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  1. 12-03-2005, 08:49 AM #1
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    I was wondering if anyone could help answer some questions for me? I am wanting to build a nice set of speakers but i dnt know what any of the specs mean? i do understand the frequency part though. What would be better to use 8 ohm speakers or 16 ohm speakers? if anyone can help thanks!!
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  2. 12-03-2005, 09:42 AM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by codra-callsign
    I was wondering if anyone could help answer some questions for me? I am wanting to build a nice set of speakers but i dnt know what any of the specs mean? i do understand the frequency part though. What would be better to use 8 ohm speakers or 16 ohm speakers? if anyone can help thanks!!
    That's like saying you know what a nail is and now you want some help designing and building a house.

    Try reading a few books on the subject or hanging out in the DIY forums at www.madisound.com before jumping into the water.

    Bertter yet, pick up a kit from www.partsexpress.com.
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  3. 12-03-2005, 09:52 AM #3
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    Yup, speaker building is a LOT more compley then that. You can write GoneFishin, he has build his own horn speakers!

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  4. 12-03-2005, 10:44 AM #4
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    Just curious..why are you wanting to build your own speakers? I mean it's not just something you wake up one morning and decide to do, is cost a concern? Are you just wanting to learn?
    My old, crusty Home Theater page which is way outdated now.
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  5. 12-03-2005, 11:21 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by N. Abstentia
    Just curious..why are you wanting to build your own speakers? I mean it's not just something you wake up one morning and decide to do, is cost a concern? Are you just wanting to learn?


    well see im starting to get into the electronics study. and yes i would like to learn but i thank it would be a cool project. plus the speakers i have now are blown and crapy.
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  6. 12-03-2005, 11:20 AM #6
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    A never ending amount of knowledge and legends are in here

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  7. 12-03-2005, 01:35 PM #7
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    Well that's cool, you gotta start somewhere. I was lucky and worked at a stereo shop through high school and college so I had the luxury of being able to tear stuff apart to see what made it tick. I also had a full woodworking shop (and luckily the skills) at my disposal. The toughest thing to learn is probably crossover design. A simple crossover is not that hard, but to do it right is something that takes some time.

    So I'm gonna agree with markw, start out with a Parts Express kit and build/modify/upgrade from there.
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