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Building a High End Small 3-Way Stereo Tower Speaker - by SoundBlab

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ส.ค. 2024
  • The design and drivers used in this speaker build project is inspired by a few manufacturers that have used similar off-the-shelf drivers in their commercial designs. Some of these commercial speakers retail in the region of US$4000 for a pair. Considering that the total cost for the drivers I am using are less than US$200, I set out to design my own set of speakers using some of these drivers. I am super happy with the outcome. These speakers are now my favourite to listen to right now, and I think they will be for some time to come!
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  • @SoundBlab
    @SoundBlab  3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    IMPORTANT NOTE: The Fountek FE85 driver seems to be either out of stock, or discontinued. Either way, I am working on an update for this speaker with a new driver, and will be releasing updated build plans hopefully within a couple of months from the time of posting this comment. In the meantime the current BUILD PLANS have been removed from my webshop. I apologise for the inconvenience, however these are circumstances beyond my control.

    • @arvlux1872
      @arvlux1872 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for the update,, it is really appreciated to know you are working on an update as I am near to be finished with my build where only the fountek drivers and corresponding holes are missing Let’s hope you can find a good substitute driver with minimal impact and still high performance. Crossing my fingers; It looks really great already ...

    • @lisaclayton9651
      @lisaclayton9651 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great to know this & really impressed with how quickly you've addressed this , I have an order placed for the founteks with a uk supplier & they are saying possibly July arrival at the earliest so will keep an eye on your findings regards an alternative. I'm just at the start of my build so plenty of time to play about with an alternative

    • @dtyra
      @dtyra 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Could this be a drop in replacement? www.parts-express.com/Fountek-FR89EX-3-Neodymium-Full-Range-Driver-296-721 I would like to buy the plans anyway if that's possible.

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am reluctant to go with the Fountek drivers, since they seem to have a lot of supply problems right now, without really being able to say whether these drivers will even be available again.I have found a Tang Band driver that can work. But right now I can't comment if it will be a drop-in replacement, still in the process of testing.

    • @dtyra
      @dtyra 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SoundBlab Thanks for your prompt reply. I am interested in building these, so I am looking forward to your progress!

  • @henryrichards1556
    @henryrichards1556 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I have just finished building these and they sound incredible. I am so pleased. My first speaker project and it went great.

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great to hear, thanks for the feedback!

  • @MrMarnix1234
    @MrMarnix1234 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Really enjoy that you're explaining what you're doing in every shot

  • @timschutte6924
    @timschutte6924 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    These drivers are the best for the human voice and instrumental type of music.
    The quality of the cabinets you built are second to none. Absolutely brilliant

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks again

  • @logotrikes
    @logotrikes 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think essentially this is how the manufacturers make their speakers. For many commercial reasons, the retail price price ends up being many multiples of base cost. Therefore if you have the gear, the time, knowledge, money and temperament, you can have something like these speakers for a fraction of the cost of commercial units, and much the same sound. Remember that manufacturers invest many $$ in R&D and expensive production equipment. These speakers come from a dude in his workshop, but that doesn't mean you can't end up with a hefty slice of the sound of a commercial unit. And, the big attraction is the feeling of accomplishment you get from a project like this.
    I very much enjoyed this. Wish I had what is needed to make the things. They're very appealing to me for many reasons...

    • @henryrichards1556
      @henryrichards1556 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I made these speakers and I can attest that they sound fantastic. The project was also very fun for me as I had built furniture and boats in the past but never something like this.

  • @Negativezero48
    @Negativezero48 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Got the plans, ordered the parts, and am putting it together now! Really cool enclosure design.

    • @Linesy
      @Linesy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      How did you go?
      Did you finish them?

    • @PopGunEnt
      @PopGunEnt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      results?

    • @proz71ful19
      @proz71ful19 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Uhoh.. the project killed him

    • @gigiboxa
      @gigiboxa 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      one here who has the speakers version 2 for over an year as main speakers
      dive them with a marantz pm7001
      the soundstage is great an not so deep as with some jbl 830 for comparison
      the voices are in front of you but no piercing to your head ,i think is because of the side woofer
      the good point is that they are not create fatigue after long hours of listening
      they need a sub to hit below 35 hz
      wife aceptance is verry high
      i`m working on the crossover to lower the cross freq. i believe that the mid driver can go lower still keeping the original crossover just in case

  • @gunnar045
    @gunnar045 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i am more impressed by the amount of tools you have.
    remember my fathers workshop wasnt something he had overnight.
    love your teaching and explanations!

