Three way kit suggestion?

[ODougbo]

My buddy wants to build a pair of three ways for a given space in his home. He has made speakers years ago, and has a good understanding how they are built/ what to do, also has a table saw.

Any suggestions for a 3 way speaker kit project with crossover? I think it is safe to assume he doesn’t want to spend a large amount of $$.

[lduarte1973]

Zaph|Audio - ZDT3.5

3-Way Classic

or maybe here something he likes

http://www.parts-express.com/wizards...AT&srchCat=769

http://www.madisoundspeakerstore.com/speaker-kits/

[rob g]

A bit more work than the usual DIY design since there is no kit but it is worth the effort:
Linkwitz Pluto "plus"
Pluto + subwoofer

or two way (which can be upgraded to three way if needed).
PLUTO-2.1 omni-directional loudspeaker

[ODougbo]

These are perfect gentlemen, thanks. He’s an electrical engineer, so no problem building a crossover.


Btw, I” be cutting chamfers a bit deeper than I have been.

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[lduarte1973]

Europe Audio • Loudspeaker systems • Visaton

if it was for me i´d build this one , cheap and very good , drivers available in USA.

http://www.zaphaudio.com/ZDT3.5.html

[ODougbo]

I did recommend Parts Express and Madisound.
I’ve built 10 HDS kits, highly recommended as far as my 2 cents opinion.

Originally Posted by lduarte1973

Zaph|Audio - ZDT3.5

3-Way Classic

or maybe here something he likes

http://www.parts-express.com/wizards...AT&srchCat=769

Speaker Kits: Madisound Speaker Store

[ODougbo]

Yes, been checking that out, looks nice!

This Dayton 3.5 way tower system is designed to be a low cost multi-driver tower with high performance…….

Originally Posted by lduarte1973

Europe Audio • Loudspeaker systems • Visaton

if it was for me i´d build this one , cheap and very good , drivers available in USA.

Zaph|Audio - ZDT3.5

[lduarte1973]

i have 2 - 3way sets and 2 JBL active subs and couldn´t be happyer. i didn´t build the cabs , just improved them (4 old JBL lx 400 cabinets , my first speakers) and replaced all drivers with Visaton GF200 , Scan-Speak 10F/8424G00 and Peerless 810921.

[rob g]

here is another kit that may prove interesting, and rather simple too:
somewhat leftfield design, affordable and designed for close wall operation:
http://www.wilmslow-audio.co.uk/the-rhythm-king-loudspeaker-kit-1084-p.asp
Discussed here:
http://www.hificritic.com/forum/defa...?g=posts&t=469
It is a two way because the BMR allegedly does away with the need for seperate tweeter.

For the dedicated builder with lots of space and understanding spouse.
If he has a big home and massive sound pressure levels are the order of the day with monster dynamics for home theatre these bass light monsters (multiple sub's required so really a three way system in the making) could be just the ticket:
http://www.gedlee.com/abbey.htm