bsguidry wrote:

As far as mounting the driver for a vertical alignment,
I'd like to know more why I'd appreciate this design in
10 years.

Gravity will eventually cause the loudspeaker unit to leave its correct
rest position. This is not something that happens fast, but eventually
it will happen.

Unfortunately, I have two toddlers who haven't learned
to keep out of my electronics.

Aha ...

Having the sub mounted underneath would offer a bit more
protection than if it were side mounted.

Indeed. Design sure never is simple .... and even if a metal screen is
used, then the spilled beverage and icecream risk remains. I would try
to find a solution with a hidden loudspeaker unit, but then it becomes a
total redesign. One way of getting the loudspeaker unit hidden is to go
for a bandpass reflex box with a front chamber instead. But you already
appear to have a lock on the target ... or do you?

http://www.tachyon.co.jp may be an interesting passtime if you want to
look for possible solutions that may be somewhat beyond your initial
aim. The also have a subsite for WE555 Replacement Diaphragm ... just as
an a pro pos to a thread in this forum some weeks ago.

bsguidry


Kind regards

Peter Larsen

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