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I've completed my first DIY build and would like to share my experiences, results and of course a few pics.
I'm really into both music and HT, and have always used Polk speakers. Over the years, I have become less enamored with the MTM configuration for center channels. Poor dispersion, distorted sound, etc. About a year ago I started looking for a project to replace my Polk CSi 5 center.
I had always wanted to build Zaph's SR71 speakers, however my biggest problem was the center channel and I wanted to get that taken care of so I could match the other speakers for a broad front stage.
Like Superman swooping down to help a stranger, Lunchmoney posted his Blackbird project.
Oh my, this was it! A SR71 based center, allowing for outstanding TM performance and the addition of SR71's for left and right channels. So, I dived in and purchased cabinets from PE (one curved and two squared), kits from Madisound.
My woodworking tools consist of a power drill and modified electric toothbrush to I really needed help at this point to get 'em done. Once again Lunchmoney became my hero.
He cut the front baffles, modified one tweeter bezel for closer spacing, cut gaskets. Beautiful work, extremely quick turnaround. Anytime I had a question he answered immediately.
Oh yes, while this was going on I decided to fix my other "problem" with my HT.....subwoofers. I've been running two Polk MicroPro 2000's, excellent for music but no big enough for good HT. So, I ordered two 3 cuft cabinets from PE, two RSS315HF-8 subwoofers and a SA1000 amplifier.
Waited until I had everything done.....hooked it all up....ran Audessey on my Denon.....put a Tool CD in my player.....hit play....
OH MY!
Put in Battle LA....hit play.....
INCREDIBLE!
Subs are awesome. Outstanding musicallity yet they will literally shake the walls, vibrate the floor and cause all sorts of eye-popping, jaw-dropping mayhem as needed.
Blackbird - vocals, center channel information is as clear as I've ever heard it. Pleased? Thrilled is the better term.
Left / right channels - A friend of mine said it all, "I've never heard cymbals like this before, its like they have layers or textures, and I never thought that guitar and vocals sounded like what I'm hearing". He then shut his eyes and sat in his chair for at least another 45 minutes.
I owe Lunchmoney so many thanks.....
Greg
I'm really into both music and HT, and have always used Polk speakers. Over the years, I have become less enamored with the MTM configuration for center channels. Poor dispersion, distorted sound, etc. About a year ago I started looking for a project to replace my Polk CSi 5 center.
I had always wanted to build Zaph's SR71 speakers, however my biggest problem was the center channel and I wanted to get that taken care of so I could match the other speakers for a broad front stage.
Like Superman swooping down to help a stranger, Lunchmoney posted his Blackbird project.
Oh my, this was it! A SR71 based center, allowing for outstanding TM performance and the addition of SR71's for left and right channels. So, I dived in and purchased cabinets from PE (one curved and two squared), kits from Madisound.
My woodworking tools consist of a power drill and modified electric toothbrush to I really needed help at this point to get 'em done. Once again Lunchmoney became my hero.
He cut the front baffles, modified one tweeter bezel for closer spacing, cut gaskets. Beautiful work, extremely quick turnaround. Anytime I had a question he answered immediately.
Oh yes, while this was going on I decided to fix my other "problem" with my HT.....subwoofers. I've been running two Polk MicroPro 2000's, excellent for music but no big enough for good HT. So, I ordered two 3 cuft cabinets from PE, two RSS315HF-8 subwoofers and a SA1000 amplifier.
Waited until I had everything done.....hooked it all up....ran Audessey on my Denon.....put a Tool CD in my player.....hit play....
OH MY!
Put in Battle LA....hit play.....
INCREDIBLE!
Subs are awesome. Outstanding musicallity yet they will literally shake the walls, vibrate the floor and cause all sorts of eye-popping, jaw-dropping mayhem as needed.
Blackbird - vocals, center channel information is as clear as I've ever heard it. Pleased? Thrilled is the better term.
Left / right channels - A friend of mine said it all, "I've never heard cymbals like this before, its like they have layers or textures, and I never thought that guitar and vocals sounded like what I'm hearing". He then shut his eyes and sat in his chair for at least another 45 minutes.
I owe Lunchmoney so many thanks.....
Greg
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