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HT-10 with Flat Pack Cabinet

HT-10 with Flat Pack Cabinet

Quick Overview

Light weight and high output.

* Included flat pack cabinet *

$248.00

Availability: Out of stock

Details

Minimum order is TWO. This kit includes the flat pack cabinet but they are now being packaged and shipped differently. They are priced at cost ($33 each), so because of this they can't be shipped "for free". During check out the site will calculate shipping costs for just the flat packs, the other parts ship for free.

Please keep in mind that these kits take quite a bit of time to prepare. It would be good to allow 2 weeks for packaging and shipping but depending on how many orders have come in, it could take a little longer because I test and quality check all compression drivers per order and everything gets packaged individually. If you aren't comfortable waiting that long, please do not place an order right now.

From the Designer: While the new HT-10 model is not the largest in the HT series, it still has the output and power to fill large rooms. The Celestion 10" woofer puts out a good amount of midbass but retains it's smooth frequency response and power handling. The Celestion compression driver stays surprisingly smooth and detailed even at high output levels for a very well balanced sound. The SEOS-12 waveguide has excellent directivity control for a very wide "sweet spot" so everyone hears the same thing without any significant changes in sound no matter where they sit in the room.

Product Notes:

With a depth of only 9" they will easily fit behind acoustically transparent screens if needed. Perfect for Left/Center/Right speaker use in medium to large sized rooms, or as a surround option in even the largest home theaters.

Product Highlights:

Very detailed sound with superb dynamics.
Custom compression driver diaphagm for smoother sound
Low distortion from the woofer and compression driver.
Easy to power with a true 95db 2.83v/meter sensitivity.
Quality name brand components.
SEOS-12 waveguide gives you a larger 'sweet spot'.
Will handle more than 300 watts and play at 118db.
Designed to work best for home theater when paired with a subwoofer system.

Cabinet Highlights:

Made from CARB 2 compliant material.
3/4" thick Ultralite MDF to keep weight low without loss of strength.
3/4" thick highly refined MDF front baffle.
Cut with a CNC router for accuracy and easier assembly.
Rabbet joints for braces, top/bottom, and side panels to increase joint holding power.
Interlock bracing adds to panel stiffness and cuts down on cabinet vibrations.
Shipped as a 'knock down' cabinet that requires assembly.

Minimum order is 2 speakers: If you ordered one in the past and need one for a center, please contact me. Kits are sold as full kits, sorry no substitutions or subtractions. Don't forget binding posts, terminal cups, or speaker spikes if you need them because they can be shipped for free with any kit or flat pack purchase.

Shipping Note: We try to get your order packaged and shipped in 5-8 days depending on how many orders have come in. Please read the 'Frequently Asked Questions' section for more information.

Fantastic! review by David on 2/5/2024

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I had a pair of HT-8 serving LR duties in a 4.2 setup and while I loved their sound they were missing something in the low end. Picked up a pair of HT-10s for LR and moved the eights to SLR for a 4.2 setup. Assembly was a breeze, and I put grills on them.

After running the audyssey app on a denon x3800h and boosting the low end to taste, these babies sing. Of note was I had to adjust for the high end roll off, as these speakers don't need it. The imaging is excellent, better than the eights, and the sound is deeper and detailed. The system sounds better than a movie theater at my preferred volume range, 65-75db. The big downside is that the sound so good I just want to crank the volume.

Music sounds great on them and with a matching set of fronts / surrounds it creates a really immersive sound field. Apple music spatial audio is a real treat. I wanted to get the 12s, but I’m glad I got the 10s, because of the size difference. The 10s are big but not too big, and I think the 12s would have overwhelmed my living room size. Love them!
Absolute Blast review by Clint L on 2/22/2023

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I built 4 HT-10's for surround and surround backs. Shipping was quick, packaging was top-notch, and building was an absolute blast. These speakers are hard to beat for the price. Sold my Klipsch that they replaced. Ended up with cash in my pocket and bigger sound. There is also a lot of pride in DIY. It's fun to say I built these speakers, but I'm thankful for DIYSG's expertise that has made these kits possible.
Awesome! review by Rich S. on 12/13/2022

