what to put tower speakers in?

jake · Posted: Mar 31, 2003 3:41 pm Post subject: what to put tower speakers in?

I was wondering if any of you knew of a good manufactured housing for either 5 1/4 or 6x9 tower speakers. I can get a really good deal on the speakers, I just need something to put them in. thanks for any help/suggestions.

jake · Posted: Apr 01, 2003 5:24 pm Post subject:

Anybody have any suggestions? I am looking for either fiberglass, or aluminum speaker housings. Does rynogear make them? Any other companies?

ohsix · Posted: Apr 01, 2003 5:33 pm Post subject:

you might check out boss accesories. im not sure if they have empty enclosures but i know they make high-quality products.

orzech · Posted: Apr 01, 2003 5:39 pm Post subject:

build your self a box.... is it going on a tower?

jake · Posted: Apr 01, 2003 6:42 pm Post subject:

Yeah it is going on a tower. The only reason I don't want to buil a box is beacause they have to come down everyday, and a box is pretty heavy. I might just use 6x9 boxes from a local car audio place. Does anyone know of any fiberglass enclosures?

Fishmaster · Posted: Apr 01, 2003 7:08 pm Post subject:

I've searched the net for hours trying to find somthing affordable to no avail so please let me now if anyone finds anything. There are some REALLY SWEET boxes being made (cant remember the names but they advertise in the mags) but they are way beyond my price range.

It's on my "to do" list to offer something (affordable / universal / empty tower speaker cans) but not an active project today.

Check the older posts, some people have done AWESOME jobs building their own. The ones with 6" Diameter PVC pipe were impressive for how little $$$ he had in them.

Bill

k2_mn · Posted: Apr 01, 2003 7:29 pm Post subject:

Jake,

I may not know boats very well, but audio gear I do know. The best I have seen for mounting speakers on a tower, for cheap, is to put some 6-6.5in PVC with two end caps, stuff it with insulation then mount the 5.25 speaker inside. Make sure to seal it up real well with some clear silicone. With such a small speaker you don't need a really stiff enclosure. PVC will be just fine. The key is to find the air space req. for the speakers then build the tubes to match, If you want to get really daring you could port it.

Fishmaster · Posted: Apr 01, 2003 8:07 pm Post subject:

If you can swing like $30 for a really nice clamp, check out the "reservoir clamps" at www.pro-werks.com. They were mentioned in a previous post and I ordered one to check it out and it looks good.

I am one of those freaks that buys some things for the sole purpose of of taking it apart to see how it was made.

Good luck on your project and post some pic's, hints and tips when your done.

Bill

Fishmaster · Posted: Apr 01, 2003 8:09 pm Post subject:

This will get you there faster

http://www.pro-werks.com/detail.php?name=UNIVERSAL+CLAMP

mc_driver · Criminal Joined: 24 Mar 2003 Posts: 84 City: SF Bay Area

My recipe for "quick" tubes:

1 - 6" PVC coupler
1 - 6" PVC end cap
2pcs - 6" PVC tubing cut to 6" lengths

Take one 6" piece 6" PVC tube and connect coupler and end cap.

Carefully drill speaker mounting holes into remaining 6" piece 6" pVC tube. Mount speaker. Insert this speaker/tube assembly into open end of coupler.

DONE!!

See....

mc_driver · Criminal Joined: 24 Mar 2003 Posts: 84 City: SF Bay Area

You may need to get 6.5 or 6.75" speakers....

Brad Embleton · Addict Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 511 City: Niagara Falls

I agree w/ mc driver I made some my self they sound great. there is a post on here somewhere w/ pics of mine. its called tower speakers

J-Ro · Posted: Apr 02, 2003 8:30 am Post subject:

How about something like this? I am doing a GB for these, empty for around $400 at the malibu boat owners website.

Fishmaster · Posted: Apr 02, 2003 8:42 am Post subject:

SICK - Very nice

Mirader2000 · Newbie Joined: 01 Jul 2004 Posts: 15 City: Houston

See 80FeetOut.com, they have some cool looking boxes for 6x9 & 6.5 inch speakers...