Dayton Audio Reference Series Speaker Build | DIY | $200 Drivers Deep Bass Hi-Fi Elegante Speakers

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  • Опубликовано: 17 окт 2024
  • Elegante Speakers using Dayton Audio Reference Series drivers. Amazing results. Hi Fidelity and low frequency bass.
    $200.00 Dayton Audio Reference Series Speaker Build.
    Materials: MDF, Walnut Plywood, Aluminum, Drivers, X-over Components, Connectors.
    Finished Walnut plywood, MDF painted in Matte Black.
    LINKS:
    Dayton Audio RS180-4 (7" Reference Woofer) 4 Ohm:
    www.parts-expr...
    Dayton Audio RST28F-4 (1-1/8" Reference Series Fabric Dome Tweeter) 4 Ohm:
    www.parts-expr...
    Sonic Barrier:
    www.parts-expr...
    Polyfill: amzn.to/39r7n0P
    Speaker Wire - Copper Clad Aluminum: amzn.to/3LlJbKD
    Speaker Wire - Oxygen Free Copper: amzn.to/39tNkPe
    MEASUREMENTS:
    Box External Size - 63 x 24.6 x 34 cm
    Box Internal Size - 59.4 x 17.4 x 30.4 cm
    Internal Volume - 31.4 Liters
    Port - 17.4 x 1.8 x 25.56 cm (length)
    F3 - 31 Hz
    Tuning Freq. - 32 Hz
    UPGRADED CROSSOVER:
    • Upgrading the Elegante...
    BASIC TOOLS:
    Plam Sander: amzn.to/39wtgvy
    Compressor: amzn.to/3wAxB90
    Nail Gun: amzn.to/3LrlYqm
    Circular Saw: amzn.to/3yNB7Ql
    Drill Kit: amzn.to/39osBMR
    Drill Bits: amzn.to/3llbApI
    Screwdriver Bits: amzn.to/3MmMgLS
    Router: amzn.to/3wyyHCb
    Router Circle Jig: amzn.to/3MuZLcw
    Router Bit Set: amzn.to/3FRFriK
    Clamps: amzn.to/3FR9IhO
    Quick Clamps: amzn.to/3FSRufH
    Soldering Station: amzn.to/3PCFLXk
    Right angle ruler: amzn.to/3QOQzDS
    INSTAGRAM: @sonnoradesign

Комментарии • 439

  • @brodelicious
    @brodelicious 2 года назад +63

    You are the most delightful, weird and interesting speaker building RUclipsr I’ve seen. How you balance taking the technical and craft of your builds serious work while not taking yourself too seriously is refreshing!

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  2 года назад +2

      Thanks for the input!! And for watching!

  • @mikeywilcox2501
    @mikeywilcox2501 Год назад +5

    It's like the retired Italian mafia boss version of Mr. Rodgers , after tripping acid through the entire 60s and 70s , not a bad thing , just adds flavorful spiciness to the mix !!

  • @Ger1nga
    @Ger1nga 11 месяцев назад +2

    Hi! this is pure gold. im from a country wich is terrible for buy anything from outside (Argentina), and i not talking about drivers or amplifiers, i just meaning buy a manual for construction of enclosures, so the theorical materials found in internet is absolutly diamonds for us who love good sound.. and a part of the same, the drivers and amplifiers, we have only two ways: Car audio drivers(nasty) or just wait 2 or 3 months an aliexpress buy (the only online global shop allowed with a internal tax fee of 110%!!), so in the most cases we delight in what is seen behind the horizon.
    best regards and thank you. sorry for my bad english i just learned from movies ajajaja

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  11 месяцев назад +2

      Hey my friend! I totally get it. I’m from Brasil originally and we have a similar problem there with imported products. I remember working on car audio a lot when I was younger.

  • @Thereznap
    @Thereznap 10 месяцев назад +2

    they look like a pair of Speakers that cost 1000s of dollars.. GREAT JOB 💖👍 . love the look. love the sound. KUDOS.

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks again my friend! They sound pretty
      Good!

  • @Afshned_Lietheria
    @Afshned_Lietheria 16 дней назад

    it's funny that you named it Elegante since that's just how Elegant is in Spanish, keep the good work dude, you are doing great.