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These were my first attempt at DIYSG speakers. I bought them as to use as surrounds but I have been using them as LCR while I wait for the 1099's to come back in stock. I have a dedicated 12x24 room and these can fill the room with sound more than I expected. I am running them with an Emotiva BasX A3 and they can get louder than I can comfortably listen. The details are very clear and and to my surprise I have been enjoying listening to music on these more than movies lately. EDM is often my go to and they are well suited for this type of music in my opinion when paired with a good sub. Running them with 2 x 18" Marty Cubes and they integrate very well! They are of course very good for movies as well. Dialog is very clear and they can get loud without distortion. I have yet to push them near their limits. Overall I consider these speakers to be a very good value.
Hoooooly cow - these are fabulous! review by Nick on 5/14/2020

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Assembly was VERY straight forward - to glue, clamp sand and assemble each one took about 90 - 120 minutes and was very straight forward for a novice first time speaker builder (assembler?).

As for the important part - how do they sound? I'm using them as a LR pair in a 5.1.2 system. They are crisp and clear with a very wide sweetspot (thank you waveguide). In the 5 days they've been setup we've run through half a dozen movies and in everyone of them we hear things that didn't come through in the previous setup (NHT SuperZeros).

I like 'em so much - looking to put an HT-8 in the center next...
Excellent product review by Jaty on 10/1/2019

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Before buying the HT-10, I had a 5.2 setup with 1099s for LCR and volt 6 for surround. I wanted to complete the 7.2 setup and wanted something with more oomph than the volt 6s. I initially wanted to get the volt 10s but my instincts(and curiosity) led me to the ht10.
I am so glad I got them. They are so clear and crisp sounding. They obviously get louder than I can stand for surround duty on my receiver. I am highly impressed. I don't know whether it's the celestion tweeter or seos 12 waveguide but I have noticed the highs are much better than the 1099s. It's hard to test the midbass since they are surrounds so I can't comment on that in comparison to the 1099s(probably not fair anyway)
If anyone is on the line about this, I doubt you would be disappointed if they got them. I could easily put this in front as LCR and still be very impressed. They are honestly probably overkill for surrounds, but now that I have them, I have no regrets whatsoever. The volt 6s stand no chance....
What a bargain! review by Rich F on 8/2/2019

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I've been wanting to get something to replace my old speakers and also some that would fit nicely into the current temporary location that they will be in until I build out something in my basement for them to go and also something that is in the budget range I want to be in for now. Through various GTGs in my area, I've listened to a lot of DIYSG speakers as a few guys love to build them and swap up to bigger and better stuff. Recently we all saw the HT line pop up and it looked good on paper, luckily someone built a pair right before a GTG and I was able to hear them and I was sold. We compared them to the HTM line and they are so very close that for me the extra cost wasn't justified.

These HT-10s are crisp, clean and can get loud on my receiver! They pair great with the Volt-6s I have for the surround channel right now. You won't be disappointed in how they sound.

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Speaker Kit Information

Model:	The HT-10
Designer:	Matt Grant
Frequency Response:	65hz - 20khz (+/-3db)
Power Range:	10 - 300 watts
Sensitivity:	95db - 2.83v/1m
Impedance:	8 Ohm
Tweeter:	Custom Diaphragm CDX1-1445
Crossover Point:	1600hz
Woofer:	Celestion T1020
Enclosure Type:	Ported
Dimensions:	15" W x 19.5" H x 9" D
Cabinet Material	Carb 2 Ultralite MDF
Assembled weight:	About 28 pounds

Price Break Down:

1 - Celestion TF1020 10" woofer: $84.50

1 - CDX1-1445DA with custom HT diaphragm: $59

1 - Denovo SEOS-12 waveguide: $28

1 - Set of crossover parts: $32.30

2 - Ports: $6.60

1 - CNC cut front baffle: $14

1 - Set of screws and gaskets: $1.50

1- Speaker cabinet flat pack: $33

Retail Parts Cost: $268.90

Packaging Material: $6.00

Paypal Fee: $6.96

Total Cost: $281.86

Discount Kit Cost: $248

Kit Savings: $33.86

Please read the 'About Us' section for more information on pricing structure and quality parts used.

Specific HT-10 Assembly Notes:

A great HTM Series assembly thread has been put together to help you build these popular designs. Click here for all the information and pictures.

