Twoch - Share your thought process behind that please.
I feel very much the opposite! :)
Best,
E
I feel very much the opposite! :)
Best,
E
Opinion - Every audiophile should build at least 1 pair of speakers
I think everyone who does this, even just once, would be forever changed and become an improved music listener as well as equipment hobbyist.
Whether you build a single driver speaker like the LM-1S or the 2-way desktop LM-1 (designs are free) or any other kit from
I think you would find yourself with very different biases and understanding of how parts interact, how drivers work, and how much a good pair of speakers should cost, and most likely you would have a different opinion about what a good speaker sounds like.
Would you build world reference speakers for $50 a pair? Not likely at all, but when I see audiophiles argue over thousands of dollars in speaker cables and interconnects, I think to myself, their opinions and biases about where to spend their time and money would be forever changed if they built but a single pair of speakers.
Also, of course, building speakers is fun as hell, and a great project to introduce kids to electronics. Especially girls, we need more girls who grow up to be speaker makers, amp designers and audiophiles!
Best,
Erik
Whether you build a single driver speaker like the LM-1S or the 2-way desktop LM-1 (designs are free) or any other kit from
I think you would find yourself with very different biases and understanding of how parts interact, how drivers work, and how much a good pair of speakers should cost, and most likely you would have a different opinion about what a good speaker sounds like.
Would you build world reference speakers for $50 a pair? Not likely at all, but when I see audiophiles argue over thousands of dollars in speaker cables and interconnects, I think to myself, their opinions and biases about where to spend their time and money would be forever changed if they built but a single pair of speakers.
Also, of course, building speakers is fun as hell, and a great project to introduce kids to electronics. Especially girls, we need more girls who grow up to be speaker makers, amp designers and audiophiles!
Best,
Erik
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I bought this book https://www.amazon.com/Design-Build-Complete-Speaker-Systems/dp/0830610642?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-d-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=0830610642 at Radio Shack years ago (the price has gone up a bit) and built several of the smaller projects. It was great fun, and if I still had a table saw I’d probably be building speakers today. |
Assembling a speaker kit is not "building" a speaker IMO. Just like putting together an IKEA cabinet is not building furniture. Hifi kits can be fun and give you a sense of accomplishment, but they are just scratching the surface for DIY. I am really saddened by this type of attitude in an area I want to make fun and inviting for people regardless of their economic opportunity, tools or background. I think it is much more important to be welcoming and share knowledge and passion. Best, E |
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