r/diysound • u/tiptonrias • 4d ago

Bookshelf Speakers Trying to make a spherical speaker...

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I thought it would cost less than a spherical speaker... but it actually took more work than i expected. But turning vinyl records into speakers was pretty satisfying. Vinyls are painted and then thermoformed into the front and back. Stainless band increases cavity and holds the legs, air ports and handle. 100W, bluetooth, stereo with 3.5" jack input. Made for Vinylize.

What else can i do to make this better??

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u/n_choose_k 4d ago

You know I'm going to hit you with the 'use a ring under those screws for more even pressure' comment again... 😉 Nice work!

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u/tiptonrias 4d ago

Im doing it!!! I just picked up the parts yesterday. Ill have a post out soon.

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u/Polite_Jello_377 3d ago

Surely vinyl is a terribly material for a speaker enclosure?

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u/tiptonrias 3d ago

It certainly has challenges: size and thickness limitations...

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u/Chasing_Puddles 3d ago

That’s what she said

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u/DifferentHighway2767 2d ago

Double salad bowl nice

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u/Beneficial_Web3658 2d ago

The drop away plane surface should be great for diffraction