Post #322605 by otikiniko on Wed, Aug 1, 2007 2:26 PM

Thunderlips, I'd keep from "crankin' it up" when using both sets of speakers, you risk damaging all of them. If possible I'd run 'em on separate channels from your amp if you have the option of controlling the channels separately. Another suggestion might be to add a crossover inline and adjust the signal to the tikis by ear... I think Rat Shack has something in the cheap/inexpensive variety. (not that I'd advocate the Shack)

It sounds to me like the "box tuning" of the speaker was never matched to the components, generally this decision is made due to the cost. Plus, since it's said to be sealed to the elements, I'd bet there is no port whatsoever... this also makes a small speaker relatively inefficient and prone to overheating.

Tikiyaki, If using these guys with a PA, I'd definitely try and isolate just the signal you're sending through 'em and EQ everything else out just to protect 'em. Needless to say, if they blow out just upgrade to better components and keep on tweakin' them to fit your needs.

At one point I had seriously considered making a set of Tiki Speakers but in order to get the best signal response they'd need to be a good voidless hardwood and have quality innards. Fiberglass and/or plastic make horribly inefficient speaker cabinets especially when using non-traditional shapes. They'd just wind up being too expensive to produce. IMHO I'd opt for a small efficient "hidden" speaker or have custom painted tiki covers/grilles made.

If somebody decides to "gut" one in the hopes of upgrading or re-tuning shoot me a PM, I may have some suggestions for ya'.