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cool, thanks!

  • @_gheo
    @_gheo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've never seen such well though and careful build. There's so much to learn from you! Thank you for sharing ❤️

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much!

  • @FaridShakil
    @FaridShakil 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    WOW, Those Small Speakers Are Really Producing Some Excellent Sound Quality With Brilliant Details.

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks

    • @FaridShakil
      @FaridShakil 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SoundBlab
      Sir,
      Is There Any Way To Purchase Your Speaker System From Bangladesh?

  • @milesdufourny4813
    @milesdufourny4813 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've been watching your channel for a number of years now and I think this is the best speaker you've designed and built.

  • @KevinNguyen-zn4vv
    @KevinNguyen-zn4vv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I'm listening to this on my mac air speakers and man, I'm sold. I can't imagine how they would sound in real life.

    • @henryrichards1556
      @henryrichards1556 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They sound amazing. I just finished building my own set.

    • @henryrichards1556
      @henryrichards1556 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Paired with my Dayton Audio HTA100. Loving them.

    • @KevinNguyen-zn4vv
      @KevinNguyen-zn4vv 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@henryrichards1556 I need to build a sound-isolated room in the basement for all my toys, otherwise the neighbors would hate me when I'm pushing like 2K watts :D.

  • @romanengelbrecht6717
    @romanengelbrecht6717 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im so proud of this guy hes setting a good standard for speaker builds and hes South African honestly mahn more people should know about your work i make and sell speakers myself but im totally in auuw from your designs and techniques ive learnt alot that i incorporate into my own builds so thank you youre a legend and you deserve way more recognition i mean 87k subscribers but im talking about South Africans needa jump on this instead of supporting these huge manufactures whe only care about passing quality control tests and making tons of money i know builders that build from home generally try make it as affordable as possible whilst trying to get the best quality sound out of the unit i mean theres a passion to it and kinda nerdy factor that you need to achieve great speaker builds lets face it you need a certain sense of discipline to do what you do

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks man! Appreciate it!

  • @gregphillips.1312
    @gregphillips.1312 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Speaker design is something that has always fascinated me. I'm listening through Bluetooth and TH-cam compression, but that sounds nice and tight. Currently using a Lepy 4 channel mini Amp with 2 Pioneer 3 way 6x9's in tight stack layered enclosures, capped at around 80 hz and an Old School 10" SPL Sub in its original enclosure also Filtered at around 80 Hz and bridged over the rear channels. Not massive power but enough out here in my Workshop without annoying the Neighbours.

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for sharing!

  • @attainableaudio4533
    @attainableaudio4533 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice. And I like the way you addressed the price some speaker manufacturer charge, people who always bauk at the prices stating that it only cost x amount of money in parts... We'll look around almost anything you buy you could say that about... Literally just about everything!

  • @stephenmcbride6359
    @stephenmcbride6359 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    From a fellow speaker builder, I love the build.I go out of my way to build weird and different speakers, just because I am bored of building what's expected.I have done something similar, except with a 6 1/2 and a transmission line /folded horn type box. Height and width seem similar.It's the fun of squeezing every last ounce out of what you have built.

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks man! Yeah, I like to experiment with builds that are not necessarily typical, but I do try to cater for both approaches.

  • @timschutte6924
    @timschutte6924 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This particular design is very unique.
    I have 4 old acoustic reasherch speakers with 8 inch side woofers on one pair and 10 inch on the other set.
    These unique designed side mount woofer speakers actually out performed way way way better than the JBL floor speakers I used to have.
    Not by a little, I mean blown out of the water. Those JBL speakers had dual 8 inch woofers. I love this design cause it seems to have an enormous bass frequency.
    And saves space cause the are a slimmer speaker vs. The traditional front mounted design.

  • @duantorruellas716
    @duantorruellas716 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow those are great , I can hear the air and separation from here. I think that design is incredible. That narrow front bafflle and side firing woofer design does allow the sound to wrap around the cabinet thuss making the speaker disappear.

