To Buy or to DIY, here is my question

If I buy the speakers that appear closest to what I desire

they are $11k new and $8k used.

If I buy the raw speakers and build it

the speakers alone are $2.2k.

That is a 3 way system.

Still must add costs of XOs and cabs.

Assume the total custom build cost would be about $3k.

The $8k speakers used are Proac D40Rs.

The raw components would be from ScanSpeak and SB acoustics

and include 10" woofer, 4.5" Mid and a planar ribbon tweeter.

MadiSound provides XO advice.

Comments???

chorus02-15-2022 6:59am

oldhvymec Details Discussions Posts This discussion 5,101 posts 02-15-2022 at 09:17pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It's fun, it's frustrating, it's time consuming, it's very gratifying. If your any good at it. The next pair are already in your head. If I was going to DIY right now, I'd go with GR just because they have kits, cabinets or you can DIY too. Support is just an Email away and if you run out of gas, you can buy finished cabinets.. Great support. But most of all a great speaker weather you paint it with a roller or take it in for an auto finish or fancy veneers. They sell a very good speaker.. Their subs are exceptional too. OB Servos. Regards..