Modified X-statik, any thoughts on this design?

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ricardas

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Modified X-statik, any thoughts on this design?
« on: 5 Jan 2021, 12:31 pm »


I am thinking about round front panel, radius 3m (to the listening position).
All ratios are the same as in original design.

I am thinking molding front the panel from cement, box MDF.

All constructive critics are more than welcome.


Danny Richie

Re: Modified X-statik, any thoughts on this design?
« Reply #1 on: 5 Jan 2021, 02:03 pm »
All should still be fine if you keep the corners rounded.

Peter J

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Re: Modified X-statik, any thoughts on this design?
« Reply #2 on: 5 Jan 2021, 02:41 pm »
I assume you mean concrete, of which portland cement is a component. It seems to be a widespread belief that concrete would make a well damped speaker enclosure. What could be more solid that what sidewalks are cast from, right? The fact is concrete rings pretty significantly when cast in a thin, monolithic structure as shown. Not to mention the need for reinforcement. To get it to a place of non-consequential resonance it would need to be heavily damped, which mitigates the original notion of suitability for intended purpose.

My suggestion would be to use something else as your baffle. If you want to cast it and are willing to make a mold, epoxy or some other cast-able resin might be a better choice. One could even add damping material directly into pour, but I imagine some testing would be prudent. Easier might be a stacked lamination of MDF or Baltic Birch, orienting the laminations top to bottom.

Off the top of my head, the most difficult part in either method might be getting the driver holes positioned and aligned correctly.  Here's an illustration of lamination I was thinking of.



ricardas

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Re: Modified X-statik, any thoughts on this design?
« Reply #3 on: 6 Jan 2021, 10:32 am »
Thanks, was not aware of fact that concrete has ringing. Also i think getting the edges rounded will be tricky with concrete. Epoxy/polurethane - also a lot of unknown variables.
Laminating seems technically easier.

Theronbo

Re: Modified X-statik, any thoughts on this design?
« Reply #4 on: 6 Jan 2021, 03:52 pm »
I think I have my X-Statics correctly positioned in the room.

I moved them a bit more away from the wall & separated them a bit more...

Suddenly, they disappeared.

WTF? Yeah, no longer were the speakers a point source of sound...

They just filled the room with sound. Quite dramatic & trippy.

There’s been a lot written & a few YouTubes published on ‘obtaining the sweet spot’ ... positioning your speakers where this occurs.

Guess I’m saying, If you think you need to curve your speakers... you’re not understanding how wonderful the X-Statics are.