How to Make Small Speakers for Desktop and Home Theater Surround

First off, bought these cheap ready-made 2-way crossover from an online flea-market where everything's made in China. The build quality is high, I can tell by the quality of the capacitors in it. Wanted to get the exact values so I measured and calculated them using Dayton DATS v3 by running a few impedance sweep. Crossovers were factory tuned to cross at 2000Hz 12dB @ 8 Ohms for the woofer and just about 3000Hz 12dB @ 8 Ohms for the tweeter which values are about perfect for my locally purchased speakers.
Then what follows next is the whole nine yards of speaker enclosure making. I wanted to copy a very popular desktop PC speakers so I did copied the design of an Audioengine A2. But these are gonna be sealed type enclosure and to be stuffed with a pound of polyfiber filling. So no vent openings found on front of the speakers.
It took me about 3 weeks to complete all these 2 pairs of desktop speakers and I hope you like how these turn out as much as I do. And hope to see you in the next upload for the test video. So please don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and perhaps hit that LIKE button and by sharing the video will make the whole world sound a little better. Thanks very much!
SPEAKER BOX DIMENSIONS:
TOP AND BOTTOM = 4.25" X 6"
FRONT = 5.75" X 8"
SIDES = 6" X 8"
ALL IN INCHES

[@chrclmnky]

TEST VIDEO NOW UP! GO AND WATCH THE SPEAKER TEST VIDEO ON THIS LINK - ruclips.net/video/L16pDniyWdQ/видео.html

[@josephbitancor7754]

Sir Charcoal Monkey napaka precise ng projects nyo. Na inspire ako sumubok gumawa ng akin. Kaya lang di ko alam san ku2ha ng mga piyesa. San po kau nag oorder nyang mga speakers nyo sir? God Bless!

[@chrclmnky]

@@josephbitancor7754 sa local audio electronics shops lang po sir nabili mga speakers.

[@Sandeepsingh-vz3px]

Can you please suggest me which type of enclosure should be made for 12" and a 10" woofers (woofers not sub plz note). Can you give me the dimensions plz

[@jumal213fn3]

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[@chrclmnky]

SPEAKER BOX DIMENSIONS:
TOP AND BOTTOM = 4.25" X 6"
FRONT = 5.75" X 8"
SIDES = 6" X 8"
ALL IN INCHES

[@wedangstudio6354]

what software do you use? thanks.

[@kirk001]

Love that you vacuum after drilling. Top notch attention to detail and craftsmanship. I'm in awe.

[@waynenakanishi971]

This man definitely know what he is doing. The speaker looks so nice.
You just can't go wrong with sealed enclosure. It's the easiest and safest way (performance wise) to build speakers.

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks for the feedback. I was thinking that there is little or no significance when I port these tiny desktop speakers so I ended up sealing them. 😎

[@lawrencedavidson6195]

Looks better than factory built! Great project. Greetings from sunny Jamaica.

[@chrclmnky]

🌞😎👍

[@givicat]

Yes sir, a professional, I was surprised by the components and by the component test looking for the maximum sound fidelity for their performance.

[@chrclmnky]

😎🥰🥳

[@bpalpha]

Awesome! Love the build quality. Gotta make my own speakers someday.

[@chrclmnky]

🧨🧯😎👍

[@hfe1833]

So far the best video in RUclips for making speaker ,with software demo,thumbs up,very professional way

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks very much. 😁

[@kingpklowbasslover7220]

Your all vedios are very good
Neat and clean work 👌👌👌
Love you from India

[@chrclmnky]

Thank you brother. Cheers from the Philippines.

[@mosesmobeta8483]

Awwwww I love your puppies , your vacuuming, the awesome speakers, one doesn't realize the artwork of speaker making . GODBLESS,
The speakers look great.
I had fun watching a master at work....

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks for the nice feedback, Moses. 🤩

[@wickramasenarath4179]

Moses Mobeta .

[@YOLOgamer-yq8yf]

These speakers look so good it almost looks like they come from a factory

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks for the feedback. 😊

[@venkatkandegula1545]

Price plz and contact number send me sir

[@haroldalexis4200]

Carpentry & electronics with a hyped up beat I love this.. Professionalism at work with this mini speakers project. You keep me as viewer extremely interested. I thank you..

[@chrclmnky]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@luckyboy165]

Love your tools especially the vacuum cleaner😂

[@chrclmnky]

😆

[@sky-blue6743]

😄😄😄

[@Kaberks537]

Nindot kaayog ang pagka color na white sinaw kau nice idol.. 🤩👍

[@anicetomaldonado]

That dog of yours has to inspect your work. Great Job!

