I'm contemplating NX Studios to replace my floor standing DIY speakers. However, after consultation with the decor committee, I now know that the look of the existing floor standing speakers is strongly preferred to a stand-mounted monitor.
So now my challenge becomes - could I come up with a floor standing version of the NX Studio?
My plan would be to add one or two servo subs at some point to replace my current large ported sub. In the future, I expect we will relocate, and I hope for an opportunity to identify a better room for the system, but for now, this is it.
My questions:
- If I were to build a tall, floor standing NX Studio (the lower section of the baffle may be tricky to fabricate, but possible I think), could that work? I would maintain the design for the woofer enclosure - the bottom portion would largely be empty, and I assume would need appropriate bracing/ballast etc. What issues would there be with such an approach?
- Or, I suppose I could build a simple box base that matched the speakers - would look largely like an integrated tower.
- If I wanted to build a skinny, side firing servo sub (12") as a base, how wide would it need to be? Specifically, assuming I install a grill covering the driver, what dimension should I assume from the face of the driver/grill to the back of the driver? I'm anticipating each side of the enclosure would be 1.5" thick. I recognize that this location for the subs may not be ideal. But if I cannot come up with an acceptably sleek design, it is a non-starter anyway.
- I'm assuming it would be better to construct the sub in a separate cabinet, rather than as part of a single tower with internal dividers.
I may be better off with Encore X-SLS. (I think I don't prefer the X-MTM due to the larger size). Then I could add an X-CS.
With the NX Studio route - I'm anticipating no center channel speaker - or - if Danny develops one - maybe add it later.
I welcome any thoughts. Thanks in advance