  • @tantegreta
    @tantegreta 11 месяцев назад +4

    Mate, this was informative, entertaining, educational, funny, helpful, discombobulating, this is the content that I was looking for! The perfect dosage of infos and length

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  10 месяцев назад

      Hey there my friend! Thanks for the input!! Really discombobulating! Haha

  • @Pentenfi
    @Pentenfi 2 года назад +4

    Your closet looks like my dream man - cave: everywhere drivers, amplifiers, stuff to build and so many possible projects

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  2 года назад +1

      Hahaha. That’s right! I want more!

  • @RWmHII
    @RWmHII 7 месяцев назад +1

    Hello Bernardo. I am going to try something similar to your veneered side panel design. I don't understand how you veneered the edges. I saw you use the saw to cut veneer strips and then you tapped the strips to the bracing boards during glue up. Was that to make them flat? Then what? Did you glue them to the edges of the panels before you glued the panels to the cabinets? I got lost following rhat detail. BTW, they do look like the infinity speakers, don't they? Elegant and classic!

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  7 месяцев назад +1

      Hey RW! Thanks for watching my friend. The little veneer strips help keeping the center of the wood panels under pressure as soon as the clamps don’t go that far inwards. Just a trick to help. The edges have no veneer, you can see the ply on the sides.

    • @RWmHII
      @RWmHII 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@sonnoradesign I'll watch it again with that in mind. I thought maybe you started with MDF, not ply. Mine will be MDF and so edge ply for me. I'm just waiting for the snow to melt, so I can be comfortable in the garage a few hours. Thanks, and feel better.

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  7 месяцев назад +1

      Wow! I forget sometimes that there is snow up north! :)
      If you do MDF you can use edge banding on the same material as the veneer. Looks good too. I used MDF for the whole box and added the plywood on the sides as a more elegant finish. You can use other materials as well.

  • @BobFrostV
    @BobFrostV 2 года назад +17

    God tier! Your massive recording and editing wasn't a waste it made the video engaging! Very nice speakers!!

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  2 года назад +3

      Thanks for the feedback! And thanks for watching.

  • @junflores7143
    @junflores7143 Год назад +2

    I am very much interested to learn about this hobby. But for me, you’re the most entertaining but also informative youtuber on this hobby. Thanks for making my day.

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  Год назад +1

      Thanks Jun. I hope you have as much fun as I do!!!

  • @ricardoperoni901
    @ricardoperoni901 6 месяцев назад +1

    All very good and well done on the build, the only minor criticism is when you described the Vas parameter you were relating it to the actual box size. As I understand it it represents a theoretical box that represents the behaviour of the cone suspension. I might be wrong as I’m not an expert but I wouldn’t want anyone to construct an enclosure to the Vas volume and waste time/money. But kudos to you on your build 🙏🙏

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks Ricardo! That’s right!!!

  • @superbife
    @superbife 5 месяцев назад +1

    From Argentina!!! I just made the same speakers following your indications. Sounds great even using a very cheap Sanyo speakers!!!

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  5 месяцев назад +1

      That’s good to hear my friend! Thanks for watching!!!

  • @csj9619
    @csj9619 Год назад +3

    Good choice of drive units. I've got the paper-coned version (RS180-4P) in the front doors of my car, along with RST-28A tweeters. Woofers are actively bandpass filtered between 80hz and 4KHz, tweeters are high-pass filtered at 4 KHz. Sounds awesome with massive midbass. Aluminum dome tweeters are detailed without being harsh or fatigueing. There's no car audio marketed speakers that can come close for the price of these puppies.

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  Год назад +1

      I really liked those drivers. I’d add a second woofer if making this box again. Get more SPL and bass. The tweeters are really clean and articulated. Good choice.

    • @PAC-fp9hy
      @PAC-fp9hy 11 месяцев назад +1

      One downside of the Dayton tweeters is that the plastic holding the spade connector deforms very quickly when soldering cable directly. They are not easy to tin without the plastic deforming.

  • @SVSunnyJim
    @SVSunnyJim Год назад +1

    Subscribed on personality alone....and then there's the build .. 👍

  • @sonnoradesign
    @sonnoradesign  10 месяцев назад

    Hey Shawn. I could have used hardwood all over. Hardwood is very hard though. Have to use the sonic barrier inside or any other damping material. Boenike speakers are all hardwood.

  • @halrichard1969
    @halrichard1969 8 месяцев назад +1

    I liked the personality you added in to your Video. I dont know if you are always like the portrayal in the video but it was friendly and entertaining. The boogy music a nice addition. The info i just soak like a sponge. I was mainly interested in your thoughts on the Reference drivers. Thanks for your efforts.
    The Latin Jazz at the end was was that Pancho Sanchez? I was encouraged to go ahead and use the Reference drivers. Your cabinet design and work execution was excellent.

