Joined this forum back in Feb. after lurking. I have since spent my time reading the last year's worth of build threads. Some of you guys have serious skill and reading these old threads just made my itch to build stronger.
I decided to start with a nice pair of two-way bookshelfs. Bookshelf speakers (nice ones) have always had a place in my heart. After far too much deliberation, I decided on a pair of Carerras by Meniscus. I was also considering the MoreTrix Morel set from Madisound, but the Carerras won out. If the Carerras work out, perhaps the Morels can be next.
My plan is to build a rock-solid, heavy set of cabinets for these drivers and place them on some sturdy stands. I hope I have chosen wisely and that I am rewarded with fine sound. I would love to hear how these stack up against my current towers (Polk RT2000i). Any tips and tricks you guys can lend me will be much appreciated. You can be sure I will have some questions when the kit arrives.
My soldering skills are fine having built half a dozen or more tube guitar amps from scratch. My woodworking skills are pretty good as well and I have a nice cabinet saw. Routing perfect circles and rebates will be no issue as I already have experience with the Jasper jigs. Right now, my concerns are pretty much limited to the cross-overs (I've never soldered them before) and the finish of the completed pair of cabinets (I have no veneer experience).
I decided to start with a nice pair of two-way bookshelfs. Bookshelf speakers (nice ones) have always had a place in my heart. After far too much deliberation, I decided on a pair of Carerras by Meniscus. I was also considering the MoreTrix Morel set from Madisound, but the Carerras won out. If the Carerras work out, perhaps the Morels can be next.
My plan is to build a rock-solid, heavy set of cabinets for these drivers and place them on some sturdy stands. I hope I have chosen wisely and that I am rewarded with fine sound. I would love to hear how these stack up against my current towers (Polk RT2000i). Any tips and tricks you guys can lend me will be much appreciated. You can be sure I will have some questions when the kit arrives.
My soldering skills are fine having built half a dozen or more tube guitar amps from scratch. My woodworking skills are pretty good as well and I have a nice cabinet saw. Routing perfect circles and rebates will be no issue as I already have experience with the Jasper jigs. Right now, my concerns are pretty much limited to the cross-overs (I've never soldered them before) and the finish of the completed pair of cabinets (I have no veneer experience).
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