[@cortessarge5399]

wow limpyoha pagkabuhat nimo sir oi mga tools nimo pang professional jud God bless sir

[@projectmanagement2356]

Those look legit

[@teejay622]

Beautiful work - on both the speakers as well as the presentation.
Well done young man - you have some serious skills.
Thank you for sharing this.
I wonder how many others, like myself, feel as thought they can build these speakers after watching your video.
Again - well done.

[@chrclmnky]

Many thanks for such inspiring feedback. 😇

[@vancemccarthy2554]

Better to fit x-overs to back panel with screws. Otherwise, very professional look.

[@mjshow17]

#wow
galing mo talaga sir.sobrang linis mo pa gumawa.

[@chrclmnky]

Salamat brother.

[@zhanrivyn6802]

KRK ikaw nah? Hehehe bangisa

[@javiermiranda7240]

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[@andyp3834]

Nice, I am glad to see someone still uses insulation, except you just stuffed it in the box in the back, one of the main reasons for insulation is to cause the sound to move in ONLY one direction (which should almost always be parallel to the speaker resonance) so the best way to stuff a box is to put the insulation around the speaker / around the edges of the box, all you did is cause the sound to be muffled front to back and echo like crazy side to side. p.s. a little insulation should go behind the speaker magnet, but it should be at least twice the density and much smaller (like close to the diameter of the speaker)
Also, home speakers are mostly 8 ohm and desktop speakers are 4 ohm, so if you hook up a 4 ohm speaker to an 8 ohm amplifier eventually the speaker voice coil wire will short out and then your amp will too, conversely, if you use an 8 ohm speaker on a 4 ohm amplifier, your speakers will be fine, but your amp will blow. remember you get about twice the volume of a 4 ohm speaker hooked up with an 8 ohm amp and half the volume out of 8 ohm speaker hooked up to a 4 ohm amp.
Obviously if you are going for a high-powered amplifier who want high resistance speakers, like 8 or even 16 ( I have two!) anyway, working at Harmon and Kardon for years and also being taught my my uncle, I have some helpful knowledge about speakers, amps and the dynamics of sound due to the many system I have built. my first sub-woofer was a 15" long throw dual voice coil speaker with an sealed box I built out of one inch particle board; not ported (bass-reflection technology) , not acoustic (only running 80 watts) but sealed up, please dont ever make a band-pass box unless you know your porting, have a 1 or 2 ohm speaker load and a very small out put of wattage, (and in a small room).

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks for the feedback. :)

[@andyp3834]

@@chrclmnky FeedBack! I get it now, LOL

[@JeremyGreysmark]

why did you use those countersunk screws on the terminal and not those hex bolts you have used for the speakers? Your paint job could do with a lot more filling to make the finish much more perfect :D

[@chrclmnky]

Back panel doesn't have to be the best side of the project. Unless it's a woman. You know what I'm sayin'?

[@swagon4545]

It's easy if you know what your doing.. Haven't a clue when it comes to Electronics.. That's why I'm watching the Video 👍

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks 👍

[@sankalps4010]

Thanks bro

[@kaistudio8229]

wow man, it looks just like Audio engine A2+ speakers. great job

[@chrclmnky]

Yes i did copy them 🤭. Thanks

[@nosh_tkz6016]

you can make a flat subwoofer

[@ikilyou1b]

flat?

[@Bogdyindahous]

So satisfying! You did a great job! From audiophile to audiophile 💯👌👏

[@chrclmnky]

Manu thanks 😎

[@volkiruski1221]

Final result are very well, professional speakers....

[@chrclmnky]

many thanks

[@nadavleor]

good clean build.
if I can suggest, put black fabric cover with magnets,would be nice addition.

[@ItsGentelMen]

Nice job, I would recommend adding a bass reflex for loud deep bass.

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks. Yes that was my first plan but got lazy. 😅

[@RBS22]

It was just perfect. I really liked the finish.😃👍🏻

[@chrclmnky]

Yes sir 😎😎

[@kennethvillamento1467]

Grabi yung quality 🔥 tsaka ang pagkakagawa. Subbed

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks 😎💡

[@kennethvillamento1467]

Meron po kayo vid about sa paggawa ng box about sa mcv or sa mga hard kick na bass? :

[@Mik3j4y]

Ang lupeeeeet na naman ng build na yan ah kuya..

[@adamwest3637]

I would use a vacuum also if I made these professionally. Cool and clean 👍

[@chrclmnky]

Great idea!

[@gorapatisivakrishna]

Hey bro...
Very professional working skills...

[@chrclmnky]

Oh thanks for the feedback. 😊

[@rodelginoy6708]

Ganda sir,,,panalong panalo yan sa home theater,,movie marathon nanaman sir,,hehe

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks very much po sir.

[@turbo1gts]

Nice craftsmanship and technique. You have a wide selection of tools and the knowledge of their use. This makes me want to make some speakers myself. Liked and subscribed.

