An Audax 652 based stereo system. The countertop is in two pieces
so the base cabinets may be arranged in an "L" shape if desired.
Another view. Equipment shelves are easily changed or
modified to accept new or different equipment.
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An Audax 652 based stereo system. The countertop is in two pieces so the base cabinets may be arranged in an "L" shape if desired. |
Another view. Equipment shelves are easily changed or modified to accept new or different equipment. |
The plans and crossover information are not available
anymore from Audax,
nor are the mid/woofers. Substitutions can be made
however.
I used the Audax HM170CO Mid/woofer and the Audax
TWO25MO Tweeter.
Cabinet plans Click on image to enlarge. |
Layout of crossover components. Click on image to enlarge. |
After I obtained the plans for the 652 from Audax, I didn't like the proportions of the box, too high for the width, We know we need the narrowest possible width of the box to enjoy superior "imaging". I redrew the plans to achieve the narrowest possible width that would accommodate the drivers, and reduced the height as much as possible. I allowed for extra internal bracing and calculated the needed depth to keep the original interior volume.
Crossover schematic. Click on image to enlarge. |
Crossover is assembled on "peg board". Separate high and low pass boards are used. All crossover parts are from: North Creek Music |
Front view of the box, made with 1" MDF, an extra ½" MDF on the front, and covered entirely with ¼" red oak plywood. Port is installed, all front edges are routed to accept ¾" quarter round solid oak moldings. All front to back edge sand all rear edges are routed to accept 3/8" quarter round oak moldings. Click on image to enlarge. |
All quarter-round moldings are installed. Click on image to enlarge. |
Driver cutouts are made, box is sanded and ready for
sanding sealer.
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Stands were made from ¼" steel square tubing, with a ½" thick steel plate on the bottom, covered with oak plywood and 1 ½" half round oak moldings on the edges. The top plate was 3/16" steel, welded to the tubing . Spikes were made from 3/8" cap screws, ground to a point. Click on image to enlarge. |
A friend approached me after seeing and hearing the
system above, and
asked if I could build them a pair of Audax 652s and
equipment cabinets.
He specified he would like a dark stain on the oak
to match other furniture.
Several years later he requested adding a sub woofer
and rear speakers to use in a home theater.
Finished Speaker Click on image to enlarge. |
Finished speakers on their stands. Click on image to enlarge. |
My friend also wanted matching equipment cabinets. So I built two with shelves, drawers, and bronze tinted glass doors. Click on image to enlarge. |
Another view with the doors open. Click on image to enlarge. |
Boxes are stained to match the original system. Click on image to enlarge. |
Plate amplifier installed on the cabinet rear. Click on image to enlarge. |
Completed additions to provide a "Home Theater".