DIY tower speakers with side firing woofer? (1 Viewer)

[BrettJ]

This is my first post on Hometheaterforum. I've been reading for a while but haven't posted yet.
My question: Does anyone know of a DIY tower speak with a side firing sub? I want a tall, skinny tower but deep enough for a 10" or 12" sub. I've seen some of the store speakers like Acoustic Research but I haven't sound any DIY. I'm more intrested in plans and crossovers then the kit (I like to build everything myself).
These would be used 90% movies, 10% music. I allready have a powered sub but I want my front speakers to go deep also.
Thanks so much!
BJ

 

[Mark Hayenga]

Does the crossover between the mid and the woofer have to be passive?

 

[BrettJ]

I would prefer it. I'd like it to be a 3 way tower that can go down to 30hz. I want something that sounds good and looks nice (I like the side firing sub).
Thanks

 

[Brandon B]

Only one I know of fitting close to your description.
http://www.bamberglab.com/s5mtm.htm
It's not all one unit though, rather it's an MTM sitting on a matching side sub as a base.
BB

 

[Rich Kraus]

somone i once wrote they were considering an adire kit281s built with a large secondary chamber to house a side firing shiva. they planned on using a secondary amp and crossover for the 2 subs. these would have had size/profile close to the 281v, but with the added driver.
seems like a reasonable idea, but i dont know if they were ever built.
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'Till next time,
Rich (the kite guy)

 

[Adam]

Hey Brett,
Here is a link that I found very interesting, Let me know if this is what you had in mind.
http://mwebster.virtualave.net/SpeakerProject.html
Adam

 

[BrettJ]

Thanks everyone!
Adam - that's exactly what I'm looking for~ Thanks!
BJ