For my beginner DIY speakers I took a very easy rout to convince me I could build something I like and also to experiment. Purchased some full range single speakers (TangBand W8-1808 $850 msp,, purchased used for $400, no complicated x-over), researched there ideal box size/volume. Found a pair of vintage Noresco speakers whose size matched the ideal size and are also made of 3/4" ply, no pressboard). Beefed-up the walls to 1" thick, braced inside, mounted extra 3/4" front baffle (now total 1 1/2" thick front baffle). Installed the speakers and wired up.
WOW,, I am sold on single driver full range cross-overless design. Wider and higher soundstage, highs are natural and right there, and the mid's steel the show... blah blah blah..
Only downside is bass. None, just none. But I have dual SVS SB1000 pro subs and the two together are wildly good. No concert level volume, these are only 8" and they are doing it all out of one voice coil. Up to 75db 80 db they are awesome. Jazz, ambient, electronic really shine. They even have me looking left and right. If I close my eyes I can see the music coming out of the walls. It''s crazy.
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