Interesting...
How is the horn flare determined from the plans? I see both of the plans share 8" throats, and the 820c plans show a 31" radius and a mouth width of 28 1/8" vs 30 31/32" radius and 28" mouth for the 825/828. Is that subtle of a difference responsible for the change in flare frequency?
How do the upper frequencies of a mid-woofer (in an enclosure like this) change when the flare frequency is reduced? I assume there's significant negative impact in those octaves.
If I follow you correctly, you're suggesting I incorporate the lower, sloping panel of the 825 horn into the upper panel of the lower horn and the lower panel of the upper?
Would adding internal volume via increasing the height of the enclosure work to my advantage if I want to be able to dig a little deeper? (Maybe I should just come to terms that I'll definitely need a proper subwoofer(s) and give up on chasing lower octaves)
Is 3/4" BB/BB Baltic Birch going to be sufficient? I can't find 1" locally.
Does the HF enclosure act as a point of weakness? Would you use a gasket/seal to keep the edges of the horn tight to the enclosure?
What are your thoughts on the swiss-cheesed false floor of the 820c that rests above the port? That floor isn't present on the theater model in the ad but I think it's something I should adapt into the plans..
Also, I don't have any components right now. However, I'm leaning towards 416-8b for mids, 288c and 805b for HF. However, the real driving force behind the 416s is just save a few bucks so I may end up having to do the same for the horn and go with a 511...
Again can't tell you how much I appreciate all the input...
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