How to Make Small Speakers for Desktop and Home Theater Surround

First off, bought these cheap ready-made 2-way crossover from an online flea-market where everything's made in China. The build quality is high, I can tell by the quality of the capacitors in it. Wanted to get the exact values so I measured and calculated them using Dayton DATS v3 by running a few impedance sweep. Crossovers were factory tuned to cross at 2000Hz 12dB @ 8 Ohms for the woofer and just about 3000Hz 12dB @ 8 Ohms for the tweeter which values are about perfect for my locally purchased speakers.
Then what follows next is the whole nine yards of speaker enclosure making. I wanted to copy a very popular desktop PC speakers so I did copied the design of an Audioengine A2. But these are gonna be sealed type enclosure and to be stuffed with a pound of polyfiber filling. So no vent openings found on front of the speakers.
It took me about 3 weeks to complete all these 2 pairs of desktop speakers and I hope you like how these turn out as much as I do. And hope to see you in the next upload for the test video. So please don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and perhaps hit that LIKE button and by sharing the video will make the whole world sound a little better. Thanks very much!
SPEAKER BOX DIMENSIONS:
TOP AND BOTTOM = 4.25" X 6"
FRONT = 5.75" X 8"
SIDES = 6" X 8"
ALL IN INCHES

[@chrclmnky]

TEST VIDEO NOW UP! GO AND WATCH THE SPEAKER TEST VIDEO ON THIS LINK - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmKZoXeknt6KmrM

[@josephbitancor7754]

Sir Charcoal Monkey napaka precise ng projects nyo. Na inspire ako sumubok gumawa ng akin. Kaya lang di ko alam san ku2ha ng mga piyesa. San po kau nag oorder nyang mga speakers nyo sir? God Bless!

[@chrclmnky]

@@josephbitancor7754 sa local audio electronics shops lang po sir nabili mga speakers.

[@Sandeepsingh-vz3px]

Can you please suggest me which type of enclosure should be made for 12" and a 10" woofers (woofers not sub plz note). Can you give me the dimensions plz

[@jumal213fn3]

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[@irfanalishera2079]

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[@chrclmnky]

SPEAKER BOX DIMENSIONS: TOP AND BOTTOM = 4.25" X 6" FRONT = 5.75" X 8" SIDES = 6" X 8" ALL IN INCHES

[@wedangstudio6354]

what software do you use? thanks.

[@lawrencedavidson6195]

Looks better than factory built! Great project. Greetings from sunny Jamaica.

[@chrclmnky]

🌞😎👍

[@kirk001]

Love that you vacuum after drilling. Top notch attention to detail and craftsmanship. I'm in awe.

[@waynenakanishi971]

This man definitely know what he is doing. The speaker looks so nice. You just can't go wrong with sealed enclosure. It's the easiest and safest way (performance wise) to build speakers.

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks for the feedback. I was thinking that there is little or no significance when I port these tiny desktop speakers so I ended up sealing them. 😎

[@bpalpha]

Awesome! Love the build quality. Gotta make my own speakers someday.

[@chrclmnky]

🧨🧯😎👍

[@kingpklowbasslover7220]

Your all vedios are very good Neat and clean work 👌👌👌 Love you from India

[@chrclmnky]

Thank you brother. Cheers from the Philippines.

[@haroldalexis4200]

Carpentry & electronics with a hyped up beat I love this.. Professionalism at work with this mini speakers project. You keep me as viewer extremely interested. I thank you..

[@chrclmnky]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@hfe1833]

So far the best video in KZbin for making speaker ,with software demo,thumbs up,very professional way

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks very much. 😁

[@luckyboy165]

Love your tools especially the vacuum cleaner😂

[@chrclmnky]

😆

[@sky-blue6743]

😄😄😄

[@anicetomaldonado]

That dog of yours has to inspect your work. Great Job!

[@givicat]

Yes sir, a professional, I was surprised by the components and by the component test looking for the maximum sound fidelity for their performance.

[@chrclmnky]

😎🥰🥳

[@mosesmobeta8483]

Awwwww I love your puppies , your vacuuming, the awesome speakers, one doesn't realize the artwork of speaker making . GODBLESS, The speakers look great. I had fun watching a master at work....

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks for the nice feedback, Moses. 🤩

[@wickramasenarath4179]

Moses Mobeta .

