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The most fun you can have in audio is DIYing your own speakers

You don't have to make the best speakers on earth, or most expensive, and you don't have to become an expert in the tech, but in all my years in audio, I have to say DIY is the most fun and educational. For me, speaker building was a lot more fun than electronics (amps, pre's etc.) 

Lots of great sources for complete kits as well as paper-only designs. Speaker building is also a great thing to do with your kids. I highly recommend it.

Best,


Erik
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islandmandan
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Eric, as the old saying goes, "you're preaching to the choir". Eight years on, and I wouldn't trade my custom Tannoy HPD's 315's for anything. They just float my boat in the right way. DIY made the experience even better. Not the prettiest to look at, but they are so enjoyable to listen to.

Regards,
Dan
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You, sir, are on a mission!
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brayeagle
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Dan,
In the 50s, and through the mid 60s I had access to a complete carpenter shop and built several speaker cabinets. Used Altec Lansing, JBL and Tannoy speakers. My last venture was  a subwoofer with two JBL 15"; however, it was too large to move when I was transferred.  I quit building in 1965. (Currently listen via Thiel 2.7s and SS2.2 sub)

(I really liked those Tannoys.)
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