Not the usual box..... (PIC)

MCH · 9th February 2006, 02:24 AM

I recently did these for a brother-in-law. He has opted to finish them himself. They start off in 3/4 MDF cabinet clad with a 1/4" oak ply. The bases are solid mahogany; the trim is also mahogany to accomadate the bevel reveal. To me the beauty of diy'ing is to allow the creative juices to flow. The speaker drivers and crossovers are designed by Ed Frias.
But how do they sound; the usual question. Subjectively.... GREAT!
My goal here is to show that many builds don't have to follow the typical box design. Speakers can be food for the aural and visual perceptions.

I hope these are inspirational to your next build.

Cal Weldon · 9th February 2006, 03:02 AM

Those are very nice MCH, they must have taken quite some time.

Vikash · 9th February 2006, 10:33 AM

Agreed. Really nice, and bonus points for originality

I think I see a connector at the bottom of the stand. Is the wiring hidden in the stand?

ShinOBIWAN · 9th February 2006, 11:34 AM

Excellent design MCH.

I really like the overall shape and feel of the design. I'm sure they're even more stunning in the flesh.

How long did they take you to build?

Landroval · 9th February 2006, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MCH
The speaker drivers and crossovers are designed by Ed Frias.

It's this right? http://www.madisound.com/ar_com.html

MCH · 9th February 2006, 03:43 PM

Yes those are the connectors you see. The wire is hidden in the stand.
I buy my drivers and cross over components from Solens Canada (Canadian eh). I build my own crossovers. The drivers listed in the Madisound url are correct for the ARdiy build.
I wanted to show that there other options rather than the rectangular box. This is the beauty of diying.
Here is another thread on a build I did last year.

System Pictures & Description

Post #58 and #59

Cal Weldon · 9th February 2006, 03:50 PM

Those are very nice and creative also

69stingray · 9th February 2006, 04:22 PM

Those look great! I am glad you like them.

recca · 9th February 2006, 05:08 PM

Nice design! I'm trying to mock up something similar for a pair of desktop speakers. Although I'd like to have a sloping front baffle to help with first reflections off the desk, but I'm not sure.

Just wondering if you had to modify the crossover at all to accomodate the minimal front baffle?

peace

Depth Charge · 10th February 2006, 11:13 PM

Awesome, I'm very impressed! I'm a big fan of real wood, especially the smell or freshly cut mahogany. One day when I have the skill and the money I shall do something with weird angles and/or curves, one day.....

Thanks for sharing.

9th February 2006, 02:24 AM	#1
MCH diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2002	Not the usual box..... (PIC) I recently did these for a brother-in-law. He has opted to finish them himself. They start off in 3/4 MDF cabinet clad with a 1/4" oak ply. The bases are solid mahogany; the trim is also mahogany to accomadate the bevel reveal. To me the beauty of diy'ing is to allow the creative juices to flow. The speaker drivers and crossovers are designed by Ed Frias. But how do they sound; the usual question. Subjectively.... GREAT! My goal here is to show that many builds don't have to follow the typical box design. Speakers can be food for the aural and visual perceptions. I hope these are inspirational to your next build.

9th February 2006, 03:02 AM	#2
Cal Weldon Speakerholic diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: British Columbia	Those are very nice MCH, they must have taken quite some time. __________________ Next stop: Margaritaville Some of Cal's stuff \| Cal Weldon Consulting

9th February 2006, 10:33 AM	#3
Vikash diyAudio Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: UK	Agreed. Really nice, and bonus points for originality I think I see a connector at the bottom of the stand. Is the wiring hidden in the stand? __________________ "The human mind is so constituted that it colours with its own previous conceptions any new notion that presents itself for acceptance." - J. Wilhelm. (But I still think mine sounds better than yours.)

9th February 2006, 03:50 PM	#7
Cal Weldon Speakerholic diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: British Columbia	Those are very nice and creative also __________________ Next stop: Margaritaville Some of Cal's stuff \| Cal Weldon Consulting

9th February 2006, 04:22 PM	#8
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9th February 2006, 11:34 AM	#4
ShinOBIWAN diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UK	Excellent design MCH. I really like the overall shape and feel of the design. I'm sure they're even more stunning in the flesh. How long did they take you to build?

9th February 2006, 03:43 PM	#6
MCH diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2002	Yes those are the connectors you see. The wire is hidden in the stand. I buy my drivers and cross over components from Solens Canada (Canadian eh). I build my own crossovers. The drivers listed in the Madisound url are correct for the ARdiy build. I wanted to show that there other options rather than the rectangular box. This is the beauty of diying. Here is another thread on a build I did last year. System Pictures & Description Post #58 and #59

9th February 2006, 05:08 PM	#9
recca diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Francisco	Nice design! I'm trying to mock up something similar for a pair of desktop speakers. Although I'd like to have a sloping front baffle to help with first reflections off the desk, but I'm not sure. Just wondering if you had to modify the crossover at all to accomodate the minimal front baffle? peace

10th February 2006, 11:13 PM	#10
Depth Charge diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Scotland	Awesome, I'm very impressed! I'm a big fan of real wood, especially the smell or freshly cut mahogany. One day when I have the skill and the money I shall do something with weird angles and/or curves, one day..... Thanks for sharing. __________________ If it ain't broke, break it.

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