Finally finished my Marcato wannabes

[Mike47]

I finally got everything together on my first speaker build. They are my version of Paul Kittinger's "Marcato" speakers. I havent heard them yet because they are still at my parent's house, but they look great. I cant wait to hook them up in a day or two. I'm sure they will sound great since now I have the correct drivers. Thanks to everyone for answering my questions, especially the stupid ones. And an extra thanks to Paul Kittinger for his help and advise. I really enjoyed this build and I cant wait to start a new project. Mike D.

[Derekj]

Re: Finally finished my Marcato wannabes

Those look great Mike! I like the subtle metal accents of the base, the phase plugs, and the tweeter surround. Good job!

[Tin_Ears]

Re: Finally finished my Marcato wannabes

NICE!! But... you put those spikes on your hardwood floor??

[Thezeek]

Re: Finally finished my Marcato wannabes

Mighty fine job.

[Thumper Tom]

Re: Finally finished my Marcato wannabes

Those look AWESOME!!! :applause:

One quick question, for your speaker connectors, how did you isolate them from the aluminum?

[Mike47]

Re: Finally finished my Marcato wannabes

Thanks everyone. The spikes are not sharp. I rounded the ends when I made them so they would look like spikes. The speaker connections are isolated from the plate with plastic inserts, they are actually made to install in metal PE# 091-624. Mike D.

[Melby Audio]

Re: Finally finished my Marcato wannabes

I wouldn't call them wannabe's. They look great, very well done!

[jared]

Re: Finally finished my Marcato wannabes

They look great! Love the combination of drivers and the silver accents.

I would agree about the spikes, though. Even if they're rounded, they'll likely make dimples in your hardwood floors (unless you'll end up putting them on carpet?).

You could put a dime under each spike (and put some gasket tape or foam under each dime). Most spikes come with these, like this set: http://www.parts-express.com/dayton-...4-pcs--240-698

[Paul K.]

Re: Finally finished my Marcato wannabes

Mike, they look really, really good, especially the aluminum tweeter faceplate and base/outriggers.
Paul

[Beau]

Re: Finally finished my Marcato wannabes

NICE!! But... you put those spikes on your hardwood floor??

Its OK - because its his parent's floor (and they put newspaper under the plant).

[Mike47]

Re: Finally finished my Marcato wannabes

its ok - because its his parent's floor (and they put newspaper under the plant).

LOL, you dont actually think I would put them on my own hardwood floor do ya?

[Mike47]

Re: Finally finished my Marcato wannabes

Ok, yall talked me into it. Just made these.

[Melby Audio]

Re: Finally finished my Marcato wannabes

You "just" made those huh? I am slightly envious of your access to machines!

[Uncle Bob]

Re: Finally finished my Marcato wannabes

you "just" made those huh? I am slightly envious of your access to machines!

ditto!!!

[Mike47]

Re: Finally finished my Marcato wannabes

To me the metal work is easy compared to the wood work. I am equally envious of good wookworking that goes beyond a rectangular box.