My Current Project...(Teasers...)

[mattp]

I don't think I have ever posted a build thread but there is a first time for everything. I'm a few weeks into it now but there is still quite a bit to come. I will let the pics speak for themselves. Consider this more or less a teaser post even though what I am using is pictured.

This is MY idea of a reference system that is as close to bullet proof as I can get with my limited knowledge. I am just a lowly PE employee that strives to get the best of whats possible. I have not done any XO modelling, that will come once the cabs are finished and I can get these into the lab. I'll let y'all ask whatever you want about the design. It's really nothing too special or original but it is a practice in my personal skill level with the tools I have. The idea is a cost-no-object design that I can afford (sounds counter intuitive I know...) that I shouldn't have to upgrade in the future. Could I spend more money? Sure. Will it be beneficial? That is the question I've yet to answer.

There will be a few "first posts" to get all the pics in but bare with me.

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[Thezeek]

Look forward to the build Matt.

[tomzarbo]

Matt,
that's a great tutorial on how to make a faceted baffle speaker and apply the veneer as well. I've yet to muster the courage to try one of these.
TomZ

[djg]

First class cabs and pictures.

[craigk]

If they sound as good as they, you are going to have some great speakers.

[jhollander]

Nice work Matt! Where are the 12 inchers going?

[Wolf]

Bravo on your driver selection!
Wolf

[fdieck]

They can get them for you wholesale....

[mattp]

Matt,
that's a great tutorial on how to make a faceted baffle speaker and apply the veneer as well. I've yet to muster the courage to try one of these.
TomZ

Tom,

I stewed and stewed on how I was going to tackle those. I considered my circular saw with a track, hand saw...then just decided to try a zero clearance quazi-sled on the table saw. I had to make a few passes (I need a ripping blade) but it worked better than I expected.

I was also really nervous about the veneer trimming. I had a veneer saw but it was cheap and not great. I picked up a Japanese style pull saw thinking it would work wonders and it was terrible (for the application anyway). So I ended up using a small razor blade by hand and trimming everything that way. It actually worked very well and didn't take as long as I expected. I have one more to cover...I hope it turns out like this one.

I didn't even consider this a tutorial but if it helps with anyone then great!

Nice work Matt! Where are the 12 inchers going?

Thanks John! The subs will end up in two dual-opposed cabinets, sealed. They have yet to be built, along with the stands.

First class cabs and pictures.

If they sound as good as they, you are going to have some great speakers.

Bravo on your driver selection!
Wolf

Look forward to the build Matt.

Thanks guys!

[thekorvers]

Beautiful work Matt! I envy your woodworking skills.

[mattp]

They can get them for you wholesale....

Beautiful work Matt! I envy your woodworking skills.

Wow. I don't think anyone has envied my woodwork. I consider myself mediocre at best so thanks for the compliment! Let's hope my voicing skills hold up for this one.