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First off I should probably say this is going to be my first DIY project. I do have a good friend of mine who is an (pro) audio engineer who will be helping draw up the enclosures and offering general advice. The only problem here is where he is located in the twin cities in WI. Though my dad I also have a access to a skilled wood worker that doesn't mind doing weekend projects so custom, non-boring cabinets are in the plans.
As far as the goals are concerned this will primarily be a music system but there will also be some gaming and movie use though I'm not concerned with surround sound at this point (if ever). My musical tastes are pretty varied; everything from Nick Drake, Rage Against the Machine, to The Chemical Brothers so the system has to be capable of doing everything well. There will be a sub involved built around the Dayton RSS315HF, and 500 watt BASH amp but I'd like to keep most of the music off of it aside from electronic material (Chemical brothers, ect.)
As a reference point I have a pair of DCM Time Windows (from my dad) so I would at least like to replicate that kind of performance if not beat it. Budget is roughly $300 for drivers and crossover components but this is somewhat flexible. Power will come from a Carver TFM-15CB which should be more than enough for low efficiency designs.
Though my friend has offered to help with crossover design being my first project I think it may be best to stick with tried and true projects, since I'd like to avoid having to measure and tweak crossover designs.
The one aspect that would change from any documented projects however would be the cabinet dimensions (internal volume will remain the same). Since these will be sitting on a desk (with a hutch) I have limited depth room so something like a mini-tower say, 8-9" deep, and 15-17" high.
Currently the front runners are the Modula MT, Zaph's Seas L18 / Seas 27TBFCG, and Troels Gravesen's Peerless HDS 134 + Vifa DX25TG.
Thought's suggestions?
As far as the goals are concerned this will primarily be a music system but there will also be some gaming and movie use though I'm not concerned with surround sound at this point (if ever). My musical tastes are pretty varied; everything from Nick Drake, Rage Against the Machine, to The Chemical Brothers so the system has to be capable of doing everything well. There will be a sub involved built around the Dayton RSS315HF, and 500 watt BASH amp but I'd like to keep most of the music off of it aside from electronic material (Chemical brothers, ect.)
As a reference point I have a pair of DCM Time Windows (from my dad) so I would at least like to replicate that kind of performance if not beat it. Budget is roughly $300 for drivers and crossover components but this is somewhat flexible. Power will come from a Carver TFM-15CB which should be more than enough for low efficiency designs.
Though my friend has offered to help with crossover design being my first project I think it may be best to stick with tried and true projects, since I'd like to avoid having to measure and tweak crossover designs.
The one aspect that would change from any documented projects however would be the cabinet dimensions (internal volume will remain the same). Since these will be sitting on a desk (with a hutch) I have limited depth room so something like a mini-tower say, 8-9" deep, and 15-17" high.
Currently the front runners are the Modula MT, Zaph's Seas L18 / Seas 27TBFCG, and Troels Gravesen's Peerless HDS 134 + Vifa DX25TG.
Thought's suggestions?
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