Making Open Baffle Speakers - Full Build Video

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John Heisz - I Build It

John Heisz - I Build It

Жыл бұрын

These are the best sounding speakers I've ever made. They are 4-way open baffle with a 15" woofer that plays from 80Hz to 300Hz. an 8" mid-woofer that covers 300Hz to 900Hz, a 5" midrange from 900Hz to 2800Hz and a horn loaded 1" dome tweeter that takes the response from 2800Hz to 20KHz .
Four 12" infinite baffle subwoofers fill in the bass from 20Hz to 80Hz
They are fully active with digital crossovers for the ultimate in fine tuning capability and sonic purity.
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The music at the end is an actual recording in my listening room of these speakers. The recording very closely matches the original music if you play that directly, demonstrating the fidelity and accuracy of the speakers.
These speakers are fairly big, but completely disappear when playing and project the most realistic soundstage I've ever experienced. A big part of that is the room treatment that reduces reverb time in the low frequencies and eliminates destructive reflections.
While big speakers don't have a high Wife Acceptance Factor, in my opinion they are the only way to get realistic sound reproduction in a room at any listening level.
I made them from cherry that has an even heartwood / sapwood mix and oriented the layers so that the edge grain of the board (rather than the face grain) faces out. The corners overlap to add strength, but also for because I think it looks cool.
They are finished with a total of 5 sprayed on layers of oil based polyurethane to bring out the rich colour and grain of the wood.
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@JohnHeisz
@JohnHeisz Жыл бұрын
These are the best sounding speakers I've ever made. They are 4-way open baffle with a 15" woofer that plays from 80Hz to 300Hz. an 8" mid-woofer that covers 300Hz to 900Hz, a 5" midrange from 900Hz to 2800Hz and a horn loaded 1" dome tweeter that takes the response from 2800Hz to 20KHz . Four 12" infinite baffle subwoofers fill in the bass from 20Hz to 80Hz They are fully active with digital crossovers for the ultimate in fine tuning capability and sonic purity. If audio and speaker building a subject that you are interested in, check out my audio channel: kzfaq.info The music at the end is an actual recording in my listening room of these speakers. The recording very closely matches the original music if you play that directly, demonstrating the fidelity and accuracy of the speakers. These speakers are fairly big, but completely disappear when playing and project the most realistic soundstage I've ever experienced. A big part of that is the room treatment that reduces reverb time in the low frequencies and eliminates destructive reflections. While big speakers don't have a high Wife Acceptance Factor, in my opinion they are the only way to get realistic sound reproduction in a room at any listening level. I made them from cherry that has an even heartwood / sapwood mix and oriented the layers so that the edge grain of the board (rather than the face grain) faces out. The corners overlap to add strength, but also for because I think it looks cool. They are finished with a total of 5 sprayed on layers of oil based polyurethane to bring out the rich colour and grain of the wood.
@peggyt1243
@peggyt1243 Жыл бұрын
"Wife Acceptance Factor" ??? I did not think you concerned yourself with such matters. They are definitely manly speakers with that clear coat to show the grain. You should have manly speakers.
@disklamer
@disklamer Жыл бұрын
The problem is of course that there is no horizontal top surface to put decorative tidbits on.
@gingersteelman8126
@gingersteelman8126 Жыл бұрын
THIS is the first time I wished there was a love button on KZfaq. Brother you are an artist. Great and beautiful job!
@gingersteelman8126
@gingersteelman8126 Жыл бұрын
@@disklamer you are probably right!
@philippeterson9512
@philippeterson9512 Жыл бұрын
John, have you ever built those speakers that use the pink insulation foam with a transducer glued onto the back of it? Just curious if they are worth the effort, because they are so cheap. I was thinking of making a pair for my workshop.
@paulelliott5244
@paulelliott5244 Жыл бұрын
As a full time audiophile and a part time woodworker I love them.
@RagnBoneBrown
@RagnBoneBrown Жыл бұрын
Wow. Stunning. Can't imagine how many hours went in to making those!
@JohnHeisz
@JohnHeisz Жыл бұрын
Thanks Keith :)
@crushvapor1147
@crushvapor1147 Жыл бұрын
Been watching you work on those speakers, this is the first time I've seen them done and WOW! Nothing less than a gorgeous unique work of art. Thx.
@thomastieffenbacherdocsava1549
@thomastieffenbacherdocsava1549 Жыл бұрын
David Spade said the highest compliment a woodworker can give another is "WOW!" These are "WOW!" Hard to come up with design for contemporary speaker cabinet. Have thought about it over the years. Maybe too long. LOL! You did great!
@kennethfarquhar8518
@kennethfarquhar8518 Жыл бұрын
That's the definition of a "labour's of love". These are truly beautiful speakers and out standing g craftsmanship. You always know when the recording comes through my head phones cleaner then commercials that they are a force to be recond with in the sound reproduction category. AMAZING!!! THANK YOU!!!
