Stuck at home? Make a kit!!
Here we go again with the diy I don’t know if you noticed, but my last thread on this was pretty popular. Also, you know what DIY audiophiles are? Builders. People who have learned and have first hand knowledge of the building experience. We need more of that. More DIYers = more trustworthy sources of knowledge. Lastly, the entire Audiophile movement wasn't created buy sit at home buyers. It is, inherently and in it's bones a DIY movement. |
@erik_squires , I actually appreciate your consistent recommendation to build a speaker kit! I’ve been on the fence for awhile and need the “push” to actually ever do it. I was recently researching speaker kits (again) and came across Meniscus audio. On the more expensive side, the Kairos speaker kit and the Carrera speaker Kit both caught my attention. On the less expensive side, the Mandolin speaker kit looked interesting. I know you recommend the Seas A26 quite a bit too. Not quite sure which one to eventually try, but these all look nice! |
You have done enough threads / mentioned it numerous times and I am sure if they are interested in doing a project they will. not everyone is interested in doing this or yet alone has the time due to work, family or other every day life adventures. i would like to make some different power cords as I need ones that are 10-12 ft long and by the time I look at diy or buying , it’s cheaper to buy one that can be made by someone else. |
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I actually appreciate your consistent recommendation to build a speaker kit! I’ve been on the fence for awhile and need the “push” to actually ever do it. You want to build a speaker, the place to start is build some subs. With speakers you may or may not be happy. Build a swarm though and I can guarantee you will be not happy, but ecstatic. Also unlike with speakers you will never outgrow it. Want more bass? Just build more! Seriously. Read the threads. Swarm. Distributed bass array. DYODD. Mine were well under $3k, and that is all-in, including amps and premium Rosewood veneer. https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/8367 The quality of the bass, not just volume and extension but speed and 3D imaging, is true state of the art. You simply cannot achieve this level of performance DIY with anything else. Look at my system. I know what I'm talking about. Because I've actually done it. |
