Greetings,
After a successful SEOS build for my mains: http://www.avsforum.com/t/1417294/seos12-2512-build , it's time to start the build for the side surrounds.
As background, my original setup was an aging Paradigm 5.1 system. I replaced the front LCR speakers with SEOS12/DNA-360/2512 speakers. My current surrounds our Paradigm ADP-‐170 v2. These are dipole speakers. It is not my attempt to get into a flame war, but I really don't like the dipoles. I have them above ear level right between my 1st and 2nd row. The 2nd row can hear them, but the 1st row is sitting in a big null space. Time to get monopoles.
I've gone around and around on which surrounds to build. I was looking very strong at BWaslo's Malcolm design: http://www.diysoundgroup.com/forum/index.php?topic=11.0 , but I was concerned with my noob skills (i.e., 4 woofers) and the relatively lower sensitivity versus my mains. So, I then got interested in TuxedoCivic's work with the Delta 10a: http://www.diysoundgroup.com/forum/index.php?topic=68.0 . Later in that build thread you'll see he started working with a DNA-350.
This will also be my first shot at using one of Erich's flat pack. I'm looking forward to the "Easy Button".
As note, this is technically a beta test of a future kit from DIY Sound Group. Erich and Tux agreed to let me document the build if all understand that this is a beta test. That means the kit and plans are not available, yet. Please don't bug Erich and Tux. They will let all know when it will be available.
Build Details
Thanks for all for help and encouragement on my LCR build. I could not have done that build without you all. Now, I have the confidence to tackle this new build.
Update:
The kits are now available on DIY Sound Group's site:
Note, these a slight change from my build in that these final kits are ported versus my sealed version.
After a successful SEOS build for my mains: http://www.avsforum.com/t/1417294/seos12-2512-build , it's time to start the build for the side surrounds.
As background, my original setup was an aging Paradigm 5.1 system. I replaced the front LCR speakers with SEOS12/DNA-360/2512 speakers. My current surrounds our Paradigm ADP-‐170 v2. These are dipole speakers. It is not my attempt to get into a flame war, but I really don't like the dipoles. I have them above ear level right between my 1st and 2nd row. The 2nd row can hear them, but the 1st row is sitting in a big null space. Time to get monopoles.
I've gone around and around on which surrounds to build. I was looking very strong at BWaslo's Malcolm design: http://www.diysoundgroup.com/forum/index.php?topic=11.0 , but I was concerned with my noob skills (i.e., 4 woofers) and the relatively lower sensitivity versus my mains. So, I then got interested in TuxedoCivic's work with the Delta 10a: http://www.diysoundgroup.com/forum/index.php?topic=68.0 . Later in that build thread you'll see he started working with a DNA-350.
This will also be my first shot at using one of Erich's flat pack. I'm looking forward to the "Easy Button".
As note, this is technically a beta test of a future kit from DIY Sound Group. Erich and Tux agreed to let me document the build if all understand that this is a beta test. That means the kit and plans are not available, yet. Please don't bug Erich and Tux. They will let all know when it will be available.
Build Details
- Use. Side Surrounds for movies, gaming and music.
- Designer. TuxedoCivic
- Waveguide. SEOS12 Matte Finish . I chose matte finish to match the Delta 10A's flat black finish.
- Compression Driver. DNA-350 . I chose the DNA-350 as a slight step down from my mains' DNA-360.
- Woofer. Delta 10A . These seem to be a good mate to the 2512's in my mains. SPL is 98.8 dB 1W/1m
- Box. 75 cu ft flat pack . This is slightly modified from the standard flat pack. I went with a sealed box and the cut outs are for the Delta 10a.
- Wall Mount. TV Wall Mount . I was originally going to cut fins for the angle (~20°), but these are much better. They are heavy duty (up to 50 lbs) and can be adjusted -25° to +18°.
Thanks for all for help and encouragement on my LCR build. I could not have done that build without you all. Now, I have the confidence to tackle this new build.
Update:
The kits are now available on DIY Sound Group's site:
- Fusion-10 Max: http://www.diysoundgroup.com/waveguide-speaker-kits/fusion-series-kits/fusion10-max-kit.html
Note, these a slight change from my build in that these final kits are ported versus my sealed version.