Speaker Design Checklist. What should I watch out for?

[newvirus2008]

there is no room ...

To me that sounded like "there is no spoon", from the Matrix. It also reminds me that many things discussed here are actually quite subjective in nature. (Note: I support the science / logic as far as I can)

 

[Overboard]

You have only touched the subject of box alignment. Typically step 1.

Good point. I didn't think of that as a 'surprise' topic that I would need to discover, but some people may find it helpful on the list.

In a home hifi power handling is rarely an issue and given that there is no standard for specifying power handling you can only compare across a single manufacturer's data.

I know I at least take note of the power handling, even if its not comparative between brands. I've toasted a few subwoofers and I wouldn't want to design large speakers with a 12" thats only 80w. Same for tweeters. I saw a planar I liked recently but it was only 20w handling. Probably not a good match to a 500w bottom end.

Overboard,
You listed 'what do guru think of my design' in your list. I think it is inadapted.
The great thing to present a design in a place like this one is this is open to a group of people, all with their own perspective about things.
It helps to make educated choice to have pro and cons of the compromise to be made.
A Guru usually have definitive answer to this ( justified or not) and usually won't take the time to discuss other opposed view.

I agree that everyone's perspective is valid. I supposed 'experts' would be a better term for me to have used. I was trying to get across that it's worth seeing what the more experienced designers have to say about the design, in case anything was missed.

 

[AllenB]

at least take note of the power handling,

Nuances. Larger speakers often require less power than smaller ones. 500W? I'll get a heater to warm my feet while I listen 😉