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post #1 of 22
12/22/12 at 10:16pm
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I want to build my own 7.2 system, who can help me with some info?
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post #2 of 22
12/22/12 at 10:40pm
Well, your boy needs to give us a budget. Any other info on your room size, current equipment, and sound preferences/expectations would also help.
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post #3 of 22
12/22/12 at 11:14pm
You would make boy # 5 for me. As I would do for any one of my own sons -- if they wanted the best possible option for performance, quality of kit, and ease of construction -- this is where I would point them: http://www.diysoundgroup.com/

This awesome site is the brainchild of our very own Erich H from this forum. Specifically, look at the Waveguide Speaker Kits for LCR/Surround and the flat-pack subwoofer kits (the 4.5 cu.ft. box would readily accept one of the Stereo Integrity or Dayton 18" drivers that are so popular on the forum these days).
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post #4 of 22
12/23/12 at 3:53am
I thought this was going to be a "spend time with your kids after christmas" thread and I thought I would have something to add to it... lol

Oh well, moving on.
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post #5 of 22
12/23/12 at 11:05am
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LOL, currently I have an out the box Harman/Kardon. The sound is ok, but i want to fill the room with mor thump. My space is 18x20.
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post #6 of 22
12/23/12 at 11:09am
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Thanks that sounds like a good start. This is my first go at it, and I want to build something really nice.... son #5....that cool
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post #7 of 22
12/23/12 at 11:15am
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Thats going to be next year...twin boys coming in three weeks....
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post #8 of 22
12/23/12 at 11:22am
Have fun trying to build a 7.2 setup with twin babies eek.gif

So what are you trying to spend?
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post #9 of 22
12/23/12 at 9:10pm
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I want a real clear high end sound. can I get it done for $1000?
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post #10 of 22
12/23/12 at 9:38pm
7.2 for 1k sounds tough. If you stick with 7.1 you have some doable diy options. If you don't mind huge, stentorians with an f20 would be in your budget not including a receiver. That would get you basically no distortion at high levels. If you want "high end" you will need to spend more on the speakers. If you don't have the space, you can build half decent bookshelves and an 18" dayton HO or cheaper with a lilmike t-6 (if you don't mind sacrificing the lower 20's hz).

I guess the question is how much space can the speakers take up and how ugly can they be? Luckily my gf doesn't care about space and ugly, as long as they sound bada**
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post #11 of 22
12/24/12 at 12:14am
Yeah, you're not gonna be able to do a nice complete 7.2 set for $1k. You might just want to consider a new LCR and a sub to start.
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post #12 of 22
12/24/12 at 2:03am
The components for 3 Stentorians and 4 Sten II comes to under $500 not including mdf for the enclosures.
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post #13 of 22
12/24/12 at 5:20am
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Originally Posted by traynell View Post

Thats going to be next year...twin boys coming in three weeks....

Congrats man!

You better get this done quick as you aren't gonna have any extra money for a few years. smile.gif
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post #14 of 22
12/24/12 at 11:41am
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Congrats man!
You better get this done quick as you aren't gonna have any extra money for a few years. smile.gif

Yeah... like 18.

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post #15 of 22
12/27/12 at 9:50pm
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Thanks guys for the input. Twins came early on Chirstmas eve....FLYING HIGH ON CLOUD 9..biggrin.gif:D:D:D...
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post #16 of 22
12/27/12 at 9:54pm
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I can add more. I like your speakers, who made your xover?
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post #17 of 22
12/27/12 at 9:58pm
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I do have the room and I dont mind large speakers. How would you bulid your dream set up. I like my reciever, I'm just looking to upgarde my speaker right now.
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post #18 of 22
12/27/12 at 11:15pm
I think the standard recommendation around here for a center and mains (assuming you dont have a projector setup) would be these guys

Mains (can be built as towers or monitors)
http://www.diysoundgroup.com/forum/index.php?topic=10.0

Center
http://www.diysoundgroup.com/forum/index.php?topic=11.0

Were you asking about who designed my speakers?
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post #19 of 22
12/28/12 at 5:54pm
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Thanks for the info. Yes I was asking who designed your speakers xover. I sorry I should have made mention that I have a screen. I'm going to upload a pic of what I have.
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post #20 of 22
12/28/12 at 6:07pm
I designed my speakers, all the details are in the link in my sig.

Is your screen acoustically transparent? Three identical speakers would be ideal.
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post #21 of 22
12/28/12 at 8:16pm
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Originally Posted by doodoobutter View Post

7.2 for 1k sounds tough. If you stick with 7.1 you have some doable diy options. If you don't mind huge, stentorians with an f20 would be in your budget not including a receiver. That would get you basically no distortion at high levels. If you want "high end" you will need to spend more on the speakers. If you don't have the space, you can build half decent bookshelves and an 18" dayton HO or cheaper with a lilmike t-6 (if you don't mind sacrificing the lower 20's hz).
I guess the question is how much space can the speakers take up and how ugly can they be? Luckily my gf doesn't care about space and ugly, as long as they sound bada**
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Originally Posted by doodoobutter View Post

7.2 for 1k sounds tough. If you stick with 7.1 you have some doable diy options. If you don't mind huge, stentorians with an f20 would be in your budget not including a receiver. That would get you basically no distortion at high levels. If you want "high end" you will need to spend more on the speakers. If you don't have the space, you can build half decent bookshelves and an 18" dayton HO or cheaper with a lilmike t-6 (if you don't mind sacrificing the lower 20's hz).
I guess the question is how much space can the speakers take up and how ugly can they be? Luckily my gf doesn't care about space and ugly, as long as they sound bada**
Thanks for the help. I have the space for towers, I dont mind large. did you biuld your own xovers?
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post #22 of 22
12/28/12 at 8:23pm
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Originally Posted by Jay1 View Post

I designed my speakers, all the details are in the link in my sig.
Is your screen acoustically transparent? Three identical speakers would be ideal.
No my screen isn't. thanks I'll check your link out. I thought i would just invert the center.
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