Titan-815LX

This run of kits has all the pieces except for the 4" Precision Port parts.  Each kit needs TWO of each: part number 268-380, 268-376, and 268-377 at Parts Express and costs $11.15 (times 2).  I've subtracted the $22.30 off the price of the kit and you can order that when they come in stock later in March.

This kit takes a decent amount of time to package up so please understand it will take longer than usual for me to get them shipped out. Minimum order is 2 speakers.  If you already have two and need a third, please contact me so I can figure any extra costs due to packaging and shipping for just a single kit. Titan kits and their flat packs are big and heavy....shipping can be quite expensive to places along the west coast, Utah, Arizona, very rural areas, etc.  If shipping costs end up being a lot more than what I have calculated in to cover "free shipping" I will let you know.

The Titan-815LX utilizes a high powered Celestion TF1530E 15" woofer for great bass performance while allowing for crossover points as low as 40hz without losing the ability to keep up with massive subwoofer systems in large rooms. This woofer has been customized with a larger rear vent and stiffer surround for extra power handling.  The waveguide loaded 8" midrange and high frequency compression driver provide excellent coverage with little change in sound as you move off axis.  This gives you a very wide sweet spot, so when properly aimed no listener is left out. Another great feature of the waveguide loaded midrange and compression driver is their ability to provide lifelike dynamics and exceptionally low distortion, not only felt or heard during loud sequences but in quiet passages where its ability to resolve subtle details is not lost. The crossover design gives a very flat frequency response with a slight bump on the bottom end to provide a little extra kick that a speaker of this size should offer.

This LX version uses a long throw 15" woofer capable of handling high power levels or lower crossover points while still remaining linear. It also uses a compression driver with a high powered neodymium magnet along with a larger voice coil and diaphragm. While those attributes give the high frequency driver the ability to play at higher output levels with low distortion the well optimized design of the driver has also has proven to provide superior levels of detail and clarity at all volume levels. 

Product Notes: 

Coming soon.

Product Highlights:

• 2 way Mid/High frequency waveguide provides excellent constant directivity and pattern control from 500hz to 20khz.
• Very high output 3 way design and easy to power with a 99dbv/meter sensitivity rating.
  
• High excursion custom 15" Celestion woofer.
• Compression driver with neodymium magnet and PETP diaphragm for a smooth non harsh sound.
• Will handle 1000W peak power and capable of 125db+.
• Designed to work best for home theater when paired with a large subwoofer system. 

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: Most speaker kits currently ship for free, but flat packs normally do not.  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.

Price Break Down:

Packaging Material: $10.00

Paypal Fee: $17.15

Retail Cost: $596.51

Discount Cost: $526.22 and shipped for free. (Minus $22.30 for the 4" ports = $503.92)

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

Specific Titan-815LX Assembly Notes:

Your enclosure should be built with 3/4" thick material with two horizontal "window pane" style braces along with one vertical brace to the dimensions listed below.  You can build your own enclosure to a different size, just be sure the internal volume is close to 4cuft net volume.  It is recommended that you line the inner panels with 1.5" - 2" thick acoustic style foam or line the inner panels with 2" - 3" denim insulation, but don't block the ports with it.

Narrow Design: 19.5" wide x 29.5" tall x 15.5" deep (standard baffle option and a flat pack is available)

Wide design: 25" wide x 30" tall x 12" deep (there is a flat pack available in this size)

Short Design: 25" wide x 22" tall x 16" deep

Recommended Tools and Supplies:

• Quality wood glue like TiteBond.
• At least 3 clamps 24" 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 8' 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'.

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