@murphymmc
@murphymmc Жыл бұрын
Stunning results, John. What an incredible amount of work.
@JohnHeisz
@JohnHeisz Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@domenicomonteleone3055
@domenicomonteleone3055 5 ай бұрын
@@JohnHeisz i really like following you so I could gain a much better understanding about the drivers and box 📦 building, I follow you 💯 from # YSW 🇨🇦 Happy Holidays and Happy New Year's to you 😀 😊.
@athomist
@athomist Жыл бұрын
Looks great. You can really tell that it's been a project with passion. Thanks John.
@thomask4836
@thomask4836 Жыл бұрын
John, those cabinets are stunning! I used to make speaker cabinets as a hobby and still have a pair of solid oak cabinets I made back in 1973. I loved designing cabinets that were anything but square boxes. I also loved 4 way crossovers. I know a lot of people don't care for them because of the dropouts but when you get it just right, they are awesome!
@russellmather3
@russellmather3 Жыл бұрын
John your so in tune with your creations. This piece is incredible. Thank you !
@nazoe83
@nazoe83 Жыл бұрын
*This is what I've been waiting for, the episode of making a sound cabinet from a Jhon.. This channel has been in the wood art world for quite a long time, this is the first time that this project is showing. Every woodworker is supposed to make such a master.*
@ScrapwoodCity
@ScrapwoodCity Жыл бұрын
Wow, I would love to listen to "kind of blue" record through these! Awesome work!
@JohnHeisz
@JohnHeisz Жыл бұрын
Thanks :)
@jimatyeo
@jimatyeo Жыл бұрын
Really amazing job. They are uniquely beautiful and creative. Hope they sound as good as they look. You can tell you spent a lot of time and they are certainly a labor of love. Bravo!!!
@suearmstrong3404
@suearmstrong3404 Жыл бұрын
Those are amazing and the video shows some amazing woodworking techniques as well as showing your passion for designing and creating something that is truly beautiful!
@phantif4621
@phantif4621 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous, your dedication and joy for this project is clear. I am in the planning process to build my first set of speakers, and this offers great food for thought. Cheers!
@kellysands792
@kellysands792 Жыл бұрын
Wow John, they're beautiful. The idea and execution is awesome as always with your projects. Thank you for sharing.
@pipodorologio1648
@pipodorologio1648 Жыл бұрын
just amazing how much work and expertise you put into this...ART in your livingrooom/listeningroom.
@calvinnash5527
@calvinnash5527 Жыл бұрын
Genius, John.. Absolute work of art....keep the videos coming, so inspiring.
@czs1mc
@czs1mc Жыл бұрын
They look absolutely gorgeous. Well done.
@massimobianchi4262
@massimobianchi4262 Жыл бұрын
Massimo from Italy . Exceptional ! I am literally speechless! A true work of art! Compliments !
@bonniebarber6114
@bonniebarber6114 Жыл бұрын
Wow, just Wow!! Most beautiful speakers I’ve ever seen. 😍
@JohnHeisz
@JohnHeisz Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@robertlewisvideo
@robertlewisvideo Жыл бұрын
Most Awesome Looking Speakers I Have Ever Seen !!!!
@MrRonnmaui
@MrRonnmaui Жыл бұрын
Really impressive! Love your choice of materials and drivers. They must sound sweet!
@neoanderson7697
@neoanderson7697 Жыл бұрын
This is super crazy! Lots of work and super amazing result! So creative.. superb
@mikesmswoodworking
@mikesmswoodworking Жыл бұрын
Those speakers look absolutely awesome!!
@crztrn1
@crztrn1 Жыл бұрын
you're my new hero. been watching you for years. OMG this is talent i didn't know you really had. WOW
@KyleMerl
@KyleMerl Жыл бұрын
Amazing! Favorite part of the video was seeing that horn flare slide in there being a PERFECT fit.
@thecreator1455
@thecreator1455 Жыл бұрын
your work never gets old or boring.👍👍
@singleshot2218
@singleshot2218 Жыл бұрын
All I can say..is WOW! Beautiful!
@Rk99104
@Rk99104 Жыл бұрын
You are truly a master of your work. Hats off to you . Love from India 🇮🇳
@freshcoatpaintingmore9951
@freshcoatpaintingmore9951 Жыл бұрын
The alternating corners are a great touch and that walnut horn gives great contrast. Nice work!
@markweber8532
@markweber8532 Жыл бұрын
from start to finish on all the channels I enjoyed this project.
@kalebmagnusson981
@kalebmagnusson981 Жыл бұрын
That was one of the coolest builds I’ve seen in a while. Thanks for that
@robthewaywardwoodworker9956
@robthewaywardwoodworker9956 Жыл бұрын
Works of art, John. Fine craftsmanship.