  • @ruud24k
    @ruud24k 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Cool video! I really like how clearly you documented the process. Keep up the great work :)

  • @sjwright2
    @sjwright2 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Far from being a problem, a very slight dip around 2kHz is the natural behavior of the crossover point on many older high end two-way studio monitors and has thus become something of an unofficial faux semi-non-standard. This dip is actually modeled into some speaker calibration targets. For example Audyssey calls it "midrange compensation," a -3dB dip, or slightly more significant than the one you've measured here. Now of course there's no reason we need this dip in modern speakers, but if you're listening to older music, chances are there was a similar dip on the speakers used by the engineers at the time. (And purely subjectively, this is a frequency zone you'd rather err on the side of a slight dip than a slight boost, as it's the highest risk for harsh sound.)

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, it actually works in this speaker. It's always good when something falls into place without trying too hard.

  • @blakey271able
    @blakey271able 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    To be honest it sounds bloody good on TH-cam never mind real life very enjoyable to watch

  • @silvertamman3218
    @silvertamman3218 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice build!
    I recomend to make chamfer inside of the mid driver hole and if bass driver is playing so high, then there as well. This midrange is so tiny, basket will not reach much to the box, so chamfer will reduce reflections coming back to cone from hole walls.
    Also, you can but that self- adhesive foam what you used to sealing on the driver baskets to reduce them ringing.

  • @bradsample9529
    @bradsample9529 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bought the plans and built two sets! ABSOLUTELY LOVE THEM! They sound beautifully deep, and have a directional but all encompassing soundstage that just makes you want to keep listening. Great design. If you have the tools and the know how, I can not recomend them enough!
    Oh, and while I plan to get an amp with some more wattage; I am currently powering them through a JVC A-S5 that is only 30 watts a side. They sound lovely in my living room.

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Brad, I am so happy that you like the speakers, and well done for finishing them. Would love to see some pics? Thanks for the positive review, it helps me and others a lot to hear from someone that has actually built these. Enjoy!

    • @bradsample9529
      @bradsample9529 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SoundBlab sure! I’ll send some pics in the DM section.

    • @bradsample9529
      @bradsample9529 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SoundBlab I sent those pictures to your Instagram account. Let me know if there is a better place to send them. Thanks again for a great design. Both sets that I made sound absolutely beautiful.

  • @carlosmacmartin4205
    @carlosmacmartin4205 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice sounding music examples! I'm glad I found this video. Now I'm wishing I had a small workshop and tools to build a pair these speakers. Oh well. Perhaps in the near future. Thanks for sharing, mate! Cheers!

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks man!

  • @presidentpotato222
    @presidentpotato222 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video .. as someone who owns Boenicke W8se+ speakers .. i see many similarity’s in design .. and I bet these sound absolutely Gorgeous ..wonderful build guide .. my hats off to you ..

  • @tedshred8436
    @tedshred8436 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful. very reminiscent of classic audio physic designs.

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks

  • @saturnsl21999
    @saturnsl21999 ปีที่แล้ว

    They sound outstanding i wish i had a workshop and the knowledge like you i would be building speakers all the time

  • @Gruuvin1
    @Gruuvin1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was hoping you listen to better music than we had to listen to during the sped up video. You did during the demo. Well done, and thanks for the video!

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. We can't all like the same stuff though. I have a very wide choice in music taste, so I listen to wide selection in genres

  • @viktornedelin9671
    @viktornedelin9671 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @Andrew-rc3vh
    @Andrew-rc3vh ปีที่แล้ว

    When you have to drill plates and boards where all the holes are the same distance from the edge it is a good trick to clamp an edge like a piece of wood where you hold the workpiece up against it to ensure the hole is the same distance all the way around. You find you can whizz around the board much faster that way as the piece can only move in 1 D and not 2.

  • @peterst-uh5me
    @peterst-uh5me 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing job! I wished i would have the skills to do it by myself. I keep on dreaming as of now.
    Peter

  • @tttuberc
    @tttuberc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    These two speaker boxes sound amazing

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks man!

  • @95lovi
    @95lovi ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh another tip if building speaker cases it’s desirable to reduce the amount of openings to the necessary. If possible install the binding posts directly in the case without plate’s or plastic binding connections. A good example is the warfdale Linton

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, I have done this before in many of my previous and more current builds. However, in this case I wanted a place to mount the crossover, and thus the plate.

