Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1990 [Jun 1990] (v.11#3) pg. 78
Tips on assembling the SEAS 60-3-K speaker kit and 603CK cabinet kit.
SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1980 [Sep 1980] (v.1#3) pg. 34
Tip on using PVC pipe in place of cardboard tubing for making ports in reflex-type enclosures.
SPEAKER BUILDER 1/1981 [Mar 1981] (v.2#1) pg. 26
Simple technique for measuring the resonant frequency of a ported enclosure.
SPEAKER BUILDER 1/1981 [Mar 1981] (v.2#1) pg. 26
Phase Concept Model VII speaker enclosures (26"x16"x50" tall) are built from particle board and equipped with 7 drivers.
SPEAKER BUILDER 1/1981 [Mar 1981] (v.2#1) pg. 28
A diffuser port for small boxes. A 7"x5"x10" tall reflex speaker enclosure features a duct which exits from the bottom of the case.
SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1981 [May 1981] (v.2#2) pg. 16
Closed vs. vented box efficiency.
SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1981 [Aug 1981] (v.2#3) pg. 10
Enclosure building tips. (1) Carpet as cabinet treatment. (2) Hex-head screws. (3) End-grain filler. (4) Sources for electronic components.
SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1981 [Aug 1981] (v.2#3) pg. 28
Tips on selecting, cutting, and gluing particle board when building loudspeaker enclosures.
SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1981 [Aug 1981] (v.2#3) pg. 32
Build a dual 8" symmetrical air friction enclosure. Overall dimensions: 16"x14"x43" tall.
SPEAKER BUILDER 4/1981 [Nov 1981] (v.2#4) pg. 7
A beginner builds his first speaker enclosure. Tips on testing the drivers and calculating the correct dimensions for an enclosure matched to that speaker.
SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1982 [May 1982] (v.3#2) pg. 20
Converting an old wine barrel into a loudspeaker enclosure.
SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1982 [May 1982] (v.3#2) pg. 33
Tip on mounting drivers in the wall and using an adjacent garage as an infinite baffle "enclosure".
SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1982 [May 1982] (v.3#2) pg. 37
Using mirrors on large speaker cabinets will help to blend them into a room's decor.
SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1982 [Oct 1982] (v.3#3) pg. 32
Speaker building tips. (1) Rubber grommets aid mounting driver. (2) Crossover mounting. (3) Rug padding as damping material. (4) Temporary holding and clamping jig for assembling case.
SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1982 [Oct 1982] (v.3#3) pg. 32
Using cork veneer wallpaper to cover loudspeaker enclosures. How to apply the cork and enhance the grain by using stains and urethane.
SPEAKER BUILDER 4/1982 [Feb 1983] (v.3#4) pg. 34
The Dynaudio. An inexpensive two-way with great sound. Two matching enclosures (11"x14"x32" tall) are cut from one 4x8-ft. sheet of particle board. Equipped with Dynaco 21W54 and D-28 drivers. Est. cost: $360.
SPEAKER BUILDER 1/1983 [Jun 1983] (v.4#1) pg. 7
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1983 [Oct 1983] (v.4#3) pg. 42
Tunable vent for Thiele-Small vented box designs which you can easily remove and tune from outside the sealed enclosure.
SPEAKER BUILDER 1/1983 [Jun 1983] (v.4#1) pg. 39
Bass reflex (vented type) loudspeaker enclosure with a separate enclosure for the midrange and treble drivers. Uses a square vent. Built from high density particle board. Overall dimensions: 16"x13"x41" tall. Crossover network circuit included.
SPEAKER BUILDER 1/1983 [Jun 1983] (v.4#1) pg. 40
Tips on increasing apparent speaker box size (up to 40%) by adding stuffing to the enclosure.
SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1983 [Aug 1983] (v.4#2) pg. 27
Brute force bass P.A. enclosure. Bass enclosure for a 15" Altec driver to be driven by a 300W/channel amplifier. Features extra-thick wood and additional bracing.
SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1983 [Aug 1983] (v.4#2) pg. 28
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1984 [Aug 1984] (v.5#3) pg. 40
Building an enclosure for a Timbrel loudspeaker, a small closed-box unit (10"x8"x17" tall). Est. cost for speaker kit and enclosure materials: $150 per pair.
SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1983 [Aug 1983] (v.4#2) pg. 30
A Thiele-Small aligned satellite/woofer system (enclosure).
SPEAKER BUILDER 1/1984 [Mar 1984] (v.5#1) pg. 7
Tenth row, center. The Jordan System 5 loudspeaker system which utilizes two small, hexagonal vertical arrays of four 50mm modules each and two seperate bass-reflex enclosures. Details for constructing the enclosures included.
SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1984 [Jun 1984] (v.5#2) pg. 11
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 4/1984 [Dec 1984] (v.5#4) pg. 38
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1988 [Apr 1988] (v.9#2) pg. 48
Trade-offs in closed box alignment. Applying the Thiele-Small parameters to home projects.
SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1984 [Jun 1984] (v.5#2) pg. 21
Tips on constructing a spherical (egg-shaped) loudspeaker enclosure from plywood or particle board.
SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1984 [Jun 1984] (v.5#2) pg. 34
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 1/1987 [Jan 1987] (v.8#1) pg. 48
Technique for routing unusual speaker openings for a driver using a paper template that has been properly sized.
SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1984 [Aug 1984] (v.5#3) pg. 33
Improving the imaging and clarity of speakers by decreasing diffraction effects. Some tips on applying sound-attenuation material to the baffle surface.
SPEAKER BUILDER 4/1984 [Dec 1984] (v.5#4) pg. 28
Polydax perfection. An enclosure in the shape of an irregular hexagon incorporates a pair of 8" Polydax drivers and four 50mm Jordan speakers.
SPEAKER BUILDER 4/1984 [Dec 1984] (v.5#4) pg. 36
Build a pair of 36" tall, 3-cubic-ft. cabinets which will take up only 1-sq.-ft. of floor space each. They are equipped with two 8" woofers and a cone tweeter.
SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1985 [May 1985] (v.6#2) pg. 43
Speaker cabinet is make from Sonotube, a heavy-duty cardboard tube that is usually used for concrete forms.
SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1985 [May 1985] (v.6#2) pg. 43
Tip on using suspended-ceiling panels to line speaker enclosures.
SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1985 [May 1985] (v.6#2) pg. 51
Tip on using ringed paneling nails and construction adhesive when building enclosures.
SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1985 [Aug 1985] (v.6#3) pg. 42
A small double-chamber reflex enclosure. Overall dimensions: 12"x8"x27" tall.
SPEAKER BUILDER 4/1985 [Nov 1985] (v.6#4) pg. 14
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1990 [Jun 1990] (v.11#3) pg. 78
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 1/1992 [Jan 1992] (v.13#1) pg. 18
A low-resonance loudspeaker. A new technology for construction of loudspeaker enclosures and crossovers that eliminates or greatly reduces resonance problems.
SPEAKER BUILDER 4/1985 [Nov 1985] (v.6#4) pg. 18
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 4/1987 [Dec 1987] (v.8#4) pg. 35
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 1/1989 [Jan 1989] (v.10#1) pg. 55
Modified Daline loudspeaker enclosure use an "acoustic blanket" to solve diffraction problems. Designed for "near-field" listening, where the speakers are very close to the listener. Overall dimensions: 12"x6"x35" tall.
SPEAKER BUILDER 4/1985 [Nov 1985] (v.6#4) pg. 25
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1986 [May 1986] (v.7#2) pg. 46
Column speakers serve as rear channels. Tips on constructing these 13"x11"x36" tall enclosures which feature a removable top (lid) and leveling feet.
SPEAKER BUILDER 4/1985 [Nov 1985] (v.6#4) pg. 42
Tip on using black satin Varathane paint for cabinet baffles and backs.
SPEAKER BUILDER 4/1985 [Nov 1985] (v.6#4) pg. 45
Building pentagonal cross-section enclosures.
SPEAKER BUILDER 1/1986 [Apr 1986] (v.7#1) pg. 28
Correction SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1986 [Aug 1986] (v.7#3) pg. 38
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 4/1987 [Dec 1987] (v.8#4) pg. 54
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1991 [Apr 1991] (v.12#2) pg. 72
The unbox enclosure. Technique for building an egg-shaped (ellipse-shaped) enclosure from layers of wood.
SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1986 [Aug 1986] (v.7#3) pg. 19
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 1/1987 [Jan 1987] (v.8#1) pg. 48
Results of tests to better understand the various acoustic damping materials commonly used by speaker builders.
SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1986 [Aug 1986] (v.7#3) pg. 26
Tip on damping enclosures with lead sheathing.
SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1986 [Aug 1986] (v.7#3) pg. 27
Tip on making midrange sub-enclosures from heavy cardboard tubing.
SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1986 [Aug 1986] (v.7#3) pg. 28
Decorative folding screen conceals a loudspeaker cabinet incorporating a ribbon tweeter and four cone drivers. Overall dimensions of the enclosure: 5"x16"x63" tall.
SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1986 [Aug 1986] (v.7#3) pg. 36
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 1/1987 [Jan 1987] (v.8#1) pg. 50
Comments on determining the optimum enclosure volume for any given driver.
SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1986 [Aug 1986] (v.7#3) pg. 38
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1989 [Mar 1989] (v.10#2) pg. 56
Tip on using RTV-type silicone to seal enclosures.
SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1986 [Aug 1986] (v.7#3) pg. 51
Tip on assembling enclosures built from particle board.
SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1986 [Aug 1986] (v.7#3) pg. 51
Model-One speaker. Small speaker cabinets (9"x10"x15" tall) built from birch plywood. This closed-box design includes a 1" dome tweeter and a 7" woofer. Est. cost: $150 per pair.
SPEAKER BUILDER 1/1987 [Jan 1987] (v.8#1) pg. 28
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 1/1988 [Jan 1988] (v.9#1) pg. 56
Grille-less grille. Use rubber or foam spline cord to secure grille cloth to the front of a speaker. This technique eliminates the need for frames, foam grilles, etc.
SPEAKER BUILDER 1/1987 [Jan 1987] (v.8#1) pg. 40
A sixth order vented woofer system features simplified enclosure construction.
SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1987 [May 1987] (v.8#2) pg. 9
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 4/1988 [Jul 1988] (v.9#4) pg. 56
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 5/1989 [Sep 1989] (v.10#5) pg. 71
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 1/1991 [Feb 1991] (v.12#1) pg. 92
Experiments with tapered pipe enclosures.
SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1987 [May 1987] (v.8#2) pg. 18
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1987 [Aug 1987] (v.8#3) pg. 62
The Demonstrator, a vented, compound speaker system. The enclosure is built from a 6-ft piece of particle board shelving (12" wide). Includes schematic for a crossover network.
SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1987 [May 1987] (v.8#2) pg. 29
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 4/1988 [Jul 1988] (v.9#4) pg. 52
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1989 [May 1989] (v.10#3) pg. 62
Source of suitable grille fabric and tips on attaching the fabric to a frame.
SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1987 [May 1987] (v.8#2) pg. 57
How to use non-optimum vented boxes.
SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1987 [Aug 1987] (v.8#3) pg. 24
Tuning bass reflex speaker systems. How to design, build and tune a port (vent) for a bass reflex speaker system.
SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1987 [Aug 1987] (v.8#3) pg. 34
Tips on making right-angle loudspeaker vents from PVC pipe which occupy less space yet have a larger diameter.
SPEAKER BUILDER 4/1987 [Dec 1987] (v.8#4) pg. 47
Lower response and equalization. A discussion of frequency response, power response, and electronic equalization as they relate to box size.
SPEAKER BUILDER 4/1987 [Dec 1987] (v.8#4) pg. 57
Correction SPEAKER BUILDER 1/1988 [Jan 1988] (v.9#1) pg. 48
Vintage designs. The Electro-Voice Patrician enclosure.
SPEAKER BUILDER 1/1988 [Jan 1988] (v.9#1) pg. 47
Loudspeaker cabinets. Covers such topics as resonance, damping, materials, etc.
SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1988 [Apr 1988] (v.9#2) pg. 24
Correction SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1988 [May 1988] (v.9#3) pg. 55
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 4/1988 [Jul 1988] (v.9#4) pg. 52
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 5/1988 [Sep 1988] (v.9#5) pg. 57
Vintage designs. The Electro-Voice Aristocrat enclosure.
SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1988 [Apr 1988] (v.9#2) pg. 44
Tip on using drywall cinder panel (Dur-A-Rock, Wonder Board) to line enclosures.
SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1988 [Apr 1988] (v.9#2) pg. 50
Enclosure shapes and volumes. How to select the best shape for a specific set of circumstances.
SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1988 [May 1988] (v.9#3) pg. 22
Vintage designs. Sand-filled corner panel enclosure (circa 1957).
SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1988 [May 1988] (v.9#3) pg. 44
Tip on using thicker stair tread particle board to build speaker enclosures.
SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1988 [May 1988] (v.9#3) pg. 48
Woofer misconceptions. What makes a given woofer a good candidate for a particular box design. Correcting general misconceptions about closed-box loudspeakers.
SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1988 [May 1988] (v.9#3) pg. 56
The QB3 (quasi third-order alignment) vented box is best. A look at the various vented-box alignments.
SPEAKER BUILDER 5/1988 [Sep 1988] (v.9#5) pg. 22
Man overboard. Construction details for a truncated, convergent pentagonal box/tower speaker enclosure. Includes a BASIC computer program to help calculate the dimensions and cutting angles for making the pieces of the enclosure.
SPEAKER BUILDER 5/1988 [Sep 1988] (v.9#5) pg. 26
A ceramic speaker enclosure. Closed-box speaker enclosure is made from a ceramic flue tile.
SPEAKER BUILDER 6/1988 [Nov 1988] (v.9#6) pg. 37
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1989 [Mar 1989] (v.10#2) pg. 57
Tip on getting perfectly-sized holes for PVC or ABS pipe that is being used as a vent in a particle board loudspeaker enclosure.
SPEAKER BUILDER 1/1989 [Jan 1989] (v.10#1) pg. 50
Reduce standing waves by installing half-cylinder shaped reflectors inside the loudspeaker enclosure.
SPEAKER BUILDER 1/1989 [Jan 1989] (v.10#1) pg. 51
Tip on building an enclosure for several drivers where the front baffle is curved (arc shaped) so that each driver is the same distance from the listener.
SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1989 [Mar 1989] (v.10#2) pg. 42
Vintage designs. Jensen bass Ultraflex-15 enclosure (circa 1956).
SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1989 [Mar 1989] (v.10#2) pg. 76
Dynaudio drivers and sheetrock. A high power system. Laminated panels assembled from water-resistant sheetrock (green board) and 1/4" plywood are used to construct speaker enclosures. Includes speaker placement plan for a 5000-cu.-ft. listening room.
SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1989 [May 1989] (v.10#3) pg. 15
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 5/1989 [Sep 1989] (v.10#5) pg. 66
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 6/1989 [Nov 1989] (v.10#6) pg. 69
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 1/1990 [Feb 1990] (v.11#1) pg. 3
Picket loudspeaker. A small, air-tight enclosure is built from scrap wood. A hollow cardboard tube serves as a pedestal stand to raise the speaker to ear level and adds volume to the cabinet.
SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1989 [May 1989] (v.10#3) pg. 21
Vintage designs. Jensen Imperial Reproducer loudspeaker enclosure (circa 1956).
SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1989 [May 1989] (v.10#3) pg. 72
Vintage designs. Klipsch Rebel corner enclosure (circa 1953).
SPEAKER BUILDER 4/1989 [Jul 1989] (v.10#4) pg. 79
Tip on finishing speaker enclosures with Contact paper protected with clear spray acrylic.
SPEAKER BUILDER 6/1989 [Nov 1989] (v.10#6) pg. 56
Vintage designs. Cabinet dimensions for University Loudspeakers Inc. "Classic".
SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1990 [Apr 1990] (v.11#2) pg. 56
Formulas for closed-box calculations of (1) peak displacement volume and (2) free-air reference efficiency.
SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1990 [Apr 1990] (v.11#2) pg. 66
Dimensions and layout for a "Baby Swan", a smaller version of the Swan IV. Incorporates two Focal 5N412 DBL drivers, Dynaudio D28, and Treble Coupler. Overall dimensions: 9"x13"x47" tall.
SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1990 [Jun 1990] (v.11#3) pg. 57
Technique for loudspeaker enclosure resonance damping which doesn't take up too much interior cabinet space.
SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1990 [Jun 1990] (v.11#3) pg. 60
Vintage designs. Cabinet dimensions and speaker layout for the Karlson loudspeaker enclosure (circa 1956).
SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1990 [Jun 1990] (v.11#3) pg. 64
The "Bud Box" enclosure. An aluminum sheet metal box is covered with layers of vinyl flooring material to add stiffness and damping.
SPEAKER BUILDER 4/1990 [Aug 1990] (v.11#4) pg. 26
Vintage designs. Altec-Lansing's 606-type cabinet (dimensions and construction details).
SPEAKER BUILDER 4/1990 [Aug 1990] (v.11#4) pg. 76
Vintage designs. A Bass Ultraflex enclosure from the Jensen Manufacturing Co. (circa 1956).
SPEAKER BUILDER 5/1990 [Sep 1990] (v.11#5) pg. 72
Evaluation of Radio Shack's grille foam.
SPEAKER BUILDER 6/1990 [Nov 1990] (v.11#6) pg. 67
Graph of five different materials' sound absorption capacity is plotted against frequency. Helps in the selection of speaker box lining material.
SPEAKER BUILDER 6/1990 [Nov 1990] (v.11#6) pg. 82
Tips on selecting materials for cabinet construction and damping.
SPEAKER BUILDER 6/1990 [Nov 1990] (v.11#6) pg. 85
Tips on installing solid oak corner strips when making a loudspeaker case from oak veneer plywood.
SPEAKER BUILDER 6/1990 [Nov 1990] (v.11#6) pg. 93
Vintage designs. University 3-way speaker system cabinet dimensions and layout.
SPEAKER BUILDER 6/1990 [Nov 1990] (v.11#6) pg. 96
Small, low-diffraction Art Deco style cabinet features 6"-diameter half-round plywood ends.
SPEAKER BUILDER 1/1991 [Feb 1991] (v.12#1) pg. 73
New guidelines for vented-box construction. A few simple design rules that enable the vent resonance (in hertz) to be predicted with an accuracy of +/- 5% for typical vented loudspeaker enclosures.
SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1991 [Apr 1991] (v.12#2) pg. 12
Correction SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1991 [Jun 1991] (v.12#3) pg. 72
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 4/1991 [Aug 1991] (v.12#4) pg. 58
Correction SPEAKER BUILDER 5/1991 [Oct 1991] (v.12#5) pg. 64
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 6/1991 [Dec 1991] (v.12#6) pg. 77
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 1/1992 [Jan 1992] (v.13#1) pg. 42
Creating professional-looking grills for loudspeaker enclosures.
SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1991 [Apr 1991] (v.12#2) pg. 34
Vented box design looks at multiple port ducts, vent location, and the diffuser port.
SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1991 [Apr 1991] (v.12#2) pg. 45
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 5/1991 [Oct 1991] (v.12#5) pg. 78
Tips on building enclosures from wood-veneered fiberboard.
SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1991 [Apr 1991] (v.12#2) pg. 52
Vintage designs. The Concerto-15 speaker enclosure. Overall dimensions: 26"x26"x61" tall.
SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1991 [Apr 1991] (v.12#2) pg. 88
Vintage designs. The E/V Low Boy Cabinet. A 3-way system designed to use two model 4401, two model 6200, and one Cobra-12 drivers. Overall dimensions: 40"x15"x30" tall.
SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1991 [Jun 1991] (v.12#3) pg. 70
Tips on making sight dimensional changes to the Aria 7 enclosure.
SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1991 [Jun 1991] (v.12#3) pg. 85
The correlation between the shape of a loudspeaker enclosure and internal standing waves is examined.
SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1991 [Jun 1991] (v.12#3) pg. 95
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 5/1991 [Oct 1991] (v.12#5) pg. 64
Vintage designs. University 3-way reflex cabinet. Overall dimensions: 26"x15"x36" tall.
SPEAKER BUILDER 6/1991 [Dec 1991] (v.12#6) pg. 56
Advice on using latex adhesives (such as latex-based Liquid Nails) to assemble and seal loudspeaker enclosures.
SPEAKER BUILDER 6/1991 [Dec 1991] (v.12#6) pg. 60
Box design and woofer selection. A new approach simplifies box design and makes woofer selection straightforward. Provides an intuitive understanding of the interaction between boxes and speakers.
SPEAKER BUILDER 1/1992 [Jan 1992] (v.13#1) pg. 9
Vintage designs. The Electro-Voice Baronet KD7 enclosure.
