[MichaelHiFi]

Thought I'd share the experience of building a set of Super V's.

Suggestions and opinions are welcome. I'll post pics of the entire process or until folks get bored and I get banned from this site, whatever comes first 

This is an early posting as I've only ordered the kit. That is:
The Super V flat pack
The Super V "kit" with the upgraded jupiter caps and N number of sheets of no rez.

Decisions need to be made.
What Color to paint and how to apply.
I have an auto body shop that's willing to paint my speakers at a price. I'm guessing $750.
I found a retailer however that can sell me some high quality paints for a fraction of that if I DIY.
I own a high quality DLP and an air compressor so I should put those tools to work. I've painted a number of cars in my life so I sort of know what I'm doing. Painting wood and cars differ in the type of piant one uses but the process is much the same.
I wish for a high quality gloss finish. I'm leaning towards deep blue or red. Something that stands out a bit but remains somewhere between elagent and high performance. Color suggestions are welcome.

I don't know if there are options for grill cloth color - I forgot to ask.

I'm also rethinking my room treatments. That's a slippery slope 

[neekomax]

I like the idea of a deep blue. Or there's always British racing green... bespeaks class and performance.

You're building a pair of speakers that I long to hear, I really like the design. Pictures stat!

[S Clark]

Good move on the Super V.  You'll have no regrets.
If you do the painting, the problem area with MDF is the exposed cross section at butt joints- it wants to show through the paint as time elapses.  If you have a background in auto paint, you might consider a thin smear of Bondo across the joint to seal the end.  Some paint the ends with watered down wood glue as a sealer, but Bondo is guaranteed to seal. 

Scott

[ebag4]

Great choice, can't wait to see the build pics.  I wish I had done my V1s in red and black but finishes were/are not my strong suit.

Best of luck with the build.

Ed

[MichaelHiFi]

Good point Clark. In fact, really good suggestion  After the cabinet build, I'll need to take a good look at the seems.

I'll need to post some pics of the room. Lemme try that exercise again...

Nope  Guess this site don't like pics from Lightroom   

I need to find a successful way to post pics. But come to think of it, it loaded Jr 

[SoCalWJS]

Good choice Michael!

I've always just uploaded photos from my hard drive - never a problem.

(and yes, you could use some room treatments - assuming same house/room as the GTG )

Did you decide on an amp yet?

[MichaelHiFi]

I've got on order a Decware Torii Mk III. Only 91 customers ahead of me 

[Rclark]

Totally looking forward to seeing this.

[Danny Richie]

The flat pack is designed so that there are no visible seam lines.

The body of the Super-V can be painted a dark color pretty easily. You can do it yourself for sure. I did. Just a flat Black or dark Gray is a piece of cake. You can even use textured paints that are very forgiving.

The sides and bow-tie areas would look great in a high gloss of any color, and as you know this might be better done in a controlled spray both.

Post pics as you go. We all love to see pics.

[S Clark]

The flat pack is designed so that there are no visible seam lines.

Very clever!  This should be a really easy build.

[Rclark]

I really loved the Super V in yellow. Don't know about real life, but in pics the super V looks best in sportscar colors, rather than being muted.

[tabrink]

I really loved the Super V in yellow. Don't know about real life, but in pics the super V looks best in sportscar colors, rather than being muted.

rclark you and Danny nailed it!

I agree Yellow!

[MichaelHiFi]

Here's a pic of the future home of the Super V's.

I wish to perform acoustical enhancements, more than the bass traps and acouctic panels I currently have.

Those fugly drapes gotta go. Note that the floor is tile and covered by an area rug. This shot is taken from the dining room area so this room opens to the dinig room, foyer and kitchen. To the left is a circular opening to a same size room with the TV and HT.

[Cheeseboy]

Perhaps burnt orange and black would fit very well. 

[MichaelHiFi]

Perhaps burnt orange and black would fit very well.

That would be kind of cool 

[MichaelHiFi]

Flat pack showed up at the house. Wife told me the box has been crushed then taped shut. 

She's supposed to send me a phone pic.

[Cheeseboy]

To the left is a circular opening to a same size room with the TV and HT.

So the room is ported?

[MichaelHiFi]

 This is how the flat pack showed up. The top is completely open with the cabinet parts hanging out.

 

[MichaelHiFi]

So the room is ported?

  Now that's funny Cheesyboy! What, you guys don't have ports in your room?

But WTF do these shipping company's do with our precious cargo?

[Danny Richie]

This is how the flat pack showed up. The top is completely open with the cabinet parts hanging out.
 

Dang those UPS guys are tough on this stuff. I hope all looks good on the inside.