Forevrbumpn Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 (edited) This is for a regular customer, good friend of mine. He just had a kid, and decided to go with home audio this time. Original plans were 4- 6' mid's and 1-2 tweeter dipole design. I looked and looked for the right mid's for him, and the budget, and nothing intrigued me. I decided to go ALL custom mid range, woofer, crossovers, everything. I ended up thinking dipole, mid up high, tweeter middle- 36-38" high, sitting ear height , bass down low, 200hz lp I had some so called subwoofers here, 8" that were dropped off courtesy of Rednavi, and I had thought about making them in to mid range speakers. I ordered some parts, did some testing- BAM. very flexible, great sounding mid range from 100-4000hz. After testing, I found they mated very well with a Vifa tweeter set and crossover set I had used before.. The response and clarity was pretty incredible. This is when I didn't have to build a x-over, so I was happy. I attempted to build a low power sub/mid bass, but ended up being a very efficient overall bass driver. In my testing, it is Bi powered- 240w rms to the bass, and 60w to the highs. Amp being used is a HK AVR7000 in 2 channel mode I believe was 120w per channel Pics suck, it was 100% from my phone The Midrange 8" So fun doing these speakers over subwoofer. Dealing with 50grams moving mass, 2 layer 0.375 long coils is so diferent and very pleasing in the end result Some Build pics Midrange beauty baffle The rough build/assembly. still needs final coats side view/port area. The baffle has an angle between the tweeter and mid due to imaging/time delay. I wanted the best. This is similar to building custom kick panels/door pods specifically for SQ. The angles, height of the tweeters, angle of mid pointing down ward is all important for best imaging. The front feet twist to adjust for how close the towers are to the listening point by almost 5degrees. crossover and mid, all hooked up. Access panel going on, sealed with expanding weather stripping. Edited January 4, 2012 by Forevrbumpn Quote I have a ritual called "terminator". I crouch in the shower in the "naked terminator" pose. With eyes closed I crouch for a minute and visualize either Arnie or the guy from the 2nd movie. I then start to hum the T2 theme. Slowly I rise to a standing position and open my eyes. It helps me get through my day. The only problem is if the shower curtain sticks to my terminator leg. It sorta ruins the fantasy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forevrbumpn Posted January 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 I'am pretty disappointed with how GLAREY the pictures look, I may use my dedicated digi cam to to better detailed pictures of these in and out. Quote I have a ritual called "terminator". I crouch in the shower in the "naked terminator" pose. With eyes closed I crouch for a minute and visualize either Arnie or the guy from the 2nd movie. I then start to hum the T2 theme. Slowly I rise to a standing position and open my eyes. It helps me get through my day. The only problem is if the shower curtain sticks to my terminator leg. It sorta ruins the fantasy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meade916 Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 looks VERY nice!! great job man!! Quote All SMD products + MORE available at my store here! https://wccaraudio.com/ Subscribe to My Youtube Channel! Over 1,000,000 subscribers strong! Turn on your notifications! http://www.youtube.com/meade916 Follow My Instagram! Daily live feeds from the shop, exclusive content way before it hits my Youtube channel...and little squares with photo's in them http://www.instagram.com/meade916 The Official SMD Facebook fan Page https://www.facebook.com/SteveMeadeDesigns/ Follow my Tweet (Twitter) http://www.Twitter.com/meade916 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtnbikecrazy55 Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Nice! What's that port looking thing on the bottom of the back? Quote I hate long signatures.... ...what the fuck is wrong wiht you you fucking fuckity fuck fuck head... Mtnbikecrazy55 Feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbox88 Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 (edited) looks like a removable port so he can change tuning. Good job too. Edited January 4, 2012 by Lbox88 Quote UBL | Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Dude, that is SOO clean I love it Good job Quote ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socky Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Man this so freaking clean. Quote Jeep Cherokee 4dr -4.75 in front, new rusty's 4.5 in rear leafs -micky thompson 35x14.50x15 -locker rear -Rusty's offroad Engine/transmission/transfer case/crossmember/gas tank skid plates -Warn front bumper with 8000lb winch -Custom rear bumper -Warrior product tube doors (summertime) -Optima redtop (starter) -26XK miles and still runs like a bat out of hell Kenwood H/U 1/0 wire, 136 amp alt 200 ah batteries 12.7 daily 2 Apsm 1500 @ 2 ohm strapped on zv3 d1 with ns softparts Mb quart 125.4 wired to 4 aura 6's 3.6 cube box tuned to 36 plays down to 23hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forevrbumpn Posted January 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Thanks guys... Yes that is a removable port. Originally designed sealed upper and lower, but I couldn't build a woofer that would be efficient in a 1.6cf sealed with about 60 watts So a port was designed and threw in Quote I have a ritual called "terminator". I crouch in the shower in the "naked terminator" pose. With eyes closed I crouch for a minute and visualize either Arnie or the guy from the 2nd movie. I then start to hum the T2 theme. Slowly I rise to a standing position and open my eyes. It helps me get through my day. The only problem is if the shower curtain sticks to my terminator leg. It sorta ruins the fantasy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoove Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Nice work. Quote 2 Team Fi 15's v1 2 DD M5's 970amps of Alt 6th order blowthroughThe truck Blowthrough build : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/155555-smooves-1996-chevy-ext-cab-c1500-slow-build/The 350z build : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/170694-smooves-2003-nissan-350z/ My FB page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Smooves-Car-Audio-and-performance/719746144805343 Team Fi Audio http://www.ficaraudio.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjvue Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Nice Ken! Quote My Build Log- T E A M S U N D O W N A U D I O - 2013 DbDrag WF SS1-2 - 5th Place 154.6db 2013 MECA Mod3 CA State Final Champ 153.4db Powered by: Sundown Audio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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