember 1" MDF wasn't a drastic price jump from the 3/4".
    Brian Knauss
    ex-Electrical Engineer for Polk
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