  • @oaantonsen3275
    @oaantonsen3275 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    If these sound anything like they look, then wow!

  • @95lovi
    @95lovi ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice build! Just a small tip , use piece’s of excess wood as a clamping shim when gluing. It has the advantage that you don’t eventually have clamping marks on your work piece it protects the edges and you have a better force dispersion on your gluing areas . Especially when gluing bigger areas as by veneering or to compensate the use of less clamp’s. In our workshop we say you can never have enough clamp’s ! 😉

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! This happens sometimes, but often I don't bother, and have not had many occasions where the clamp made marks, but it is good for spreading the clamp force.

  • @kiweekeith
    @kiweekeith 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow 'Japie', Baie Mooi 'Jop' .... Sound Absolutely Fantastic .... Very Best to You and Yours from ChCh NZ

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Many thanks!

  • @user-xb4nn6ql5l
    @user-xb4nn6ql5l 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This speaker is just beautiful. If it sounds half as good as it looks I’ll be happy. I just bought the build plans which are well beyond my expectations - they are exceptional. Ikea plans pale in comparison.

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Enjoy the build!

  • @verhoeff95
    @verhoeff95 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Lovely design and they seem to sound great. Also made my own floorstanding speakers. Very fun thing to do.

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks man!

  • @timschutte6924
    @timschutte6924 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    , very professional job. Beautiful speakers.
    This particular design of speaker with the side fire woofer is my favorite
    Has been all my life. I have 4 large floor standing speakers with side fire 8 and 10 inch woofers made by acoustic audio that are decades old but still out perform anything I've ever had or heard for that matter.
    I love the tang band woofers.

  • @haley8004
    @haley8004 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always like it when during a listening demo the camera is moved around the speakers. You get a good idea of the sound stage that way.

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I used very linear microphones to record these, not the camera mic, so thats why the camera is stationary. This way it gives you a very good linear and consistent response of what each speaker sounds like in its position in the room.

  • @dwarfywow1955
    @dwarfywow1955 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, i bought these build plans and just finished in building these fine speakers. The sound is very impressive and of a clearness i ve never heard before. I opted for a white speaker design with chalky varnish and a clear satin cover.

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thats fantastic. So glad you are enjoying them. Please send me some pics!

    • @mimilt339
      @mimilt339 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi , have found your comment just now. did you build it and what is your honest opinion? Greetings from Germany

  • @G3rain1
    @G3rain1 ปีที่แล้ว

    When doing your round over cuts you should include the interior edge of the driver holes as well. That sharp edge can cause some diffraction spikes in the response.

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  ปีที่แล้ว

      In this case it was not possible, since I assembled and veneered the enclosure before cutting the driver holes.

  • @stephenyoud6125
    @stephenyoud6125 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nicely done and impressive frequency response.

  • @lepeejon2955
    @lepeejon2955 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video.
    As a matter of personal taste.
    I would prefer the legs in black and the back panel same as the cabinet.

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. That could look good too!

  • @lowendgamers5968
    @lowendgamers5968 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have used the same plans and the drivers but instead of MDF I have used walnut wood and it really sounds very well and clear

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cool man, send me some photos!

  • @dahoetube
    @dahoetube ปีที่แล้ว

    Wauw, didnt expect that (result). Beautiful build. Great job.

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much!

  • @shawnsmakershop2099
    @shawnsmakershop2099 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool Beans! I'm listening to the demo section on my Snell E.5 MKII's with rear firing tweeters and your speakers sound very nice. They seem to drop off at 36 Hz ! wow..........

  • @l.b.stringfellow2413
    @l.b.stringfellow2413 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nicely done !!

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much!

  • @mndlessdrwer
    @mndlessdrwer ปีที่แล้ว

    One recommendation I have is to switch the screws that you use to square, torx, or hex bits. Something where the bit solidly seats into the head of the screw and cannot slip out. I've seen too many horror stories of people building speakers and having their screwdriver bit slip and impale their driver.

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've struggled to find those locally, so the star bit it is for now until I can find something else that works better. I always try to be rather cautious when installing the drivers. Up until now I don't think I have had a mishap yet!

