Building a Speaker

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  • 01-18-2007, 12:11 PM
    iuisthebest19
    howta Building a Speaker
    If i bought a large sub speaker *just the speaker* what would i need to make it like a floorstanding speaker *so i dont need to plug it into the wall just connect it to my receiver and enjoy*
  • 01-18-2007, 12:23 PM
    kexodusc
    I suggest:
    www.partsexpress.com
    www.madisound.com

    for starters.
    You can make a very good quality speaker yourself and save yourself a lot of money, but you're better off buying a kit as a 1st project -you've got a ton of learning to do before building from scratch.
  • 01-18-2007, 03:24 PM
    cjpremierfour
    Kexodusc is right about Madisound and Partsexpress, they are great places to start, there is also Meniscus audio and Speaker City USA. Some of these places will help you build a kit and design your crossovers. You can also look at buying drivers on E-Bay and Audio Classics. If you do your homework and research your projects, there is no reason why you can't build something really great. You can research companies like Focal, Dynaudio, Accuton,Vifa,Seas,Peerless, Swans, Morel and Scan-Speak, this would give you an idea of what's out there and how much they charge. Meniscus audio use to make kits using some of the best drivers that these companies made. You should go to www.meniscusaudio.com and request a catalog and check out their designs.
  • 01-18-2007, 05:48 PM
    Feanor
    Also, Solen
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by kexodusc
    I suggest:
    www.partsexpress.com
    www.madisound.com

    for starters.
    You can make a very good quality speaker yourself and save yourself a lot of money, but you're better off buying a kit as a 1st project -you've got a ton of learning to do before building from scratch.
    Of interest for products they might carry but others don't, or those living in Canada ...