@OrangeismyNewGreen
@OrangeismyNewGreen Жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful, a work of art. Great work as usual John 👍🏻🙂🙋🏼‍♂️
@JMaahs23
@JMaahs23 Жыл бұрын
The speakers look amazing. But what is even more interesting to me is the thought process of the design. Your follow up video reveals you spent months finalizing a design. That answers that question. Even more interesting were your building techniques especially with the angles and slope. I liked how you pre-shaped some parts but then used a circular saw and plane to do others. This was very much worth waiting to see.
@katherinecarroll3706
@katherinecarroll3706 Жыл бұрын
Wow! Those are beautiful. And they sound great!
@lundebc
@lundebc Жыл бұрын
Man, these are gorgeous! Well done!
@ChuckBronson100
@ChuckBronson100 Жыл бұрын
John, these are absolutely beautiful very well done fellow woodworker
@terristroh3965
@terristroh3965 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful in sight and sound!
@tree_carcass_mangler
@tree_carcass_mangler Жыл бұрын
"Wife acceptance factor," or WAF for short. Stereophile magazine used to use that expression back in the early 1990's! Hah! I've used variations of it ever since - family acceptance factor, spouse acceptance factor, etc. Great build. Thanks for posting, and thumbs up! (Edited for spelling.)
@markkilpatrick7951
@markkilpatrick7951 Жыл бұрын
You have incredible woodworking skills and an awesome shop!
@markhedquist9597
@markhedquist9597 Жыл бұрын
Wow. Just wow. Incredible build, man.
@edjackson4389
@edjackson4389 Жыл бұрын
Im late seeing this, but being a huge open baffle fan Im excited to see you tackling this build. They look great!
@kevinbachus5887
@kevinbachus5887 7 ай бұрын
incredible.. I wish I had your talent...beautiful in sight and sound
@dangoras9152
@dangoras9152 Жыл бұрын
That looks too awesome it never fails with u and wood .... Keep it up brother
@barney6888
@barney6888 Жыл бұрын
It is very humbling watching a master at their craft.
@MrTrollHunter
@MrTrollHunter 10 ай бұрын
Amazing result
@AlphaGeek64
@AlphaGeek64 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful work John.
@Troy_Campbell
@Troy_Campbell Жыл бұрын
Those are gorgeous, I am sure they sound as good if not better than they look!
@Troy_Campbell
@Troy_Campbell Жыл бұрын
I do not trust the reply that says contact you for a prize, I don't recall you giving prizes in the past and the reply does not have your signature like other replies by you.
@alexandre3388
@alexandre3388 11 ай бұрын
That is absolutely insane !
@tjkrueger2655
@tjkrueger2655 Жыл бұрын
Everything about that was satisfying to watch. Beautiful work as always
@normanbott
@normanbott Жыл бұрын
They are awesome John, not a word I use often but it's appropriate for these. I don't have the listening space for OBs , but I consider them the most capable design for fidelity and realism. And the look is wonderful.
@dogsbodyish8403
@dogsbodyish8403 10 ай бұрын
It's true - OBs need space , particularly behind (3 feet absolute minimum!). Worth it if you can do it, and much easier to build (unless you want to make works of art like those here!).
@carpo719
@carpo719 Жыл бұрын
those are unique for sure, and beautiful. The listening test never does much over the internet, but I marvel at the woodworking more anyway. :) Well done, from one carpenter to another.
@richf8972
@richf8972 Жыл бұрын
Those are truly beautiful speakers, I hope the sound as impressive as they look. Nice work, I appreciate your woodworking abilities.
@Austeration
@Austeration Жыл бұрын
They look great👍 a lot of work involved to get perfection. Fantastic work.
@Roseau1
@Roseau1 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely outstanding!!! Well done!
@RAM_845
@RAM_845 Жыл бұрын
KZfaq recommendations, sent me here. NOW, that's ART.
@nobuckle40
@nobuckle40 Жыл бұрын
Audio seems like a true passion for you. Very beautiful speakers.
@daveiacov8858
@daveiacov8858 11 ай бұрын
Nice shop, what a combination audio and woodworking love it.
@billffromnh
@billffromnh Жыл бұрын
I'm no audio expert, but these speakers sound as good as they look. They're a piece of art that actually serves a purpose. If it's any consolation, my wife would not like them either. I'm not planning to build any speakers soon, but that means they'll be in rectangular cases, if I ever do.
@Audfile
@Audfile Жыл бұрын
Those are incredibly beautiful.
@jesusmendoza3477
@jesusmendoza3477 Жыл бұрын
Amazing and beautiful job. Congratulations!!!
@WarriorKidd06
@WarriorKidd06 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding!!! Now I wish I could hear them myself.