[@chrclmnky]

Many thanks! 😎

[@ДенисДенискин-е5б]

Отличная работа! Пять лайков за правильную установку динамика! Немного портит картину кроссовер с катушками на железе (только воздух!), но за покраску и общее исполнение - пятак, однозначно!

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@vimalkumar3815]

Beautiful craftsmanship....

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks very much Vimal

[@MuratOnal_RamsesElektronik]

As Ramses electronic audio and video systems, we will be happy to see you among us.

[@jimmychanbers2424]

Very cool. This is why i miss Radio Shack.

[@noureddinebellouber7210]

really amazing subwoofers.

[@edvaliente6391]

Nice work. "Obra Maestro."

[@chrclmnky]

I am mighty glad of the feedback. 😁

[@aurelioislas5152]

Bonito proyecto,buenos acabados y gran dedicación,hacer las cosas con creatividad y finura dan buenos resultados que saltan a la vista...saludos ...

[@chrclmnky]

Thank you very many Aurelio. 😍😎

Very nice precise work. Congratulations!

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks so much Janos. ☺️

[@jerichotm2122]

This was amazing! Very clean job and precise! I liked the white finish and the walls thickness! The crossovers are DIY as well?

[@chrclmnky]

@@jerichotm2122 thanks.. crossover modules were purchased as is but i modified them to re adjust the slope and crossover points

[@ryannorville1720]

Nice work. They look good.

[@chrclmnky]

🤩

[@sabinayasmin2861]

Love from Bangladesh, carry on bro🇧🇩

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks for dropping by, Raiyan.

[@sabinayasmin2861]

@@chrclmnky 💝💝💝💝💝

[@gregoriocatubo6704]

Ganda naman ng mga tools mo lodi

[@chrclmnky]

yi

[@praveenc.8341]

Awesome speaker...... Testing must upload so....... Good luck.....

[@chrclmnky]

Will upload test video soon Praveen.

[@jayfitmob8645]

Super clean work my friend

[@chrclmnky]

Thank you! Cheers! Thanks 👍

[@jayfitmob8645]

@@chrclmnky Happy New year to you sir.

[@9sheng420]

hi.Ike Heredia is glad to see your new work. It looks very beautiful, and I'm glad to hear you used some Chinese cross-border accessories, which means I can also buy him at taobao.com or aliexpress.com at a more suitable price. Because I saw you copied the design of "Audioengine A2" but deleted the front slot. I suddenly thought that if I could still keep the front slot, the fake slot and not communicate with the inside of the box. The reproduction is more realistic and does not affect the structure of the cabinet itself. Suddenly I had an idea. Maybe I can use it in the speaker I want to do. The surface makes him look beautiful.

[@chrclmnky]

Hello friend, thanks for the never ending support. Yes the cheap crossover work very well.

[@lgupalapagit]

superb build quality!!!

[@chrclmnky]

thanks for the feedback.

[@Jadhavmumbaikar]

What a ART SIR :) Amazing Neat & Clean Work

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks very much Abhishek

[@kshatriya9921]

Thank you so much for the video sir. Do you have any videos for simpletons like me? 🙈😁👍🏽

[@chrclmnky]

Hello, check out my other videos on my channel. Basic projects for simpletons like us.

[@rasoolkeuusoolfatimakekhet72]

😁😁
अपने पास इतने औज़ार और setup थोड़ी ही होगा
हम लोग तो बस देख ही सकते हैं 😌😌

[@rodfajardo5214]

Nice build. Just a sugestion, the tweeter should be recessed, not the woofer. This is to align the tweeter diaphragm/cone with the woofer's

[@chrclmnky]

Ok, thanks

[@kuyapen-twosandiego7495]

idol talaga quality mga gawa

[@chrclmnky]

Matsalams

[@alfredorbiso9774]

Lodi talaga boss

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks po

[@adam_1dizon121]

Nice one bro.. they look good.. how much for the crossovers and speakers?

[@nagarajupaluru7252]

Very very nice looking brother ❤️❤️

[@chrclmnky]

Thank you brother. 🤩🥳

[@malbacino]

Asenso na jud ang tools Sir :D Congrats.

[@chrclmnky]

Matsalams

[@ErikEich]

Great concept and I will be making some of my own design with similar materials. I really appreciate the video as it will really help me keep the costs down on my next project! Thank you!

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks. Good luck and enjoy building projects.

[@narayanannatesan1488]

@@chrclmnky bbjh

[@syamsundar1099]

Very neatly made

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@edud8452]

excellent job Brother!👍

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks for the support, brother.

[@uninani2626]

Wow sobrang linis ganda talaga......sir ok lng walang exhaust port?

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks. Sealed.

[@ElectroTechnics-g4s]

A nice video keep it up, continue the good work with faith

[@chrclmnky]

@@ElectroTechnics-g4s thanks Electro. I will.

