PA Speaker Mod

[gaz_the_chav]

Well I can't say that this is my first post here lol but here we go again!

My idea? Well to basically put neons inside my huge 1000W PA Cabs. So I took the mesh of the front and realized it wouldn't be as easy as I wanted plus there is one more catch - I don't want to cut one hole in the cabs.

Right to start here is a picture of the top of the cabs (the neons are going at the top and they are the outside two speakers!):

http://www.hrstrailersmarine.com/tbcs/gaz_the_chav/speaker/Image011.jpg

Here is the top of the cab with the mesh removed where the neon strip should hopefully sit nicely above the tweeters:

http://www.hrstrailersmarine.com/tbcs/gaz_the_chav/speaker/Image012.jpg

So I put the neon up against the top where it did fit reasonably nicely. So here is the first problem of the day - where should the wire go so it is out of the way and so you cannot see it? With no holes I thought 'Oh dear this really is not going to work' until I used my brain and thought 'why not take the tweeter out, trail the wire behind there and put the tweeter back in?' So I did and I fitted nice and snug. The tape on the left hand side is temporary to hold the neon in place:

http://www.hrstrailersmarine.com/tbcs/gaz_the_chav/speaker/Image013.jpg

http://www.hrstrailersmarine.com/tbcs/gaz_the_chav/speaker/Image014.jpg

My next problem which I am still looking for an answer on is how to hold the left hand side of the neon up? Currently it is neatly held up by insulation tape which I want to change. Remember I can't add another screw in the cab! So once that was held up nicely, I have to take the mid range driver out to pull the wires right the way through the speakers. You can see in the next pictures the wires going through the speaker:

http://www.hrstrailersmarine.com/tbcs/gaz_the_chav/speaker/Image015.jpg

http://www.hrstrailersmarine.com/tbcs/gaz_the_chav/speaker/Image016.jpg

After this I managed to pull the wires out of the back panel which I removed. You can see in this picture the wires coming through:

http://www.hrstrailersmarine.com/tbcs/gaz_the_chav/speaker/Image017.jpg

And then in this picture the back panel screwed back on. Now my originally idea was to leave the wires hanging out of the back like in the picture until I got another idea.

http://www.hrstrailersmarine.com/tbcs/gaz_the_chav/speaker/Image018.jpg

Now because these cabs are on the end of a chain, I don't use the end speakon connection and lets face it that switch looks damn messy! So I removed carefully the speakon connection and left it inside the speaker non-visible. Next I tested the switch for size and with the circle thing it comes with it fitted perfectly! So here is a picture of the back panel now with only the power wire coming out the side which I don't mind:

http://www.hrstrailersmarine.com/tbcs/gaz_the_chav/speaker/Image025.jpg

Next is just a matter of testing the neon and putting the front mesh back on. As you can see from the next few pictures, the mesh fitted lovely!

http://www.hrstrailersmarine.com/tbcs/gaz_the_chav/speaker/Image019.jpg

http://www.hrstrailersmarine.com/tbcs/gaz_the_chav/speaker/Image020.jpg

http://www.hrstrailersmarine.com/tbcs/gaz_the_chav/speaker/Image021.jpg

http://www.hrstrailersmarine.com/tbcs/gaz_the_chav/speaker/Image022.jpg

http://www.hrstrailersmarine.com/tbcs/gaz_the_chav/speaker/Image023.jpg

Overall I am pleased because it does look at lot better than what the picture shows.

So now that I have finished one speaker I have the other one to do and the amp with a respray on the mesh's and amp!

Stay tuned for more!

-gaz

[Eclecticos]

Kewl!i! Talk about some speakers Dammmnn.. are you in a band or something?

[gaz_the_chav]

No I just do alot of parties lol!

More soon.

-gaz

[gaz_the_chav]

So I decided I wasn't happy with the power cable like that as I could not remove it or anything so heres what I did.

To start I wasn't happy with the power cable like this:

http://www.hrstrailersmarine.com/tbcs/gaz_the_chav/speaker/Image025.jpg

So I decided I would use molex connections. I started by using my dremel to cut a hole the perfect size (I hoped plus I know I wasn't cutting holes but oh well!):

http://www.hrstrailersmarine.com/tbcs/gaz_the_chav/speaker/Z001.jpg

Then I tried putting the molex in and what a perfect fit!

http://www.hrstrailersmarine.com/tbcs/gaz_the_chav/speaker/Z002.jpg

So I connected the wires and made a new adapter after gluing the molex in place and perfect. So then I reattached the back plate and lovely no wires, no mess!

http://www.hrstrailersmarine.com/tbcs/gaz_the_chav/speaker/Image002.jpg

http://www.hrstrailersmarine.com/tbcs/gaz_the_chav/speaker/Image000.jpg

Lovely!

