wine soaked wood

[legendaryfrog]

hi everybody. ill be starting my PAWO louspeakers some time during the next few days. after searching cnet for ideas i came upon these little speakers:

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pn...743427,00.html

if i used the wood from my grandpa's 40+ Year old (filled) wine crates to build my speakers would it improve their sound?

[ruerose]

Well, it depends if it was a Merlot or a Cabernet Sauvignon that sat in the barrels and what the acohol content ended up being....

[legendaryfrog]

the wine is called gamay (made from minerals and pomegrante)

not sure of it alcohol content though

[sdclc126]

The only way this type of wood could improve a loudspeaker is if it provided increased damping. And you would of course want to make sure it is completely dried before using it. It might make a nice veneer or outer layer if finished/stained/laquered etc. but as for adding to the quality of the sound that's complete nonsense.

Speaker cabinets need to be neutral - solid, well-braced and resonance free - anything that claims to provide a "unique mellow sound" means the wood is vibrating and thus adding its own sound to that of the drivers - it will degrade the sound of the loudspeaker, not improve it.

[Geoff H]

I just read that link.

Me thinks those Pioneer engineers drank the contents of those barrels before they flattened them.

I have been known to mellow out on Cab Sav. I wouldn't waste on it speakers.

Is that the same Pioneer I once respected?

[sdclc126]

[ruerose]

Do it for the history and the quality of the wood and grain. Those are legitimate reason's at least.

[Irakli]

This is a pioneer's answer to JVC "Sake soaked" speakers.
Good marketing trick. Product sells better when it has a touching story associated with it. Look at any product in any category.

Who will otherwise by Pioneer home speakers now?
Their plasma TV is completely different matter. Truly the best

[Pano]

You're going to bust up 40 year old wine crates to build speakers?? What does Grandpa say?

Was the wood soaking in wine for 40 years? The same wine? Damn. If the crates have to be broken up, I say go for it. Who cares if they sound better? The cool factor alone is well worth it. Can I taste the wine?

[Consul]

This entire thread just reminded me that I really need to get a batch of pomegranate mead going soon.