First post: Questions regarding ALTEC 612 enclosure - DIY

[Tralalalala]

hmm... just some thoughts:

1. I am very fascinated by the smaller utility cabs for the altec duplex?s ... therefore I want to build a cab that is almost the same as a 612 cab.

2. I also dig the front on the 612 cab?s that have an edge around the front like the sketch of the ICONIC cab.

3. If I do remember correctly the speaker element is placed 1-1/2 inches up from the bottom edge on the front baffle in the ICONIC cab sketch... this means that what you are saying cradeldorf is that this is not a perfect fit... regardless if it is a DIY enclosure or an original ?
- because of the very low placement of the speaker element.

4. I also want to use a grey-ish or silver colour on these cabs...

5. I cannot get the speaker element as far up as in the 612 C cab because I want to keep the front with the round edge ....

6. Because I want to keep the front with the round edge I cannot have the brace that goes across the enclosure....

7. I live in a small flat ... therefore I do not care if I have to sit on the floor or a chair to really listen to these speakers...
Will the placement of the element on my last sketch work ? - or will it still strangle the ability - as you say - cradeldorf ?

8. If these parameters of mine don?t work together (need response here from people that know more about these speakers than me) then I have to go in the thinking box and reconsider the whole 612 project...