Rogers Db101 in custom made box
Many years ago, I have always wondered if speakers could sound better in bigger box, my hands gets terribly itchy when i was listening to my Rogers Db101 one day. Almost immediately, i dismantled the drivers and crossovers and prepare the woodworking materials. Spending the next few days building the new box with thick MDF and solid wood plank. I increased the internal box volume to around 13L with a 2" port located at the back tuned at 65hz. The bass and tweeter units were mounted from the back of the baffle secured by a piece of wood holding the drivers in place without using any screws.
The end result? the sonic signature was still recognisable as a Rogers Db101! understandably due to the electrical components were just a carried over without any modifications. But the main difference was that they now sing like a grown-up adult rather than children singing karaoke. The most noticeable improvement was in the mid band that has more body and dynamic compare to the original housing. The low end extension has also improved quite a fair bit, i am happy to listen to them without the help of a subwoofer now.
In conclusion, i am very happy with the sound and i think they look gorgeous.
