Sunroom System

Sonnie Parker · Sep 4, 2024

We decided to upgrade our sunroom system with a new receiver, inside and outdoor speakers, and a new component rack.

Thanks to Robert at Value Electronics for a discount on the Denon X1800H that has the HEOS Built-In we were looking for and the Zone 2 to have separate control over our outdoor speakers.

Thanks to AJ at Soundfield for the speakers he custom-built for us, which were designed for low-volume listening, although they will crank to insane levels.

We got the outdoor speakers from Parts Express - Dayton Audio IO8XTW 8" Indoor/Outdoor 2-Way Speaker w/ Bass Radiator.

And the rack we got from Amazon - FITUEYES Design 4-Tier AV Media Stand.

Angie seems to be happy with the updates... 24-30 years with that old gear is a long time. Just think, she's been with this old fart for 40 years. :hail:

chrapladm · Sep 5, 2024

Im sure those 8" 2 way's with radiators can crank also. Are those custom speakers using planar tweeters? And how low was the crossover on those tweeters?

Sonnie Parker · Sep 5, 2024

chrapladm said:
Im sure those 8" 2 way's with radiators can crank also. Are those custom speakers using planar tweeters? And how low was the crossover on those tweeters?

It's actually a 10" driver. I believe the planar driver is handling down to about 500Hz or so, but @AJ Soundfield can confirm.

Calypso · Sep 5, 2024

@Sonnie - Is the office project completed?

Sonnie Parker · Sep 5, 2024

Calypso said:
@Sonnie - Is the office projected completed?

Office project? Did I have an office project going that I posted about and forgot about... I may be losing my mine.

Calypso · Sep 5, 2024

Sonnie said:
Office project? Did I have an office project going that I posted about and forgot about... I may be losing my mine.

Sorry, I think it was a test room. It looked like an office!

Sonnie Parker · Sep 5, 2024

Well... actually, I do have an office and an AV test room. I forgot about my office thread... just posted a pic of the desktop speakers I got for that room. It's more of what we call a study, but still an office too. :dontknow:

Small desktop computer speakers that really sound good for their size?

Is there such a thing? I need something no more than about 6" in width and depth... height is not a concern. I prefer no subwoofer for this setup. Audioengine HD4 might work... any other suggestions?

www.avnirvana.com

Then the AV test room... that room has gotten busy. I just posted an updated pic of it as well.

Setting up a Two-Channel system in my test room...

I want to set up a two-channel system (actually a 2.1 with sub) in my testing room. Curious what you all might think about my ideas and if you have anything you would like to add. The room is 10' deep x 11.5' wide. Here's a pic: I can move the toolbox from the corner to the back wall. I have...

www.avnirvana.com

chrapladm · Sep 6, 2024

Sonnie said:
It's actually a 10" driver. I believe the planar driver is handling down to about 500Hz or so, but @AJ Soundfield can confirm.

Sounds like a killer 2 way. I was referring to your outdoor speakers in the 8" 2 way comment. :greengrin:

Sonnie Parker · Sep 6, 2024

chrapladm said:
Sounds like a killer 2 way. I was referring to your outdoor speakers in the 8" 2 way comment.

Sorry... got confused and forgot about the outdoor speakers having passive radiators, and the fact you probably wouldn't know that the speakers AJ custom-built for me have passive radiators on the rear. :bigsmile:

Yes... the outdoor speakers are very capable of some loud tunes if you wanted to party down with them... lol.

chrapladm · Sep 6, 2024

Wow 10" driver AND a radiator for low volume listening lol :greengrin:

Very Nice

Sonnie Parker · Sep 6, 2024

He was originally going to use a concentric driver setup (the back was the original front), but I think the drivers he needed were back-ordered, so he decided to use that cutout for a PR and cut new holes on the other side for this system. It didn't happen by original design, but more of a "let's make it work" design.

Most speakers need a "loudness" button on the receiver for super low volumes, but considering Angie listens 100% of the time at levels I can hardly hear, permanent EQ adjustments work just as well as a loudness button. With the previous 30-year-old speakers, she had zero bass in there... the bass drivers were shot ... not capable of making sound for the most part.

AJ Soundfield · Sep 6, 2024

Sonnie said:
It's actually a 10" driver. I believe the planar driver is handling down to about 500Hz or so, but @AJ Soundfield can confirm.

You sir, are correct. 10" hybrid woofer-subwoofer, crossed at 500hz to the 8" planar mid tweeter. Low tuned (EBS) passive radiator.

AJ Soundfield · Sep 6, 2024

Luckily you didn't defile the speakers by putting the little elephant on top

Sonnie Parker · Sep 6, 2024

AJ Soundfield said:
Luckily you didn't defile the speakers by putting the little elephant on top

You know you want it... stop pretending you don't.

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