Your enclosure should be built with 3/4" thick material and the included 3/4" thick baffle to the dimensions listed under the specifications tab. Please note that you do not need a double thick front baffle. You should have one horizontal "window pane" style brace between the waveguide and woofer along with one vertical brace. It is recommended that you line the inner panels with 1.5" thick acoustic style foam or you could line the inner panels with 2" - 3" denim insulation, but don't block the ports with it. Please be sure to read the general tips below before starting your build.

Recommended Tools and Supplies:

Quality wood glue like TiteBond.
At least 2 clamps 18" wide or bigger.
Soldering Iron and solder unless there is an optional assembled crossover for your kit.
Wire cutters
Screwdriver
Drill to predrill all screw holes.
Sanding block or power sander.
About 6' of speaker wire to connect your woofers and tweeter to the crossover board.

General Tips:

Crossover Assembly:

VERY IMPORTANT - Inductors are the parts that look like small rolls of copper wire. Notice that the two ends of wire are silver and have been 'tinned' with solder. Those are the parts of the inductor that you should be soldering to, so don't cut it off to get to the copper colored portion. Inductors should not be installed directly next to each other on your board.
None of the crossover parts have a positive or negative side so it doesn't matter which way they are facing when you assemble your crossover. 16-18 gauge wire is thick enough to use for your crossover or to go from your crossover board to the woofer or tweeter.
Your crossover can be assembled on a thin piece of MDF or pegboard if the kit doesn't come with a circuit board.
It doesn't matter where you put the crossover inside your speaker. You could mount it on the outside if you wanted to.
Normally you wire red wires to positive and black wires to negative. If (and only if) your crossover schemtaic has a note saying 'Inverted Polarity', that means you need to connect the negative from the crossover to the positive on the tweeter and positive from the crossover to the negative on the tweeter. This is only done on some tweeters, not woofers.
Click Here for a good assembly video by Matt Grant.

Screws and Gaskets:

Predrill all screw holes with a bit that's slightly smaller than your screws to prevent the wood from splitting. Most screws are #8 panhead and you can use a 7/64" or 1/8" drill bit. Overnight Sensations use a #6 panhead so you can use a 3/32" bit.
VERY IMPORTANT: Protect your woofer or tweeter when installing screws because you don't want the screwdriver to slip and puncture one of your components....that will ruin your day! Consider putting your free hand next to the screw to cover up the edge of the woofer or tweeter.
If your kit comes with gasket tape, it should be applied to the back of the waveguide. Peel the paper off the back to expose the sticky side and slowly work it around the perimeter on the back side of the part. Some woofers will need gasket tape as well.

Stuffing or Lining the Speaker Cabinet:

If your speaker or subwoofer is a sealed cabinet, most designers recommend that you lightly fill the inside with polyfill (pillow stuffing). If you don't have polyfill, then you can line the walls with 1" - 1.5" thick light weight open cell foam (like acoustic foam) or fiberglass insulation. You can also use 2-3" recyled denim insulation that can be bought at Home Depot.
It's okay to cover up your crossover with the polyfill, insulation, or foam.
If you're using a ported enclosure you should lightly fill the cabinet with polyfill and be sure not to block the ports. If you do not have polyfill then line the walls with 1" - 1.5" thick open cell foam (like acoustic foam), 2" - 3" of denim insulation, or 2" - 3" thick poly batting.
Some of the speaker designers like to lines the walls of their ported enclosures with a 1" - 1.5" acoustic foam, and then lightly fill the remainder of the cabinet with polyfill. If this is a required method, it will be listed at the top of the page under 'Assembly Notes'.

Links to Build Threads for this Speaker:

Frequently Asked Questions:

* Do I need to cut the port to a certain length on the ported version? Answer: Yes, total length should be 3".

* Does this kit come with a circuit board to assemble the crossover on? Answer: No, a lot of people assemble them on a small thin piece of wood or select the circuit board option.

* Do I need to use a subwoofer with these? Answer: Yes, these were designed to be used with a subwoofer.

* Where should I put the assembled crossover? Answer: The crossover can go anywhere inside the cabinet as long as you don't block the ports on the ported version.

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