Newbie looking for suggestions

[ryewoods]

I want to make my fist venture into the DIY world and have a couple of thoughts, but just wanted to get the opinions of some more experienced DIY'ers.

Basically, what I'm looking for is a small bookshelf speaker to be used in a bedroom setting. I would like the kit to be very simple. I'm thinking assembled crossovers and cabinets would probably be a good thing for my first time.

I would like the kit to around $700 (or preferably less). I have discovered three kits that seem to meet my needs and seem to be highly acclaimed. First is the GR-Research AV1. I have read a lot about this speaker on audioasylum, and it seems everyone who has heard it loves it. I haven't been able to find as much information on the other two kits: the North Creek Music Okara, and the Besl 1.2. The North Creek really intrigues me because it seems to use very high quality components for a reasonably priced set of loudspeakers.

So what do you guys think? Which of these three kits do you think would be best? Are there any others that I have missed? Thanks for your time and your feedback!

 

[planet10]

$700 is a lot to spend on a 1st project (most find thay can't build just one, so best to save some cash for project #2 🙂).

Have a look at this thread

http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?goto=newpost&threadid=25590

Myself i like mostly full-range systems. A couple Fostex FE103s, maybe some helper tweeters, and use the money you save to build a sub.

The Solo 103 is an example that might fill your needs.

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dave

 

[ryewoods]

$700 is a lot to spend on a 1st project (most find thay can't build just one, so best to save some cash for project #2 🙂).

Have a look at this thread

http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?goto=newpost&threadid=25590

Myself i like mostly full-range systems. A couple Fostex FE103s, maybe some helper tweeters, and use the money you save to build a sub.

The Solo 103 is an example that might fill your needs.

An externally hosted image should be here but it was not working when we last tested it.

dave

Thanks for the suggestions. You're right...$700 is a nice chunck of change. That's why I have been leaning towards the GR Research AV1 because its a good amount cheaper than the other two. Thanks again for your reply.