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  7 месяцев назад

      Hey Richard! Thanks for watching man!! I really appreciate it. Those drivers are pretty good. Clean and articulated highs. I wanted more bass though. I’d probably build something with 2 woofers next time.

  • @soniclab-cnc
    @soniclab-cnc 2 года назад +12

    Ive used these Dayton reference 7 for several builds but the paper cone version sounds so much better. I am getting a few more of the paper cone to play with.

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  2 года назад +3

      Good to know. I had those drivers at home though but I wanna try the paper one sometime! Thanks!

    • @tallpaull9367
      @tallpaull9367 2 года назад +4

      @@sonnoradesign Check out the SEAS Prestige paper cone drivers. SB Acoustics too

    • @billymurphy3
      @billymurphy3 2 года назад +1

      How’s the low end on the paper cone in comparison to the regular reference cone? You find much of a difference?

    • @soniclab-cnc
      @soniclab-cnc 2 года назад +3

      @@billymurphy3 they sound very natural and warmer than the aluminum cone. smoother in the mid. Surprising bass response and very fast.

    • @GurvanBHC7
      @GurvanBHC7 Год назад

      Hey Soniclab, can i get in touch wih you? I need a crossover design for a too way with RS paper cone...

  • @goodgoat3096
    @goodgoat3096 Год назад +1

    This design appears to be an extremely cost effective offering that will blow away commercial offerings costing a whole lot more. I hope that people aren't put off by your antics and realize that some very serious design work is going into these projects which all seem to be "big bang for the buck"!. The series cross over type seems to minimize component cost and keep the overall project costs low You might want to look into the SB Acoustics drivers offered by Madisound. Great work.

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  Год назад

      Hey There! Thanks for watching. That’s right! Im using SB Acoustics on other builds. Really like the results.

  • @1994shomn
    @1994shomn 7 месяцев назад +1

    very addicting content, great personality, will watch more!

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks my friend, I appreciate your support!

  • @denisdube8893
    @denisdube8893 8 месяцев назад +1

    Well , very nice job and I like your sense of humor…

  • @RockhollowCNCServices
    @RockhollowCNCServices Год назад +1

    Very cool speakers. Question. Cane the box size be altered a bit if the volume stays the same?

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  Год назад +2

      Yes. Usually shape interfere on the results. Try not to make it an even square.

  • @primrosedark
    @primrosedark 2 года назад +11

    Your woodworking and metalwork skills are simply fabulous, my friend! 🖤✨

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  2 года назад +2

      Thank you! I’m glad you liked it.

    • @shawnjohnson7680
      @shawnjohnson7680 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@sonnoradesign I’m a newbie. I’m working on a set of Swan 3.1 diy’s. Love the way you accented the speaker cabinets with the plywood sides. Is there any reason I’m not seeing to not use solid walnut for a similar look? Thanks for taking the time

  • @ShawnWrona
    @ShawnWrona 25 дней назад

    Hello… may I ask what a “reference driver” is? I am kind of new to this and all of my speaker experience is with guitar speakers. Obviously a driver is a speaker… but, what does reference refer to?
    Thank you for your time, and have a great day!
    -Shawn

  • @DanielPerez-dl2gs
    @DanielPerez-dl2gs 6 месяцев назад +1

    Ja, ja. Me gusto mucho el video y la bailada al final. Eres todo un artista! Great job on the speaker build.

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  5 месяцев назад

      Hey Daniel! Thank you my friend.

  • @PAC-fp9hy
    @PAC-fp9hy 11 месяцев назад +1

    Love the design. Love the presentation. I will be using it for a build for a friend, but as a finishing touch, I am going to use black leather instead of paint (similar to Sonus Faber) and veneer the edges. One of my takeaways from this was the trick with the veneer that you used to make the cauls (why faff around planing an angle..)

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  11 месяцев назад

      It’s gonna look great! Good luck my friend!

  • @stuartlivingstone6506
    @stuartlivingstone6506 Год назад +1

    Hey. I’m having a go at building speakers to yours. I do have a question. Why isn’t the tweeter in its own seperate section of the cabinet?

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  Год назад +1

      Hey Start. Thanks for watching! The tweeter is shielded, it doesn’t interfere with the woofer.

  • @dondondonner777
    @dondondonner777 Год назад +1

    I enjoyed watching you build the "elegant speakers" Question >> Do you sell them?

