TRITRIX Speaker Build from Parts Express

In this video, I build TRITRIX speakers from Parts Express.
The build was straightforward, although finishing the cabinets was definitely the hard part.
The board supplied with the kit was very dense, good for building speakers. All the pre-cut holes were where they were supposed to be. Building the Crossovers was also straightforward, but you will have to know how to solder. There aren't too many instructional videos out there, and the crossover build did not come with instructions, so I went into detail on how to build them. As for building the cabinets, that did come with instructions and it is pretty easy. One thing you should remember, do not seal your cabinets before you have placed your crossovers inside and have run wires. They did not mention that in the instructions.
As for sound, initially I thought they were just okay, but after playing them fairly loud in my garage for a good part of the day, they sounded much better. For the price, they sound good.
Would I do it again? Probably, but I would like to make my own cabinets out of real wood. Like I said, putting the veneer on perfectly is almost impossible the first time, or at least for someone with my skill level. Although they came out good, there are definitely a few mistakes that will of course drive the person who built them insane.
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[@robertdiffin9136]

Nice video! Great step-by-step flow, giving those of us afraid to push the “buy” button the courage to take the plunge.

[@photojunkysdronezonevlog]

Thank you, I appreciate it.

[@Atheistic007]

Caution, once you DIY your first speakers, you'll want to build 10 more pairs.

[@davidpatterson9840]

I sealed the interior of the panels, as I don't trust bare MDF to not absorb moisture and warp. I have yet to assemble the crossover, but when I do I will use a perfboard to mount the components. I've been in electronics long enough to know that just twisting wires together and soldering doesn't end well. I'll also mount the crossover to the top panel for access and to avoid disturbing the wavefront through the TL. Also, the woofers are wired in series. Only one pair of wires + and - to connect both.

[@buzzcrushtrendkill]

Twisting and soldering is fine. And don't worry about "disturbing the wavefront". It's about pressurization and depressurization inside the cabinet.

[@KevinDiAmore]

@@buzzcrushtrendkill I think he's saying that securing components that way isn't good. Yeah twisting and soldering is fine (this guy's soldering isn't great) but that hot glue is pretty useless especially on smooth things. I'd either use perfboard like he mentioned or drill some through holes in the board to secure with zip ties.

[@BLOVECU]

great step by step. very nice to see it done logically. gave me the impetus to get my mtm kit out of storage and get the ball rolling. thanks.

[@fubartotale3389]

I have made grills for my Tri Trix's . Black grill cloth, full radius at each end, neodymium magnets. I have them listed with pix on Craig's List Chicago

[@JAMPROSOUND]

Always apply your glue and then spread it out evenly. Clean up the extra with a towel and hot water.

[@johnny1980ns]

Cool build, I'm going to build some speakers as well and have settled on these too.

[@bigbirdwpg]

This looks very much like Lynn Olsen's Ariel design. His incorporated large asymmetrical radii on all front edges to eliminate edge diffraction. Nice job!

[@photojunkysdronezonevlog]

Thanks.

[@jayweb702]

Really nice! Found this video on Parts Express. I would love to build these.

[@Neushoorn63]

I'd love to see these redesigned with a better tweeter. Mid/basses are fine. But the tweeter isn't great.

[@dobermanguy9437]

This has got to be the best video I have ever seen and detailed explanation awesome job man you did a hell of a good job are you pretty satisfied with the way them speakers sound I'm thinking of getting the same ones again great job man

[@photojunkysdronezonevlog]

Thank you and yes, they sound great. No issues whatsoever..

