New & Numb

Azeem · « **on:** 14 Jul 2017, 08:05 pm »

Was born 10 minutes ago in this DIY world....
You shall witness how a newbie selects a speaker Kit, ask a few ridiculous questions, buys and builds it.
And a writes a review....
Thank you.

mresseguie · « **Reply #1 on:** 14 Jul 2017, 08:57 pm »

Welcome, Azeem!

There are so many speaker kits available. Have you already found what you want, or are you still looking?

Michael

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #2 on:** 15 Jul 2017, 10:48 am »

There is no dumb question, welcome.

Phil A · « **Reply #3 on:** 15 Jul 2017, 12:37 pm »

Welcome!

walkern · « **Reply #4 on:** 15 Jul 2017, 03:11 pm »

Welcome, and let the insanity begin! Best of luck with your kit.

Azeem · « **Reply #5 on:** 15 Jul 2017, 07:27 pm »

Thank you all. I was not expecting a single reply...
and I get a warm welcome.
Thank you.

The search is on... selecting one would not mean that
those not chosen weren't up to par, I must say.

Sometimes insanity makes more sense.

planet10 · « **Reply #6 on:** 15 Jul 2017, 11:11 pm »

Quote from: mresseguie on 14 Jul 2017, 08:57 pm

Welcome, Azeem!

There are so many speaker kits available.

+1

Don’t limit yourself to multi-ways, there are a large number of full-range designs, they tend to offer attributes it is hard to obtain with a system that has an XO, are typically an easier 1st project and typically cost less.

dave

dB Cooper · « **Reply #7 on:** 16 Jul 2017, 12:33 am »

Welcome to the sweet spot, Azeem!

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #8 on:** 16 Jul 2017, 12:52 am »

Quote from: planet10 on 15 Jul 2017, 11:11 pm

+1

Don’t limit yourself to multi-ways, there are a large number of full-range designs, they tend to offer attributes it is hard to obtain with a system that has an XO, are typically an easier 1st project and typically cost less.

dave

JakeJ · « **Reply #9 on:** 16 Jul 2017, 03:51 am »

Welcome to AC, Azeem! Lots to learn here and elsewhere, Google is your friend.

JLM · « **Reply #10 on:** 16 Jul 2017, 12:30 pm »

Quote from: FullRangeMan on 16 Jul 2017, 12:52 am

+1

Check out: planet 10's site and http://www.brinesacoustics.com/

ArthurDent · « **Reply #11 on:** 16 Jul 2017, 12:41 pm »

Greetings & Welcome to AC Azeem

Doublej · « **Reply #12 on:** 16 Jul 2017, 12:43 pm »

Welcome.

Since you mentioned DIY you might want to spend some time at DIY sites too. Here are a two.

http://www.diyaudio.com/

http://www.diysoundgroup.com/

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #13 on:** 16 Jul 2017, 05:26 pm »

Quote from: JLM on 16 Jul 2017, 12:30 pm

+1

Check out: planet 10's site and http://www.brinesacoustics.com/

This is Bob Brines site. Seems Dave site is this:
http://www.planet10-hifi.com/

Azeem · « **Reply #14 on:** 23 Aug 2017, 05:17 pm »

Thank you again. Everyone's so encrouging.

I have selected and purchased a speaker system kit. It will arrive here in a few days.

I'm 7,500 miles from the great USA.

Am I allowed to mention what was selected, would it be OK? [ridiculous question #1?].

I have joined diyAudio. My quest is DIY from here on.

Regards to all.

JakeJ · « **Reply #15 on:** 23 Aug 2017, 07:30 pm »

Yes, please, tell us what you bought!

Azeem · « **Reply #16 on:** 4 Sep 2017, 04:46 pm »

OK,
I selected GR Research X-Statik kit.

The compleated article would look like this;

Finish shall be in Piano Silver [not matallic grey as on most automobiles], Semi-gloss black sides, lower panel in brushed Aluminum, Grill cloth will be blue.

Choosing these shall be my first with Open Baffle design, the reason for selection.

JakeJ · « **Reply #17 on:** 4 Sep 2017, 05:53 pm »

Awesome! Looking forward to the build thread.

Phil A · « **Reply #18 on:** 4 Sep 2017, 05:53 pm »

Looks great!

Wind Chaser · « **Reply #19 on:** 4 Sep 2017, 08:02 pm »

Quote from: Azeem on 4 Sep 2017, 04:46 pm

OK,
I selected GR Research X-Statik kit.

Choosing these shall be my first with Open Baffle design, the reason for selection.

Great choice! You'll be all smiles when you're done building these.

Please post some pictures and impressions when you finish these.