Which speakers to build?

[andy2]

I am looking to build my next pair of speakers. I currently have a couple pair of two ways that sound pretty decent but they just don't have enough bass and I have must moved to a new place with a larger living room so the need for more bass is more valid.

I have a few options here based on designs already available on the web. Let me know which one you like best. They are all within my budget.

1. Tony Gee's Galatica: Humble Homemade Hifi
Probably my favorite but the construction pretty daunting and I don't know the reward will justify the cost and time.

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2. Troels' DTQWT: DTQWT-mkII
The high efficiency is a plus but I've never made a TL speakers before and I don't know how easy it will be to tune the bass. I can tune the port of a base reflex to match the room but I don't know to do the same for a TL.

3. Troels' Cyclop CYCLOP
Probably easier to make compared to other two.

4. Troels' Jensen: Jensen-

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Thanks in advance for your time and comments.

 

[dantheman]

I vote for the DTQWT FWIW.

Dan

 

[oLjud]

3 or 4... why? because i'm thinking about building one of these to after my current project 😉

 

[andy2]

3 or 4... why? because i'm thinking about building one of these to after my current project 😉

Just wondering why you chose 3 or 4? Between 3&4, I would go with 3 since I like the Seas mid range over the Scanspeak.

 

[raypalmer]

I say option two, quarter waves are not so tough to tune, the result is superb bass response and they're not going to give you grey hairs to build.

 

[Robh3606]

Why not just add a subwoofer?

Rob🙂