Hello, all!
Always wanted to have a go at building a pair of speakers and hopefully finally will try. Thinking to start with a simple project, so I can learn. I have no experience of speaker design or build but I have basic understanding of tech and feel capable of basic to moderate craft, so there should be some potential, I hope. I have very limited DIY facilities - no space (small flat...) and only the most basic tools.
I have these old Monitor Audio Monitor 3 speakers - slim 3-way (or maybe 2.5-way) floor-standers and I think converting them would eliminate/minimize the cabinet work and make it manageable in my nonexistent workshop.
I am thinking to use a hypex plate amp (or similar) as it is a very capable ready-made package (power supply, DSP, amps, protection, remote option) - this would allow me to still learn something while not having to deal with too much in the first project. FA123 is the smallest 3-way in their range.
https://www.diyclassd.com/products/fusion-amplifiers/fusionamp-fa123
Not sure if I should go for the 'low', 'mid' or 'high' performance target (given the steep learning curve ahead). Probably low to mid, as the existing cabinet will dictate some compromises which pretty much eliminates the possibility of 'high' performance. The time it will take is not important. The budget is flexible and will be mainly dictated by the chosen performance target, I suppose (cost of drivers, amps, measuring mic, any software, materials and potentially some tools).
If some ASR members would be kind enough to support me in this project by providing advice based on experience, pointing to some useful reading resources and helping not to get confused, I would really appreciate.
One rule I have set for myself is do not buy anything (e.g. drivers) until the design is fully complete and I know exactly what I need and how I will make it work.
The speakers look like this (internet pic):
The bottom quarter of the cabinet is a separate chamber (currently filled with sand).
Always wanted to have a go at building a pair of speakers and hopefully finally will try. Thinking to start with a simple project, so I can learn. I have no experience of speaker design or build but I have basic understanding of tech and feel capable of basic to moderate craft, so there should be some potential, I hope. I have very limited DIY facilities - no space (small flat...) and only the most basic tools.
I have these old Monitor Audio Monitor 3 speakers - slim 3-way (or maybe 2.5-way) floor-standers and I think converting them would eliminate/minimize the cabinet work and make it manageable in my nonexistent workshop.
I am thinking to use a hypex plate amp (or similar) as it is a very capable ready-made package (power supply, DSP, amps, protection, remote option) - this would allow me to still learn something while not having to deal with too much in the first project. FA123 is the smallest 3-way in their range.
https://www.diyclassd.com/products/fusion-amplifiers/fusionamp-fa123
Not sure if I should go for the 'low', 'mid' or 'high' performance target (given the steep learning curve ahead). Probably low to mid, as the existing cabinet will dictate some compromises which pretty much eliminates the possibility of 'high' performance. The time it will take is not important. The budget is flexible and will be mainly dictated by the chosen performance target, I suppose (cost of drivers, amps, measuring mic, any software, materials and potentially some tools).
If some ASR members would be kind enough to support me in this project by providing advice based on experience, pointing to some useful reading resources and helping not to get confused, I would really appreciate.
One rule I have set for myself is do not buy anything (e.g. drivers) until the design is fully complete and I know exactly what I need and how I will make it work.
The speakers look like this (internet pic):
The bottom quarter of the cabinet is a separate chamber (currently filled with sand).