Day to day I sit in front of the computer for work a lot and I really missed working with my hands. So I started my DIY journey last year to clear my head a bit. I've lurked on this forum for a while and decided just going in and doing things would probably give me most joy. Since then I've attempted designing and prototyping 3 speakers, listened to them and learned lots along the way. All tapered TL kinds of designs using Markaudio drivers. I am a kind of guy that needs to just get their hands dirty to learn, so I didn't follow a predesigned build and just hoped for the best.
Lately I've finished 2 'decent' builds, both from high density MOSO bamboo. One smaller one using the Alpair 7MS and a bigger one using the CHR120. Loved the sound, nothing near the best I've ever heard, but very enjoyable (and loved doing it in the process). I tried designing something in which the line could double as bracing and the vent at the back in the same axis as the driver, mostly to try something new and because I somehow thought that would better merge backwave and the driver (not science based whatsoever). I'll add a few pictures below, love to hear what you guys think (especially constructive critique!). My rig in this room is completely lucky second hand deals I got locally in the Netherlands. The speakers I build will eventually end up at friends/family as I live in an appartment with a very small shed.
My next project will be to design and build a 2 way WAW using an active DSP controlled crossover. Thinking about combining the MAOP-5 and the SB23MFCL45-4 in relatively compact 30L-esk box. But at the moment that's still mostly an idea, still have to dive into the possibilities.
Love being here and reading all of the expertise that's present. Good to see these kinds of strong communities are out here and I am very happy to join!
Lately I've finished 2 'decent' builds, both from high density MOSO bamboo. One smaller one using the Alpair 7MS and a bigger one using the CHR120. Loved the sound, nothing near the best I've ever heard, but very enjoyable (and loved doing it in the process). I tried designing something in which the line could double as bracing and the vent at the back in the same axis as the driver, mostly to try something new and because I somehow thought that would better merge backwave and the driver (not science based whatsoever). I'll add a few pictures below, love to hear what you guys think (especially constructive critique!). My rig in this room is completely lucky second hand deals I got locally in the Netherlands. The speakers I build will eventually end up at friends/family as I live in an appartment with a very small shed.
My next project will be to design and build a 2 way WAW using an active DSP controlled crossover. Thinking about combining the MAOP-5 and the SB23MFCL45-4 in relatively compact 30L-esk box. But at the moment that's still mostly an idea, still have to dive into the possibilities.
Love being here and reading all of the expertise that's present. Good to see these kinds of strong communities are out here and I am very happy to join!
Thanks, Dave!
It's clear your 'holy braces' concept have been a massive inspiration for me and many others on this forum. Brilliant approach to combine structural integrity without sacrificing too much volume.
I've come across hundreds of posts of yours the last year, truly appreciate the wealth of knowledge you’ve shared with the community over the years!
It's clear your 'holy braces' concept have been a massive inspiration for me and many others on this forum. Brilliant approach to combine structural integrity without sacrificing too much volume.
I've come across hundreds of posts of yours the last year, truly appreciate the wealth of knowledge you’ve shared with the community over the years!