DIY speakers


Not really sure where to post this so taking a shot here. I've research a few highly regarded DIY speakers that would contend with high cost retail speakers. 

I've decided I want to go down that path and wanted to see if other members have thought the same. 

A speaker model I'm interested in is http://www.troelsgravesen.dk/CNO-4.htm

You purchase the drivers and the kit with everything you need including schematics and cabinet construction info. You get top rated drivers, respectable xover parts, and the option to use whatever material you would like for the cabinet. 

The cabinet building is more for the wood worker who has the time, skill set, and tools to build the cabinets. I possess two of these necessities. 

I would prefer to do a CAD model and program a large router with set up time and cut all the panels, driver cutouts, port holes, bracing, etc.... at once saving me the time I do not have cut the cabinets with saw. 

The cost per unit is reduced if multiple pairs are being made at one time so only one set up cost. 

I'm reaching out to members who would be interested in the above speaker of on that same website the Atell 3 and Purifi-6661.

The three models I've listed I'm confident would reach in the 20-25k retail category easily with the quality of the components. 

 

If any members are interested please state and which model. 

 

duramax747

Hey there, I'd suggest you ask questions in DIYaudio.com where a lot of speaker DIY hobbyists hang out.

PS - A four way design is extremely ambitious, even if you are starting from a pre-designed kit.  I'd strongly encourage you to build a more affordable 2 way first.

Those cabinets are not going to be easy to make.

All the rest is easy, VERY easy. 

Multiple pairs? Do you want to go into business? 

I'll tell you first hand, you better have more than a passive knowledge of wood working to make those cabinets.. You want to buy the tools and CNC yourself.

I admire your stones. Kinda sounds like me 50+ years ago when there were no CnC in DIY. Come to think of it the machine shop I worked in was all analog. 

It can all be done, but that is one ambitious path your on.. GR may be an option in the short term.. They do the CnC for you. Danny at GR has a great crew he works with. They can prefab the cabinets for you.. Flat packs to finished, you choose..

Just a thought. 

But if your up for it.. GO MAN GO!!!! Enjoy the ride.. My hand ache thinkin' about it. Love hate relationship.. Youth, what a wonderful thing. Alive ain't bad either though.. LOL

Think I'll work on a set of mine.. 65 degrees here perfect work weather. 

Come on Dog...

Regards