DIY Mini Tower Speakers Build
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- Опубликовано: 24 авг 2024
- Watch my hands build a set of passive mini tower speakers with point source drivers.
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ALL YOU NEED TO GET STARTED
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I have to say your wood work is pretty good but your audio editing and mixing was even better. So many power tool using youtubers could learn a lot here.
Thank you!
wym the music is so distracting
Seriously Dude, I don't know what I'm more impressed with - your speakers or the level of skill you use in making your videos. I only just discovered your channel Kirby, but I'm already subscribed and thorougly inspired. Keep up the great work.
Thank you so much! That means a lot!
The most relaxing video I have ever seen
maybe this is the best diy speakers on youtube,very good job and i like the most that you used real wood!
the highlight of your work is the quality of woodwork
Nicely edited video, comfortable machinery noise level, and chill music! If only we could hear the speakers in action afterwards it would be near perfect :)
ANY ONE ELSE FIND THIS REALLY REALLY SATISFYING
I do!
Honestly, your work is so gorgeous. If you sold speakers you already built, I'll pay for shipping and materials as well as extra for your hard work.! You're a beast!
This video is as well crafted as the speakers. Very informative. Thanks for the tips.
man you suddenly changed my mind instead of buying a speaker I'll just make my own, nice vids!
Thats great! Good luck! Thanks for watching.
I learned some good tricks from this vid, such as the tape, etc. I don't have all those tools, but I think I will invest in a small table saw at least which should cover much of my recs. Q, no port on those? I'd think a port needed to eek out what little base those drivers can produce.
im very surprised you do not have more views or subscribers cos your videos are very detailed and have amazing results at the end
Thank you! Hopefully this is just the beginning!
Your video production skill are very good. Camera, sound, editing etc.
absolutely amazing. i love your woodworking skills. m gonna start diy speakers as a hobby. haven't started doing anything yet, reading books at the moment about speaker building. need to gather some info before i start. whish me luck :)
Play them at the end of the video.
youll be hearing your own speakers so whats the point
But using the mic on a phone, or a cheap camera will not do justice to even very bad speakers.
nice builds! just found your channel, and I'm happy to see real wood for once, and no MDF !!
Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
All you need is a FREAKING WORKSHOP! -.- Nice build btw
Beautiful work! I would love to attempt something like this, but I only have a basic drill, a hacksaw, and a small tool box filled with screwdrivers and 2 wrenches, at most! LOL
You arre really good in making speakers
Thank you!
Your videos are so satisfying. Seriously relaxes me. Keep it up bro we all love it.
I am following this channel because I am really into building speakers and you are obviously a good woodworker. However you should really make your speakers with MDF or plywood. Solid wood does look better but 99% of speaker manufacturers avoid this because it resonates too much. Usually people do MDF and then overlay veneer but I am sure you can do a 'double wall' construction where you have an inner layer made from plywood and an outer layer with solid wood. I just do 100% plywood because I like the look. You can also try bamboo plywood(plyboo). I plan on experimenting with PVC for speakers myself.
I can't wait to see you tackle bigger projects with more complicated techniques, like bracing.
MDF is all about performance. coming from an audio engineer trust me there is a reason MDF is used on thousand dollar plus speakers. its simple physics not some money game. the truth is kirby knows wood working not audio or physics. he makes pretty boxes but sub par speakers
Some big name speaker makers actually *rely* on resonating cabinets; Harbeth, for example. Their cabinet walls are super thin. Really counter-intuitive.
yeah but you are talking about a company with a team of engineers, scientists, and mathematicians. not some dip shit in his garage
one of the neatest diy build i've ever seen. i am amazed!
Thank you, Salman!
I gotta say, your work is very artistic! it's awesome, keep it up!
This is my 4th or 5th video i have watched consecutively.... The videos are amazing... strangely relaxing... keep up the good work!
