DFH-10 Clone with the Lii Platinum-10

[Hondasnl]

Here a building thread of the DFH-10 clone with the Lii Platinum-10.
Yesterday I bought a pair from a good friend.

Here the first rough concept.
I not have made a final decision about the material / color combinations.
But the first rough step is here, some bracing is missing according design but will be added.

 

[LeifB60]

Looking good.

 

[Hondasnl]

There is a nice thread: https://www.decwareproducts.com/dfh

 

[LeifB60]

Thanks. Nice building.

 

[freon2]

Hondasnl,

Very nice finish! I completed a set of these a few months ago and really like the sound, they have a deep lurking bass. I use a Decware 84UFO but will soon have a DIY
Elekit TU-8400 for a bit more power. I think about 8-10 tube watts is what is needed.
Let us know how you like the sound.

 

[Hondasnl]

Very nice Freon2!
I like to buy the original drawings from the website.
I think these drawings are as-built drawings?
Or you also scale the available drawing for the internet?

I'll use my Accuphase E-5000 for power them.
It's a longterm project.

 

[Hondasnl]

Hereby the 3D model of the original DFH-10's with the correct dimensions.
Wings are not shown but optional.
Easy to built now, they are huge 🥰😍 😀 👌.

 

[Hondasnl]

Provided with a removeable adapter plate baffle for the driver.
Always nice to have.

Side panels solid 28mm Oak.

 

[Hondasnl]

Yesterday all internal panels were ready from CNC milling.
Next week the solid 28 cleaned to 26mm solid oak panels will be CNC milling.
The very very very nice and solid oak wood panels showing in the pictures I bought from a collega from my work for 80 euro's 😍 😍 😉.

 

[freon2]

Marcus,

You are really fast! The oak will look fantastic, What finish will you use?
The P-10 will need a break in time, be prepared for to hear a pair of paint peelers for awhile, then they will relax.
Where are you putting the speaker terminals?

 

[Hondasnl]

Whaaaaa 😵😵 the panels above are too small for making all 4 side panels for the DFH-10.
I must change plans and look for other material.
I think 25mm birch plywood B/BB will be very nice.

I'll use 2 panels above for the side panels for the Lhotse, that was the original plan for these solid Oak panels.

 

[freon2]

Birch will look better, more furniture grade wood.

 

[Hondasnl]

Marcus,

You are really fast! The oak will look fantastic, What finish will you use?
The P-10 will need a break in time, be prepared for to hear a pair of paint peelers for awhile, then they will relax.
Where are you putting the speaker terminals?

Hi John!

I'll finish them with semi-gloss parquet lacquer transparent.
The P-10 are already played 100 hours.
The terminals I think low at the back.

 

[Hondasnl]

Updated the plans with 25mm birch plywood quality B/BB.
Very strong and huge cabinets.

 

[freon2]

Marcus,
I think you will really love these big guys. They have a pleasant full sound.
Place then away from the wall if you can.
If you will try different amps, please tell us what you think is the best amp for the speakers.

 

[Hondasnl]

Hi John my weakness are very deep good lows.
For sure these jewels will produce, I know for sure 😍 😍 .
I can place them more from the wall if needed.

 

[freon2]

Hi Marcus,
You may want a sub for that. I was thinking of adding a SVS sub and placing the DFH on top, but the unit would be 6 feet tall then!

 

[Hondasnl]

Hi John a sub is not necessary here in my left corner 😍.
29Hz and maybe a little bit lower sounds low enough for me 😛.

 

[Hondasnl]

Some progress.
The drivers fit well.
I have now 288, 289 and 290mm baffles.
289mm fits very nice.
Maybe 290mm better after finishing with semi-gloss parquet lacquer transparent.

 

[freon2]

Great fit Marcus... Don't forget to wrap those magnets to reduce the ring that Steve Decker reported.