Is there a good source for speaker recipes?


I'm thinking about building something, but I don't know enough to design a speaker. The crossover is the biggest issue to me. I like the Wilson Watt/Puppies, bigger Kharma's, or the Sony SS m9's.

Is there something similar to this that a person can latch onto, from someone who knows their stuff?
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Showing 1 response by d_edwards

Look it will take you 10 years to learn what you need to know to select a speaker to build yourself to achieve that level of quality. Lots of DIY guys will tell you that you can build better speakers than the ones you mentioned, but you can't because you said it yourself. There are kits and designs available that can be of great value to you but like anything what is your price point?

Do yourself a favor and get out and learn some more about speakers, because the three speakers you listed above are completely different in character. We cannot suggest anything when you're all over the lot. Don't liksten to ultra speakers either, listen to the $2K crowd. They are easier to find and their difference can be very easy to discern.

This process will make you realize one of two things, 1. your not willing to educate yourself enough to buy a kit and roll your own or 2. Give yourself some insight to what you want, whether you decide to build or buy. Both are good things. Makinf your own speakers is not an easy way around spending $$$, you will save money but it takes knowledge and time to compensate for that savings.

If you like the SSM9, check out the Eton 11.2 kit, it is competitive with the Wilson's to a degree and isn;t too expensive. It has a cool character will mate with Adcom, Rotel, Anthem and other brands you can get affordably on Ebay.