  • @rakitakhan
    @rakitakhan 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your designs and the build process. What I really love though, is the fact that you know how to solder. It irritates the hell out of me watching others just melting solder onto a joint and they're attempting to teach others...ugh. Anyway, great video as usual !

  • @christianginella5545
    @christianginella5545 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice, very detailed. Midrange a tad tinny, lacking a little warmth. I don't like muddy sound either. Overall good sound for the money but seems to need more fill between tweeter and essentially a 5" sub. I bought my first hi end system at 16 so excuse me if I seem critical. Nice job overall.

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cool, thanks!

  • @kishorehublikar1576
    @kishorehublikar1576 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work! Excellent workmanship. Nice video photography 👍👍👍

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much!

  • @klokibril
    @klokibril 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant! Good example of creativity and craftmanship. You are an inspiration.

  • @roninmantis7584
    @roninmantis7584 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to see how the build goes together. Also the tools involved. Thanks

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @matthuston1767
    @matthuston1767 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am an audiophile without woodworking tools. Although I do have novice abilities at woodworking I just have yet to get the tools needed so I’m forced to buy and trade vintage gear online always searching for what sounds right to me. I can’t wait until I have the ability to diy!

    • @conchobar
      @conchobar 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      A pair of foldable saw horses, a circular saw, an orbital hand sander, a router, a jig saw, and a bunch of clamps, is more than what you will need to complete 90% of DIY speaker projects. All of this can be purchased from Harbor Freight tools for under $300 without a sale or coupon. You can save even more going to Yard Sales in the spring and fall.

    • @matthuston1767
      @matthuston1767 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@conchobar thank you. In the 8 months since this comment I have bought everything you named except horses and router I count use my dremel tool as a router but it’s not the best for larger projects

  • @jeremygunkel
    @jeremygunkel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the TV riser blocks :)

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol, how to use cheap speakers!

  • @jimbob4456
    @jimbob4456 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very impressive. I’d love to make those but I don’t have the equipment or more importantly the skill.

  • @AthSamaras
    @AthSamaras 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very clever design, and very good video. Thank you very much...

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you too!

  • @macukfalcon7888
    @macukfalcon7888 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work boet! Build sounds great! Respect ✌🏻

  • @hammer-and-thumb
    @hammer-and-thumb 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not everyone is ready to undertake a speaker design or a kit build for themselves, and others would enjoy a kit speaker but wouldn't call it a "high end" product once it is finished, because of compromises made in materials or finish. But if they have means, they can afford to buy the $4000/pair speakers and will enjoy them and cherish them not just as a functional object but also an object of beauty, and it really isn't for anyone here to take away their enjoyment of their speakers because it is possible to build ones with a similar bill of materials for a lower cost. You also don't factor in the value of the professional designer's expertise and experience in competently designing high-performance speakers - this is a talent not everyone possesses, and it is part of what you get for $4000.

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      This design is not a criticism to the commercial designs. It is my very own take on using parts used by commercial designs to see what I can achieve. These commercial designs are my inspiration, I'm not trying to take away anything from them or those that choose to purchase them. I very much appreciate the expertise and experience of the professional speaker designer. And in the beginning of the video I explained why you could expect to pay $4000 for a speaker. I was hoping this would be clear from the video.

  • @ejwang615
    @ejwang615 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    great job! that's a really oustanding product. consider selling it as a private brand, people would buy it for a reasonable price.

  • @paulvela1369
    @paulvela1369 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful little speakers

  • @swiftink
    @swiftink 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Impressive speaker design in software to get a great response and sound stage. Props on the craftsmanship that went into these. Its mind boggling when you think that buying something like this from a "PRO" audio brand will cost into the thousands of dollars and probably sound worse...

  • @joeyannece6197
    @joeyannece6197 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You sir are a craftsman.

  • @leonking9459
    @leonking9459 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Unique design, out of the ordinary.. yet it sound cool.. great job..!

  • @edwardbalboa5528
    @edwardbalboa5528 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A perfect design ....

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a lot

  • @jayweb702
    @jayweb702 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The sound is wonderful and your frequency graph looks impressive! Great job.

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you kindly!

  • @fsouzajr
    @fsouzajr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    well done!! Beautifully made, congrats from Brazil!!

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much!

  • @hushpuppykl
    @hushpuppykl 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You done a great job! It’s looks superb and the demo sounds good. Very balanced for sure. 👍👍

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you like it!

