To Buy or to DIY, here is my question

Thanks for sharing the different resources. Very Helpful.

 

For those who ask "Why Try A Build" ? 

Some of the best systems I have heard were home made

using combinations no one ever tried. 

 

I hope not to keep them for life as that would mean

I am leaving sooner than I'd prefer to.

 

Accept that resale on anything I make will be 20 cents/dollar.

I am recently retired so my time is worth about $2/hour.

 

There is a lot of trial and error, science and years of experience

when you buy from a speaker maker. So what do I have?

Friends, connections and time.

 

My idea of a DIY is choosing the people who will advise

me how to have it built.

 

I did build some Speakerlab cornerhorns once. My power tools were

a $10 craftsman drill- no that was not a variable speed model-and a

$20 craftsman skill saw. Those speakers had 2 1/2 4' x 8' sheets of high density

particle board in each side.

 

Today my tools are the phone & the internet.

 

Re those concerned with my WAF situation can relax.

 

I drove to GR Research with my old speakers so Danny

could rebuild the XOs. While I was there I heard his Open baffle

NX speakers. I would buy those now except for a couple things.

He can't deliver any now and I have dogs so speakers 3 feet

into the room are not a practical idea.

 

There are always those standing by with a pin to pop your bubble.

I actually had a couple folks here routing me on. Thank you.

I will keep you posted as things progress.

 

 

Not planning on having joints.

A lot of deep thought coming to the surface-Thanks!

Some excellent experience sharing as well!!

I have some skills and I am lazy by nature.

I am communicating with Madisound to get

some initial advice. 

Jonk- Enjoyed your response. Thanks.

Mendel- Now I'm spinning a little.

 

How much to build mine?

Okay time for some replies:

 

OldSchool- I built a dozen Owens Corning 703 2' x 4' panels 3 years ago.

Nearly cried when I heard the improvement.

Then again if I take my gear outside to the patio and

listen, well I just want to move out there permanently.

 

Re all Altec Model 19 proponents. Agreed a great  speaker.

I owned the Altec Maestro 500s. Basically the 19 in a pro version.

Modded them up and moved on.

 

If I build anything it will have only the best components and drivers.

The XO will be designed by someone way better that most. Like

Danny Richie.  

No-Rez inside and braced every which way. 

 

Undecided whether to port or not. 

 

Jonk & Phus- My goal is for the speaker to double as a toaster.

Could not agree more with your perspectives.

 

Rustybut  & Drumax- Funny you should include the Linkwitz photo

from November in Heraldsburg. I was in the room. I liked the effect 

but those speakers have no presence in my book. Also too hideous

to be allowed out in public.

 

 

Thanks for the support!!!