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Adam McCall - amccallaudio@gmail.com
1.618c - 2way Center Channel
Specs:
- 4x HiVi F5 5" Kevlar Mid/Bass
- 2x HiVi SD1.1A 1" Textile Dome Tweeter
****Limited Availability - Substitute Q1R
- Completely Shielded
- 2nd/3rd Order X-over at 4000Hz
- 4ohm Nominal Impedance
- 170 Watts RMS
- Freq Response 60Hz-20kHz
- 43" x 7" x 14"
- 100lbs each
- Solid MDF Construction w/ Red Oak Trim
- Black Oil Based Epoxy Finish
Design Notes:
This center channel was created to match and aid the 1.618 3-way towers during surround sound reproduction. Its main focus was to match the upper chamber of the 1.618 towers. However a ported enclosure was chosen to aid in the extension of the response. The same xover point was used as were with the 1.618’s. On a side note, it was specially constructed to fit perfectly in my TV stand. For smaller spaces the 1.618s can be used.
In conclusion; Perfect! My home theater front is now seamless. The center matches very well with the towers. Dialogue is very clear and has an excellent warmth quality to it.
Additional Notes:
Please visit diyaudioprojects.com to view this design in more detail. All the details are available for free to build your own pair. If complete drawings are needed; they are for sale. If completely built crossovers are needed; I can build them.
Please note that the SD1.1A has been discontinued by HiVi and is in limited supply. Please use the Q1R as a substitute. I have gotten reports that the Q1R actually performs better than the SD1.1A. Cleaner and smoother.
Items/Services For Sale:
- Drawings $25
- Crossover $120 (2 weeks lead time; includes shipping)
Listening room measured response (14' x 16' room; 10 degrees off axis) 1.618c CAD Rendering