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  Год назад

      Hey There. Yes, I can sell them. I have too many already! 😛

  • @ZubairAbbass
    @ZubairAbbass Год назад +1

    Amazing video. I am gonna keep coming back for more.

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  Год назад

      Yeah!! I’ll keep making more!! Thanks Zubair!’

  • @derekjarman1638
    @derekjarman1638 2 года назад +3

    Best diy speaker build video on the internet!!

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  2 года назад +1

      Thanks For the input Derek! Let’s keep them coming!

  • @southghost149
    @southghost149 2 года назад +5

    You are a very funny guy, you make the geeky side of speaker design and building fun and entertaining. Keep these videos coming! I’m learning a lot from your videos and will be building my own soon

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  Год назад

      That’s great to hear man! I’ll keep it coming!!

  • @raylesire2101
    @raylesire2101 Год назад +2

    They are a set of beasts.... sounds amazing bro...😀

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  Год назад

      They do sound good! I loved this built!! Thanks for watching my friend!!

  • @oscaramorales9144
    @oscaramorales9144 Год назад +1

    First time I watch your videos like it question for you, which software do you use to calculate design & crossover?

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  Год назад +1

      I’m using XSim for the crossovers and Win ISD for the enclosures!

    • @oscaramorales9144
      @oscaramorales9144 Год назад

      @@sonnoradesign thank you for take time to answer my question

  • @giuseppelavecchia775
    @giuseppelavecchia775 2 года назад +1

    Amico ci sai fare con le casse,continua così,sei il migliore!

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  2 года назад

      Grazie amico! Continuerò a pubblicare cose buone, spero! Thanks for watching !

  • @johnferro6467
    @johnferro6467 2 года назад +1

    What a great video. Thank you for taking the time, I learned a lot while laughing!

  • @Petar_Ral
    @Petar_Ral 11 месяцев назад +1

    These are just gorgeous speakers. Do they sound as good as they look? keep up the great work.

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  11 месяцев назад +1

      Hey there my friend! Thanks for watching. Yup, they sound pretty good and articulated. I’d like to have more bass and power, maybe a 2 woofer version would help.

  • @flaviomaia5377
    @flaviomaia5377 5 месяцев назад +2

    Good job! Beautiful boxes! 😍

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  5 месяцев назад +1

      Valeu Flávio!!! Thanks for watching.

  • @janrasmussen8144
    @janrasmussen8144 Год назад +1

    Hi there I have build a 2 way speaker with a mundorf tweeter and a 5" scanspeak and will now extend it to a bass box below with 2 x dayton 225 alu ( lower part of the Bordeaux speaker ) do you have any experience with this or suggestions to design? or should i just round the corners? I have an idea that i will make the sides 2 cm to high, to enclose the small 2 way speaker, to make it different and still not to advanced! love all you do btw, keep it up young man :)

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  Год назад +1

      Hey Janras! Thanks for watching! I haven’t worked with the 225’s yet. Have you tried to work on WinISD software to calculate the box? Maybe there is some info on Parts Express.

  • @anirudhcarani735
    @anirudhcarani735 11 месяцев назад +1

    Nice dance.. Awesome speaker build

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching my friend!!!

  • @pristlehk
    @pristlehk 2 года назад +1

    The joy after the mission is 🎊

  • @johnm7019
    @johnm7019 2 года назад +1

    Hello, and thank you for the video. I just purchased the Parts-Express Samba kit with Baffle only. It uses the paper version RS-180-4 and same tweeter, and I have to build the box. First time for me, so I will use your video for tips and also convert their design to a front slot port because it looks Elegante!

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  2 года назад +1

      It’s gonna look so Elegante!! Enjoy John. Thanks for watching and let me know if you have questions during the build.

  • @TTPK31
    @TTPK31 4 месяца назад +1

    I love this speaker and I want to build this diy
    Do you have this speaker plans and crossover network ?
    I want to buy a plans
    I really want to make this!!

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  3 месяца назад

      Hey my friend!! Thanks for watching. It’s all on the video description.

  • @hermangaviria690
    @hermangaviria690 9 месяцев назад +1

    Wait I'm a little confused, you didn't do your own measurements to create the crossover? How can you use the files they provide when each box is different ? how can you use their measurements when you also have a port to deal with whose frequency response needs to be added to the overall woofer frequency response ?

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  8 месяцев назад +2

      That’s right! Perfect scenario would be to measure FRD and ZMA files with the drivers in the box. Most people don’t have Dats or a mic to get those files so I decided to use the ones provided by Dayton, it’s a way beginners can start making their own right away, it might not be the best way but, it worked. I got a good frequency response at the end. I do make my own measurements on other videos. Not sure if you watched it. Anyways, I appreciate your input and thanks for participating on the channel.