Thanks so much, David! That means a lot
Excellent video. My only issue is with some of your wood finishing techniques. First off, if you're going to use a pigmented stain, you wipe it on.... keep the surface wet for a minute or two, and then wipe it off. Leaving so much on the surface gives it a muddy look. If you are unable to achieve a dark enough tone to the wood, you should look into wood dye. I use a product made by Mohawk called Ultra Penetrating Stain. Though it's not a stain, but an alcohol based dye. Stains are essentially a thin paint, while dyes have pigments so fine that they color the wood and really bring out the grain. With dye, if the first coat isn't dark enough, you can keep applying it till you get the desired effect. Using dye on softer woods though, you'll need to first apply a wash coat of dewaxed shellac to prevent blotching.
Nice video. I wanna make my own speaker after watching this video.
Please show the video for 6 inch fullrange & one 19 mm dome tweeter cabinet design
Hey man, LOVE your videos.... wanted to let you know, along with the Kirby audience, that you can find a lot of these components from Parts Express for almost half the price of amazon. The woofers are $23 on there. Keep up the great work. Starting to get into this stuff!
Dude... I love your work!! Found your channel last night and I’m now addicted! Is there a book that you would suggest for a beginner? Something that explain all the physics behind a speaker (frequency, air volume, wood density, etc.) Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!! Keep up the good work 🙌🏻
this is just magical
What is the music you use in these videos? Especially this one
How are the internal dimensions for this build so small? My calculations for those drivers show that the internal volume should be ~13 liters. Am I doing something wrong? (Note: this is my first attempt at a build)
May I ask why in some builds you don't put tweeters in there? Great videos, made my day!
Cool. Thanks!
Nice woodworking!! I would love to see how you put an amplifier and battery into these towers :P
Thank you! I will be doing a video on how to make a rechargeable and portable speaker in the future.
Make one that has a place for a phone to sit? Maybe with a charging port? Fun stuff.
hearing dis build track with a subber... dayum.. epiccc
so when you cut the edges to make your 90º corners 45º is the cut to make so the pieces will fit. I know I seen it but just reassurance you know. I am about to build a Bluetooth boom box and hate the edges where you can see the plywood.
I noticed that at every glue-up you use your fingers to spread the glue. A really usefull tool I've found is the Rockler Silicone glue brushes. They make glue-ups super easy and clean. Plus they're only $5 and last forever.
Heres the link for you: www.rockler.com/rockler-silicone-glue-brush
I hope it helps!
Oh boy do I need this. My fingers thank you!
No problem! I use them every day at the woodshop I work at. The glue doesn't stick to the rubber tip if you forget to wash it out. Also, the paddle end is great for cleaning inside edges and tight corners. Keep up the great work man! I've been looking at designs for speakers once I saw your videos. Nice build quality and amazing editing.
excellent qua;ity audio, and gotta love that build man.... ( dam that tape trick is the shit )
Hello Kirby, could Y please record the sound how does these Dayton Audio PS95-8 3-1/2" sound? very curious
Thanks and waiting for next possible audio test review
.Alex
Hi! Really nicely made, both the woodwork and the production of the video. But both having a router and the skills for it (obviously), why don't you flush mount the drivers? It seems like a small step to raise the quality several notches with little effort.
Kirby,I would love to get a link for the music track in this video.
Nice made, but why not use black Hexagon socket screw for the speakers?
Perfeitas, eu só rebaixaria para embutor a moldura do alto falante, mas isso é o meu gosto.
Parabéns
If I don't have these power tools (like the circular saw), is it still possible to make these without having flaws? I have some minimal power tools like a drill and sander, and I have done a little woodworking before, but I feel like it would be very hard to make cuts at an exact 45 degree angle without a shop full of tools.
Griffin Stout it's insanely hard, either buy speakers in a box or tools. Sorry to say but it's true.
Really great work , I just have a question, there is no crossover for a 1 Way speaker ?
Thanks for all your awesome vidéos ! Greetings from France !!
Great Video...Could you do a video on how the play?
Thank you! That video is coming soon!
Increible de verdad, Felicitaciones por tus videos..
