RCA STS-1230 RestoMod Speaker Pair
BACK IN BLACK! Super cool, compact 12" 3 Way RestoMod Speakers, that sound great and are the only ones in the world. You can own this custom pair of speakers that are hand built, filmed and documented on my WATT Speakers YouTube channel. The advertised price is reflective of the cost of cabinets, parts and materials for the build, (see below for details), with a negligible markup of 25% margin for my labor. This is a lot of bang for the buck, and you'd be hard pressed to purchase or build speakers that sound like these for less.
Basic Info
Nominal 8 Ohm System
In Room Frequency Response from 30 Hz to 19,000 Hz +/- 10 Db
Calculated Approximate Efficiency 94 Db
Conservative Approximate Power Handling 220 Watts RMS / 440 MaxHow Do They Sound?
Wow... Pretty awesome. This is a full range speaker for audiophiles with a need for high power, high efficiency and tight, crisp and clear sound quality in a compact old school design, with a menacing look. I nick named these "Back in Black" because they're just mean as can be and seriously cool looking with an all black exterior with utilitarian looking drivers. The grilles add a hint of pragmatic elegance, yet they still have the original "RCA" emblems on the outside, which will throw your friends for a loop when you crank these badass speakers up.
Deep punchy bass, tight mid-bass and a midrange and tweeter that is super revealing.
What Went Into This Build?
RadioShack / Tandy RCA STS-1230 Speaker Cabinets
1/2" MDF Construction
Black Woodgrain Vinyl Covering
Plastic Frame Black Cloth Covered Grille
Dayton Audio DS315-8 12" Designer Series Woofer
Dayton Audio RS52FN-8 2" Reference Fabric Dome Midrange
Dayton Audio RST28F-4 1-1/8" Reference Series Fabric Dome Tweeter
LaSpada Audio BL-3W-1920, 650/5000Hz, 3-Way Crossovers
Zobel Network Circuits
Parts Express Gold Recessed Binding Post Banana Jack 5-Way Speaker Terminal
Audtek 14/2 OFC Speaker Wire Cable CL2 14 Guage & 16 Gauge 99.9% OFC Copper
Brass Coated Copper Terminal Ends crimped & soldered
3/4" X 3" Poplar Wood Trim Bracing & Gussets
Siless 80 mil Foil Covered Butyl Sound Deadener - Vibration Dampening Material
Design Engineering Boom Mat Spray-on Sound Deadening
Renewliner PET Acoustic Insulation, Anti microbial, Hypoallergenic, Hygienic
2-3/8" Bass Reflex Port tuned to 38 Hz Fb
5 Way Gold Plated Binding PostsCheck Out This Build on YouTube
Build Cost
Speaker Cabinets = $21.60
Bracing & Gussets = $36.93
Insulation = $21.98
Sound Deadner Pads = $29.11
Sound Deadner Spray = $30.22
Crossovers = $104.87
Zobel Components = $63.59
Terminal Cups = $11.96
Wiring = $4.80
Tweeters = $75.96
Midranges = $90.98
Woofers = $219.96
Grand Total = $711.96
Size and Weight
Height = 25-3/4"
Width = 14-1/4"
Depth = 12"
Weight = 42.8 Lbs each
Shipping Info
Since these speakers are pretty heavy, and a little big to ship, I offer free local pick-up or delivery.