Pics of my diy proac 2.5 "clones"

[Kermit]

Hi, I just thought I post some pics of my recently finished proac 2.5 “clones”.
They have now been playing for about a month. The sound is everything I expected it to be. I used the crossover from the diy proac site (http://www.geocities.com/diyproac25) with the suggested modifications. Can't say I can notice any 2khz peek.

[Kermit]

From the rear:

[Kermit]

Close-up of the binding post. I made it that big because the crossover is attached to the inside of the aluminum plate. Thus providing easy access to the crossover if I decide to do any mods.

[UrSv]

Sweet. I have almost finished my pair and can hardly wait to get them broken in.

/UrSv

[FrankDIY]

Very nice job!

[fcel]

Kermit,

Great looking speakers. Nice job!

I'm also interested & wanting to build this speaker for my next project. Couple of general questions for now - in no particular order.

1. How much does it cost? Typical cost and nothing exotic in parts and in USD?
2. How is the bass? Is it great, good or just so-so?
3. In terms of bass, does this speaker work well in small or large room?
4. Does this speaker need a lot of room to breath?
5. What prevented you from building 3 or 3.8? Is it due to cost? Complexicity? Or both?
6. Is information readily available on the web and especially on diyaudio.com?
7. I have some ideas (from BrianGT) of the tools needed to built speakers. Did you have to get a lot of tools to built yours?

Thanks.

And how about some internal pictures?

[Kermit]

Fcel,
First things first:
Cost: in NOK Im gussing I spent about 6-7000 witch is about 1000 USD. But generally speaking most tings is more expensive in Norway. I didn’t use any fancy part, Solen caps and air core inductors.
Bass: I’d say is as good as it gets from a 7”
Room size: I have only tried it in my living room, witch is rater big. I think someone mentioned that it plays best in big rooms. Not to sure.
I chose 2.5 because it is so well documented and many others have built it with good result. Try the link in my first post. Also search this forum and http://www.madisound.com You will find tons of info.
Tools: I bought the mdf precut, so I only needed a router, witch my girlfriend bought for my birthday . Get one If you don’t already have one (goes for both router and girlfriend )

The last picture I have is before the tree coats of lacquer. Sorry, I don’t have a digital camera, and these are the only pics I got.

[alphaGeek]

What species of wood veneer did you use? The finish is beautiful!

[bbaker6212]

Did you buy those cool looking aluminum plates or did you make them?

[Kermit]

Thanks alphaGeek, François, UrSv and Fcel.
The veneer is birch. I got it locally, at first it was a pain to get it, not many sell veneer over her. Then someone at a norwegian forum mentioned a veneering factory in oslo, and it turned out to be only “a pitch of a stone” from where I live. So I went there and picked it out myself, got a really good deal, only 150 NOK (20$) for 4 sheets of 2400mm * 500mm. I got plenty of leftovers for other projects.