    • @hushpuppykl
      @hushpuppykl 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      SoundBlab ... if I tried to build it, will look worse than Frankenstein. How I wish can just order it.
      I’ve listened to the Boenicke a lot ... W5, W8 and W11. This sounds good. Very good.

  • @jbarelds78
    @jbarelds78 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice build! I understand your disclaimer, but the demo at the end sounded awesome using headphones (AT M50x's).
    I'm working on something similar. The Tangband W5-1138SMF in a 9L BR cabinet, but with the Dayton RS125-8 for mids and the Dayton DC28F for highs. I already built the crossovers, first time I designed my own (using VitruixCad). I did end up using a 2nd order low-pass for the W5-1138-SMF. I'm looking forward to building the cabinets and listening.

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. Cool, sounds like a nice build project. Enjoy and hope they come out great!

  • @taxi615
    @taxi615 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is nice but Ill stick to getting assembled speakers as just getting all the tools to do this will cost more then building a speaker set. Still nice to watch you work

  • @timschutte6924
    @timschutte6924 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice job. Those tang ban woofers are awesome.

  • @davidnewboult6887
    @davidnewboult6887 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, nice looking speakers and they sound fabulous. Nothing more to say except thanks.

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you like them!

  • @kijkmijnwoning
    @kijkmijnwoning 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice design, next month i will build this speaker...

  • @tweakerman
    @tweakerman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely Job.

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much!

  • @martinmako6566
    @martinmako6566 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    With presented Xover it will definitelly lack good stereo image and localization, bit messy and muddy over entire reange where speakers play to ~ -20dB. But if price tag matters, it also doesnt matter

  • @rickjreyes
    @rickjreyes 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, I very much like this style of video, explaining your reasoning and step by step of what your doing on the video. Way more engaging than music through out the video.

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @haley8004
    @haley8004 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I wonder whether inverting the polarity of the ambient tweeter would improve the sound stage.

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It is inverted.

    • @hammer-and-thumb
      @hammer-and-thumb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SoundBlab Can you comment on the effect between inverted and non-inverted configurations for the rear-firing tweeter?

    • @timschutte6924
      @timschutte6924 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Never know, until you try it.
      Good question

    • @weareallbeingwatched4602
      @weareallbeingwatched4602 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The fact is that the directivity plot and phase response of the drivers per angle per frequency are complicated, and the off-axis radiation of a driver is usually much higher in phase distortion. Additionally the sort of time delays at tweeter wavelengths across a depth of 8 inches will mean that a "true dipole" directivity plot of the array will not be what you measure. Additionally the classification of these tweeters will not be an omni/point source, or a dipole, so combining them into a viably controllable array mixing forward and rear firing drivers is unlikely.
      I would be willing to bet that you could install a polarity reversing switch for the tweeter, and hear no difference one way or the other with a blindfold on - the mixture of phase / wave propagation at any given point will be a diffuse reverberating multi-path issue, and simply moving the listening point a distance of a centimeter or two will produce a completely different set of interlaced and diffuse comb filters.
      I would also hazard a guess that analysing waterfall plots / convolution impulses measured from a lively listening room would reveal that the rear firing tweeter mostly adds harsh reverb and non-linearities in the high frequencies, and makes the high frequency response "notchy" and "smeared".

    • @SlowCarToChina
      @SlowCarToChina 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      These sound absolutely wonderful. I would like to have heard rock music on them too. Do you sell finished speakers as well as plans?

  • @honiswagner7674
    @honiswagner7674 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You picked nice music content for the video. I see the link to the music site but a list of music used would be epic. The speakers --- Top notch. As stated by others I would love to hear it live.

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks man. I'll try to remember to add links in future.

  • @antonios9157
    @antonios9157 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great build, btw it's amazing that you still have all your fingers 🤣🤣🤣

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. It always looks worse on video than it is…

  • @ivander1511
    @ivander1511 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You're always having a good work! Nice looking finish! :)

  • @zoltankaparthy9095
    @zoltankaparthy9095 ปีที่แล้ว

    I njoy watching a master craftsman at work who can show ell what the is doing and explain it, too. Always interesting. This looks to me like a tuned port bass reflex. Is this true?