Very beautiful! I am it engineer, but after seeing this video - i'm ready to change my profession)
Haha It's also a great hobby! Thanks for watching, Oleg!
What schooling or training did you go through,to be able to do what you do? I need specifics,if you don't mind.
I gotta make some of these next time I have access to a woodworking shop.
You for sure should! And let me know how they turn out. Thanks for watching, James!
Damn brother. Nice work. Like before watching
Thanks Pat!
just wondering when youre gonna build some home systems
In the next few weeks i'll be starting a pair of cabinets for some 12" Audio Nirvana speakers. Really excited for that project!
well hell yeah im damn excited bout that. keep up the good work.
2:46. dat Forster bit!
Where can I get the music? Great build, inspiring video
Hello. Sorry, but could you tell me what product you would be if you used to leave the black wood?
Just curious as a music composers, using realistic orchestra samples what would be the best speakers for me to use in a build in your opinion?
I think your best bet to read a bunch of reviews on drivers in your price range and look for people talking about "detail". It would be too difficult to give you a straight up recommendation without having more details on your situation, but I think detail is important, as well as having a flat frequency response across the spectrum. "Color" when it comes to studio monitors is a big nono. Thanks for watching, Alex!
Kirby. have you played with Google Chromecast? I just picked one up and hooked it to my diy speaker. works great. give them a try and review.
Nice build, but why closed? it will maximize excursion
these look great!
what finisher do you use on the wood
Can't believe you don't have more subs ! I'm in, keep the good work man.
Thank you!
+Kirby Meets Audio np, but what camera are you using ?
Canon D70 with a 50mm lens
+Kirby Meets Audio k cool, my suggestion would be that you put the names of the songs you use un the description ;)
They're all songs i've made! No names and I haven't put them up anywhere else.
Good job
Thank you!
You dont need filtres or crossovers to this speakers ?
another amazing build i love them
Does the small slit on the top work like a duct?
they look great, enjoying your channel. Question - no internal sound damping? ps95's bass response better with porting or sealed in this size enclosure?
i like these type of videos but would love them much more if i could hear them also.
, they need a small portion on the back and definitely some poly fill.
Does the size of the box matter, like do you calculate your speaker'box'?
I'm looking to make an 8ohm speaker tower like this, at around 70 watts of rms
Any advice?
I wonder if they have what it takes to hear loudspeaker's that's better? If you think of it. That's impossible to do!
Nice build i do however think they would realy "shine" if you gave them 2-3 layers of clear coat to give them a higher end finish on top of that nice dark taint
I am wondering how you solid wire to connectors in closed speaker
Can you pls built tower speakers consisting of two woofers and one twitter
Great channel, love it. could you do a portable bluetooth speaker build for parties, something that could seriously make some noise. I want to build one so ad and would love to follow your videos
That's a great idea! I've put it on the list. Thanks for watching!
Kirby Meets Audio I'm looking forward to it! thanks for getting back to me, I appreciate it.
that music and the one that is playing
are those enclosures too big for them drivers? I am using the same drivers but the midtones are terrible and I was thinking it was because my enclosures are too big and mine are half the size of yours
perfect job!
your videos are amazing, just one question, why don't you use nails or screws to put parts together along with glue?
You can do that! I feel the joint are strong enough in this situation to not need them. I also don't want to deal with trying to cover up the nails. Thanks for watching!
The encloser of the box seems important I,e volume. What about construction materials is real wood better, is thicker better? Would mortice tenon joints be better i,e if you brought real cabinet making ,joinery skills to this would it be better, Oh and I think these videos look so stylish you have them just running on a flat panel on the wall like a moving image or a Tablet on the coffee table as a coffee table moving book
I just love that soundtrack :)
Great video!
I saw that you were using glue... but no nails to hold it together? is that strong enough?
Thank you! Oh yes. You may know, but glue is actually stronger than the wood.