[@projectmanagement2356]

Those look legit

[@YOLOgamer-yq8yf]

These speakers look so good it almost looks like they come from a factory

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks for the feedback. 😊

[@venkatkandegula1545]

Price plz and contact number send me sir

[@teejay622]

Beautiful work - on both the speakers as well as the presentation. Well done young man - you have some serious skills. Thank you for sharing this. I wonder how many others, like myself, feel as thought they can build these speakers after watching your video. Again - well done.

[@chrclmnky]

Many thanks for such inspiring feedback. 😇

[@andyp3834]

Nice, I am glad to see someone still uses insulation, except you just stuffed it in the box in the back, one of the main reasons for insulation is to cause the sound to move in ONLY one direction (which should almost always be parallel to the speaker resonance) so the best way to stuff a box is to put the insulation around the speaker / around the edges of the box, all you did is cause the sound to be muffled front to back and echo like crazy side to side. p.s. a little insulation should go behind the speaker magnet, but it should be at least twice the density and much smaller (like close to the diameter of the speaker) Also, home speakers are mostly 8 ohm and desktop speakers are 4 ohm, so if you hook up a 4 ohm speaker to an 8 ohm amplifier eventually the speaker voice coil wire will short out and then your amp will too, conversely, if you use an 8 ohm speaker on a 4 ohm amplifier, your speakers will be fine, but your amp will blow. remember you get about twice the volume of a 4 ohm speaker hooked up with an 8 ohm amp and half the volume out of 8 ohm speaker hooked up to a 4 ohm amp. Obviously if you are going for a high-powered amplifier who want high resistance speakers, like 8 or even 16 ( I have two!) anyway, working at Harmon and Kardon for years and also being taught my my uncle, I have some helpful knowledge about speakers, amps and the dynamics of sound due to the many system I have built. my first sub-woofer was a 15" long throw dual voice coil speaker with an sealed box I built out of one inch particle board; not ported (bass-reflection technology) , not acoustic (only running 80 watts) but sealed up, please dont ever make a band-pass box unless you know your porting, have a 1 or 2 ohm speaker load and a very small out put of wattage, (and in a small room).

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks for the feedback. :)

[@andyp3834]

@@chrclmnky FeedBack! I get it now, LOL

[@vancemccarthy2554]

Better to fit x-overs to back panel with screws. Otherwise, very professional look.

[@sankalps4010]

Thanks bro

[@cortessarge5399]

wow limpyoha pagkabuhat nimo sir oi mga tools nimo pang professional jud God bless sir

[@kaistudio8229]

wow man, it looks just like Audio engine A2+ speakers. great job

[@chrclmnky]

Yes i did copy them 🤭. Thanks

[@zhanrivyn6802]

KRK ikaw nah? Hehehe bangisa

[@javiermiranda7240]

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[@nosh_tkz6016]

you can make a flat subwoofer

[@ikilyou1b]

flat?

[@swagon4545]

It's easy if you know what your doing.. Haven't a clue when it comes to Electronics.. That's why I'm watching the Video 👍

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks 👍

[@muratonal3906]

As Ramses electronic audio and video systems, we will be happy to see you among us.

[@JeremyGreysmark]

why did you use those countersunk screws on the terminal and not those hex bolts you have used for the speakers? Your paint job could do with a lot more filling to make the finish much more perfect :D

[@chrclmnky]

Back panel doesn't have to be the best side of the project. Unless it's a woman. You know what I'm sayin'?

[@Kaberks537]

Nindot kaayog ang pagka color na white sinaw kau nice idol.. 🤩👍

[@RBS22]

It was just perfect. I really liked the finish.😃👍🏻

[@chrclmnky]

Yes sir 😎😎

[@vimalkumar3815]

Beautiful craftsmanship....

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks very much Vimal

[@volkiruski1221]

Final result are very well, professional speakers....

[@chrclmnky]

many thanks

[@noureddinebellouber7210]

really amazing subwoofers.

[@jimmychanbers2424]

Very cool. This is why i miss Radio Shack.

[@Bogdyindahous]

So satisfying! You did a great job! From audiophile to audiophile 💯👌👏

[@chrclmnky]

Manu thanks 😎

Very nice precise work. Congratulations!

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks so much Janos. ☺️

[@nadavleor]

good clean build. if I can suggest, put black fabric cover with magnets,would be nice addition.

[@turbo1gts]

Nice craftsmanship and technique. You have a wide selection of tools and the knowledge of their use. This makes me want to make some speakers myself. Liked and subscribed.

