There are so many variables. I built a bookshelf enclosure from a plan from Markaudio that houses Alpair 10’s. I’ve tried them on a few different setups and felt they sounded pretty good. Recently I paired them with an old Harman Kardon A300 and have decided that I really don’t need to look any further. I have a couple decades experience as a carpenter and felt comfortable building them but I don’t think it’s beyond the skill level of anyone who has access to decent tools and maybe a friend who can provide assistance. Whatever the outcome, it’s a satisfying experience and I’d recommend doing so to anyone interested. Do some research first and find out about builds that might pair well with your amp/integrated/whatever
DIY Speaker Kits, a good idea?
Looking at the high quality of drive units in DIY loudspeaker kits like from Madisound, GR Research, SEAS, etc., it easily looks like a sonic bargain.
However, the typical audiophile mantra is to demo for yourself to find what subjectively “resonates” with you. Can’t do this with a kit. But a kit could be a sonic jackpot for one on a tight budget. Also seems fun to build.
What’s your opinion?