  • @RosaRidesPDX
    @RosaRidesPDX 10 месяцев назад +1

    First time viewer, I really appreciate your energy my guy! Easy subscription 👌

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  10 месяцев назад

      Hey My friend!! Thanks for watching!!

  • @carlose.martinez545
    @carlose.martinez545 Год назад +1

    Not sure where to ask this, on what video. Why didn't you build yet a sub-woofer, starting by using some of Parts Express kits or designs?

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  Год назад

      Right!! You are not the first asking that. It’s an idea, I’ll work on it soon!

    • @carlose.martinez545
      @carlose.martinez545 Год назад +1

      Love to know I'm not the first asking this.😁

  • @audiodairy1518
    @audiodairy1518 2 года назад +1

    I love 2 way speakers. All the Best. D.

  • @donaldrattansingh7578
    @donaldrattansingh7578 2 месяца назад +1

    Nice boxes really love them you funny

  • @glenniz1
    @glenniz1 2 года назад +1

    I use the 180's in my vehicle, they sound spectacular in automotive applications!!

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  2 года назад

      Cool. I’ve seen people using the smaller ones like the rs-100s as mids. That’s great!!

  • @rsjojo
    @rsjojo Год назад +1

    Dry nice work sir, I have a few questions; 1) what mic are you using to check the curves ? 2) what software are you using to check the curves ? 3) what software are you using to design crossovers ? Love your channel

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  Год назад

      Thanks my friend!! 1-I’m using the Umik from Mini-DSP. 2-REW 3-I’m using XSim.

  • @RanTausi
    @RanTausi Год назад +1

    Fantastic and very impressive build👍 , Would more traditional box size of 40 cm h, w 20cm and 30 depth was good ? Thanks

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  Год назад +1

      Hey Ran! Thanks for watching! Yes. It will work well on a smaller box for sure! Those drivers could go bellow 40 Hz with less than 1 cuft volume and they sound pretty clean and detailed.

    • @RanTausi
      @RanTausi Год назад +1

      @@sonnoradesign Thanks so much man , does the crossover need to redesigned accordance to the smaller size box ?

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  Год назад +1

      @@RanTausi the driver response will change a bit in a smaller box but man, I’d just use the same crossover. If you have the DATS tool from parts express to get the parameters and work on a new crossover, that could be fun.

  • @Kuuiby
    @Kuuiby 2 года назад +1

    always beautiful works my friend! What do you use raw of the gray primer on MDF? What is the name of that transparent product that you then sandpaper? Thank you!

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Giovanni! That’s sanding sealer to seal the MDF before primer.

  • @이창만-q8k
    @이창만-q8k 2 месяца назад

    If the QTS value of the woofer is 0.46, shouldn't the cabinet be made as a closed type? I think the Qts value of the tweeter is 0.92 seems to be high. I think the value below 0.707 is an appropriate value.

  • @audiophilesrilanka3508
    @audiophilesrilanka3508 Год назад +1

    Good vid. But would have been more informative if you could have provided info like what grit sandpaper used, how you got rid of edge seems on yhe front panel, primer used etc

  • @johnmurphy6880
    @johnmurphy6880 6 месяцев назад +1

    Talented and funny, well done

  • @ivanvijazulu
    @ivanvijazulu 2 года назад +1

    Hello Bernardo, as we say in Colombia "que verraquera de video" very good imformation. The speakers sounds great, but we could put an 8-inch subwoofer for more bass?

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  2 года назад

      Hi Ivan! Sure man, we can use an 8 inch instead just have to make sure the frequency curve is gonna match the tweeters curve, impedance ….

  • @anthonytube
    @anthonytube Год назад +1

    That video was very 'Elegante' my friend! :-) Great job!

  • @-IE_it_yourself
    @-IE_it_yourself Год назад +2

    parts express now says
    Parts Express Staff Recommended Enclosure Volume
    Sealed Volume 0.22ft³
    Sealed F3 78Hz
    Vented Volume 0.67ft³
    Vented F3 39Hz
    thank you for you measurements, it is really hard to get straight answers sometimes.

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  Год назад

      Hey DIE. Thanks for watching. Yes it’s hard to get info on all of that. Or they all differ. It goes according to your taste I’d say. Did you make the box for those drivers?

