Which material sounds better for speakers construction? Wood, Ply or MDF?


Im guessing they use mdf these days because its cheaper.

vinny55
Solid wood, nothing like the real thing. Problems: price, difficult to work and control. But in the end will sound like nothing else. 

For exemple Boenicke builds from solid wood: Cherry, Walnut, Oak and Ashtree. 

IMO the most natural sounding speakers that I ever heard. 
Use 5/8 inch mdf, layer of non hardening glue, 3/8 hdf, layer of non hardening glue, and 5/8 plywood to support them. Near perfect without the cost. Perhaps put the hdf 1st. Toss up. Enjoy. You have 98-99% at reasonable cost. If you’re obsessive switch the 5/8 mdf for 5/8 + of granite for your baffle. Your there with the big boys at minimal cost.