A new pair of Silbury speakers: newbie questions

[zintolo]

Hi, I would like to give a similar color to the Silbury I finished (the light brown part, without the scratches). Can anyone suggesting me how to proceed?

Thanks
Roberto

 

[zintolo]

I have another question: I've placed both speakers close to a wall, far from corners, with a low Zout Class D amp, and Silbury still sound full and without any need of subs, while in comparison FHXL would benefit from a sub on certain genres. Is it normal and would it be balanced with an higher Zout amp? I've not tested them both with a feedback-less tube amp.

 

[planet10]

What you gain from the larger mouth of Silbury.

dave

 

[zintolo]

Thanks Dave, will the FHXL in a corner come closer to the Silbury close to the wall?

 

[zintolo]

Can anyone suggesting me how to proceed?

I started with light walnut stain with a small amount of black, sanding, light walnut stain with a small amount of rusted red, sanding, light walnut stain. It is very similar.

 

[zintolo]

After a few trials on spare blocks, I’ve never reached the colour I wanted, so I would like to go to something different.

I would like to give a warmer colour to the wood. Would an oil finish be suggested? How would you do it?

Thank you in advance,
Roberto