    • @-IE_it_yourself
      @-IE_it_yourself Год назад +1

      @@sonnoradesign not yet, im leaning towards the dc 160 so a classics 2 rip off. with the goal of a really cheap xover. buuut ive stopped myself and and finishing up the projects i have already started :D

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  Год назад

      @@-IE_it_yourself cool. Let me know how it goes with the DC!

  • @jackieyu2520
    @jackieyu2520 2 года назад +1

    I like your design very much

  • @RendColt
    @RendColt Месяц назад +1

    amazing speakers for 200$

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  Месяц назад

      Those are good cost benefit for sure. Very articulated highs!!

  • @CapraHiFi
    @CapraHiFi 11 месяцев назад +1

    I'm really excited to start a build with some of the reference series speakers but I may use a different tweeter. This build is great! nice work, nice video.

  • @gracestewart370
    @gracestewart370 11 месяцев назад +7

    The dude is mental.

  • @Luke-qs2cg
    @Luke-qs2cg 2 года назад +2

    since you like flat easy to use drivers, try the tang band w4 1720, and w5 1721, along with the w4-1052sd for super small bookshelf builds.

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  2 года назад +1

      That’s right. I’ve used tang band before. The W-5’s. I like them. Probably gonna use them soon.

  • @Jake-uh3ch
    @Jake-uh3ch 6 месяцев назад +1

    Have you looked at the 8 inch model? Its rated sensitivity is 93db. I would like to pair two 4ohm models to get roughly 96 db sensitivity, do you think that same tweeter you used would work? Any advice?

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  6 месяцев назад

      I’m not sure if the tweeter would work cause the 8” version cone break up is gonna start at lower frequency. You might need a midrange to cross with this tweeter.

    • @Jake-uh3ch
      @Jake-uh3ch 6 месяцев назад +1

      The RS52FN-8 2" fabric dome midrange has a sensitivity of 90db. Two of these should yield 93d, directly next to the truncated version of this 93.5db tweeter, with the 93 db woofer. I was also looking at Dayton audios horn loaded planar tweeter rated at 105db, paired with 4 of the 8inch woofers which should approach 100db, but I can't find a midrange that would approach that level of sensitivity. What are your thoughts? Have you seen the "Pendragon" speakers?

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  5 месяцев назад

      @@Jake-uh3ch hm. You’ll have to do some research. Seas, SB acoustics, Markaudio maybe…. I’m gonna look into the pendragons! Thanks my friend

  • @mikeywilcox2501
    @mikeywilcox2501 Год назад +1

    Alson , I would like to add, that your woodworking ,and fabrication talents are amazing , 1st video of yours, for me and I am impressed enough to subscribe , I have a good feeling that you have alot that I can learn from !

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  Год назад

      Hey Mike! Thank you my friend! Hope you enjoy next videos!!

  • @attainableaudio4533
    @attainableaudio4533 2 года назад +1

    Very nice. Hey what's the clear coat you spray on before the primer? Do you only need one coat of it?
    Thanks

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  2 года назад +4

      It’s sanding sealer. I apply 3 thick coats and sand it down to seal the mdf. Then primer, paint and matte clear coat! Thanks for watching!

  • @briansawdo6245
    @briansawdo6245 11 месяцев назад +1

    You make it a joy to watch you design and build. I’m not good with crossovers. The only thing I have done is putting a cap on the tweeter. I’ve been out of it for awhile but I have plenty of drivers to play with. I will hopefully building soon when I get my woodshop sorted. Keep up the fun work I just subscribed.

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  11 месяцев назад

      Hey Brian! Thanks a lot my friend. I’m working on a series of crossover videos for that reason. You are not the only one!

  • @AudioFileZ
    @AudioFileZ Год назад +2

    Just found you. Excellent work and great presentation. Oh yeah, amazing curve on a DIY speaker that doesn't break the bank!

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  Год назад

      I’m glad you liked it!! Thanks for watching!!!

  • @zukispur5493
    @zukispur5493 Год назад +1

    Good afternoon mate. I wonder if you can help me please. I am putting together a pair of speakers using celestion ditton 44 mk 2 cabinets. Dimensions are 26" tall. 13" deep. 12" wide. The plan is to use 2 Dayton audio reference series 7" with 2 Dayton audio 10" passive radiators in the back. Will this work ok do you think? Thanks in advance from London

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  Год назад

      Hey Zuki. Thanks for watching! I have to check that with more details, I don’t have the computer now but please remind me to design a box for you. Maybe a ported design would work well as you have a large cabinet…. I have to sit on WinISD to be more specific.

