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Cab building

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by anotherbassist, Nov 11, 2003.


  1. Nov 11, 2003 #1
    anotherbassist

    anotherbassist

    Oct 18, 2003
    Richmond, VA
    hey
    i saw on the net at steelsound.com they have archer 10" bass speakers for $15 bucks each, where would i get like the other things needed to make a cab, and what are they (electronic, wiring, etc?)
     
  4. Nov 11, 2003 #2
    ESP-LTD

    ESP-LTD

    Sep 9, 2001
    Idaho
    www.partsexpress.com has all you need.

    Read and understand this thread before you start:

    Cabinet Building 101

    You can buy bass speakers for $15 each.
    You can also buy them for $400 each.
    There is a difference.
     
  8. Nov 12, 2003 #3
    Joris

    Joris

    Jan 20, 2000
    Zevenbergen, The Netherlands
    I assume you're serious about this cab building thing.

    Buying "The loudspeaker design cookbook" by Vance Dickason is the best investment you'll ever make, even if you only build one cabinet in your entire life. Knowledge is cheap. A cab that sounds like crap because you didn't have the proper knowledge is a waste of money, so it's a win/win situation. Buy the book, do a little homework ;).

    And search for threads about cabinet building on this board. You'll find plenty.

    Then, when questions start to pop up in your mind, we'll be happy to assist.

    BTW the speaker you mentioned doesn't have its Thiele/Small parameters published. Without them it's practically useless. If you don't understand what I'm talking about, read the book ;)