SPEAKER BUILDER 1/1992 [Jan 1992] (v.13#1) pg. 56
Construction view, parts list, and dimensions for a bass-reflex enclosure to accommodate the Electro-Voice 30" woofer.
SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1992 [Apr 1992] (v.13#2) pg. 67
A high-quality speaker cabinet. Complete cutting diagrams and assembly instructions for building the Swan IV Satellite and Bass cabinets from oak-veneered particleboard and solid oak trim.
SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1992 [May 1992] (v.13#3) pg. 14
Correction SPEAKER BUILDER 4/1992 [Jul 1992] (v.13#4) pg. 62
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 5/1992 [Sep 1992] (v.13#5) pg. 56
Acoustic resistance-tuned enclosure. Step-by-step through the construction of an enclosure that features ease of tuning.
SPEAKER BUILDER 5/1992 [Sep 1992] (v.13#5) pg. 10
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 1/1993 [Jan 1993] (v.14#1) pg. 67
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1997 [Mar 1997] (v.18#2) pg. 61
Tips on constructing an unconventional vented box-within-a-box enclosure for an Isobarik equipped with TA305 drivers.
SPEAKER BUILDER 5/1992 [Sep 1992] (v.13#5) pg. 50
Successful small woofers (5" and 6.5") utilize dual-chamber enclosures based on 50%/50% volume apportionment.
SPEAKER BUILDER 6/1992 [Dec 1992] (v.13#6) pg. 38
Screw fastener recommendations when building loudspeaker enclosures from various man-made materials.
SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1993 [May 1993] (v.14#3) pg. 34
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 5/1993 [Oct 1993] (v.14#5) pg. 74
Building materials for speaker cabinets.
SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1993 [May 1993] (v.14#3) pg. 56
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 1/1994 [Jan 1994] (v.15#1) pg. 72
Suggested finishes for wooden speaker cabinets.
SPEAKER BUILDER 5/1993 [Oct 1993] (v.14#5) pg. 72
Lets get this straight. Advice on making sure that enclosures are cut and assembled perfectly square.
SPEAKER BUILDER 6/1993 [Dec 1993] (v.14#6) pg. 50
Correction SPEAKER BUILDER 1/1994 [Jan 1994] (v.15#1) pg. 63
Vintage designs. Jensen Treasure Chest Duette enclosure.
SPEAKER BUILDER 6/1993 [Dec 1993] (v.14#6) pg. 62
Obtaining the correct gluing pressure when clamping wood joints for loudspeaker enclosures. Tips on using bar clamps, corner (miter) clamps, frame clamps, etc.
SPEAKER BUILDER 1/1994 [Jan 1994] (v.15#1) pg. 58
Vented loudspeaker box parameters. Determining the limits of magnitude response to help select the largest and smallest boxes that will have acceptable ripple.
SPEAKER BUILDER 1/1994 [Jan 1994] (v.15#1) pg. 61
Speaker-enclosure screws. A review of the various fasteners which can be used to construct particleboard loudspeaker enclosures.
SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1994 [Mar 1994] (v.15#2) pg. 42
Sticking together. Recommended wood adhesives and application techniques when building loudspeaker enclosures.
SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1994 [Mar 1994] (v.15#2) pg. 46
How to cut plywood and other veneered boards with a circular saw blade to eliminate splintering.
SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1994 [Apr 1994] (v.15#3) pg. 45
Using biscuit joinery when building loudspeaker enclosures. Part 1. Edge joints and butt joints.
SPEAKER BUILDER 4/1994 [May 1994] (v.15#4) pg. 32
Using biscuit joinery when building loudspeaker enclosures. Part 2. Corner joints and miter joints.
SPEAKER BUILDER 5/1994 [Jul 1994] (v.15#5) pg. 50
Cutting and using spline corner joints (spline miter joints) when fabricating loudspeaker enclosures.
SPEAKER BUILDER 6/1994 [Aug 1994] (v.15#6) pg. 42
Vintage designs. Essential features and dimensions for the Wharfedale free suspension speaker enclosures (circa 1958).
SPEAKER BUILDER 6/1994 [Aug 1994] (v.15#6) pg. 52
Simple veneering techniques when building loudspeaker enclosures.
