Hi all,
I'm brand new to the forum but have been actively looking into a new set of towers.
Historically I'm not new to cabinet building, my father and I have previously built a pair of Ariel Transmission speakers: http://www.nutshellhifi.com/Ariel-4.gif and paired them with an "Almighty Subwoofer" using a 15" JBL driver!
Now I've got my own house (detached thankfully!) I can build my own decent system! Woohoo! :B
Anyhow, after spending countless hours of reading and researching, I decided a pair of Statements II were for me. I've not heard them in person, but have not yet read a single bad review.
Last week I ordered the kit from Meniscus and today it landed on my doorstep (Mark's service is second to none btw).
I figured forgiveness is easier than permission, so I didn't tell my better half how big the units would end up being...
...She hasn't forgiven me... :roll:
I needed to seriously increase the WAF and have revised the design but want to run it by the experts on here before proceeding.
The total internal volume is 24% less than the standard Statements II but the transmission lines are exactly the same length. From reading other posts and I have the un-shielded Daytons, I believe this won't negatively affect the sound too much?
This is my re-design:
I intend to build the frame from MDF with layered plywood to form the curved sides. Final finish is yet to be decided.
Please let me have your thoughts. :T
Andy
I'm brand new to the forum but have been actively looking into a new set of towers.
Historically I'm not new to cabinet building, my father and I have previously built a pair of Ariel Transmission speakers: http://www.nutshellhifi.com/Ariel-4.gif and paired them with an "Almighty Subwoofer" using a 15" JBL driver!
Now I've got my own house (detached thankfully!) I can build my own decent system! Woohoo! :B
Anyhow, after spending countless hours of reading and researching, I decided a pair of Statements II were for me. I've not heard them in person, but have not yet read a single bad review.
Last week I ordered the kit from Meniscus and today it landed on my doorstep (Mark's service is second to none btw).
I figured forgiveness is easier than permission, so I didn't tell my better half how big the units would end up being...
...She hasn't forgiven me... :roll:
I needed to seriously increase the WAF and have revised the design but want to run it by the experts on here before proceeding.
The total internal volume is 24% less than the standard Statements II but the transmission lines are exactly the same length. From reading other posts and I have the un-shielded Daytons, I believe this won't negatively affect the sound too much?
This is my re-design:
I intend to build the frame from MDF with layered plywood to form the curved sides. Final finish is yet to be decided.
Please let me have your thoughts. :T
Andy
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