I just discovered this forum, and I'm just returning to this hobby after
about 20 years off. I'd like to do a speaker project and have been reading
a lot of the archives. Maybe some of you could help with choices. Here are
the constraints:
1. Cost of drivers and crossover about $500.
2. Amps. I have two pair of Pass A40s I built a long time ago which
I can strap or use as a bi-amp setup. (Can't believe something I have is
still usable)
3. Usage. CD listening and HT in a dedicated HT room (12x21x9)
4. I currently have a DIY sub so super low bass is not important.
5. Tall is ok.
6. I'm a pretty good woodworker with an ok selection of shop tools.
7. Quality. I'd be replacing a pair of Dalhquist DQ-10s so if I can't improve
on a good 25 year old design there's no point.
Well, that's about it. Thanks in advance for any opinions.
Steve
about 20 years off. I'd like to do a speaker project and have been reading
a lot of the archives. Maybe some of you could help with choices. Here are
the constraints:
1. Cost of drivers and crossover about $500.
2. Amps. I have two pair of Pass A40s I built a long time ago which
I can strap or use as a bi-amp setup. (Can't believe something I have is
still usable)
3. Usage. CD listening and HT in a dedicated HT room (12x21x9)
4. I currently have a DIY sub so super low bass is not important.
5. Tall is ok.
6. I'm a pretty good woodworker with an ok selection of shop tools.
7. Quality. I'd be replacing a pair of Dalhquist DQ-10s so if I can't improve
on a good 25 year old design there's no point.
Well, that's about it. Thanks in advance for any opinions.
Steve
Hi Steve,
Welcome to the forum.
You know $500 doesn’t go as far today as in did in the early 80’s. On top of that you want to replace a pair of speakers that was $1000 back then. It’s not quite fair, the DQ-10s are a tough act to follow.
So if you’re willing to spend up to the level of the Dahlquest than you should take a look at this thread. Brian has done a great job in chronicling his experience building a set of these speakers.
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/show...=15&highlight=thor finish router&pagenumber=1
Have fun,🙂
Rodd Yamashita
PS: I forgot to leave the link, but it's there now.
Welcome to the forum.
You know $500 doesn’t go as far today as in did in the early 80’s. On top of that you want to replace a pair of speakers that was $1000 back then. It’s not quite fair, the DQ-10s are a tough act to follow.
So if you’re willing to spend up to the level of the Dahlquest than you should take a look at this thread. Brian has done a great job in chronicling his experience building a set of these speakers.
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/show...=15&highlight=thor finish router&pagenumber=1
Have fun,🙂
Rodd Yamashita
PS: I forgot to leave the link, but it's there now.
500 goes far enough.. you might even be able to get a pair of good premade speakers for that.. just gotta find someone who is stupid... offer them 500bux for their speakers, who would refuse??
Steve
If you listen at the long dimension in the room you might consider some type of Linkwitz dipole.
D10 is "dipole" or open back mid right?
So, maybe a box speaker would make you "go back" in mid quality and "naturality".
How far up is your sub good for?
You could try dual Peerless HDS 6.5" with some decent tweeter, I´m sure that would be a very good solution.
/Peter
If you listen at the long dimension in the room you might consider some type of Linkwitz dipole.
D10 is "dipole" or open back mid right?
So, maybe a box speaker would make you "go back" in mid quality and "naturality".
How far up is your sub good for?
You could try dual Peerless HDS 6.5" with some decent tweeter, I´m sure that would be a very good solution.
/Peter
Everyone,
Thanks for the replies. Maybe I was being a bit cheap at $500, I was mostly
overtaken with the joy of getting back into DIY so setting a low $ threshold would make it easier to take the plunge.
One thing that seems to have changed in 20 years is the quality/price of crossover components. Does anyone have any experience with bi-amping any of the current popular DIY designs, Ariel, Thor, Proac? It always was easier/cheaper to play with crossovers at preamp out levels rather than speaker levels, and I have enough amps already.
Thanks again,
Steve
Thanks for the replies. Maybe I was being a bit cheap at $500, I was mostly
overtaken with the joy of getting back into DIY so setting a low $ threshold would make it easier to take the plunge.
One thing that seems to have changed in 20 years is the quality/price of crossover components. Does anyone have any experience with bi-amping any of the current popular DIY designs, Ariel, Thor, Proac? It always was easier/cheaper to play with crossovers at preamp out levels rather than speaker levels, and I have enough amps already.
Thanks again,
Steve
Steve,
maybe you were not so cheap.
$500 would give you at least relatively good drivers to start with.
Check out hose HDS units I mentioned, I haven´t used them myself but I will certainly try them soon. I think the cost is about $60-70.
Pair them up with a Vifa PL-line tweeter or similar and you will be on a good way. Your extra amps comes in handy for sure.
Good luck and a Happy New Year!
/Peter
maybe you were not so cheap.
$500 would give you at least relatively good drivers to start with.
Check out hose HDS units I mentioned, I haven´t used them myself but I will certainly try them soon. I think the cost is about $60-70.
Pair them up with a Vifa PL-line tweeter or similar and you will be on a good way. Your extra amps comes in handy for sure.
Good luck and a Happy New Year!
/Peter
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