I have been looking for a HiFi multi-way design to build next. The following speakers are often recommended on this forum and elsewhere:
Statements II by Jim Holtz and Curt Campbell
Travelers by Jim Holtz and Curt Campbell
Zaph|Audio SB12.3, SB Acoustics 12", 3-Way by John Kutke
Tarkus by Paul Carmody
Carrera by Paul Carmody
Kairos / Adelphos by Jeff Bagby
ER18 MTM by Dennis Murphy
Philharmonic Audio BMR by Dennis Murphy
ELSINORE MARK 6 by Joe Rasmussen
My "listening room" (aka the "living room") is 12'x24' with back and right walls having large openings to the rest of the house. The speakers need to be pretty close to the front wall (max 12" away). I would like to share these speakers between a DYI 18W tube amp and an Outlaw RR2160 stereo receiver. I do have a powered subwoofer, but ideally would like not to use it for music relying solely on these speakers to go deep enough. My music tastes range from orchestral to jazz and alternative folk.
Right now I am leaning towards Elsinores because of rave reviews, lots of building informaton, less strict placing requirements, and high sensitivity. Am I missing some other great designs in this price range that would work well in my situation?
Statements II by Jim Holtz and Curt Campbell
Travelers by Jim Holtz and Curt Campbell
Zaph|Audio SB12.3, SB Acoustics 12", 3-Way by John Kutke
Tarkus by Paul Carmody
Carrera by Paul Carmody
Kairos / Adelphos by Jeff Bagby
ER18 MTM by Dennis Murphy
Philharmonic Audio BMR by Dennis Murphy
ELSINORE MARK 6 by Joe Rasmussen
My "listening room" (aka the "living room") is 12'x24' with back and right walls having large openings to the rest of the house. The speakers need to be pretty close to the front wall (max 12" away). I would like to share these speakers between a DYI 18W tube amp and an Outlaw RR2160 stereo receiver. I do have a powered subwoofer, but ideally would like not to use it for music relying solely on these speakers to go deep enough. My music tastes range from orchestral to jazz and alternative folk.
Right now I am leaning towards Elsinores because of rave reviews, lots of building informaton, less strict placing requirements, and high sensitivity. Am I missing some other great designs in this price range that would work well in my situation?
I just completed my EMP build, which is 86dB TMM 2-way, and about a foot from the wall is perfect, about 6-7' apart.
Not a kit, but an option nonetheless.
"EMP", a svelte TMM tower...
Later,
Wolf
Not a kit, but an option nonetheless.
"EMP", a svelte TMM tower...
Later,
Wolf
You have a real mix of cabinet sizes, types of speakers and brands there. Are there budget, WAF or cabinet size limitations please?
Geoff
Geoff
EMPs look good, Wolf!
Geoff, I am looking at designs that cost ~1k in parts excluding cabs. The size of the Statements is the primary reason I am hesitant about going with them. So I would like to build speakers that one can move without breaking my back, and that stand ~3-4' high. At 16” wide I expect I will reach my WAF limitations. 🙂
Geoff, I am looking at designs that cost ~1k in parts excluding cabs. The size of the Statements is the primary reason I am hesitant about going with them. So I would like to build speakers that one can move without breaking my back, and that stand ~3-4' high. At 16” wide I expect I will reach my WAF limitations. 🙂
How about this one, from Curt Campbell:
Speaker Design Works
Tall but slim, look rather nice; the SB13 drivers are now round in shape, which is easier to work with. Under budget too.
Geoff
Speaker Design Works
Tall but slim, look rather nice; the SB13 drivers are now round in shape, which is easier to work with. Under budget too.
Geoff
This is an interesting option I did not consider, Geoff! One thing I noticed looking at the graphs, they have quite uneven frequency response in the 100-400Hz area. I also see some listening impressions online that describe the midrange as a weak side of these speakers. The cost is very attractive though!
Are there any opinions on Elsinores (404 Not Found The parts cost around $1,000 currently, and if these speakers are anything like what the designer claims them to be, they do look enticing to me...
Are there any opinions on Elsinores (404 Not Found The parts cost around $1,000 currently, and if these speakers are anything like what the designer claims them to be, they do look enticing to me...
I've recently finished building a pair of Tarkus. Love 'em to bits. Plenty of bass for my taste, and the modular design makes them easier to move if needed.
the Elsinores are a great design, except for the unnecessary and expensive woofer impedance peak compensation network
that's close, and right wall opening means left-right asymmetry
Do the measurements and then calculations:
first reflections calculator