To Buy or to DIY, here is my question
If I buy the speakers that appear closest to what I desire
they are $11k new and $8k used.
If I buy the raw speakers and build it
the speakers alone are $2.2k.
That is a 3 way system.
Still must add costs of XOs and cabs.
Assume the total custom build cost would be about $3k.
The $8k speakers used are Proac D40Rs.
The raw components would be from ScanSpeak and SB acoustics
and include 10" woofer, 4.5" Mid and a planar ribbon tweeter.
MadiSound provides XO advice.
Comments???
All JBL joints are hand fitted lock mitered and wood welded. See link below numbers 33 34 35 36 http://www.lansingheritage.org/html/jbl/reference/general/1973-insight.htm
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Since I can't buy precisely what I want, I'm left with one option. That, and nobody has admonished me that I can't, the skills, or the gumption to do so....that led me to make one. Follow by similar pair. That begat 4 identical ones; all iterations varied slightly in build. Currently, 2 sets of 4, each with its' own....assignment. *S* Recently read a 'critique' that the original Ohms had flabby bass and a limited high end; imho, more a problem of the 'era tech' with perhaps some corners 'rounded off'.... I'm odd enough to take a shot at that. ;) Will I expand upon that here? No. Everyone seemed to 'have enough' of Kenjit, and I have more sense to claim anything more than I have My Answer....to my specific interests and desires. How ever You pursue Yours has always been an option.... ....and there's a lot of those to select from. *S* Have @ it. |
....oh.... @erik_squires and @oldhvymec +10 for the support, even inadvertent is appreciated... ;) 👍 |
I can build speakers better than any factory. I have a woodshop with excellent tools. But I am slow and most of all plain lazy. I have a design degree too...it's a complete sin. I can afford to buy them so I buy them. But I think you should build them. Go for it. You can always tweak and build on what you've learned the next time...and then just move the components into a better cabinet. Don't be afraid to find a cabinet maker to advise or even do parts of the more difficult procedures.
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