What oh what to build???

[Jhovis]

I'm banging my against a wall trying to decide what speakers to build. I need a set for 2-channel only. I've built HT speakers and I'm comfy with MDF, veneer and soldering.

I'm interested in a kit unless someone here has something they're willing to share. I've considered everything from the Thor T-Line to Ellis 1801B to designs by Dennis Murphy. I'm now considering the new FXT from Selah Audio www.selahaudio.com which uses the new Fountek ribbon and Vifa XT. I'd like to keep the total cost under $1k.

We'll be listening to a variety of music with the exception of hiphop/rap. Our daughter plays viola, so we'll be listening to a lot of strings. Power will come from a 130wpc Class A. Tubes could definitely be a future project.

Any thoughts?

 

[till]

In case i would have to make the descision now, i would build Nelsons J-low http://www.passdiy.com/speakers.htm

 

[GM]

If tube amps are in the future, then you'll need something very efficient and highly damped, so horns or at least HE drivers in low Q cab designs, such as the better Pi speaker kits, is what you need to be scoping out IMO.

While I like the Jordan, even backloaded it's just not efficient enough to 'sing' with low power, and when pushed with higher power, it gets congested real quick.

GM

 

[Jhovis]

Oh that's a good one. I guess I can tell my wife it's a speaker that looks like an armoir.

In case i would have to make the descision now, i would build Nelsons J-low http://www.passdiy.com/speakers.htm

 

[till]

Oh that's a good one

.... Let’s face it. Size does matter.