Questions about kit assembly, picking the right kits, etc. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:40:49 +0000 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:40:49 +0000 HiFiCircuit http://www.hificircuit.com/community/forums/general-topics.23/ Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:20:06 +0000 http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/is-diy-sound-group-defunct.5954/ http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/is-diy-sound-group-defunct.5954/ invalid@example.com (Vondoom88) Vondoom88 Haven't seen any action on here either. I've been checking for updates etc.]]> 2 Tue, 10 Sep 2024 22:59:04 +0000 http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/speaker-kit-inventory.5745/ http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/speaker-kit-inventory.5745/ invalid@example.com (Erich H) Erich H
Earlier this year many manufacturers and non-essential businesses were forced to shut down for 1-2 months due to the Covid-19 virus. This has caused production backlogs and has made it harder to keep some speaker kits in stock. For example, the Anarchy woofers were ordered mid December last...

Speaker Kit Inventory]]> 297 Sat, 16 Dec 2023 19:34:48 +0000 http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/most-speaker-kits-temporarily-out-of-stock.5804/ http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/most-speaker-kits-temporarily-out-of-stock.5804/ invalid@example.com (Erich H) Erich H
Most Speaker Kits - Temporarily Out of Stock]]> 77 Fri, 15 Dec 2023 22:24:06 +0000 http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/new-lavoce-and-sledge-flat-pack-kits.5951/ http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/new-lavoce-and-sledge-flat-pack-kits.5951/ invalid@example.com (marc seals) marc seals You are basically getting the driver (21" LaVoce SAN214.50/ 650.00 0n PE) for 475.00 which is 175.00 less than the Parts Express price. Yes shipping will eat into that but when I checked out the shipping for Illinois it was only 65.00.

If I was not already set for subs I would be all over this deal.]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:16:23 +0000 http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/cdx-1731-and-beta12-cx.5938/ http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/cdx-1731-and-beta12-cx.5938/ invalid@example.com (Burnsze15) Burnsze15 @Matt Grant

Before I venture to do a tripe 12 kind of design with the Volt-12 concept and the F-110 or the D220ti (Osprey 12 Design from Michael Chua from Ampslab) what are your thoughts, just from what you know of these drivers and how they react from your design work to doing the 1731 with a Beta-12CX for a >appx 200Hz to 20khz passband? Mag 12s as the LF transducer in this alignment. Given the Hyperlite custom Coax 12” Eminence is a thing of the past (sadly) and the stock...

CDX-1731 and Beta12-CX?]]> 1 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 21:22:04 +0000 http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/website-down.5935/ http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/website-down.5935/ invalid@example.com (Pat) Pat 1 Sat, 31 Dec 2022 19:12:33 +0000 http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/single-sticky-thread-for-all-kits-both-current-and-legacy.5934/ http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/single-sticky-thread-for-all-kits-both-current-and-legacy.5934/ invalid@example.com (marc seals) marc seals
For instance I own some HTM 12's (first gen) HTM 8's and HTM 6's and a Fusion Center that now have zero (complete) info listed anywhere on the site that I could find. I recently was looking for the sensitivity rating for several of those mentioned and could find nothing for any of them that had complete specs. I spent 30 minutes looking here...

Single Sticky Thread for ALL KITS both current and Legacy]]> Thu, 10 Mar 2022 23:15:54 +0000 http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/eminence-15-subwoofer-and-midbass-information.5463/ http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/eminence-15-subwoofer-and-midbass-information.5463/ invalid@example.com (Erich H) Erich H
How did you come across these? I was at Eminence picking up the new neodymium magnet coaxials and one of the guys there asked if I was interested in some custom subwoofers they had made up for another company. These are similar to the Lab15 but with some tweaks. I know one of the tweaks was a bolted on top plate that was an extra cost. There are also different terminals and I'm...

Eminence 15" Subwoofer and Midbass Information]]> 96 Sun, 30 Jan 2022 20:28:00 +0000 http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/ht-8-build.5905/ http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/ht-8-build.5905/ invalid@example.com (DCAM) DCAM
Assembly of the cabinets was fairly smooth, used some house paint on them to match our decor. The...

HT-8 Build]]> 4 Tue, 18 Jan 2022 02:40:52 +0000 http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/ht-speaker-choices.5904/ http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/ht-speaker-choices.5904/ invalid@example.com (Johnsoir) Johnsoir
new to the forum. I’m upgrading by home theatre system; an old Sony in the box system; and would like some opinions. I have a set of Micca MB42x that I can use for my front and someone locally is selling the matching mb42x-c centre channel. The centre goes for about $100 USD. Would this be a decent option for a starting 3.1? If I sold the Micca’s I could push the ~$200 into a DIY solution. Are there options out there for a similar price or is this diminishing returns at such a low...

