JW Sound

SAWMOD v1.01 has been uploaded. This is a minor revision that corrects a couple of issues in the guide & enclosure model, adds in a couple of recommended HF drivers, and more importantly provides a full-size single piece print file for each waveguide variant. If you have access to a larger 3D printer, this can be an effective way to reduce post-processing time and achieve a nicer surface finish straight from your build plate.

Some conceptual renders of the in-development SAWMOD design. This is a compact 3-way point source utilizing two 10" low frequency drivers, two 5" midranges, and a 1" compression driver optimized for monitoring and small-scale mains duties. It sits somewhere between the Solana and JMOD in terms of output capabilities.

The central waveguide module is an exploration into more ambitious uses of 3D printing to achieve great directivity performance and power density. Effectively, this module is a self-contained point source with controlled directivity and wide bandwidth that can be adapted for many use-cases beyond the suggested enclosure.

The dual opposed 10 inch low frequency drivers provide exceptional stability and control. They are configured to fire into a 22 liter sealed rear chamber resulting in excellent transient response and group delay while also maintaining effective convective cooling, unlike most sealed designs which suffer from thermal buildup.

Progress-wise, it's on the 5th revision at this point with a few more todo's to hammer out some small issues. There's been a lot of tweaks to really optimize the performance in terms of directivity, maximum output, and ergonomics. Assuming no more major roadblocks come up with the design, it will be moving into the field testing phase in February.