Newbie - Advise on front speakers

[bagman13]

Hi everyone,

I need to replace my front speakers of my surround sound system.

Currently have Celesetion C2s, they are great but I don't own them.

So instead of buying some speakers decided to make my own.

Budget around £200-£300, I like to listen to Rock and as loud as possible, so would like at least 2 drivers and 1 tweeter in each speaker. Also want Bi-wiring speakers.

So can you please point me in the right direction, as I don't really know where to start.

My amp is the Arcam AVR350.

 

[charlie2]

Rock and loud as possible!

Have you looked at the econowave style speaker

Maybe try a danley synergy/unity horn

 

[bagman13]

hmm no I haven't, they look massive. Which I do like but I am struggling for space unfortunately.

Originally I planned to have dimension of about 22cmx30x150 (WxDxH|). But if width is a problem I can mount the speakers to the wall either side of my TV to get the width to 30cm.

This is what my current set up looks like.

 

[fatmarley]

I know you want diy but Qacoustics speakers are supposed to be very good value for money. You may be able to get a pair of their MTM floorstanders within your budget.

 

[eriksquires]

Used Monitor Audio Silvers should fit your budget and requirements.

But, since you want it for rock, the Seas A26 with the 10" woofer may be a better option, but pricier.

Best,

Erik

 

[jReave]

I wonder if these drivers might be available to you and meet your budget:

The Uluwatus

They'll certainly rock your world.

 

[sreten]

Hi,

Building speakers is no way as easy as it might seem, especially
if you want them to look good. Tall, deep and skinny ? Rock out ?

IMO look for a used pair of Mission 753 Freedoms :

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Not the last word in transparency, or bass, but they certainly boogie loud.

rgds, sreten.