[@panneerselvam9631]

Very nice work

[@chrclmnky]

Thank you Paneer.

[@panneerselvam9631]

Sir your location contact number

[@maulikleo]

You are a perfectionist !!! Good to see someone like me :)

[@chrclmnky]

yes sir.

[@greg1893]

New to the channel, you do some fantastic work man. Very impressive

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks Greg.

[@inconsteveable91]

Great video. please use a push stick.

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks Steve. 😁

[@madhugiri65]

Wow, great Bro.

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks Madhu.

[@realmccoy220]

gumaganda na mga tools mo idol ah halos completo na. san nyo po nabibili lahat ng parts na kelangan dyan except sa wood cabinet nyan po?

[@chrclmnky]

Thank you sir. Local electronics and audio supplies lang sir.

[@ManiSingh-ql2sh]

Good work bro

[@chrclmnky]

Thank you brother.

[@jonfoss3437]

Small speakers pair well with vintage 12'" 4 ways, no sub needed

[@IvanSanchez-zm5fp]

Me encanto el video amigo te quedo genial!!!!!te felicito saludos desde argentina

[@chrclmnky]

Hello Ivan, thanks very much for the nice feedback and thank you for watching my little videos. Hello from the small country Philippines!

[@meltonboroughcouncilaresht4292]

Nice build...

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks. 😎

[@jeanyves5380]

Nice but even in the very smal size you could make them bass reflex. May be with an event on the rear.

[@chrclmnky]

Yes thanks

[@ClintonWesRamkelawan]

Great video! What's the name of the background music?

[@chrclmnky]

Hello Clinton. Thanks for the feedback. Music track is "Heavenchord - 124"

[@HoosierRooster]

Nicely done

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks Herb.

[@BADALICE]

Those look nice. I appreciate how you keep the shop vac right beside you as you work. You can work in my shop any time.
Couple questions, You glued the crossovers directly to the box? I didn't see that coming. and no baffling? hmmm? ok.
Getting close to the end. I'm going to be a little disappointed if he doesn't test these. oh, no, burn. ouch.
They look great.

[@chrclmnky]

Hey Alice, thanks for dropping by. Yeah glued them inside the box because I forgot to drill pilot holes to screw them down.

[@chrclmnky]

Will upload the test video soon.

[@BADALICE]

@@chrclmnky Ok nice. right on. Too bad RUclips limits your music options.

[@ritzsoloz6110]

beautiful build dude!

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks!

[@walcottdion5821]

Really neat and nice work😍🖒

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks Walcott

[@BrenttttttMCMXC]

basta may background sound natiktilaok gawang pinoy yan 😅

[@chrclmnky]

🐓

[@backpackstories5766]

gawang pinoy talaga! sa 1:56 kitang kita ang presyo at may unitop pa hehe

[@d.glorisaandlazarodoss438]

Super and nice finishing.

[@chrclmnky]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@learnandbusiness1655]

Good job 👍❤️

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks a bunch

[@marcosonkyo]

Im nicaraguan, and like your work, very good, congratulations.

[@chrclmnky]

Thank you very much! :)

[@jleebeanmendoza85]

galing lods 👌

[@chrclmnky]

Matsalams sir. 😁

[@shellyannesantos701]

Nice tools for wood working.

[@chrclmnky]

☺️

[@EnshanThimothy]

Wow , perfect man !!
I like it

[@chrclmnky]

Thank you Enshan.

[@noureddinebellouber7210]

Hi I'm your watcher from Algeria I hope you a good luck.

[@chrclmnky]

Thank you very much for your support Noureddine. Cheers from the Philippines! 😎

[@josegonzalezperez8179]

Tu Trabajo merece un (10)

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks

[@theadvocate7697]

Professional work done by you no doubt.. 👌👈

[@chrclmnky]

So nice of you

[@oscarespinoza8451]

...muy buen trabajo amigo.!👍😀

[@chrclmnky]

Thank you for the feedback, Oscar. Cheers! 😎

[@elongatuspiranha]

Very cool video 👍

[@tguay9]

Enjoyed the video! Great craftsmanship! Subscribed.

[@chrclmnky]

Many thanks

[@volkiruski1221]

There is a real good business in speakercabs only....lots of people do not know how to handle wood, but a speaker insert, they know....

[@chrclmnky]

yes

[@SergioHernandez-le8wp]

Man, I'd love to know what these things sound like!

[@chrclmnky]

Hello Sergio, here's the demo video - ruclips.net/video/L16pDniyWdQ/видео.html

[@shyamkumar-ii2qu]

You are a artist sir

[@williamsalazarv.g.a1312]

Hermoso TRABAJO es un Arte. Saludos desde Nicaragua.

[@chrclmnky]

Thank you very much for the feedback, William. Cheers from the islands of the Philippines! :)