Speaker mesh air flow?

[Guest]

So I'm thinking of making a wood case with a sort of mesh/cloth front. Anybody used speaker fabric/cloth/mesh as fan filters or such? I'm doubtful over how much air I could actually get through it if I used 2 120mm fans. 

[Himommies]

If you mean the foam that's pretty dense and will not be optimial.If there the grills then I doubt i'll do anything at all

[InertiaSelling]

If you're talking about the metal mesh, it shouldn't be too restrictive. I've been using this for several weeks now, my idle temps are in the low 30s.

I do have to open the lid when it's under heavy load, but I don't think it's the mesh's fault. The airflow is just restricted overall.

 

Anyway, be sure to post a build log for your wooden case. Your design looks pretty nice, I can't wait to see more. Good luck !

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24 minutes ago, Himommies said:

If you mean the foam that's pretty dense and will not be optimial.If there the grills then I doubt i'll do anything at all

I meant something like this: http://www.ebay.de/itm/Speaker-Grill-Stoff-Stereo-Gille-Stoff-Lautsprecher-Radio-Mesh-Stoff-1-4x0-5m-DL-/262547712493?var=&hash=item3d211029ed:m:mu0pIeohZzYtNTMR_ZwRJKw

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11 minutes ago, InertiaSelling said:

If you're talking about the metal mesh, it shouldn't be too restrictive. I've been using this for several weeks now, my idle temps are in the low 30s.

 

I do have to open the lid when it's under heavy load, but I don't think it's the mesh's fault. The airflow is just restricted overall.

 

Anyway, be sure to post a build log for your wooden case. Your design looks pretty nice, I can't wait to see more. Good luck !

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Thanks, man! I love your build/idea. 

I'll try to create a build log in the coming week or so, once I get all the materials and tools, and design finalized. (assuming that I don't get buried with school work). 

[InertiaSelling]

@ImadKnight If you're going to make a full front panel out of any material, I'd recommend you use anything else than a cloth-like material. Even if you managed to find one that didn't restrict airflow and actually stopped dust (which looks kind of pointless since your intake is at the bottom of your case), it would be hard to stretch it enough to make it look clean, and it would be quite fragile. I think you overestimate dust buildup and its impact on performance. You should be fine with a clean metal mesh panel, provided your other vents are well-placed and you clean your computer every few months.

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Just now, InertiaSelling said:

@ImadKnight If you're going to make a full front panel out of any material, I'd recommend you use anything else than a cloth-like material. Even if you managed to find one that didn't restrict airflow and actually stopped dust (which looks kind of pointless since your intake is at the bottom of your case), it would be hard to stretch it enough to make it look clean, and it would be quite fragile. I think you overestimate dust buildup and its impact on performance. You should be fine with a clean metal mesh panel, provided your other vents are well-placed and you clean your computer every few months.

A metal mesh would most likely end up being expensive here though. I've got time so I'll look around more. 

[InertiaSelling]

@ImadKnight If you have some free time on weekends, maybe try to find garage sales in your area. I found most of my stuff there, including all of my switches and my metal mesh intake cover. You could find some nice, inexpensive parts on old radios and such. Not saying the R3 looks bad, but handmade cases are so much cooler.

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8 minutes ago, InertiaSelling said:

@ImadKnight If you have some free time on weekends, maybe try to find garage sales in your area. I found most of my stuff there, including all of my switches and my metal mesh intake cover. You could find some nice, inexpensive parts on old radios and such. Not saying the R3 looks bad, but handmade cases are so much cooler.

Thanks for the tip. I know of a second-hand store that I frequent, which might have old speakers and such. Could probably buy a grill for pretty cheap. What did you do for the power button? 

And yeah, I agree, handmade cases are the shit.  

[Defyant]

Stockings, not the cheap ones! spend the bux.

[InertiaSelling]

@ImadKnight I found a modular switch from schneider electric for 5€, which is a steal, since it costs tens of euros new.

I still have to add a power LED inside, so that I no longer need to rely on case lighting to make it shine in the dark.

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4 hours ago, Defyant said:

Stockings, not the cheap ones! spend the bux.

I think I'm just gonna salvage mesh from an old speaker. 
Just checked out your builds and kudos to you, love them (particularly the one in your profile pic).