Full Range Speakers, 4" Dayton Audio RS100-4
Full Range Speakers, 4" Dayton Audio RS100-4
3D
Published 2021-05-30T16:50:16+00:00
Build these low cost, high output, desktop full range speakers for Hi-Fi music listening or for PC gaming. It just needs a few off the shelf parts and a 3d printer.
Background:
I've been working from home for over a year and felt my PC desktop audio system needed an upgrade. These full range speaker are based on the Dayton Audio RS100-4, 4 inch driver. I 3d printed the cabinet shown here in PLA and I've now printed a second using PETG. I'm amazed at how good these sound. I created a short video in case you are interested in the construction details. These speakers can be used "as-is" or combined with the matching subwoofer posted here.
Rafts: No
Supports: No
Infill: 40
Filament brand: Enotepad
Filament color: Silk Rainbow
Filament material: PLA, but PETG preferred
Notes:
In order to deal with the stress the driver will create and to sound as it should, print with:
4mm walls.
40% to 50% infill. I used 40% cubic.
PETG or PLA but PETG preferred due to it's strength and better ability to take stress.
If you can, slow down the cooling fan a little to make sure the filament bonds very well. If using PETG as I did, turn off the cooling fan. Another option is to extrude at a slightly higher temperature.
Note that all three files need to be printed. The 1st is the speaker cabinet and the second is the speaker stand and the third is the bezel.
Parts Needed:
2 RS100-4 drivers
1 set Binding Post Banana Jack Pair Extra Long Shaft
1 Acousta-Stuf Polyfill 1 lb. Bag Speaker Cabinet Sound Damping Material, you will use much less than 1 lb
2 Parts Express Cast Frame #8-32 Speaker Mounting Kit
To connect the binding posts to the driver:
Speaker wire
Crimp on connectors or
Soldering iron and solder
| Date published | 30/05/2021 |
| Time to do | 24 - minutes |
| Material Quantity | About 800 |
| Support Free | YES |