plstik Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Anyone ever tried? I've been looking for a new pair of speakers and my father suggested to build them on my own. Because I dont have that much background on how to plan/build speakers I came across several pages that sell DIY kits from Desktop- speakers to high- end systems. (They say its possible to build your own system for 2.000€, instead of paying 10.000..) Those two sets would suit my budget: http://www.lautsprechershop.de/hifi/mini_en.htm http://www.lautsprechershop.de/hifi/simon_en.htm The price is for one speaker (without chassis; amp) ~120€, do you think those are worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneaksta303 Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 no idea but your avatar is awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braintree Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Yeah, I have a couple monitors that I built myself. The kit was only $150, and are comparable to speakers in the $500 range. It's actually quite simple, but you have to have some soldering skills and some of the necessary tools [hot glue, wire cutters, soldering iron, etc]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awepittance Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 sounds neat what kit(s) did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braintree Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 The kit that I bought was from a company called Dayton Audio. I think the kit was through Parts Express. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneaksta303 Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 that looks ace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plstik Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 Sooo I finally bought a 2.1 system. The chassis is still missing, but the hardware arrived a few days ago. Since I have absolutely no idea how they're gonna sound when they're finished, I'm a bit nervous. Still, the new amplifier already sounds fucking amazing on my old system, so we'll see pictures! my old system, it sucks. a few facts: Satellite: Frequency response: 50-35 000 Hz (-8dB) Power handling (RMS/peak): 80 / 120 Watt Crossover frequency: 3500 Hz Sound pressure level at rated input: 82 dB (1W/1m) Impedance: 8 Ohm Size (HxWxD): 31,4 x 19 x 25 cm Subwoofer: Sound pressure level:109 dB (1W/1m) Power: 150 Watt sinus/300 Watt music Frequency response (-8dB): from 27 Hz (upper crossover frequency adjustable) Size (HxWxD): 64 x 26 x 38 cm Impedance: 4 Ohm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Glass Plate Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 How can you keep Harry Potter next to Eco, and on the same shelve as Kakfa? (etc.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plstik Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 How can you keep Harry Potter next to Eco, and on the same shelve as Kakfa? (etc.) either that or: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Glass Plate Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 well.. at least the german covers are a lot better than the american ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Otto Krat Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Nadjaaaaaaaa. So how does they sound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryancolecreate Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 wow those kits are quite expensive.... I'm in the cz rep, and I'm buying some monitors soon, but I can get a set of krk's for the price of those kits, and then I still have to build the boxes. I'd love to do it, and I've done it before, but it's gottaa be a better deal than buying pro monitors... How do they sound? I;m curious. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plstik Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 I've ordered the boxes monday. They should be done in 1-2weeks, so I'll have to be patient. And yes, those were rather expensive. I decided to spent a little more, so hopefully the quality will justify that Satellite: 160€ each Subwoofer: 180€ Subwoofer- Amp: 260€ Stereo- amp: 200€ (I didnt have one before) +150€ for the boxes (the material I need is kinda expensive, but they'll process it for me so I only have to put everything together) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goffer Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 How can you keep Harry Potter next to Eco, and on the same shelve as Kakfa? (etc.) either that or: you sick sob... get that off of fante this instant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ezkerraldean Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 i've done it before but they tend to be pretty shit. to be fair i don't put much effort in though. rigged up to my laptop now i have some old speakers from a 1980s TV with fabric from some waterproof trousers for a diaphragm, mounted in small cereal boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plstik Posted December 11, 2009 Author Share Posted December 11, 2009 soo I've managed to build the satellites and they're better than I'd expected. They sound is very detailed and acute, although it seems a little bit "stinging"..And the bass is a little bit thin compared to my old speakers, but thats what that 600cm monster of a subwoofer is going to be for Still one speaker seems to be broken, it sounded too crunchy and when I moved the membrane by myself you could hear a little scratching noise...I've contacted the seller and gonna send it back tomorrow Setting up was quite easy, I really sucked with the soldering iron, but somehow managed my way through the wiring diagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plstik Posted December 11, 2009 Author Share Posted December 11, 2009 a few pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MrSparkle666 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 The kit that I bought was from a company called Dayton Audio. I think the kit was through Parts Express. I have these speakers. They are absolutely killer for the price. They only took a few hours to put together, and my jaw dropped the first time I heard them. They really do compare favorable to speakers in the $400-$500 range. Unfortunately, they aren't that great as studio monitors because their frequency response is not flat at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundwave Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 for hi-fi use building speakers can be very worthwhile but for monitor use I'd personally want something factory built to spec for accuracy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryancolecreate Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 building your boxes really precisely can have a huuuuuuge effect on the sound. http://www.diyaudioandvideo.com/Calculator/Box/ try this next time, and you can have something a lot more flat.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MrSparkle666 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 building your boxes really precisely can have a huuuuuuge effect on the sound. http://www.diyaudioandvideo.com/Calculator/Box/ try this next time, and you can have something a lot more flat.. The kit I built was intentionally designed not to be flat. The cabinets were pre-fabricated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hahathhat Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 i'll build things like pedals and synths, but some things take a level of OCD i don't have. i would go insane trying to build a mixer, wiring up sixteen identical channels! not worth my time to save a couple hundred. i feel like if i put together speakers, something would wind up a quarter inch off, and it'd sound shit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azatoth Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 soo I've managed to build the satellites and they're better than I'd expected. They sound is very detailed and acute, although it seems a little bit "stinging"..And the bass is a little bit thin compared to my old speakers, but thats what that 600cm monster of a subwoofer is going to be for A 6 meter subwoofer?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hahathhat Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 A 6 meter subwoofer?! it's just like a, mini-mall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adam Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 It actually exists. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subwoofer#Matterhorn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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