guntherbuffalo Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 Right. I used this enclosure volume calculator to work out my measurements: http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/enclosure-volume-calculator/#axzz2KDUmj5O5 Here are my measurements: I will be using 18mm/3/4 inch plywood. Height - 24" Width - 22" Depth - 15" This calculates the Total Net Volume of the enclosure as 94.34 litres. (I assume this accounts for the space taken up by the speaker and ports, as it asked me to input their volumes also.) Does this all seem right to you Balcro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guntherbuffalo Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 ACTUALLY! Scrap that! Found a better speaker designer. Will report back with different measurements... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guntherbuffalo Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 Hey Balcro, Here are the dimensions for my speaker enclosure, done using a online volume calculator: Wood thickness: 18mm Height: 692mm Width: 471mm Depth: 390mm : . Volume of cabinet: 93.3 litres. I have done the measurements in metric as that is what we will be using to cut the wood. To be honest this enclosure seems HUGE to me! The width is the only dimension that MUST be exactly as above is the width, so that it will be the same width as the amp chassis. In an ideal world it would be great to have the depth and the height about 5-10cm shorter, but if this is how it needs to be I will just have to deal with it! Any double checking would be very much appreciated! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guntherbuffalo Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 P. S. Unfortunately I am a mac user so cannot access WinISD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balcro Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 G'morning GB, Two more things about the enclosure. 1. Are you going to build it with a slightly recessed front baffle - as is conventional, also fitting a cloth or metal front grille - or are you going to build the box with an external screwed on grille like this? http://www.maplin.co.uk/fine-speaker-grills-17772 The Maplins example is too small but there are other sources. 2. Will you be using any internal braces for the panels? Balcro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balcro Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Also Pm'd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guntherbuffalo Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 Hi, Thanks. The front baffle will have grill cloth, it will be slotted into the front, but not recessed any further than the edges. similar to the front of this one i guess: http://www.dawsons.co.uk/ashdown-cl-414h-bass-speaker-cabinet-1050w There will be some small pieces of wood to screw the front baffle and back panel to. Handles will be external. have measured the dimensions, and if build it as a combo it looks to be about 80cm tall! about the size of a washing machine! Just seems rather huge! maybe I should do it as a head and cab... unless there is another way to reduce height and depth. Thanks for the help. Means a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guntherbuffalo Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 The grill cloth/baffle will be a lot like this I think.. https://www.soundscheapinc.com/store/index.php?_a=product&product_id=845 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guntherbuffalo Posted March 15, 2013 Author Share Posted March 15, 2013 Here is the finished product! http://s1280.beta.photobucket.com/user/guntherbuffalo/story/50237 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The fasting showman Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Some very neat woodworking there, the rear ports look good too. Are you happy with the sound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guntherbuffalo Posted March 15, 2013 Author Share Posted March 15, 2013 Tried it with my SG and sounds good, Will be trying it with a bass in a few weeks when I give it to my bass player. Fingers crossed! With all the calculations etc and such a good speaker, it should sound tasty! will report back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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