Designer:
Arsenal

Project Category:
Home Theater

Project Level:
Beginner

Project Time:
20+ Hours

Project Cost:
$100 – $500

Project Description:
5.1.4 Home theater surround system

Design Goals:
To be able to gain independence from processed music tunes/movie sounds coming from tiny little speaker drivers, build diy home theater system that competes with mid level systems on a budget

Driver Selection:
9 pcs HiVi Mini AMT ; 275-095
4 pcs HiVi 4” Al/Mg drivers; 297-434
6 pcs HiVi 5” Al/Mg drivers; 297430
2 pcs HiVi 6” Al/Mg drivers; 297-441
2 pcs HiVi 8” Al/Mg drivers; 297-446

Enclosure Design:
Tower speaker size 10w x 15d x 36h
Center speaker 5-1/2h x 24w x 13d
Surround rear 7w x 11d x 10h
Height speakers 7w x 10h x 8-1/2d@top, 5-1/2d@bottom

Enclosure Assembly:
All are made out of 3/4 MDF, tower speakers are doubled (1-1/2 thick) @ the front face of the cabinet gray marine navy battleship epoxy finished

Tips & Tricks:
It’s all cool to make mistakes bondo can do a great fix lol

Conclusion:
DIY project of a first time builder, learning as we go through parts express video clips and tech support, useful tips from other enthusiasts

About the Designer:
a 52 year old music/movie enthusiast that sings plays guitar as a hobby and when called for at church, some knowledge in building and construction, can do attitude and willing to share/trade tips to fellow enthusiast

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