Let’s be honest with Audio there is typically a certain amount of WAF (wife acceptance factor) that needs to be considered. And typically subwoofers are the least accepted component of a home theater or stereo. They are just ugly boxes that sit in the corner and make loud booms aka bass. But what if we could take that same subwoofer and make it not only a central part of your home theater, but also a central part of your home décor? That is exactly, what I choose to do.
Category Archives: Free Speaker Building Programs
Horn Speaker – Best Place to Start
So I found this awesome site today which helps you design and build a horn speaker. Many people like the idea of a Horn speaker, but do not know where to start. That is where this site comes into play. There is a free download for an Excel spreadsheet which will actually calculate all the …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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WinISD – Box Design Program
WinISD is a great program that uses a speakers T/S parameters to help you design the perfect box for your speakers. This works on any type of speaker that does not have a built-in enclosure, You just need to find the T/S specs for the speakers. The best part, it allows you to model, sealed, …
Jeff Bagby’s Passive Crossover Designer
This is a must have for anyone who wants to start off building their own crossovers. It is a free program, that can take a little getting used to. So I have helped out by designing some free tutorials to help you learn the program. Feel free to visit Jeff’s site to download the program …