FAQ
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What material do you recommend for cabinet construction?
We usually like to use polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG). It has superior damping characteristics compared to polylactic acid (PLA). PETG stands up to the elements better than PLA, should you choose to jam outside in the heat. That said, PLA will do just fine for most indoor listening applications.
How do different materials affect acoustics?
The frequency response will stay virtually the same between all rigid plastics commonly used by FDM printers (PLA, PETG, PLA-CF, PETG-CF, and ABS, ASA).
The only thing that will change is the timbre.
For a more natural sound with faster response in the mid-bass, use PETG-CF.
For more bass-heavy applications where minor mid-bass distortion is acceptable, use PETG, ABS, or ASA.
PLA and PLA-CF are extremely stiff and are great for capturing the energy of the woofers, but these materials can ring a bit in the vocal region of the frequency spectrum. You can counter this a bit by increasing infill or adding extra walls. But again, we're talking about very minor changes in timbre. The majority of the sound presentation comes from the woofer and tweeter meshing via crossover.
That said, the cabinet needs to remain stiff enough to capture the woofers back wave energy and return it mostly intact. So we recommend at least two perimeter walls when printing with a 0.6mm nozzle, and at least three perimeter walls when printing with a 0.4mm nozzle. Double the perimeter wall count for front baffles. Minimum 10% infill for cabinets and minimum 15% infill for front baffles.
What do I need to play Deposition Sound Loudspeakers?
At a minimum, you will need a source with an amplifier that can handle 20W under an 8-ohm load.
Can you play Deposition Sound Loudspeakers outside in the sun?
Yes! When printed in PETG you can definitely rock out in the wild and not worry about the plastic cabinet softening. We do not recommend direct contact with water or super humid conditions (e.g. - the boat or boat dock). But our speakers should do just fine in the garage.
What are your setup recommendations for nearfield, desktop, and living room spaces?
Below is a diagram of Nearfield positioning recommendations for those listening at their desks
Below is a diagram of Livingspace positioning recommendations for those listening at their desks
How do I print and assemble Deposition Sound Loudspeakers?
Check out our detailed
Assembly Guide for everything you need to know about printing and assembling your very own pair of loudspeakers.
