2. speakers
  3. 1138136693

DIY Speaker Cabinets

Hi,

I've currently got a pair of Mordaunt Short MS 30i speakers. The cabinets are really banged up and I'd like to know how I could go about getting replacement cabinets. I'd like to use real wood if possible.

Does anyone have any websites I can purchase some cabinets/materials or any other general information that I can use?

Thanks,
Matt
mbluther

Showing 3 responses by bright_star_audio

bright_star_audio
179 posts
 
Hi Matt,

You would need an EXACT duplicate of the dimensions and construction of your present cabinets to equal the intended performance by the speaker's designer. You might be better off refurbishing your present cabinets and covering them with wood veneer.

Best Regards,

Barry
bright_star_audio
179 posts
 
Hi Ed (Eldartford),

With all due respect, there is SOME possibility that a change from the original cabinet specifications 'might' have positive effects but it is far more likely that changes will result in less than optimum performance for the drivers and xover employed (assuming the original designers did design the cabinet properly) - it would be a hit and miss adventure. If the original cabinet was not designed correctly then Matt will need to completely redesign the speaker system using the existing drivers and xover. I did not get the impression that is what he had in mind.

Best Regards,

Barry
bright_star_audio
179 posts
 
Hi Ed,

Thank you for your reply. I don't necessarily disagree with any of your points. I'm asserting that the average audiophile will need to basically redesign the speaker system if they are altering the original specs of the cabinet. If they just guess at which dimensions or construction parameters to change the results will be hit and miss at best.

Best,

Barry
More to discover