Help with the right speakers!!!

safetyman · 26th January 2004, 02:47 PM

Hi everybody,

I am a newbie to this forum and also to audio. I recently had the opportunity to acquire a Copland CSA28 imtergrated amp and am looking for a pair of speakers to match. Could someone be kind enough to give me some valued opinions, especially great if they could recommend some budget or mid range speakers. I wouldn't mind trying my hand at DIY, if some kind person were to offer some schematics.

Thanks.

officeboy · 26th January 2004, 05:08 PM

Have a gander at these pages. Some nice designs, all pretty well documented and fairly inexpensive.

http://www.speakerbuilder.net/web_files/

safetyman · 27th January 2004, 02:51 PM

Thanks a lot, that site is a real good start. Do you happen to know of any sites with some schematics for Harbeth speakers? Heard a pair today and they sounded nice. Thanks again.

qwad · 27th January 2004, 05:14 PM

HI, I doubt if you will find anything on HARBETH on the net nor do I think you will be able to clone 'em as the drivers apart from the tweeters are custom units either made in-house or by outside mfctr nor do I think that they will sell any drivers as spares.... sorry best to start with a clean sheet and hope that you come up with something you like[ or near the harbeth's ] keep your fingers crossed

and hope for the best but otoh there is no harm in trying to get some drivers from harbeth and see what their answer will be

cheers TC

safetyman · 27th January 2004, 06:17 PM

That explains why there are no Harbeth's schematics that I have come across. Thanks Qwad. Any suggestions for DIY to match the Copland.

GrahamnDodder · 28th January 2004, 01:28 PM

Officeboy-

Also try:

http://home.hetnet.nl/~geenius/

I am building the 103's.

GnD

safetyman · 29th January 2004, 03:37 PM

GnD, thanks. I am thinking of trying out the Hatt MkIII. How far has your project gone? Care to share your opinions when it's completed. Thanks a lot.

Aveathol · 6th February 2004, 04:24 AM

I have heard the Copland 401 (tube integrated).

Sound great on the Proac 2.5 (2 way) or Scanspeak Ref Plus (3 way). Both use expensive Scanspeak drivers, but will match the quality of your Copland equipment. Vifa and Peerless drivers are cheaper, but not same standard as Scanspeak.

Good luck

http://www.geocities.com/diyproac25/drivers.htm
http://www.audiocomponents.nl/speake...erence_eng.htm

26th January 2004, 02:47 PM	#1
safetyman diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Terengganu, Malaysia	Help with the right speakers!!! Hi everybody, I am a newbie to this forum and also to audio. I recently had the opportunity to acquire a Copland CSA28 imtergrated amp and am looking for a pair of speakers to match. Could someone be kind enough to give me some valued opinions, especially great if they could recommend some budget or mid range speakers. I wouldn't mind trying my hand at DIY, if some kind person were to offer some schematics. Thanks.

27th January 2004, 05:14 PM	#4
qwad diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: adelaide city of churches	HI, I doubt if you will find anything on HARBETH on the net nor do I think you will be able to clone 'em as the drivers apart from the tweeters are custom units either made in-house or by outside mfctr nor do I think that they will sell any drivers as spares.... sorry best to start with a clean sheet and hope that you come up with something you like[ or near the harbeth's ] keep your fingers crossed and hope for the best but otoh there is no harm in trying to get some drivers from harbeth and see what their answer will be cheers TC __________________ we all have problems only some people have more than most.... long live the Magyar (Hungarians) in the world!

28th January 2004, 01:28 PM	#6
GrahamnDodder diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Near Baltimore, MD	Officeboy- Also try: http://home.hetnet.nl/~geenius/ I am building the 103's. GnD __________________ I had the right to remain silent. I just didn't have the ability. (Comedian Ron White)

6th February 2004, 04:24 AM	#8
Aveathol diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Downunder	Try Proac 2.5 or Scanspeak Ref I have heard the Copland 401 (tube integrated). Sound great on the Proac 2.5 (2 way) or Scanspeak Ref Plus (3 way). Both use expensive Scanspeak drivers, but will match the quality of your Copland equipment. Vifa and Peerless drivers are cheaper, but not same standard as Scanspeak. Good luck http://www.geocities.com/diyproac25/drivers.htm http://www.audiocomponents.nl/speake...erence_eng.htm

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26th January 2004, 05:08 PM	#2
officeboy diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NW Washington	Have a gander at these pages. Some nice designs, all pretty well documented and fairly inexpensive. http://www.speakerbuilder.net/web_files/

27th January 2004, 02:51 PM	#3
safetyman diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Terengganu, Malaysia	Thanks a lot, that site is a real good start. Do you happen to know of any sites with some schematics for Harbeth speakers? Heard a pair today and they sounded nice. Thanks again.

27th January 2004, 06:17 PM	#5
safetyman diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Terengganu, Malaysia	That explains why there are no Harbeth's schematics that I have come across. Thanks Qwad. Any suggestions for DIY to match the Copland.

29th January 2004, 03:37 PM	#7
safetyman diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Terengganu, Malaysia	GnD, thanks. I am thinking of trying out the Hatt MkIII. How far has your project gone? Care to share your opinions when it's completed. Thanks a lot.

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