Parts Express (www.partsexpress.com) offers a selection of books on loudspeaker design and constuction. Here are some catalog order numbers to check out when you access their web site. 500-036, 500-021, 500-018, 500-040, 500-037, 500-042. If you are handy at all, you can assemble a kit, enjoy the feeling of accomplishment, save enough bucks to go out on the town and hear some real music - complete with electronic hums, crowd noise, noise from the ventilation system - supporting the musicians that seem to be at the bottom of hierarchy. Several years ago I built a pair of corner horns from plans - better speakers than 99% of people get to enjoy - and the preference/reference question is settled at this house. There is no pefection in this world ...
Good choices for first time DIY speaker?
I have been looking over the Madisound catalog and thinking about trying one their speaker kits. They have kits for many top quality drivers that look easy enough to build. Is it as simple as it looks? What info can you offer on this subject ( tips, websites, books, kits, etc...). Thanks, this really sounds like a great way to better understand how speakers work