SPEAKER BUILDER 7/1994 [Oct 1994] (v.15#7) pg. 42
Calculating loudspeaker port length when using a non-circular cross section.
SPEAKER BUILDER 7/1994 [Oct 1994] (v.15#7) pg. 49
Building wooden grille frames for loudspeaker enclosures. Includes jigs and techniques for cutting and clamping frames with mitered corner joints.
SPEAKER BUILDER 8/1994 [Dec 1994] (v.15#8) pg. 47
Dressing up the grill. Making a more decorative version of a wooden grill frame.
SPEAKER BUILDER 1/1995 [Jan 1995] (v.16#1) pg. 44
Bracing for shaking. Tips on constructing a structurally solid speaker enclosure with emphasis on making wood joints which are very strong and rigid.
SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1995 [Apr 1995] (v.16#3) pg. 32
Vintage designs. Altec A-7 series enclosure.
SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1995 [Apr 1995] (v.16#3) pg. 48
Tip on using non-hardening modeling clay to coat and dampen the inside of a loudspeaker enclosure.
SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1995 [Apr 1995] (v.16#3) pg. 57
The waveguide path to deep bass. How to produce acceptable levels of bass with small drivers. Part 1. Constructing a double-ended waveguide structure.
SPEAKER BUILDER 6/1995 [Sep 1995] (v.16#6) pg. 8
The waveguide path to deep bass. How to produce acceptable levels of bass with small drivers. Part 2. Modifications and construction of additional fixtures.
SPEAKER BUILDER 7/1995 [Oct 1995] (v.16#7) pg. 18
The waveguide path to deep bass. How to produce acceptable levels of bass with small drivers. Part 3. Tests and followup work.
SPEAKER BUILDER 8/1995 [Dec 1995] (v.16#8) pg. 30
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1996 [May 1996] (v.17#3) pg. 62
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 6/1996 [Oct 1996] (v.17#6) pg. 62
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1997 [Mar 1997] (v.18#2) pg. 22
Screws and other fasteners for use in loudspeaker enclosure construction.
SPEAKER BUILDER 8/1995 [Dec 1995] (v.16#8) pg. 42
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 1/1997 [Feb 1997] (v.18#1) pg. 52
A dual-baffle loudspeaker enclosure for balanced reverberant response.
SPEAKER BUILDER 1/1996 [Feb 1996] (v.17#1) pg. 12
Assembling a wood or MDF loudspeaker enclosure using biscuit joints.
SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1996 [May 1996] (v.17#3) pg. 52
Speaker cabinet aesthetics. Construction tips and decorative ideas to improve the appearance of a homebuilt loudspeaker enclosure.
SPEAKER BUILDER 4/1996 [Jul 1996] (v.17#4) pg. 44
The opposite moduli speaker cabinet. Combine two contrasting materials (rubber and sand) using modern grouting adhesives to form a unique loudspeaker enclosure material.
SPEAKER BUILDER 5/1996 [Aug 1996] (v.17#5) pg. 42
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1997 [Mar 1997] (v.18#2) pg. 53
The pre-cut speaker. Using 2x4-ft. pre-cut plywood panels (finished on one side) to build a 7-cubic-foot sealed-box type loudspeaker enclosure.
SPEAKER BUILDER 1/1997 [Feb 1997] (v.18#1) pg. 16
The classic Altec 604 reborn. Tips on constructing a modern-materials version of this corner-cabinet design.
SPEAKER BUILDER 1/1997 [Feb 1997] (v.18#1) pg. 32
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 5/1997 [Aug 1997] (v.18#5) pg. 53
Vintage design. Dimensions and construction notes for the Electro-Voice TL405 vented-box (bass-reflex) enclosure for use with the EVM18B 18" driver.
SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1997 [Mar 1997] (v.18#2) pg. 58
Prime numbers for box dimensions. Calculating the standing-wave frequencies in a rectangular box. Includes a simple BASIC program.
SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1997 [May 1997] (v.18#3) pg. 58
Vintage design. Dimensions and construction notes for the Electro-Voice TL505 vented-box (bass-reflex) enclosure for use with the EVM18B 18" driver.
SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1997 [May 1997] (v.18#3) pg. 62
Alternatives to the golden ratio of 0.62:1:1.62 for speaker box dimensions.
