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I recently completed a pair of Modula MTs that I intend to be the mains in an HT system (good excuse to build more speakers 
). Now, the Modula MTs are, perhaps, a bit old school at this point, so I don't plan to go into a lot of detail about the build. The only somewhat unique thing about these is that they are a MLTL design and, I have to say, the bass is mighty fine. I've not heard a ported pair, so I have no idea if these are any better. It was just something I wanted to try and I'm glad I did. If there's interest, I'll post the details from the MathCad files. It ends up having an F3 around 40 hz per the design and that sounds about right.
I used appliance epoxy paint for the base and baffles and cherry veneer finished with varnish, poly, and oil mix for the rest. It was my first attempt at the paint and at veneering. They turned out OK as long as you don't look too closely. I had problems with little splatters of the paint in some areas and also places where the veneer bubbled despite several attempts to iron it down. But they'll be good enough for the HT. Sonically, they are really pretty great - much more than I probably need for my HT. I could be quite happy with them as my music speakers, only missing that bottom octave and that only on occasion.
My main reason for posting is to say thanks to Jon for the excellent design and to Martin for the MLTL design tool!
Here are a few pics:
). Now, the Modula MTs are, perhaps, a bit old school at this point, so I don't plan to go into a lot of detail about the build. The only somewhat unique thing about these is that they are a MLTL design and, I have to say, the bass is mighty fine. I've not heard a ported pair, so I have no idea if these are any better. It was just something I wanted to try and I'm glad I did. If there's interest, I'll post the details from the MathCad files. It ends up having an F3 around 40 hz per the design and that sounds about right.I used appliance epoxy paint for the base and baffles and cherry veneer finished with varnish, poly, and oil mix for the rest. It was my first attempt at the paint and at veneering. They turned out OK as long as you don't look too closely. I had problems with little splatters of the paint in some areas and also places where the veneer bubbled despite several attempts to iron it down. But they'll be good enough for the HT. Sonically, they are really pretty great - much more than I probably need for my HT. I could be quite happy with them as my music speakers, only missing that bottom octave and that only on occasion.
My main reason for posting is to say thanks to Jon for the excellent design and to Martin for the MLTL design tool!
Here are a few pics:
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