DIY Subwoofer...how to match Red Cherry

[MikeCarron]

OK here's a challenge for you guys. I have the N803 fronts and an HTM1 center all in the older Red Cherry color. They sound wonderful and look gorgeous.

However, I want to construct my own subwoofer, wrap them in cherry veneer, and stain them. Has anybody come up with the magical mixture of stain to match the Red Cherry from B&W?

Forgive me if this has come up before and I just overlooked the post. I couldn't seem to find anything quite like this.

Thanks,
Mike

[Kevin D]

Bombay Mahogany stain from Minwax is an excellent match on Red Oak. Last I used it, it was only available in the line that had the poly built in. Not sure how it would turn out on cherry wood though.

Kevin D.

[MikeCarron]

Kevin,
Great feedback. I'll experiment with that stain on a scrap piece of cherry. It doesn't have to match perfectly (I'm not that persnickety), but it would be nice to have it in the same color group. I'm worried that a DIY subwoofer may not live up to the same great looks and craftmanship as the B&W speakers.

Thanks for the info.

Mike C.

[Kevin D]

Here's a pic of a poster case I did. Let me know how it does on cherry.