Hey, great video and beautiful speakers. I love the black stained finish! I also absolutely love the music in this vid, so as you said that it is your own work, can u please upload it to soundcloud or somewhere else? I would definitly appreciate it!
Thank you! I just might do that.
Love the video and the channel! I wanted to make my first cheap speaker and was wondering if it would be OK-ish to use plyboard for my bluetooth speaker build? Since its a first time and I'm a student I don't want to spring for an expensive wood, especially if I mess it up. Plus I'm using old speaker components. Was hoping to use plywood and stain it black like in this video. Was just wanting to know if this is OK or if I'm wasting my time? Would appreciate any help!
Hey Ian! Plywood is a great option for your first speaker build. The only thing I suggest is to not go too thin on the wood. .5" to .75" will work well. If you have more questions about speaker building, or want more information, you should join our Slack community here: diyspeakerbuilding.signup.team Thanks for watching!
Very nice. Can I have one plz.
Kirby I know this is an old video, but perhaps youll respond, how have these stood up to the test of time, a lot of the arguments against using "real" wood (non composite materials) site the seasonal movement of wood to negatively affect their longevity. I would be curious as to how your experience measures up. Also on that note your experience with the tonality of different species of woods, It appears to be pine you are using for the box and then different species for the face and back?
Hey can someone tell me what song this is? It sounds fantastic and so relaxed!
Hola Kirby, qué usas para pintar o teñir la madera? gracias por tus videos!
Omar Reyes try English . Spanish is not most spoken language in the world. No creo que todo el mundo entiende espanol mi hermano :)
love your videos. they are addicting. what are those brand of full range drivers you use?
they look like fantastic little drivers
gordie french Dayton audio
Hi your work is really amazing...!! could you please share the dimensions of the enclosure..!! actually i am planning to make a bluettoth boom box with these drivers..so can you just help me with the dimension pls..and no port as well:-)
sussai raj Gannaram . It's on his website you need to pay good stuff is not for free
Hej Kirby, it looks like you used the same drivers as in Cube speakers. Have you compared them side by side? Is there any difference in the sound?
Excelent details!!!
Where do you suggest to learn about speakers and such? I'm buying a new house and would like to set up a quality sound system. I can handle the wood work.
Oh man, theres a million sites to list and it's a long road! But I would start by joining our Slack community! diyspeakerbuilding.signup.team You can get a lot of your questions answered there. This is a great place to start your research: www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/building-a-do-it-yourself-loudspeaker-design Thanks for watching!
Why did you put the drivers on the lower end? Aren't they supposed to be as close to ear level as possible?
These can be flipped to orient them however you like (as you can see in the thumbnail). I just like the look of them with the drivers on the bottom.
Another great video, what's the backing soundtrack please?
Thanks! I made it for the video.
You're just tooooo damned talented man. Consider releasing it?
No air holes required?
Awesome Video!
Question tho: How did you clean the glue inside the box? Outside is sanding though, right?
Thank you! The glue drips on the inside are scrapped with a thin piece of wood then wiped with a wet rag before the glue dries. The outside is sanded, yes.
hy. I really love your videos. and I have a question. Is there any way that the groove made on 2:08 can be made without a router. Please dp reply.
Yes, use a sharp chisel and a fine saw. Like the ones you use for dovetails. You can also use a chisel and a handsaw and clean up the cuts afterwards.
No stuffing inside the box ?
Hmm, nice video work. How do you like that wixie angle gauge? I have had good luck with their planer gauge, but its a annoying to get perfect angles on this 50 year old delta rockwell I use. I like that you soldered the leads. Using spade connectors isn't all that great, so I have started doing the same on the last few sets. Looks like you use the same binding posts I use as well. I get that these are passive, but I would recommend using threaded inserts for the speaker mounts.
The Wixie works well! I also have an old table saw, pretty much a must have. Love those posts! They look super clean without the plate. Thanks for watching!
Sounds like something I need. The guts on this last enclosure called for a few acute angles where I had to pass the wood vertically with a jig. Having a more precise angle reading would be useful.