Adire Audio Center Channel (1 Viewer)

[Blake Middleton]

Does anyone know when they are going to have a DIY kit for a matching center channel. I plan on building the 281's and want to make sure that there will be a matching center channel for me to build later. Thanks.
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[Kyle Richardson]

Dan is working on it at the moment. If you dont need it at this very moment then I would get started making the 281's and by the time you are finished the center should be very close to completion. Maybe Dan can give you a better idea on the time frame.
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Kyle Richardson

 

[Rich L]

I talked with Dan recently and he said all the components have been select and they should have the center in 6 weeks. I was thinking of using the AUDAX center as temporary fix, but I'll save that extra 180-240 bucks and wait the six weeks for the Adire center. BTW, it is dual 8's with a tweet and 4 incher. Tweet and mid vertical flanked by an 8 on either side. Sound cool. Supposedly they are working on a 3-way kit for the mains. I myself can not wait for that one.
Rich

 

[Blake Middleton]

That center channel sounds HUGE!! That's going to crush my TV!

What is one to do? Thanks for the info guys. I better get started on the 281s.
B

 

[Patrick Sun]

Blake, here's what that Adire center channel speaker might look like:
This is my current DIY project:

And this is how it might look like in a "typical" HT:

I have a wire rack that is holding up a very heavy center channel speaker made of MDF, and 4 drivers, plus the crossover network. I estimate it's around 40 pounds. Those are 7" woofer on my center channel speaker, so it give you a good idea of the Adire CC form factor. The dimensions are 28"x10"x14.5" (WxHxD). I don't think it would have been a good idea to put this CC speaker right on top of my 46" RPTV, I envision the wood bulging and buckling under the weight in the long run.
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[Brett_A]

I thought I heard Dan say that they had started using a 6 1/2" modrange that was gonna go into the center channel?
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Brett

 

[Blake Middleton]

Patrick:
That thing is huge. I don't know if I will be able to put that on top of my TV. I can't build a rack or anything over the TV so it pretty much has to sit on top. Its a 32" Sony, and I think that center channel is almost wider than my TV! If that is what the Adire center is going to look like, I may not be able to build those speakers like I want to. Are there any other smaller center channel options that I can use with the 281s, or is it best to get a matching center? Thanks for the info.
B

 

[John Joosten]

if the box is too wide just adjust the dimentions and make it deeper to compensate for amaller width then it should fit . you may have to put long support legs at the back but very easy to do
John

 

[Blake Middleton]

Doing that would only take a few inches off. Plus, my TV stand will only hold about 200 lbs on top. The TV is about 185 pounds. Adding 40 lbs would not be good.

 

[Patrick Sun]

Blake, I have to admit, mine's on the extreme side when it comes to size, so perhaps the Adire version will be a smaller, more compact center channel speaker.
That's the fun about DIY speakers, you decide how big or small and consider the compromises with either design. Even so, for a good CC speakers, you'll have to find a way to mount it over or under your TV and have it aimed towards your seated sweet spot.
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[Hank Frankenberg]

Blake, Patrick and Adire have the right driver alignment for a good center channel; tweeter over mid, flanked by two woofs. That's how mine is - I'll post photos soon. Yes, it's heavy, but worth it. Your center channel must be high performance - it handles most of your movie dialogue. If your TV/stand can't handle the weight, do something like Patrick's setup.