Engineering Perspective vs Snake Oil

Sometimes in the audio world we hear about products that are guaranteed to make our audio equipment sound better.  Do they work?  If they do, why and if not, why not?  This article takes a look at this from an engineering perspective to better educate people when buying audio equipment.Check it out here

Transmission Line Calculator

Many people love the idea of a transmission line speaker, but the task of building one is overwhelming.  So much math!  That was until today.I recently found this web-site that will allow you to figure out your transmission line all via a calculator.  In fact, it gives you all the dimensions you need.  It really …

What’s the Best Way to Minimize Standing Waves?

Standing waves can be found inside any speaker cabinet, which can be problematic as this will directly affect the sound of your speaker.  So the question that most of us are left with, is how do we best minimize standing waves?  Or stated differently, how can I get my speaker to sound the best?We could …

How to Make a Completely Waterproof Speaker

Just like most people I enjoy spending some time outside during the summer.  In particular, I like to spend it close to water.  Sometimes, I might be fishing, tubing down the river, hanging out on the beach or even swimming.  The problem with that, is I also like to listen to music.  But really, there …

The Best Free Website to figure out Enclosure Volume

I don’t believe speaker building should have to be expensive. SO I try my hardest to show you web-sites when I find them that can help keep the costs down. This new site, is awesome! It allows you to figure out your enclosure volume based off the material size you are using. Ie if you …

The Best FRD and ZMA Tracer – FPGraphTracer

In order to make a custom crossover you need to have the FRD and ZMA files.  Now there are many ways to go about attaining those files, but it is not always easy to find them.  In fact some companies only give you the information you need in a PDF file with no easy way …

Cut List – The Most Efficient way to Cut Wood for your Boxes

Cut list is actually a free program that helps you maximize your cuts when making speakers.  You see, the one part that can drive a speaker maker or woodworker mad, is how to make the most efficient cuts from your wood.  Or in other words, how do I keep the maximum waste for future projects.  …