[@chrclmnky]

Many thanks! 😎

[@edvaliente6391]

Nice work. "Obra Maestro."

[@chrclmnky]

I am mighty glad of the feedback. 😁

[@tintoystinks5067]

Nice video sir. This video is very informative . Many will learn that you don't have to buy expensive branded speakers that drains your hard earned money You can purchase generic brands to have a good sounding speakers which can compete with the branded ones .DIY Rules!!!!

[@chrclmnky]

Many thanks, Tintoy.

[@user-oq1lv7ge2j]

Отличная работа! Пять лайков за правильную установку динамика! Немного портит картину кроссовер с катушками на железе (только воздух!), но за покраску и общее исполнение - пятак, однозначно!

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@mjshow17]

#wow galing mo talaga sir.sobrang linis mo pa gumawa.

[@chrclmnky]

Salamat brother.

[@adamwest3637]

I would use a vacuum also if I made these professionally. Cool and clean 👍

[@chrclmnky]

Great idea!

[@Jadhavmumbaikar]

What a ART SIR :) Amazing Neat & Clean Work

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks very much Abhishek

[@ryannorville1720]

Nice work. They look good.

[@chrclmnky]

🤩

[@gorapatisivakrishna]

Hey bro... Very professional working skills...

[@chrclmnky]

Oh thanks for the feedback. 😊

[@ItsGentelMen]

Nice job, I would recommend adding a bass reflex for loud deep bass.

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks. Yes that was my first plan but got lazy. 😅

[@marcosonkyo]

Im nicaraguan, and like your work, very good, congratulations.

[@chrclmnky]

Thank you very much! :)

[@ErikEich]

Great concept and I will be making some of my own design with similar materials. I really appreciate the video as it will really help me keep the costs down on my next project! Thank you!

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks. Good luck and enjoy building projects.

[@narayanannatesan1488]

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[@kennethvillamento1467]

Grabi yung quality 🔥 tsaka ang pagkakagawa. Subbed

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks 😎💡

[@kennethvillamento1467]

Meron po kayo vid about sa paggawa ng box about sa mcv or sa mga hard kick na bass? :

[@aurelioislas5152]

Bonito proyecto,buenos acabados y gran dedicación,hacer las cosas con creatividad y finura dan buenos resultados que saltan a la vista...saludos ...

[@chrclmnky]

Thank you very many Aurelio. 😍😎

[@Mik3j4y]

Ang lupeeeeet na naman ng build na yan ah kuya..

[@sabinayasmin2861]

Love from Bangladesh, carry on bro🇧🇩

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks for dropping by, Raiyan.

[@sabinayasmin2861]

@@chrclmnky 💝💝💝💝💝

[@praveenc.8341]

Awesome speaker...... Testing must upload so....... Good luck.....

[@chrclmnky]

Will upload test video soon Praveen.

[@maulikleo]

You are a perfectionist !!! Good to see someone like me :)

[@chrclmnky]

yes sir.

[@rodfajardo5214]

Nice build. Just a sugestion, the tweeter should be recessed, not the woofer. This is to align the tweeter diaphragm/cone with the woofer's

[@chrclmnky]

Ok, thanks

[@jayfitmob8645]

Super clean work my friend

[@chrclmnky]

Thank you! Cheers! Thanks 👍

[@jayfitmob8645]

@@chrclmnky Happy New year to you sir.

[@d.glorisaandlazarodoss438]

Super and nice finishing.

[@chrclmnky]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@syamsundar1099]

Very neatly made

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@rodelginoy6708]

Ganda sir,,,panalong panalo yan sa home theater,,movie marathon nanaman sir,,hehe

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks very much po sir.

[@shyamkumar-ii2qu]

You are a artist sir

[@greg1893]

New to the channel, you do some fantastic work man. Very impressive

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks Greg.

[@tguay9]

Enjoyed the video! Great craftsmanship! Subscribed.

[@chrclmnky]

Many thanks

[@tayninh69]

Most excellent video......................love the dogs.

[@shellyannesantos701]

Nice tools for wood working.

[@chrclmnky]

☺️

[@jonfoss3437]

Small speakers pair well with vintage 12'" 4 ways, no sub needed

[@9sheng420]

hi.Ike Heredia is glad to see your new work. It looks very beautiful, and I'm glad to hear you used some Chinese cross-border accessories, which means I can also buy him at taobao.com or aliexpress.com at a more suitable price. Because I saw you copied the design of "Audioengine A2" but deleted the front slot. I suddenly thought that if I could still keep the front slot, the fake slot and not communicate with the inside of the box. The reproduction is more realistic and does not affect the structure of the cabinet itself. Suddenly I had an idea. Maybe I can use it in the speaker I want to do. The surface makes him look beautiful.

