Overnight Sensation // Tonewood

Overnight Sensation // Tonewood


Designer:
Tonewood

Project Category:
Bookshelf Speakers

Project Level:
Beginner

Project Time:
20+ Hours

Project Cost:
$100 – $500

Project Description:
This is pretty straight forward, for more information about the Overnight Sensations go to Paul Carmody’s blog.
I made everything out of MDF, exept for the baffle which is made out of padauk that I had laying around from my previous build.

Design Goals:
– Make a pair of Overnight Sensations. Check.
– Make them stand out. Check.

Driver Selection:
HiVi B4S
Dayton ND20FA-6

Enclosure Assembly:
Woodglue all the way!dayton

Crossover Design:
By Paul Carmody

I’m not that good at crossovers yet.

Thanks Paul

Tips & Tricks:
Seal the mdf edges with woodglue mixed with water before painting!

Conclusion:
They sure sound amazing!

About the Designer:
Since I’ve build my first speaker about a year ago I’m hooked!
I found my passion and I continue to build more speakers to improve and learn as much as possible!
I’m working hard because I love it, I’m hoping to build speakers for customers in the future and start my own little business!

Project Parts List:

Dayton Audio DNR-10 10 Ohm 10W Precision Audio Grade Resistor
Dayton Audio DNR-6.0 6 Ohm 10W Precision Audio Grade Resistor
Dayton Audio DMPC-0.22 0.22uF 250V Polypropylene Capacitor
Dayton Audio DMPC-1.5 1.5uF 250V Polypropylene Capacitor
Dayton Audio DMPC-2.2 2.2uF 250V Polypropylene Capacitor
Dayton Audio DMPC-6.8 6.8uF 250V Polypropylene Capacitor
Jantzen Audio 0.35mH 20 AWG Air Core Inductor Crossover Coil
Jantzen Audio 1.1mH 18 AWG Air Core Inductor Crossover Coil
Parts Express Speaker Cabinet Port Tube 1-3/8″ ID Adjustable
Dayton Audio ND20FA-6 3/4″ Soft Dome Neodymium Tweeter
HiVi B4N 4″ Aluminum Midbass Round Frame

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    ds1919

    Really like the build on these, simple design, extremely pleasing to the eye, and I bet they sound terrific with the driver selection for clarity and attack. Thanks for the upload.

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