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Shaddy from Seattle
« on: 13 Jan 2020, 08:50 am »
Hi, my name is Shaddy. I live in Seattle. I’ve been interested in DIY home audio, and I’m looking to build a pair of speakers.
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Re: Shaddy from Seattle
« Reply #1 on: 13 Jan 2020, 08:54 am »
Welcome Shaddy :thumb:
The simplest loudspeaker to build is an OB.
Plese note the new Decware OB with the Lii FR drivers just $399/pair + ship(the raw drivers).
https://www.decware.com/newsite/ZMS2.html

https://www.lii-audio.com/product/recommended-15-full-range-speaker-driver-for-music-loudspeaker-with-tube-amplifier-f-15-in-pair/
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« Reply #2 on: 13 Jan 2020, 12:44 pm »
Welcome to AudioCircle
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Re: Shaddy from Seattle
« Reply #3 on: 13 Jan 2020, 12:59 pm »
Welcome!

Planet 10 is an Audio Circle member and sells unique speaker kits from Vancouver.

CSS is another seller of (very cool) speaker kits (monitors).

Madisound is another seller of speaker kits.  Lots of options if you look around. 

My old friend Randy sells Betsy open baffle speakers (low cost). 
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Re: Shaddy from Seattle
« Reply #4 on: 13 Jan 2020, 01:03 pm »
Unfortunately some time ago I see Planet 10 dont take PMs here or in the DIY audio.
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Phil A

Re: Shaddy from Seattle
« Reply #5 on: 13 Jan 2020, 02:34 pm »
Welcome!
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Re: Shaddy from Seattle
« Reply #6 on: 13 Jan 2020, 02:53 pm »
Greetings & Welcome to AC Shaddy   :thumb:
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Re: Shaddy from Seattle
« Reply #7 on: 13 Jan 2020, 03:26 pm »
Hey Shaddy,

Welcome to Audio Circle!  :thumb:
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Re: Shaddy from Seattle
« Reply #8 on: 13 Jan 2020, 06:38 pm »
Welcome!

I'm in Seattle too.

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shaddy

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Re: Shaddy from Seattle
« Reply #9 on: 13 Jan 2020, 11:31 pm »
what a warm welcome! thanks everyone... i'll look into the speakers y'all recommended! I've been really interested in OB design recently. I have, for a long time, wanted to a build a speaker with high efficiency full range drivers (e.g. lowther, fostex) but I was thinking of starting with a less intimidating, and more affordable kit. I was considering the xls encores.
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Re: Shaddy from Seattle
« Reply #10 on: 14 Jan 2020, 12:13 am »
Welcome Shaddy,

DIY electrostatic speakers may be a bit more ambitious than you had in mind, but the results are worth the effort.

The easiest ESLs use perforated metal stators but I prefer segmented wire-stator ESLs.  Extensive build instructions and parts lists for both types are given in my website here:

http://jazzman-esl-page.blogspot.com/

Enjoy the AC!
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nickd

Re: Shaddy from Seattle
« Reply #11 on: 14 Jan 2020, 12:25 am »
welcome to AC Shaddy,
You might want to check out the GR Research Circle here on AC.
Danny has several Open Baffle kits including Open Baffle sub woofers and a new quasi Open Baffle studio monitor.

I have built a few of his designs over the years. Outstanding value and state of the art sound. That and he’s really a good guy to deal with.
Enjoy the Build.  :thumb:
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