Daddy Dee Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I've got a pair of these Fostex full range drivers I've had sitting on the shelf for three years with a project unlikely to happen now. I'd like to employ these for portable A/V service in my church. The fostex plans for a ported enclosure are about the same volume as these vented sub boxes from partsexpress.com. What I'm wondering is how the fostex drivers would do (for this purpose) in such an enclosure. The boxes have a cut out for a 12 inch driver, but I'm imagining securing an mdf sheet to the front with an appropriate size cutout. Have also thought that if needed, it would be easy enough to reduce the volume of the port if needed. Any thoughts? Bad plan? Other suggestions? Any feedback appreciated. http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?&Partnumber=260-630&scqty=2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian_Dude Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Why not use one of their speaker cabinets? Here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted January 18, 2008 Author Share Posted January 18, 2008 The PE finished cabs are nice, but they are too small in volume and pricey, relative to the sub boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djk Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 http://www.madisound.com/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=131&products_id=8282 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted January 18, 2008 Author Share Posted January 18, 2008 Dennis, Thanks. That would be a fun rascal to assemble. Looks fairly user friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Is the price per each, or per pair? I can't tell for sure, but it seems that's "per box." Perhaps an "open baffle" design would work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted January 19, 2008 Author Share Posted January 19, 2008 Gregg, Yes, the price is $27 per cab. Seems pretty reasonable. I think UPS ground for a pair runs about $26. Open baffle is an interesting thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Dee, I meant the ones Dennis' link went to (over $200). I think your idea is great! Just as you say cut new motorboards to overlay the fronts. I'd cut them the same size as the whole front (flush all around) so that if you veneer or paint them, nobody will know your "quick and dirty" secret! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Oops, I looked again. Those boxes are carpeted. You'd need to remove the carpet from the motorboard first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted January 19, 2008 Author Share Posted January 19, 2008 Thanks Gregg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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