Seas 2.5 Way Graphite Kit - Delling

Hey Prof - 

Perhaps some of the most well understood aspects of mathematical modeling of speakers has to do with matching a cabinet volume, and port (if any) to a specific driver to achieve a particular low frequency response.  A free tool which does this which I have used is WinISD:


http://www.linearteam.org/

but you can also use commercial tools like BassBox Pro and even online calculators.  This is all thanks to the standard measurements given the Thiele/Small parameters of a driver:


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thiele/Small_parameters


The driver's diameter, resonant frequency, equivalent volume of air (Vas) and Qts are among the most important. 


Fortunately, vendors like Madisound or Parts Express will often recommend specific cabinets for you, either with exact dimensions, or give you internal volume and port sizes, with the projected -3 dB point.


In practice, Seas, FaitalPRO and Scanspeak make a number of 6.5" mid-woofers with remarkable bass output for the size, if you put them in the right cabinets.  I find the trick to this is good room acoustics. 


Best,

E

you don't learn much just by building a kit although it can be rewarding. You can learn a lot online without getting your hands dirty and for free. or get a dsp plate amp and then you can try multiple drivers whereas with a kit you only get to hear one design. Do not be duped into buying expensive kits. The whole point of DIY is to save money.  

So these are OEM JA Perspectives?

I wouldn't call them that.

JA tunes his speakers differently and adds tube friendly circuitry.

for that kind of money audiophiles can build 2way or 3way horn type speakers  for the average living room. Highly efficient.Midrange to die for.3D soundstage.Bass,punch will depend on of  inner construction, ports placement,front ,rear..etc..