  • @jwise7114
    @jwise7114 2 года назад +1

    Great video and the "reference" drivers are cool .

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  2 года назад

      They are. And sound cool! Thanks for watching!

  • @ZombieLincoln666
    @ZombieLincoln666 7 месяцев назад +1

    I built a pair of “Modula MT” designed by John marsh in like 2006 and still use them as my main speakers.

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  6 месяцев назад

      Cool stuff!! Thanks my friend!

  • @professorx6379
    @professorx6379 9 месяцев назад +1

    Yes these speakers are good! I am an expert of audio electronic....

  • @danieljovic412
    @danieljovic412 Год назад +1

    These look great and pair well with your amp/tube preamp build.. I'll be looking to build these but want them on stands with record storage underneath (like the wharfedale linton)- any suggestions on how best to do the stands?
    Keep it up love the vids

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  Год назад +2

      Hello Daniel. Thanks for watching! Those speakers are big and heavy. Keep that in mind and if you wanna add 13-14 inches under it might be too high. One option would be to make a smaller box, closer to a regular size bookshelf or reverse the tweeter with the woofer which looks good to me. Another option is to extend the side pieces all the way down and use it as record storage and stand.

  • @Mikes67Chevy
    @Mikes67Chevy 9 месяцев назад +1

    You’re so weird, I love it! Awesome video, new subscriber!

  • @nesnakomec
    @nesnakomec Год назад +1

    Is there any pre-assembled crossovers I can buy, that would work for this build?
    Thank you

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  Год назад

      Hey! Thanks for watching ! I don’t recommend a generic one and I’m not sure about a specific crossover for this speaker. They are designed for a specific speaker usually.

    • @nesnakomec
      @nesnakomec Год назад +1

      The reason I ask is because I'm pretty good with wood working but I would need a parts list and a diagram to be able to make one my self, if that is something you are willing to share I would very much appreciate.
      Thank you
      Tom

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  Год назад

      @@nesnakomec hi Tom. I think I’ve posted the crossover scheme on the screen during the video. Did you check?

  • @J.D3NNIS
    @J.D3NNIS Год назад +1

    Haha you're videos are class dude! Keep it up. Great craftsmanship 🙌

  • @haksoonhwang8865
    @haksoonhwang8865 2 года назад +1

    Wow... Good reference speaker!!
    👏👏👏👏👏...

  • @vicg5323
    @vicg5323 9 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome build....can you do video just on crossover parts selection please?

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  8 месяцев назад +1

      Hey Vic. Thanks for watching! Yes I’ve been working on crossover videos! Coming soon

  • @jayott2536
    @jayott2536 9 месяцев назад +1

    I liked the build video, but you promised us you weren't going to dance! 😂

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  8 месяцев назад

      Dammit! Embarrassing hehe. Sorry

  • @JamaikaRTF
    @JamaikaRTF 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for your videos, they are awesome! The picture, lighting are top notch, but please get a Lavalier mic.

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  2 года назад +1

      I know right? I’ll check that mic. Thanks for the tip!

  • @motorax.service.motociclete
    @motorax.service.motociclete 2 года назад +1

    hi, what software do you use for cabinet calculations and also crossover design?

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  2 года назад

      I use the Bass Box usually for enclosures, WinISD is a good one too, and Xsim for xovers. Thanks for watching!

  • @alexmferraz
    @alexmferraz 2 года назад +1

    Excellent video . This project is superb . These boxes are as solid as a rock !!! Next time you come to Brazil bring me a pair of those beautiful speakers . Congrats Bernardo !!!

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  2 года назад +2

      Thanks Man. 100 lbs for both of them but I’ll bring it!

  • @surfshop7552
    @surfshop7552 Год назад +1

    Excellent work

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for the input my friend!!!

  • @incarsound
    @incarsound 2 года назад +1

    Love your work, and super entertaining 😂

  • @ole9421
    @ole9421 Год назад +1

    Awesome build, thumbs up! Had to grit my teeth to make it all the way through, though.

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  Год назад

      Hahah!! Right Ole!!! Thanks for watching man. Appreciate it.

  • @Feliciano12v
    @Feliciano12v 2 года назад +2

    Good work! Do you keep these or sell these? I ask because I’m in Riverside area.

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  2 года назад +1

      Hey there. We are close by. I do sell speakers. PM me if interested. Thanks for watching.

