What is the ideal box of 12" speakers?

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toyman2323

Im planning to make a home made stereo system. I got 2 speakers which is 250 watts.each! Now what should be the box size and. Gimme tips how to make it sound better.
Thank you guys.

Answer
The size (and type) of the box depends on speaker's characteristics, not their size.
1. find your speakers parameters "Fs", "Qts" and "Vas" either in their datasheet or at the internet,
2. go to this page,
http://www.mmsa.org.uk/guides/car_audio/subwoofer_box_design_calculator.html
3. and get the proper box dimensions and expected low end frequency response depending which type of box you'll choose (closed, bass-reflex, or band-pass).
Note:
if you intend to use them for home stereo as well check also this on-line calculator
http://www.linearteam.dk/default.aspx?pageid=newdriver

What soundcard would you recommend for surround sound?

goodyear36

I want to give my computer the capability of surround and also boost the quality of audio. What kind of sound card would you suggest at a reasonable price? And any suggestions for speakers?

Answer
I recommend the ASUS Xonar Essence STX (PCIe), Xonar Essence ST (PCI), Xonar HDAV1.3 Slim (PCI), or Auzen X-Fi HomeTheater HD (PCIe) sound cards above all other audio and sound cards at the present time.

When using a high-performance audio/sound card (or external DAC) and high resolution audio material youâll want to use loudspeakers that are a significant step above your run-of-the-mill multimedia loudspeaker system. I have provided a short list of reputable manufacturers of well-regarded, high-performance nearfield and midfield monitor style loudspeakers. From the list you should be able to quickly narrow-down a short list of models that will fit your budget. From there you can read reviews and seek out end-user feedback to help narrow the list down further if need be. Beyond that, the loudspeaker models that make it to your âshort list,â should be thoroughly auditioned in person at various local dealers in your areaâor better yet in your own homeâin order to ensure that the loudspeakers you will be purchasing are the best choice for your application(s) and/or musical tastes.

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Computer Audiophile Suggested Hardware List
http://www.computeraudiophile.com/content/Computer-Audiophile-Suggested-Hardware-List

ASUSTeK Computer
â ASUS Xonar Audio Card Website
http://event.asus.com/audiocards/2009/xonarfamily/index.htm
â ASUS Xonar Essence STX
http://usa.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=zCDHPnfR1jymHK2f

Auzen X-Fi HomeTheater HD Audio Card
http://www.auzentech.com/site/products/x-fi_hometheater_hd.php
 
 
HIGH-PERFORMANCE MONITOR LOUDSPEAKERS & LOUDSPEAKER MANUFACTURERS

Acoustic Energy
http://www.acoustic-energy.co.uk

ADAM Audio A3X
http://www.adam-audio.com/en/pro-audio/products/a3x/description

Amphion Loudspeakers
http://www.amphion.fi/products.html

Aperion Audio - Speakers
http://www.aperionaudio.com/catalog/Speakers,19.aspx

ATC Loudspeakers
http://www.atcloudspeakers.co.uk/product.php

Atlantic Technology
http://www.atlantictechnology.com

Audioengine Premium Powered Speakers
http://www.audioengineusa.com

Blue Sky International » Satellites
http://abluesky.com/category/products/satellites/

Dynaudio International GmbH
â [PDF] Loudspeaker Model Overview
http://www.dynaudio.com/eng/pdf/DYN_Overview_INT.pdf
â Dynaudio Multimedia
http://www.dynaudio.com/eng/multimedia/index.php
â Dynaudio Acoustics - Nearfield & Midfield Precision Monitors
http://www.dynaudioacoustics.com

Epoz AktiMate
http://www.aktimate.com

(Signal Path International) Era Speakers D5 Satellite Loudspeaker
http://signalpathint.com/index.php/Design-5-Series/

GENELEC Oy
http://www.genelec.com

HiVi / Swans Multimedia Loudspeakers
http://www.swanspeaker.com/mul/index.asp

KRK Systems
http://www.krksys.com

Mackie High Resolution Studio Monitors
http://www.mackie.com/products/studiomonitors/index.html

Monitor Audio
http://www.monitoraudiousa.com/products

NHT Audio
http://www.nhthifi.com

Paradigm Electronics
http://www.paradigm.com

PSB Speakers
http://www.psbspeakers.com

Spendor Audio Systems
http://www.spendoraudio.com

THIEL Audio SCS4
http://www.thielaudio.com/THIEL_Site05/Pages/models/Current_Models/JETcoll/SCS4_main.shtml

Totem Acoustic
http://www.totemacoustic.com

Yamaha Professional Monitor Speakers
http://www.yamaha.com/yamahavgn/CDA/List/ModelSeriesList.html?CTID=560744
 

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