HT Speaker Choices]]> Sun, 21 Nov 2021 18:30:01 +0000 http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/technics-sb-a28-rebuild.5897/ http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/technics-sb-a28-rebuild.5897/ invalid@example.com (RDS) RDS I'm going to replace the components, any suggestions for driver parts/caps? It's a fun project until the TITAN's get back in stock.]]> Sun, 17 Oct 2021 18:25:06 +0000 http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/1099-fronts-with-what-surrounds.5811/ http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/1099-fronts-with-what-surrounds.5811/ invalid@example.com (Jason Burchill) Jason Burchill 3 Thu, 14 Oct 2021 02:45:42 +0000 http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/shipping-to-canada.5813/ http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/shipping-to-canada.5813/ invalid@example.com (DustinB) DustinB
Don't know if the Volt10 being up on the site a few days ago was for real and there were no shipping options to Canada, or if it was just a mistake on the site and they weren't actually available. If I have to use a forwarding service I'll want to have that in place before they come up again.]]> 6 Sat, 31 Jul 2021 22:17:17 +0000 http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/complete-diysg-theater-kit.5812/ http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/complete-diysg-theater-kit.5812/ invalid@example.com (Skoonky) Skoonky
I guess I'm late for the Vortex 15" or 12" which seem similar to what...

Complete DIYSG theater kit]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2021 21:32:22 +0000 http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/adding-screen-material-to-diysg-inventory.5808/ http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/adding-screen-material-to-diysg-inventory.5808/ invalid@example.com (DustinB) DustinB
Adding Screen material to DIYSG inventory?]]> 5 Sun, 20 Jun 2021 13:20:01 +0000 http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/ht-8-minimum-depth.5810/ http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/ht-8-minimum-depth.5810/ invalid@example.com (Mike Whittingham) Mike Whittingham
Does anyone know what the minimum suitable (as in, it'll sound right, rather than just fit) depth is for a box like that?

Thanks]]> Mon, 07 Jun 2021 03:32:15 +0000 http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/ordered-volt-3-weeks-ago-no-resposne.5809/ http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/ordered-volt-3-weeks-ago-no-resposne.5809/ invalid@example.com (Chad Cormack) Chad Cormack @Erich H through e-mail or phone on the order I placed 3 weeks ago. I've checked my spam and no e-mails are there either. Any idea what's going on?]]> 3 Thu, 22 Apr 2021 04:30:32 +0000 http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/help-picking-a-subwoofer-to-build.5805/ http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/help-picking-a-subwoofer-to-build.5805/ invalid@example.com (Brian L) Brian L
I've read about Marty and various other huge ported subs, but I'm leaning toward the 4 cu ft sealed enclosure with a UM-18 instead. I notice DIYSG has a UM-18 flatpack and it appears Parts Express also has the same flatpack bundled with the UM-18...

Help picking a subwoofer to build]]> 1 Thu, 25 Mar 2021 14:16:23 +0000 http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/what-is-the-ht-88.5767/ http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/what-is-the-ht-88.5767/ invalid@example.com (apranger) apranger
Is there any more info on this speaker - Even high level? Size, design goals, etc? Spiritual successor to the 88-Special?

I have two HT-10s in my shopping cart and need to decide on a center channel. Whether I use a 3rd HT-10 or consider the HT-88 (I assume it's shorter... anything else?). Is it worth waiting for, or should I buy 3 HT-10s?]]> 8 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 01:33:44 +0000 http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/1099-no-sound-from-10in-woofer.5802/ http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/1099-no-sound-from-10in-woofer.5802/ invalid@example.com (Jason Burchill) Jason Burchill 4 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 04:48:04 +0000 http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/htm-speaker-mounts.5801/ http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/htm-speaker-mounts.5801/ invalid@example.com (Turf Titan) Turf Titan
I was curious if anyone has any recommendations for mounting an HTM8 to the wall? There seem to be tons of mounting solutions on Amazon and was hoping to get this group’s perspective.

thanks]]> 1 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 05:12:52 +0000 http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/htm-12-build-beginner-level.5791/ http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/htm-12-build-beginner-level.5791/ invalid@example.com (ooheadsoo) ooheadsoo
It would take an extremely unlucky impact to do damage. All contents are held securely. The expanding foam is very secure.

Some nice poly caps and an assortment of resistors and inductors.


The compression driver is a heavy beast:


While the neo magnet on woofer is surprisingly light despite the nice basket:


Up close with the...

HTM-12 Build - beginner level]]> 24 Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:54:16 +0000 http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/making-my-own-ht8-cabinet-5-mdf-or-plywood.5799/ http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/making-my-own-ht8-cabinet-5-mdf-or-plywood.5799/ invalid@example.com (Clark Hathaway) Clark Hathaway


Also, since small batches of denim is impossible to find atm, will a 1.5" Walmart foam topper work as a cabinet liner? Should I follow the HTM-8...

Making My own HT8 Cabinet - .5" MDF or Plywood?]]> 1 Thu, 24 Dec 2020 10:34:54 +0000 http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/diy-sg-off-axis-response-graphs.5784/ http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/diy-sg-off-axis-response-graphs.5784/ invalid@example.com (Mike Whittingham) Mike Whittingham
Are the off axis response graphs for the various DIYSG speakers (specifically the HTM, HT and Volt ranges) available on the site somewhere?

Thanks]]> 3 Tue, 22 Dec 2020 16:49:54 +0000 http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/1299-still-available.5764/ http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/1299-still-available.5764/ invalid@example.com (Jason Burchill) Jason Burchill 2