Need some help feedback on new design.

Kevin P · « **on:** 19 May 2004, 09:35 pm »

Some of you may already know about this but we are working on a new high-end computer monitor/HT monitor system. These are small speakers that will utilize the new Adire Audio 4" XBL^2 drivers. The finished size is about the same size as the Klipsch, Energy etc... monitors on the market. Actually they are a little smaller but we get more extension (<95HZ f3) and lower distortion.

Anyway... I wanted to get some opinions on the cosmetic design. Could you guys give me some feedback?

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The little grey stand on the bottom will probably change and we are really scratching our heads over the speaker grill. The rest of the shape I'm pretty happy with.

Marbles · « **Reply #1 on:** 19 May 2004, 10:11 pm »

Is that a tweeter?

How would they be powered, internally or externally?

How much for a pair?

Thanks...

I think they look OK, but style was never a strong suit of mine.

pjchappy · « **Reply #2 on:** 19 May 2004, 10:20 pm »

I like it!

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Kevin P · « **Reply #3 on:** 19 May 2004, 10:38 pm »

Quote from: Marbles

Is that a tweeter?

How would they be powered, internally or externally?

Yes.... a small 19mm tweeter. The 4" driver is pretty good up over 10K and the tweeter will be run via 1st order network with a high crossover point.

These will be powered externally so they could be run with a HT amplifier or we are designing an amp into the plate amplifier of the subwoofer for computer use.

Quote from: Marbles

How much for a pair?

You got me! We are aiming for about $350 for the powered computer 2.1 system which would include amplification, two monitors and a dual 8" XBL^2 sub. I'm thinking of offering these as a 5-channel system for HT use with different subwoofer choices based on room size. The computer monitor will be the first application though and a 5-channel HT system would be something released much later.

JohnR · « **Reply #4 on:** 20 May 2004, 12:03 am »

Cool! How does it look if you just remove the grey oval (the one with the chicken wire in it

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Kevin P · « **Reply #5 on:** 20 May 2004, 12:20 am »

Quote from: JohnR

Cool! How does it look if you just remove the grey oval (the one with the chicken wire in it )

We don't use chicken wire here John. Vapor Grill is our trade name for this brand new acoustically transparent speaker grill. Really high-speed and I'm writing the patent application as we converse.

Really though... just squint your eyes a little and pretend it isn't there.

Grover · « **Reply #6 on:** 20 May 2004, 04:00 am »

Hi Kevin:

That's a nice looking speaker already. Most computer monitors are UGLY. So you're on the right track already.

It's a bit squatty. Might it be possible to orient the main driver and/or the tweeter vertically rather than horizontally? This would give it a bit more height and perhaps look cool.

You're right, the horseshoe shaped feet gotta go. Hmmm, maybe keep the horeshoe shape but make them fatter and turn them around so the ends are in the rear?

You've got a very industrial look going with the 3 vertical tubes that cover the main driver. How about getting rid of them and just doing your mesh screen in a convex shape over the driver?

Charcoal color instead of black?

Just throwing ideas at you, hope it helps.

Grover

pjchappy · « **Reply #7 on:** 20 May 2004, 04:47 am »

I think it looks plenty 'cool' and from what I can estimate is right around a size that would be accepted as a larger PC speaker. . .

Nice job!

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lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #8 on:** 20 May 2004, 04:53 am »

Kind of reminds me of R2D2.....

.....but it's how it sounds thats important to me. Good luck with them !!