@johnsonadekunle7675
@johnsonadekunle7675 Жыл бұрын
I admire those that have this skill. It's something I want to learn.
@robk5865
@robk5865 Жыл бұрын
They look beautiful. Like something from a retro future art gallery while at the same time looking like something a minstrel could play in a medievel courtyard.
@davidausher5594
@davidausher5594 Жыл бұрын
Impressive build, you have inspired me to try and build my own pair of speakers. Thanks for the videos, I have learnt a lot from you. Thx 😎🙌
@johnfisher4910
@johnfisher4910 Жыл бұрын
Looks amazing! Great work, as always.
@johnkennedyswenja
@johnkennedyswenja Жыл бұрын
Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful.....Way above my tech level.....Visually stunning.....I would have liked to see the left and right swap to see how that looks.
@ellasfella1205
@ellasfella1205 Жыл бұрын
very nice i like the design they look fantastic well done. 6 years ago i built a set of 15 inch 4 ways and they sound incredible so I'm sure these sound amazing. god bless stay safe and keep doing what you do.
@roberttexas3618
@roberttexas3618 Жыл бұрын
Wow they sound amazing
@joetoner8848
@joetoner8848 Жыл бұрын
Stunning, John! Sound & looks.
@zohranbloedjes9770
@zohranbloedjes9770 Жыл бұрын
They look really good and I really like your furniture projects as wel
@jeromestsauver
@jeromestsauver Жыл бұрын
Works of art! You should be very proud of those...
@kurtzcol
@kurtzcol Жыл бұрын
those tweeter dispersion cones are beautiful
@C-man553
@C-man553 4 ай бұрын
It's amazing. The drivers used are critical and should be discussed at the beginning of the video. Most just dive into sawing wood. Get it together guys. PLEASE! Or Did I miss it? Apologies if have erred but I'm not buying plans for speakers whose drivers are unknown.
@eyeshowyou
@eyeshowyou 11 ай бұрын
What beautiful looking and great sounding speakers
@AudiophileToday
@AudiophileToday Жыл бұрын
Fantastic work! Love the skill and dedication.
@fredparsons5134
@fredparsons5134 Жыл бұрын
Very nice John. Definitely an involved build.
@tomdavis6371
@tomdavis6371 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful. Just beautiful!
@dave0223
@dave0223 Жыл бұрын
They look really nice John, good job mate
@GregsGarage
@GregsGarage Жыл бұрын
Great looking design John. And amazing execution on the build.
@JohnHeisz
@JohnHeisz Жыл бұрын
Thanks Greg!
@helifynoe9930
@helifynoe9930 9 ай бұрын
Wow, that's a lot of work. I'm still happy with my home made 1978 speakers. They are 32" tall, 20.75" wide, and 15" deep. Each has a 12" woofer (15" outer rim dia.), 2 mid-range drivers, and 4 tweeters. I had to replace the outer foam rings on the woofers at one point, but that only cost me $27, plus an hour or so to remove repair and reinstall each woofer.
@Chemist1076
@Chemist1076 Жыл бұрын
Great work. So much work... hope they sound good
@PessachRubin
@PessachRubin 3 ай бұрын
stunning piece of art, leave along the music, congrats and my jealocity goes together
@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120
@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding !! Wow those look amazing ! Great job thanks for the video !
@francoisathome5979
@francoisathome5979 6 ай бұрын
Over here, your speakers sound exactly as good as my Audioengine computer speakers ;>)
@andyd5823
@andyd5823 Жыл бұрын
Wow I want some real wood speaker cabinets there so elegant and beautiful glazed with quality
@patrickb3376
@patrickb3376 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations! Thanks for sharing this video!
@brookesmith8223
@brookesmith8223 Жыл бұрын
Those are gorgeous!!!
@toniserenvert7919
@toniserenvert7919 3 ай бұрын
Looking at this masterpiece makes ma think that B&O sound system from 2010 A8 would really play nice at home.
@joewhitney4097
@joewhitney4097 Жыл бұрын
They are very attractive John. Great project, great work. Thanks for sharing.
@pksuresh444
@pksuresh444 9 ай бұрын
Very nice design
@rafvdp6391
@rafvdp6391 Жыл бұрын
Not much into speakers, but the work you put into it and the look is amazing👌👍
@andyboxish4436
@andyboxish4436 Жыл бұрын
awesome work!
@tomhale5956
@tomhale5956 Жыл бұрын
I really like them! Great job 👍
@gtrguyinaz
@gtrguyinaz 6 ай бұрын
Very beautiful…
@keitongrace6744
@keitongrace6744 Жыл бұрын
That was awesome John!
@skf957
@skf957 Жыл бұрын
I love 'em! And I'll bet they sound as good as they look. Thanks for sharing. Heading over to the other channel now.
@TheBowdy666
@TheBowdy666 Жыл бұрын
Just beautiful
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