I Have joined the 604 club and am finally ready to start a cabinet build. I have found a source to purchase 3/4 sheets of cherry plywood.
The plan is to build a slightly larger version of the stonehenge III cabinet. I have a pair of 604-8G speakers. I have a pair of original Altec Stonehenge III crossovers but after reading several posts here and throughout this site I think I need to keep them on the shelf and purchase some Great Plains XO's?
So the preliminary plan is to build cabinets that are 48H X 23W X 19 1/2D. This will create a cabinet with a internal volume of about 11.3 Cubic FT. I am guessing that the speaker and bracing will subtract about 1.5 Cubic feet?
So My friend who builds cabinetry and furniture has agreed to take on the project and I will assist him to the best of my ability. He is suggesting to dado the side, top and bottom panels. Thereby creating a cabinet that the front, back and top pieces are recessed by about 1/2 inch.
I like his idea and it would create a cabinet without visible screws. Except for the front mount screws for the speaker. My thought is if we go with internal xo placement then the only access will be through the speaker opening or port area.
I would not mind either a rear panel mount xo arrangement or external xo setup (sitting on top of the cabinet in dedicated boxes).
So the plan is taking shape and wood is to be purchased this week (Dec 10 - 15)
I am hoping some of the forum regulars chime in with some advice for a 604 rookie...
The plan is to build a slightly larger version of the stonehenge III cabinet. I have a pair of 604-8G speakers. I have a pair of original Altec Stonehenge III crossovers but after reading several posts here and throughout this site I think I need to keep them on the shelf and purchase some Great Plains XO's?
So the preliminary plan is to build cabinets that are 48H X 23W X 19 1/2D. This will create a cabinet with a internal volume of about 11.3 Cubic FT. I am guessing that the speaker and bracing will subtract about 1.5 Cubic feet?
So My friend who builds cabinetry and furniture has agreed to take on the project and I will assist him to the best of my ability. He is suggesting to dado the side, top and bottom panels. Thereby creating a cabinet that the front, back and top pieces are recessed by about 1/2 inch.
I like his idea and it would create a cabinet without visible screws. Except for the front mount screws for the speaker. My thought is if we go with internal xo placement then the only access will be through the speaker opening or port area.
I would not mind either a rear panel mount xo arrangement or external xo setup (sitting on top of the cabinet in dedicated boxes).
So the plan is taking shape and wood is to be purchased this week (Dec 10 - 15)
I am hoping some of the forum regulars chime in with some advice for a 604 rookie...