computer set up project?

ohskigod
ohskigod Posts: 6,501
edited February 2005 in Speakers
i have an idea for a project for my office computer. i want a set up that will have good sound quality at low volumes. i was thinking a small speaker project, perhaps with a full range driver and then build a small DIY powered sub, with the speakers driven with that little T Amp i keep hearing good things about. any opinions from experience how that will sound?
Living Room 2 Channel -
Wiim Ultra. Jolida CD player. Fiio k11 R2R DAC, XTZ as300 Edge amp. Focal Cobalt 826 towers,

Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
Audiophonics AB310 preamp, DIY1200as2 Icepower Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E70 Velvet DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Polk LSi9 with modified crossovers.

Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Schitt Saga 2 preamp, Topping a90 headphone amp, Mac Mini, Audiophonics Hypex NC252m amp, Polk r200's
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  • Mjr7531
    Mjr7531 Posts: 856
    edited February 2005
    Originally posted by ohskigod
    i have an idea for a project for my office computer. i want a set up that will have good sound quality at low volumes. i was thinking a small speaker project, perhaps with a full range driver and then build a small DIY powered sub, with the speakers driven with that little T Amp i keep hearing good things about. any opinions from experience how that will sound?
    That should sound great, I did a computer speaker project with the Pioneer 4" buyout drivers and the T-Amp and it sounded awesome, even without being augmented by a subwoofer, make sure you check out http://www.diyaudio.com
    good luck,
    Matt
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,501
    edited February 2005
    would something like this be applicable for this type of project?

    http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=290-010

    also, is cabinet size such a big factor with these full range drivers?
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Wiim Ultra. Jolida CD player. Fiio k11 R2R DAC, XTZ as300 Edge amp. Focal Cobalt 826 towers,

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Audiophonics AB310 preamp, DIY1200as2 Icepower Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E70 Velvet DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Polk LSi9 with modified crossovers.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Schitt Saga 2 preamp, Topping a90 headphone amp, Mac Mini, Audiophonics Hypex NC252m amp, Polk r200's
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  • Mjr7531
    Mjr7531 Posts: 856
    edited February 2005
    That would be fine, however if you are looking for casual listening, I would suggest this one...
    http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=269-570
    You can order 4 with money you find off the side walk, build a box 1 cubic ft. Internal Dimensions, and get bass extension to around 50 Hz, it's impressive, and I think they soiund great.
    To answer your other question, small speaker as such generally will perform best in larger box tuned low, Large relative to the Vas and low relative to the Fs. It's fun to tinker with design, try something along the lines of WinISD if you already are not doing so, its great program to get you pretty close to what you want, good luck with your project,
    Matt
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