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Yes, it is a ported enclosure.

  • @courtneyswaby3178
    @courtneyswaby3178 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done great video

  • @Laissez_Faire
    @Laissez_Faire 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow great job 👌

  • @garychamberlain3718
    @garychamberlain3718 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work, very soothing to listen to and well demonstrated.

  • @iv4nYap
    @iv4nYap 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow... Sounding good even through TH-cam..

  • @FXtremeElectronics
    @FXtremeElectronics 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great build as always! Very neat:)

  • @salmanbutt5091
    @salmanbutt5091 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Superb bro superb grt never knew diy project can be this much beautifull thumbs up bro huge love and repect from lahore pakistan

  • @edwingm8790
    @edwingm8790 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for another therapeutic build video.

  • @DaveB1v
    @DaveB1v 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My heart was in my mouth watching you with that screwdriver! Haha. Lovely speaker build, I need to rewatch this on my AV system so I can hear it being tested

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you liked it!

    • @booncheongwee3025
      @booncheongwee3025 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ya...i was grinding my teeth too 😥....but the end result was fantastic

  • @mikenaughton4298
    @mikenaughton4298 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this. Nice to see such excellent work.

  • @marquepadley2715
    @marquepadley2715 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those sound Awesome, Well done, very good looking also. Big thumbs up.

  • @Acoustic_Theory
    @Acoustic_Theory 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The tweeter choice for the forward-firing tweeter is confusing - yes it can work, but it seems sub-optimal to me. The Fountek driver is more than capable of handling the high frequency material present in most music, so an additional tweeter is not really needed. When you choose a tweeter to use with a driver like the Fountek, you can choose a lightweight driver like a ribbon or planar that is most comfortable operating in the extreme treble as a super-tweeter, then use a high crossover point (like ~5-6 kHz). The Dayton ND25FA-4 is a heavily-damped dome design that is more suited to working with a larger and heavier (and more HF-challenged) mid-woofer driver in a two-way speaker, where the tweeter has to play to a lower frequency. A ribbon or planar front-firing tweeter would be my preference in a design like this, although the rear-firing Dayton ND25FA-4 is appropriate because you want it to cover a wider range of treble content.

  • @user-ei1cw2ul1s
    @user-ei1cw2ul1s ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice build ! i love the sound ! I

  • @timsweden2460
    @timsweden2460 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What is the midrange crossover frekvenz? Hz up and down? How big is enclousure for midrange.
    Is the side fire woofer play all the voice tones to?
    I this good have woofer off axis instead on axis

  • @mimilt339
    @mimilt339 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Project is finished. Looks really good. Can I share my masterpeace? Not shure if the sound is my and Iooking forward for the next speaker's. Makes fun

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awesome. Look forward to see a few pics. You can email me at soundblab@gmail.com

  • @larryyen7793
    @larryyen7793 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi I stumbled upon this video while looking for a video that may assist me building two tower speaker, with speaker I already have, 4 -10 inch woofer 4- midrange and 4 tweeter . However I am very impressed with your speaker. I may instead try to build the one you made.

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! This speaker is really good, and many that have already built it have had good things to say about it.

  • @donalddeorio2237
    @donalddeorio2237 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very impressive, though you need quite a few woodworking tools. Really beautiful looking. Good job

  • @dominicdiclemente8877
    @dominicdiclemente8877 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Job. I recently built a set of small bookshelf speakers and used some more exotic non paper backed veneer... what a hassle. I would suggest you take a look at the Titebond branded cold press glue, it was recommended to me as it should have more temperature stability with veneer.

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, I'll check it out.

  • @krzysztofkomor9877
    @krzysztofkomor9877 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job.Greetings from Poland.

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much!

  • @jaspermous7514
    @jaspermous7514 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just bought your Build Plans for this project. Can't wait to start. Although it's very comprehensive, I would have liked to see the projected frequency response from the crossover sim and the bass response from the box and a measured frequency response. I know they are on your site, but would have loved to see them in the guide as well. For the rest; keep it up!

    • @SoundBlab
      @SoundBlab  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Jasper, thanks again for the support! I will try to include these in the future. Hope your build is going well?

    • @mimilt339
      @mimilt339 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Jasper, have found your comment just now. did you build it and what is your honest opinion? Greetings from Germany