Very nice...! Excellent execution, sharp corners, grain match...the whole shabang...!
Nickp--Thank you for noticing the time I spent on details like the grain match!Very nice...! Excellent execution, sharp corners, grain match...the whole shabang...!
RainMan--I built them from a kit designed by Paul Carmody, it uses a Tymphany, BC25TG15-05 Tweeter and Dayton, DC160, 6.5″ Classic Woofer. The kit can be purchased at Meniscus Audio and it is very reasonably priced.Very nice work , and probably one of my favourite subjects. I’m not seeing what your using for drivers ?
sreilly--The speaker 'stands' I think you are referring to are the plastic buckets I used just for testing them in my den, nice catch! :wink: They use K&M wall mounts, the black piece on the back is only half the mount, the other half attaches to the wall, very solid! The only access inside the cabinet is through the woofer cut out, it should be plenty of room if I needed to get in there and fix something. The biscuits helped me get the edges lined up with very little sanding required, very strong joints too!Looks like an excellent build and fun project. Especially like the speaker stands, very genericThey appear to be completely sealed using biscuit joints. There's no access to the inside or am I missing something?
difalkner--Yes, I am very pleased with the sound and I am very particular about my audio gear. They are a perfect fit in the application I am using them for, my shop space! Now it is even more fun to spend time out there tinkering on stuff.Those look really nice, Gavin! How do they sound - are you pleased?
That would be quite the challenge! The cool thing is, you might be able to build it in stages, taking on one section at a time. I imagine the Focals are fully adjustable for dialing in the listening room, that may be the most difficult part of it all.Gavin I think you have a great idea gaining experience from this build , as I’m sure having the knowledge you gained will come in handy when you build the towers .
My dream is to build a speaker designed similar to Focals grand utopia’s , but without the crank . I’m thinking a guy could design different wedges that could interlock and be changed out between enclosures to get the perfect imaging
They are actually adjusted with a crank . Amazing that the system of lead screws and a crank does not add any distortion from vibration.That would be quite the challenge! The cool thing is, you might be able to build it in stages, taking on one section at a time. I imagine the Focals are fully adjustable for dialing in the listening room, that may be the most difficult part of it all.
The ones I have been slobbering over are the Estremo Mk2 from Selah Audio.
I also like these kits designed by PBN Audio.
If you get around to building a pair, be sure and post some pictures!
Gavin
Harry,A superb finish. What amp/pre-amp are you using?