  • @emilianozalazar1586
    @emilianozalazar1586 2 года назад +1

    Another awesome video!! Great looking speakers!!! He is like a mad genius!

  • @marksweeney7327
    @marksweeney7327 2 года назад +1

    Damn! Those look sharp.

  • @surley6334
    @surley6334 5 месяцев назад +1

    Hi, was wondering where R-1 is on the xover diagram. Thanks

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  5 месяцев назад

      Hi William. R1 is right after the crossover, for the tweeter.

  • @DragonettiDean
    @DragonettiDean 8 месяцев назад +1

    I loved you on SNL. You got tired of television and became a carpenter?

  • @jasonme3557
    @jasonme3557 11 месяцев назад +1

    Still not boring

  • @carsandstuff711
    @carsandstuff711 2 года назад +1

    Awesome work! What cross over software did you use? Thx. Looking forward to the next video.

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  2 года назад

      I’m using the Xsim. Thanks for watching!

  • @chinmeysway
    @chinmeysway Год назад +1

    Great design. Wondering if port aught to be a bit higher up...

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  Год назад

      Hey Chinmey. Maybe. Getta do some measurements but if it’s turned to the back it would probably increase bass response in room.

    • @chinmeysway
      @chinmeysway 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@sonnoradesignoh I like it on the front, I mean the port being a couple inches from the bottom might look nifty or if the sides extended lower maybe idunno six to ten inches. Just aesthetic ideas; unclear if it would sound better or not. Just less reflections off of floor or desk. Impressive video and build tho I wish I could buy them or trade you for a painting/ fine art artwork!

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  10 месяцев назад

      Haha! Right? You should make one pair!

    • @chinmeysway
      @chinmeysway 10 месяцев назад +1

      do you still have
      these?@@sonnoradesign

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  10 месяцев назад

      Oh yeah!!
      @@chinmeysway

  • @justins.1283
    @justins.1283 10 месяцев назад +1

    Keep up the good work!

  • @MONEYBAGS603
    @MONEYBAGS603 5 месяцев назад +1

    can you mix 8 and 4 ohm speakers? My home stereo is rated at 8 ohms

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  5 месяцев назад

      Hello. Yes you can but I suggest you go through a computer software to measure the results before trying it all. Impedance might drop too low and you can blow your amplifier. Caution!!!⚠️

  • @rafix3791
    @rafix3791 2 года назад +1

    Nice design, could you please give the exact values ​​of the crossover components, the impedance of the coils, you can't see exactly in the video.

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching Rafaella. I’ll check that later and I’ll let you know.

  • @Dconectadostvfilms
    @Dconectadostvfilms 2 года назад +1

    Just came across your channel, Love your personality, Sir you've got a new subscriber!

  • @ilbisu
    @ilbisu Год назад +1

    Complimenti dall'Italia

  • @stephanevanrompaey5110
    @stephanevanrompaey5110 Год назад +1

    Hi man, really enjoyed looking your video! Great job!!
    I would like to make my Klipsch RF62 ref2 more "out of the ordinary" looking.
    Before to see your video, I thought about making similar cabinets for the 2 woofers and take the Tweeter "out of the box", suspended between 2 lateral braces about 50cm higher, higher than the one you just built, and maybe replace the horn by a wooden one...
    I was thinking about using the original baffles and crossovers...
    Do you think this could kill the current sound quality or improve it?
    Thanks in advance for your advice.
    Please keep enjoy us 😉

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  Год назад

      Thanks for watching Stephane!
      I wouldn’t change the box design or move the horns up. That would change how it sounds. I’m not familiar with those speakers but maybe you can work on better crossovers and internal materials; brackets, sound damping….

    • @stephanevanrompaey5110
      @stephanevanrompaey5110 Год назад +1

      @@sonnoradesign but I like the sound but not a real fan of the look 😉

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  Год назад

      @@stephanevanrompaey5110 got it. Well, let’s make new ones?!

  • @robertfontaine3650
    @robertfontaine3650 2 года назад +1

    Awesome video. Thanks.

  • @craigenputtock
    @craigenputtock 2 года назад +5

    Wow you're really talented with woodworking! How long did it take you to learn all that?

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  2 года назад +6

      Thanks! I started working on car audio in the 90’s. It’s been a while and I still have a lot to learn! I just love woodworking a lot!

  • @ROCKNROLLMODS
    @ROCKNROLLMODS 11 месяцев назад +1

    Elegant video man!

    • @sonnoradesign
      @sonnoradesign  11 месяцев назад +1

      Appreciate it! Thanks for watching.