SPEAKER BUILDER 4/1997 [Jun 1997] (v.18#4) pg. 46
Information on the use of closed cylindrical tubes as chambers for open-back midrange drivers.
SPEAKER BUILDER 4/1997 [Jun 1997] (v.18#4) pg. 46
The Karlson speaker enclosure. Reprint of a 1955 article detailing the construction and engineering of the Karlson Ultra-Fidelity model enclosure designed specifically to house a high-quality 15" loudspeaker.
SPEAKER BUILDER 7/1997 [Nov 1997] (v.18#7) pg. 30
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1998 [May 1998] (v.19#3) pg. 52
Tip on dealing with pressure-release or aperiodic loading in a closed box enclosure.
SPEAKER BUILDER 7/1997 [Nov 1997] (v.18#7) pg. 53
Doing the Daline. Building a copy of JM Lab's Daline (decoupled resonant line) 3.1 hybrid speaker. The upper third of the enclosure serves as a single cavity that loads the rear of the woofer. The balance of the enclosure opens into a transmission line about 6-ft. long, terminating in a port at the lower rear of the cabinet.
SPEAKER BUILDER 8/1997 [Dec 1997] (v.18#8) pg. 16
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 1/1998 [Jan 1998] (v.19#1) pg. 58
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 3/1998 [May 1998] (v.19#3) pg. 54
Music on the beach. Construction of four dual-vented enclosures and weathertight satellites to cover a large outdoor area (50x350-ft.).
SPEAKER BUILDER 8/1997 [Dec 1997] (v.18#8) pg. 26
Double-chamber reflex enclosure. An extension to a standard loudspeaker enclosure design uses multiple chambers and vents within one main enclosure.
SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1998 [Apr 1998] (v.19#2) pg. 8
Testing front-panel damping materials.
SPEAKER BUILDER 5/1998 [Aug 1998] (v.19#5) pg. 32
Loudspeaker designer shares his findings concerning "minimum diffraction" enclosures.
SPEAKER BUILDER 5/1998 [Aug 1998] (v.19#5) pg. 59
What's really happening in a stuffed line enclosure? A look at the impact of fiber loading of the resonant tube.
SPEAKER BUILDER 7/1998 [Nov 1998] (v.19#7) pg. 32
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1999 [Apr 1999] (v.20#2) pg. 64
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 4/1999 [Jul 1999] (v.20#4) pg. 53, 60
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 7/1999 [Nov 1999] (v.20#7) pg. 48, 49
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 8/1999 [Dec 1999] (v.20#8) pg. 52
Added Info SPEAKER BUILDER 4/2000 [Jun 2000] (v.21#4) pg. 42
Using thin lauan plywood as an easy, inexpensive finish for a particle board speaker enclosure.
SPEAKER BUILDER 5/1999 [Aug 1999] (v.20#5) pg. 62
Determining optimum box dimensions for a rectangular loudspeaker enclosure.
SPEAKER BUILDER 2/2000 [Apr 2000] (v.21#2) pg. 42
Added Info AUDIOXPRESS May 2001 (v.32#5) pg. 76
Added Info AUDIOXPRESS Aug 2001 (v.32#8) pg. 73
Added Info AUDIOXPRESS Nov 2001 (v.32#11) pg. 84
Zerobox 109. Build an enclosure for the Zerobox 109 woofer, transducer and crossover kit.
SPEAKER BUILDER 3/2000 [May 2000] (v.21#3) pg. 8
A novel cabinet construction method. How make make loudspeaker enclosures of any desired shape in order to miminize various problems that tend to plague speaker cabinets.
SPEAKER BUILDER 4/2000 [Jun 2000] (v.21#4) pg. 34
Quickie box. Inexpensive, easy-to-build dual-woofer enclosure is made from vinyl-covered MDF shelving.
SPEAKER BUILDER 4/2000 [Jun 2000] (v.21#4) pg. 54
A study of 18 different midrange enclosures to determine what factors affect their output. Part 1.
SPEAKER BUILDER 7/2000 [Nov 2000] (v.21#7) pg. 14
A study of 18 different midrange enclosures to determine what factors affect their output. Part 2.
SPEAKER BUILDER 8/2000 [Dec 2000] (v.21#8) pg. 20
Added Info AUDIOXPRESS May 2001 (v.32#5) pg. 83