Slonomo Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 I replaced the K-77-D’s and the K-55-X’s (with B&C DE120 and A-55G drivers) on my AK-5’s and now I wanna build a cabinet with the original components, essentially recreating the horn box on my Khorns. I have two Altec 811B VOT horns. Looking for any help I can get with plans and crossovers… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 I hope you're very handy with woodworking , a kHORN is not an easy at all to build as far as the bass bin -- you're much better off purchasing a Lascala uned or a khorn used - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMcD Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 You really should do a bit of research and consideration of your skills. * The 811 has a recommened cross-over of 800 Hz. * K-horn struggles to get up to 400 Hz. Speakerlab plans are reportedly accurate but difficult to cut accurately. Sealing the back with ply can make it closer to recent K-Horn * Jubilee (needs two 12") are much easier to cut (and most parts are the same height). Probably good to 800 Hz. Back is built in. * LaScala easiest to build but only goes down to 60 Hz. Maybe okay for a garage if that is what you mean. * Consider slightly bigger Peavy W box or "Eliminator" boxes too. * Someplace there is an EV tractrix bass bin. * People have MWM bass bins but they are large. Look at the AES article comparing K-Horn and Jubes. There is video of the factory showing how LS are now built with the dog house preassembled. It uses 1" MDF so side walls don't vibrate (pobably 3/4 inch with some bracing will do well) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slonomo Posted March 20, 2021 Author Share Posted March 20, 2021 Apparently I wasn't clear in my post. I want to make the upper horn box, not the folded horn box. I plan to buy a couple stand alone subs for the low end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 34 minutes ago, Slonomo said: Apparently I wasn't clear in my post. I want to make the upper horn box, not the folded horn box. I plan to buy a couple stand alone subs for the low end. It was clear to me what you are contemplating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMcD Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Diz has better reading comprehension than I. So you want plans to buid a box? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 4 hours ago, Slonomo said: . I want to make the upper horn box, not the folded horn box. I plan to buy a couple stand alone subs for the low end. you have the AK5 Top hat ---you can have a cabinet maker replicate it no time with Baltic Birch or veneered MDF ----can't get better than this - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestonTom Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Now, I am confused. Are you saying that you want the top hat to do 800 Hz (or so) and above. Combined with subwoofer to go low and extend to 800 Hz (or so). If so, it sounds like you a looking for a woofer cabinet, not a subwoofer cabinet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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