Turbox Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 (edited) Hi all, So it all started with the problem. I have been struggling with a low profile center channel that can keep up with my Jubilees. This has been going on for some time. I've tried lots of stuff...and the list goes on with lots of crazy ideas. So my build started with an idea, to somehow increase the volume of the Belle Bass bin, and somehow keep the same horn flares. So I came up with this idea. So I posted it for opinions and ideas in this thread here https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/topic/152509-belle-bass-section-question/ After some further thought on the topic, I took a stab at this drawing here. Last weekend I went to Lowes and purchased some plywood, nothing special really just plywood. I have all the right tools i need to get this job done. fairly easily. The Cutting started on Monday night after work. Edited November 1, 2014 by Turbox 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbox Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 (edited) Here is a picture of my front wall, this is why I need a low profile center channel. Edited November 1, 2014 by Turbox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbox Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 Here you can see I started to cut wood. good to be back in front of the saw after a long break. The table saw makes quick work on the plywood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbox Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 Here is one of the angled cuts. close up. and another 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbox Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 (edited) Running the wood through the saw...30 deg angle Edit: always make sure you use a push stick on a table saw...you'll only make that mistake once. I made that mistake many years ago when I was in my 20's. been more than 20 years since that happened, and will never for get that one...dahhh... Edited November 2, 2014 by Turbox 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbox Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 (edited) couple more pics so you can get an idea of what were looking at. These are just dry fitting, there is nothing glued. I did this just for you so you could see what were up against. Edited November 1, 2014 by Turbox 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanm84 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Spending my likes for the day for all the table saw action! Making some sawdust and your custom center. Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 This is exciting. I cannot wait to see the finished product and hear what you have to say about how it sounds. What are you planning to do with that old horizonal 904 center? I think that's pretty awesome looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbox Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 (edited) Yeah that horizontal KPT435(904) is pretty wicked...its bad a$$ for sure. the thing is amazing and sounds awesome. 435's in two way with a 684 is deadly. On my front wall, I need the height of that center channel reduced because it impedes on the picture when I am watching a movie. it really depends on the format of the widescreen movies, I always have to adjust the size of the screen on my wall so the center channel doesn't peek into the picture. I've now pulled it out, im now using that as my rear left channel, I built that top hat, it was a lot cleaner looking than the Kpt335 HF section. I currently have a La Scala dog house with a 335HF section, which sounds pretty good. this is partially how I came up with this idea of trying to see how I could modify a Belle Bin to house the 510. and 703 horns. Now I still have 3 spare 402s as well with no home...easy there...don't get excited, they are staying with me... I do need to send a special thanks out to Michael Colter, who help me accumulate parts for this project. Edited November 1, 2014 by Turbox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Yeah that horizontal KPT435(904) is pretty wicked...its bad a$$ for sure. the thing is amazing and sounds awesome. 435's in two way with a 684 is deadly. On my front wall, I need the height of that center channel reduced because it impedes on the picture when I am watching a movie. it really depends on the format of the widescreen movies, I always have to adjust the size of the screen on my wall so the center channel doesn't peek into the picture. I've now pulled it out, im now using that as my rear left channel, I built that top hat, it was a lot cleaner looking than the Kpt335 HF section. I currently have a La Scala dog house with a 335HF section, which sounds pretty good. this is partially how I came up with this idea of trying to see how I could modify a Belle Bin to house the 510. and 703 horns. Now I still have 3 spare 402s as well with no home...easy there...don't get excited, they are staying with me... I do need to send a special thanks out to Michael Colter, who help me accumulate parts for this project. I have 3 topless 904's. We should get those kids together. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbox Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 Nice looking stuff there mister... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 904's make nice display stands for my Fisher tube collection. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbox Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 Started the glue with the doghouse with lots of clamps...you can never have enough clamps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanm84 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 You really can never have enough clamps. What type of finish are you going with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbox Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 likely black finish, off to the home depot today to have a look I need to do some paint before I put the back on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbox Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 (edited) Glued up the sides. and started the access hole in the doghouse Edited November 1, 2014 by Turbox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbox Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 (edited) Dog house is done along with access door. Started the glue, again never enough clamps of course. Edited November 2, 2014 by Turbox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peshewah Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Wow. Too cool. Nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbox Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 It would be really nice to be able to run some noise through this thing in a day or two... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Wow! Good job bro. You know if you could finish the middle part with cherry like the jubs have. That would be so cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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