RSd65CS Need help with sealed enclosures for my test bench..

[coffee_junkee]

Well, my old Sony 910 finally crapped out so I think it's time to update my whole garage sounds / test bench setup...

Bought a set of RSd 6.5 separates and want to make them into a tasty set of bookshelf speakers. I figured that I couldn't buy better drivers from PE or Madisound for $71, shipped and I need 4 ohm load for testing amps.

Anyone have a clue how much air the midbass would need? I don't see any T/S parameters published anywhere for a box program to help me out..

I promise a full build log!!

[andy600rr]

Sorry, I don't have the T/S specs. BUT, if you've got (or can get your hands on) some basic test equipment then why don't you test them yourself??

http://sound.westhost.com/tsp.htm

I've done this in the past with drivers I did'nt know the specs of and was very happy with the results I achieved once the enclosures were built. Sure, it's a bit more mucking around but at the end of the day isn't that what DIY is all about.

[coffee_junkee]

Checked out that link... That is some serious mucking about!

I'm going to e-mail PG and see if they have any specs on the woofer before I go down that road.. Heck, if it's that bad I may just build some .75cu' enclosures and if they suck, I'll build some mo' bigger ones!

My dad has a full woodsmith shop, he loves to cut panels for his son!!

Anybody every try that woofer tester from Parts Express?

[fuzzysnuggleduck]

I have fairly small sealed kick panels for my RSd 6" and they do have quite a decent amount of midbass. If I had to guess... I'd say it's about the same volume as a normal yogurt tub, if even that. Keep in mind the tweeter does not "share" that airspace.

I guess the only way that information helps you is that you can be more or less assured they won't suck in small enclosures.

[stipud]

T/S are here...

http://download.phoenixphorum.com/Manua ... manual.pdf

[andy600rr]

Did'nt even think to check the manual section