More to come on this!

-gaz

[DaveW]

Hmm...pretty cool. :) How come I don't get invited to your parties man? I thought we were mates! :'(

-Dave

[gaz_the_chav]

Hmm...pretty cool. :) How come I don't get invited to your parties man? I thought we were mates! :'(

-Dave

Do you really fancy like a 300 mile drive? if so be my guest lol seriously you can come if u wanna make the drive!

-gaz

[XcOM]

im only about 100 miles away, i never get invited either!!!!!!

[Bucko]

I'm only in Australia and I never get invited either!

Back on topic, nice looking job there Gaz.

[Drum Thumper]

I have to ask, what does this have to do with computer modding?

[XcOM]

he's using a molex plug????? its from a computer, is it not. j/kj j/k

[SgtM]

I have to ask, what does this have to do with computer modding?

Not much.. but it's still modding. Good job Gaz, it looks great. +rep

[gaz_the_chav]

Thanks guys.


I have to ask, what does this have to do with computer modding?

Not much really it's just if I had not done the whole computer modifying thing I would of never actually modded my speakers like this and it was only to show you guys!

-gaz

[Zephik]

lolz @ gaz.

My friend, you know you are a true blue geek when you start incorporating computer components into other "non-computer" items, such as speakers. :)

I like it though! Your molex idea was just bloody brilliant. lol I feel like converting everything I have into molex now. :p

[gaz_the_chav]

Hmm not to sure what you mean by teisty ties we don't get them here in England. Do you have a picture at all?

Thanks for getting back to me!

-gaz

[Drum Thumper]

Thanks guys.



Not much really it's just if I had not done the whole computer modifying thing I would of never actually modded my speakers like this and it was only to show you guys!

-gaz

It does look nicely done, I'll give you that. I was just wondering if perhaps this was your speaker setup for your computer--now that would be some serious bass for FPS games!

Edit--I got neg repped for my original comment. Too funny.

[Zephik]

Hmm not to sure what you mean by teisty ties we don't get them here in England. Do you have a picture at all?

Thanks for getting back to me!

-gaz

Maybe try mechanics wire? lol you guys have that don't you? Twisty ties are basically the same thing, but smaller and covered in a thick piece of paper. We use them mostly for closing bread bag at my house. ^_^

Here is a picture, the twisty ties are the brown things. Link (http://www.geocities.com/deatrickgallery/grcreature.jpg)

[gaz_the_chav]

It does look nicely done, I'll give you that. I was just wondering if perhaps this was your speaker setup for your computer--now that would be some serious bass for FPS games!

Edit--I got neg repped for my original comment. Too funny.

I do use it on my computer lol. It's nice and loud!


Maybe try mechanics wire? lol you guys have that don't you? Twisty ties are basically the same thing, but smaller and covered in a thick piece of paper. We use them mostly for closing bread bag at my house. ^_^

Here is a picture, the twisty ties are the brown things. Link (http://www.geocities.com/deatrickgallery/grcreature.jpg)

I know what you mean cool I didnt think of that but I will try it!

Thanks guys

-gaz

[Computer-Geek]

u should get sound activated lights that would be sweet!!

http://www.logisyscomputer.com/departments.asp?DID=CCFL

here is a direct link to an add on http://www.frozencpu.com/products/2997/lit-37/Sound_Activation_Cold_Cathode_Addon_w_Blue_LEDs.ht ml?tl=g6c75s128

[gaz_the_chav]

u should get sound activated lights that would be sweet!!

http://www.logisyscomputer.com/departments.asp?DID=CCFL

here is a direct link to an add on http://www.frozencpu.com/products/2997/lit-37/Sound_Activation_Cold_Cathode_Addon_w_Blue_LEDs.ht ml?tl=g6c75s128

I was thinking of that as I would love to but the one problem is the lights flickering interferes with the sound badly! Thanks for the sugestion though!

-gaz