
Dayton Audio Build



Designer:
Cody
Project Category:
Loudspeakers/Cabinets
Project Level:
Intermediate
Project Time:
8-20 Hours
Project Cost:
$500-$1,000
Project Description:
The 15” woofers, mids, highs, crossovers are all dayton audio. Everything but the 3/4” MDF was from parts express. I have the hooked to my Yamaha receiver and a parasound (275 wpc amp). I rolled on Exohyde for the paint. I have a grill kit from parts express also that ii have not finished yet. The ports are tuned to 32 Hz and they sound amazing!
Design Goals:
Wanted a big speaker with big woofers, i like my music loud and clear. Ive tried many tower speakers and never was happy with the output.
Driver Selection:
2 15” Dayton woofers
2 2” Dayton midrange
2 1 1/8” Dayton Tweeters
Enclosure Design:
3/4 MDF, 4.5 cubic feet. Port tuned at 32 Hz. Finished in Exohyde
Crossover Design:
Dayton Audio 3 way crossovers
Tips & Tricks:
Take Your Time
Conclusion:
Very impressed with the performance these give at their price point. Thank you Parts Express!
About the Designer:
Always loved music and audio since i was a kid, and like to tinker with different audio equipment.
Project Parts List:
Part# | Description | Qty. |
295-325 | Dayton Audio DC380-8 15″ Classic Woofer | 2 |
285-022 | Dayton Audio RS52FN-8 2″ Reference Fabric Dome Midrange | 2 |
275-075 | Dayton Audio DC28FS-8 1-1/8″ Silk Dome Shielded Tweeter | 2 |
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