[@chrisw1462]

When edge-screwing MDF (that's what this and most speaker cabinets are made from) feel around the edge to see if any screws caused the MDF to expand, bulge, blow out,... It happens, and it's not really a quality issue (and not your fault unless the screw went in on an angle). If it happens to you, it's not a huge issue, but don't remove the clamps! If you got a full blowout, force some glue into all the cracks. Remove the screw that caused the bulge, put some glue in the hole, and put the screw most of the way back in (it'll force glue into any inside cracks). Back the screw out again, and, if you can, clamp the area with a block right over the bulge to force it as flat as you can. Once all the glue is dry, you can put the screw back in and then remove the clamps. If you don't have masking tape to keep from gluing the block to your cabinet, paper works well, too (not newspaper though.. :-). If any of this was on the outside of the cabinet, you can sand it flat once everything is dry. Sanding will remove any tape or paper stuck to the glue as well. It will also remove some of the sealer MDF gets at the factory, so be sure to seal the sanded area if you're going to paint it. It'll take paint different from the rest if you don't. (A few extra coats of paint can act as a sealer. Paint just the sanded area at first, and sand lightly in between coats.)

[@johhw_6432]

Good，Very good👍👍👍

[@PartsExpressOfficial]

Awesome Video! Great job!

[@photojunkysdronezonevlog]

Thank you very much, loving the speakers.

[@scotterickson6332]

Parts Express has some speaker kits that are really great value for the money: Where else can you get a transmission line, MTM speaker kit pair for under $500? Nowhere

[@juststuff5216]

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[@reubenpopp2006]

Great video, thanks! How did you veneer the rear baffle after asembly?

[@photojunkysdronezonevlog]

I just left the wood unfinished in the back. No one sees it anyway, and I will probably never mess with that veneer again. It was very hard to work with. Next time I will just finish the exterior wood, and use that compressed crap on the inside for the acoustics.

[@VintageGearMan]

How reliable is hot glue? Just wondering thanks.

[@photojunkysdronezonevlog]

2 years no problem. I used it 10 years ago to build a computer that I made with a homemade case. The glue never failed.

[@VintageGearMan]

@@photojunkysdronezonevlog Good deal. Thanks

[@squidly1117]

Thanks for the video. Finally got mine this week. Do you still like them?

[@photojunkysdronezonevlog]

As of May, still like them. Have them hooked up to my main television surround sound system and they are still functioning good.

[@photojunkysdronezonevlog]

How did yours turn out?

[@ElCidPhysics90]

Nice video. You say the sound was “good”. What is lacking?

[@photojunkysdronezonevlog]

Lows

[@alexharris4064]

what do you use to power them ?

[@photojunkysdronezonevlog]

I'm using an old Yamaha rx-v750receiver that is about 300 watts or so. After listening to them for a long time now, I would say they sound best at mid-range but lack a deep base. Overall, still very happy.

[@ratheeshv.r1327]

Sper

[@antoniohernandez6590]

IF you have kids though they could end up throwing something inside the speaker

[@photojunkysdronezonevlog]

My kids are grown, but I still wouldn't put it past them. 😆

[@scotterickson6332]

Have them put a few stuffed animals in each, that'll tighten up the bass response :)

[@extrap51]

I thought the speakers in this kit were connected in series not parallel

[@photojunkysdronezonevlog]

Saw two people do it the way I did, so I figured that was the right way. Sounds great. Could it sound better?

[@photojunkysdronezonevlog]

Question, are you referring to the way I wired the woofers?

[@extrap51]

@@photojunkysdronezonevlog yes, I’m not sure but I think there should be one wire splitting with the positive going to one woofer and the negative going to the other woofer and than a wire connecting the two woofers together.

[@johnny1980ns]

I believe Corey is right in the description of how to wire the woofers although the terminology is backwards. They should be wired in series which is why each woofer has an impedance of 4ohm, and when wired in series would equate to 8ohm. I bet rewiring them would make a difference in sound. i.pinimg.com/originals/96/45/1d/96451d49aa34d67cf0a46d577e92cf40.gif

[@photojunkysdronezonevlog]

@@johnny1980ns I May try that after a little research. They do sound pretty damn good though.

[@mimilt339]

You have spent so many money for that bad quality

[@photojunkysdronezonevlog]

They sound great