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Recently got speakers, been needing help for internal dimensions, please help!

Laricc

Laricc

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I recently got two speakers from a friend of mine that I would like to put into a box, though I need help with the internal dimensions for the speakers. I already have a left and right speakers, though I am going to be using these two for a center and a subwoofer.

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This is the subwoofer model.

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This is the speakers model.

I tested out both of these speakers on my power amp, and they both seem to work perfectly fine.

I would be much obliged if someone can help me out, thanks!
 
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The specs for the TS-W29C recommend a 1 cubic foot enclosure (sealed, I assume). Actually, it looks like this information is stamped on the label as well. The manual doesn't appear to be online.

The TS-A1385 is a much older model and there's no info online that I could find. However, car speakers like this were usually designed to be used in an infinite baffle enclosure. I have my doubts, however, that it will make a good center speaker. What is the rest of your system?
 
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swechsler said:
The specs for the TS-W29C recommend a 1 cubic foot enclosure (sealed, I assume). Actually, it looks like this information is stamped on the label as well. The manual doesn't appear to be online.

The TS-A1385 is a much older model and there's no info online that I could find. However, car speakers like this were usually designed to be used in an infinite baffle enclosure. I have my doubts, however, that it will make a good center speaker. What is the rest of your system?
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I'm running with two Behringer TRUTH B2031A speakers. They both have power amps built in, I took out and replaced with speaker wires and hooked it up into my stereo, the other I took to someone to see if I could get it fixed, I'll do the same with that once I get it.

Right now I'm plugging the speaker into my CARVER TFM-15CB power amp, I need to get my Onkyo TX-SV646 fixed due to it possibly having a few bad differential amp transistors on the left and right channels.

Also thanks for the reply, I'll probably try to get the subwoofer fixed, then tackle the other. Though I was wondering if I could put both in the same enclosure, or would that cause a problem, sadly the TX-SV646 has no subwoofer output and only a center output.

Also the TS-A1385, I think measures 5 1/4 inches. I may try to find something on it, and I'll also look into the infinite baffle enclosure.
 
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No, don't put both in the same enclosure, for several reasons (one of which being it will completely screw up the tuning of the box).

But I'm a bit confused about this conversation. I'm guessing you're working with a relatively low budget. Unless you know someone who will fix your receiver for free, for the money you'd spend, you're almost definitely better off purchasing a newer (used) receiver. As a Dolby Pro-Logic receiver it has almost no monetary value. Same goes for the speakers - repair costs will almost definitely exceed the cash value.

The pics for the rear panel of the TX-SV 646 do show a subwoofer preamp out, though.

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Yea. I forgot that there was a pre out for the sub. and yes I am working off a low budget. I have a friend who was willing to help me out with making a box for the speakers, he has his own workshop and materials. Plus he was the reason I got into this kind of stuff. This was just something I wanted to do in my spare time.

The back of my unit is slightly different, just has 4 antenna clamps and no S-video ports, but that really doesn't matter.

Plus the part is around 50 cents to $1 to get. I may get a new unit if this doesn't work out.

Not to mention, but I got to wait one to two more years until I can get a job and start saving up.
 
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swechsler said:
The specs for the TS-W29C recommend a 1 cubic foot enclosure (sealed, I assume). Actually, it looks like this information is stamped on the label as well. The manual doesn't appear to be online.

The TS-A1385 is a much older model and there's no info online that I could find. However, car speakers like this were usually designed to be used in an infinite baffle enclosure. I have my doubts, however, that it will make a good center speaker. What is the rest of your system?
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Another thing about the TS-W29C, should I add a port tube onto the enclosure?
 
Laricc said:
Another thing about the TS-W29C, should I add a port tube onto the enclosure?
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No, I think it's supposed to be a sealed enclosure.

You can try downloading a copy of WinISD and see if it has your subwoofer driver in it. If so, it will give you other options for building a cabinet. You could also try contacting Pioneer and see if they can send you the manual for that woofer, which should have the complete specs. Their website is sadly lacking.
 
I finally got a box on the subwoofer, and I got a pair of speakers. So far sounds good. Ended up getting a new Receiver on top of that
 
for my L/R monitors, I'm running TRUTH B2031A Behringer speakers. They were sitting around in my basement and one had a bad power amp so I tore out the backs and got a crossover, then ran them into my stereo.

Got the carver model 6200 from a friend after fixing the onkyo was a failure.
 
Stuffing is important for sealed cabinets, more so than getting a perfect seal. Possibly someone else here can chime in as to how much and what kind is recommended.
 
Thank you for your help. I'll continue to look around on the forums and on the internet for anything that's good for filling the subwoofer cabinet with.
 
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