[@chrclmnky]

Hello friend, thanks for the never ending support. Yes the cheap crossover work very well.

[@elongatuspiranha]

Very cool video 👍

[@ritzsoloz6110]

beautiful build dude!

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks!

[@alvincordova765]

Good back ground music... 👍🏻

[@chrclmnky]

dub techno is nice. 😍

[@user-de1cf6wr6v]

Прикольно и коробка на совесть,лайк.

[@chrclmnky]

Wise choice

[@theadvocate7697]

Professional work done by you no doubt.. 👌👈

[@chrclmnky]

So nice of you

[@meltonboroughcouncilaresht4292]

Nice build...

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks. 😎

[@madhugiri65]

Wow, great Bro.

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks Madhu.

[@adinadin4897]

Very good job

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks

[@williamsalazarv.g.a1312]

Hermoso TRABAJO es un Arte. Saludos desde Nicaragua.

[@chrclmnky]

Thank you very much for the feedback, William. Cheers from the islands of the Philippines! :)

[@EnshanThimothy]

Wow , perfect man !! I like it

[@chrclmnky]

Thank you Enshan.

[@DIYAcoustic]

Приятно смотреть на качественно выполненную работу. Уверен, что и звучат они круто!

[@chrclmnky]

Many thanks DIY acoustic, here is the test video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmKZoXeknt6KmrM

[@marcozbo]

woodworking very good, soldering skills... well... :)

[@jeanyves5380]

Nice but even in the very smal size you could make them bass reflex. May be with an event on the rear.

[@chrclmnky]

Yes thanks

[@rpardhasaradhy2850]

Superb... finish work

[@chrclmnky]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mehtabhussain8179]

YOU WORK IS SO EXCELINT

[@chrclmnky]

Thank you Mehtab.

[@edud8452]

excellent job Brother!👍

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks for the support, brother.

[@ken-lz7gq]

You need Air bass vents on these or rather use extra resonance flex diaphragms probably bottom facing....will sound much better

[@chrclmnky]

Sealed box would sound the same.

[@HoosierRooster]

Nicely done

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks Herb.

[@kuyapen-twosandiego7495]

idol talaga quality mga gawa

[@chrclmnky]

Matsalams

[@victormanuelvictoriagarcia2745]

eres una persona muy limpia y lo que haces es perfecto muy bien amigo

[@chrclmnky]

Yes sir Victor Manuel, thank you very much for watching the video. 😃

[@inconsteveable91]

Great video. please use a push stick.

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks Steve. 😁

[@SDH2023]

Nice work. 😎👍

[@emre7691]

Nice work, you know this job bro

[@chrclmnky]

Yeah thanks 😊

[@superheaton]

Cool! really liked this video.

[@chrclmnky]

Glad you liked it!

[@ramaraolds9231]

My heartly welcome bro.....super..

[@MsOthmar]

Great Cotribution. Thank you so much together. Kindly Daum Othmar.

[@chrclmnky]

Thank you too!

[@MsOthmar]

Hallo Charcoal. THank you so much for your Feedback. greetings from Austria sincerely Daum Othmar.

[@walcottdion5821]

Really neat and nice work😍🖒

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks Walcott

[@josegonzalezperez8179]

Tu Trabajo merece un (10)

[@chrclmnky]

Thanks

[@gregoriocatubo6704]

Ganda naman ng mga tools mo lodi

[@chrclmnky]

yi

[@IvanSanchez-zm5fp]

Me encanto el video amigo te quedo genial!!!!!te felicito saludos desde argentina

[@chrclmnky]

Hello Ivan, thanks very much for the nice feedback and thank you for watching my little videos. Hello from the small country Philippines!

[@sabiondocolors325]

thank god you did not think of making them smaller type keychain

[@chrclmnky]

smol 🐕🐶🤣

[@jungleb]

Amazing job!

[@chrclmnky]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@user-hz3fl2pv8r]

Well done.But no inverter tube,Bass is weak.

[@mvsrpharma]

Excellent!💐👌👌👌

[@chrclmnky]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@prakasheraniyan3262]

I want a speaker like that and it's so good I can do that

[@chrclmnky]

Yes you can