HiVi DIY3.1-A User manual

HiVi DIY3.1-A Speaker Kit Manual
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Thanks for purchasing this DIY kit! We hope you have a lot of fun building and
listening.
Please read the manuals carefully first. If you ever have any problems, feel free
to email us at [e-mail]. There is also a great community of DIY
builders at www.reddit.com/r/diyaudio/.
If you’re ever looking for completely built speakers please check out our
website at www.swanspeakers.com.
You can also find many of our products on Amazon.com, including our award
winning M200MKIII audiophile bookshelf speakers, and our warm sounding
M50W full wood 2.1 surround sound system.
Happy Listening! HiVi Acoustics & Swan Speakers.
Preface

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Warning: Keep safe when making this kit! Wear protective eye wear when
soldering and clipping component legs.
Suggested tools:
1) Wood clamps 5) Scissors 9) Cross point screwdriver
2) Wood glue 6) Solder 10) Brush
3) Diagonal pliers 7) Soldering iron 11) Sandpaper
4) Hammer 8) Allen wrench
Note: Crossover components may be substituted with parts of equal of higher
quality depending on stock.
Components:
I、Package contents
1) 1.5mH air inductor (L4)
2) 0.1mH air inductor (L1)
3) 0.5mH air inductor (L3)
4) 0.6mH air inductor (L2)
9) 47uF capacitor (C5)
10) 6.8uF capacitor (C2)
11) 6.8uF capacitor (C3)
12) 10uF capacitor (C4)
5) 1.5Ohm resistor (R1)
6) 1Ohm resistor (R2)
7) 1Ohm resistor (R3)
8) 3.3uF capacitor (C1)
13) HiVi RT 1.3-B isodynamic ribbon tweeter
14) HiVi DMN-B dome midrange driver
15) HiVi L6-4R woofer
16) Vent Tube
1 2
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14
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15 16

19) Cushions for drivers and terminal box
17) Cabinet front (x2), Back (x2) Bottom (x2), Side (x4), Division (x2)
Enclosure
Top Division
Side
Back
Side
Front
Bottom
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A B CD E F GH
21) Screws
A. Screws for woofer 16 PCS
B. Screws for midrange driver and
terminal box 16 PCS
C. Screws for tweeter 8 PCS
D. Screws for crossover 10 PCS
E. Female threads 8 PCS
F. Male threads 8 PCS
G. Retainers 10 PCS
H. Holding pegs 10 PCS
22) PCB(Printed Circuit Board)
23) Veneer surface
24) Terminal box
25) Cotton acoustic stuffing
26) Speaker wire
27) Rubber feet 8 PCS
28) Swan tape
29) Double sided foam tape 4 PCS
30) Swan logo and label
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1. Arrange the components as illustrated in the figure below. With a soldering
iron, apply solder to the connections between the components and the board.
Remove the excess components legs and secure the inductors with cable ties.
Note: Remove the coating on either end of the inductors to ensure good
contact. And apply glue to all the contact surfaces between the components and
PCB to ensure steadiness.
2. Cut 3 lengths of 2-conductor speaker wire, slightly longer than the distance
from the crossover to the corresponding speaker openings. Solder them
respectively at the outputs of the crossover. Cut one length of 2-conductor
speaker wire and weld it at the imput of the crossover. Make sure the polarity is
correct. Generally, the red wire is positive. Paste the double sided foam tape at
the back side of the crossover to support the crossover.

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1. Set the enclosure parts out on a flat level surface. Apply some wood glue to
the locating groove in the side panel and install the division panel into the
groove. Then apply glue to all the contact surfaces between the panels. And
place all the other panels in place.
2. Apply clamps to the enclosure. Wipe away any glue squeeze-out on the
outside of the enclosure. Allow to dry according to the glue manufacturer’s
recommendation.
3. Once the glue is dry, remove the clamps. Sandpaper the panels smooth
before you finish them. Apply a thin layer of glue to wood veneer and paste it on
the enclosure. Press hard and evenly to make sure the veneer is flat and
smooth. A piece of wrung hot wet cloth is recommended here to help make the
veneer soft enough to be pasted evenly.
Note: In case you don't like the finish provided, you can finish enclosure to your
liking. Finishing is not only used to beautify your speaker but also keep it from
damping and prolong its life.
I、Enclosure AssemblyII

5. Insert crossover through woofer hole and install it onto the holding pegs on
the bottom panel. Have the wires outside through the corresponding speaker
openings to avoid confusion and make it easier for driver connection. Add some
cotton acoustic stuffing into the enclosure and press it hard against the side
panels.
6. Apply some glue to the tube and install it into the tube hole.
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4. When the glue is dry, knock the 5 retainers into the holes in the bottom panel.
And then turn the 5 holding pegs onto them or just knock the 5 screws into the
retainers. Install 4 female threads into the holes in front panel.

8. Weld the tweeter wires to the tweeter terminals and set tweeter with its
cushion in place.Press them into opening and secure them with screws. Weld
the midrange wires to the midrange terminals and set midrange driver with its
cushion in place. Press them into opening and fix them with screws. Weld the
woofer wires to the bass terminals and set woofer and its cushion in place.
Press them into opening and secure them with screws. While doing these, make
sure the polarity is correct. The terminal painted red is positive.
7. There are two sets of lugs on one side of the terminal box and two sets of
connected terminals on the other. Weld the input wire on crossover to either set
of lugs through the terminal box hole. Again the polarity must be correct. (red =
positive) Make sure that there is no short circuit or false welding. Then screw
the terminal box (gasket) on the cabinet with terminals upward.
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10. Paste the rubber feet to the bottom panel and the label to the blank place
between the tube and terminal box.
11. You are now ready to enjoy your speakers.
9. Apply a layer of glue to the frame of the grill and tuck the grill fabric into the
groove in the frame cut the excess fabric. Knock the 4 male threads into the
holes in the frame. If you wish, attach the logo on the bottom edge in the circle
slot.

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