My Omni 2x10 Build
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My Omni 2x10 Build
I decided on a 2x10 build as overall efficiency is supposed to be better. I decided on the standard over the tall boy because of height constraints in my practice/storage room ( needs to fit under a built-in desk. The cab is going to be very Orange OBC’esque, as I just like the look.
The series of posts will be mostly photos, but I’ll add text when I feel something needs more explanation or to justify why I did something a certain way.
The first photos are of the woofer baffle board with the tee-nuts installed. I pre-drilled for the tee-nut tines as I didn’t want the tines to split the plywood. I also glued the tee-nuts in with liquid steel epoxy to keep them from loosening and causing rattles latter on.
Since this is a bass cabinet I am paying particular attention to possible vibration and choosing glues and fasteners to reduce the chances of rattles in the finished unit.
The series of posts will be mostly photos, but I’ll add text when I feel something needs more explanation or to justify why I did something a certain way.
The first photos are of the woofer baffle board with the tee-nuts installed. I pre-drilled for the tee-nut tines as I didn’t want the tines to split the plywood. I also glued the tee-nuts in with liquid steel epoxy to keep them from loosening and causing rattles latter on.
Since this is a bass cabinet I am paying particular attention to possible vibration and choosing glues and fasteners to reduce the chances of rattles in the finished unit.
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Re: My Omni 2x10 Build
Here are photos of the cabinet in the early stages of assembly.
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Re: My Omni 2x10 Build
Here’s photos of the mid-range horn. The horn was mounted to the front baffle by setting it in place then surrounding the horn with 1/2” blocking to form a routing template. After removing most of the waste with a jigsaw, the balance was removed with a top bearing router bit, leaving a very professional fit.
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Re: My Omni 2x10 Build
The crossovers. I mounted the component caps & coils to one side of 1/4” ply with hot melt glue and a few zip ties. I then did the wiring from the back in slots I routed with a Dremel. Lastly, I potted the wiring with hot melt glue to provide some electrical insulation (actually to hide my nasty solder joints). I double checked all the soldering with an ohmmeter before potting the wiring.
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Re: My Omni 2x10 Build
Nice work, not too many omni 2x10's get built around here.
Built:
17" width 10" driver Autotuba
2 x 29" width dual Lab12 Tuba60
6 x DR250 2510/asd1001
In progress:
2 x DR250 2510/asd1001
For best results, point the loud end of the array towards the audience
17" width 10" driver Autotuba
2 x 29" width dual Lab12 Tuba60
6 x DR250 2510/asd1001
In progress:
2 x DR250 2510/asd1001
For best results, point the loud end of the array towards the audience
Re: My Omni 2x10 Build
The mid horn looks awsome, as does the entire build! <3
More bass, more bass!
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2 x TAT
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Re: My Omni 2x10 Build
Looks great - looking forward to the rest of the build and hearing your take on the performance.
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Re: My Omni 2x10 Build
That is beautiful!!!cyclefiend1123 wrote: ↑Wed May 16, 2018 5:57 pm Though not yet functional, it at least looks the part!
Great job.
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Re: My Omni 2x10 Build
Catalog page worthy.
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Re: My Omni 2x10 Build
Mad skillz cyclefiend1123!
Built:
17" width 10" driver Autotuba
2 x 29" width dual Lab12 Tuba60
6 x DR250 2510/asd1001
In progress:
2 x DR250 2510/asd1001
For best results, point the loud end of the array towards the audience
17" width 10" driver Autotuba
2 x 29" width dual Lab12 Tuba60
6 x DR250 2510/asd1001
In progress:
2 x DR250 2510/asd1001
For best results, point the loud end of the array towards the audience
Re: My Omni 2x10 Build
I wish I have seen this before
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Re: My Omni 2x10 Build
Thanks all for the kind words. Of course all I see is what I could’ve done better :/. With that in mind, here is what I would’ve done differently:
_ I could not get the cane grille cloth to stretch evenly so there are ripples where the material covers the large open spaces. Thankfully the black color makes that less noticeable. I’ll probably use a rigid expanded metal grate next time.
_ practice my tolex application on a test box first. The framed angled front corners (think Orange Amp front corners) were a b!7@h, and contact adhesive (3M 90) is rather unforgiving.
_ your cutting knife needs to be surgically sharp! Buy scalpels on ebay. They’re sharper than exactos or utility knives!
_ I could not get the cane grille cloth to stretch evenly so there are ripples where the material covers the large open spaces. Thankfully the black color makes that less noticeable. I’ll probably use a rigid expanded metal grate next time.
_ practice my tolex application on a test box first. The framed angled front corners (think Orange Amp front corners) were a b!7@h, and contact adhesive (3M 90) is rather unforgiving.
_ your cutting knife needs to be surgically sharp! Buy scalpels on ebay. They’re sharper than exactos or utility knives!
Re: My Omni 2x10 Build
I've got to say, cyclefiend1123, the cab looks stunning from my seat!cyclefiend1123 wrote: ↑Mon May 21, 2018 10:37 am Thanks all for the kind words. Of course all I see is what I could’ve done better :/. With that in mind, here is what I would’ve done differently:
_ I could not get the cane grille cloth to stretch evenly so there are ripples where the material covers the large open spaces. Thankfully the black color makes that less noticeable. I’ll probably use a rigid expanded metal grate next time.
_ practice my tolex application on a test box first. The framed angled front corners (think Orange Amp front corners) were a b!7@h, and contact adhesive (3M 90) is rather unforgiving.
_ your cutting knife needs to be surgically sharp! Buy scalpels on ebay. They’re sharper than exactos or utility knives!
Is the grille cloth in a removable frame? If yes, add in some full length "braces" to help hold the grille cloth more taunt.
Absolutely practice, whether it's Tolex, carpet or DuraTex. Always worth the time and effort.
Great idea on the scalpels! My S-I-L works in a hospitals' surgical sterilization unit. I'll ask her next time I call if she can get them.
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Accept the fact that airtight and well-braced are more important than pretty on the inside. Bill Fitzmaurice