[dwwjr56]

Greetings

Dave here from Massachusetts. I’m interested in learning more about home audio. Specifically about how to get the most out of the equipment you have and diy projects. As I glanced over some of the forum there is plenty of that information here, and nice folks who explain it very well.

Lately into experimenting with the inexpensive audio, due to being retired with time and no money.

Looking forward to learning from all, and contributing where I can.

[FullRangeMan]

Greetings

Dave here from Massachusetts. I’m interested in learning more about home audio. Specifically about how to get the most out of the equipment you have and diy projects. As I glanced over some of the forum there is plenty of that information here, and nice folks who explain it very well.

Lately into experimenting with the inexpensive audio, due to being retired with time and no money.

Looking forward to learning from all, and contributing where I can.

Iam in audio or Stereo home audio since the early 1970s and the best first step advice I can offer is use hi efficiency speakers as 100dB or more and bening 8Ω impedance for SolidState amp and 16Ω for tube amps, this will allow you use a inexpensive small tube amp, if you live in a hot area you may need use a Class D amp or GaN-Fet amp for less heat.

Disregard inefficient speakers they are slow in transients and will require a expensive powelful amp. As always IMO.

For DIY check these projects:
This is a inexpensive DIY project from an AC member,
It have only four (4) parts:
Eminence Alpha15A + 4.7mH + Visaton B200 and a MDF baffle.


Other option are the Lii Audio F15 FR driver $399/pair, not each.
Here Decware OB with the Lii Audio F15 driver:

If one have a woodworker is possible try the Lii Audio F15($399/Pair, pair not each) 97dB/8Ω and benign impedance curve suited to OB or Bass Reflex box or the F18($540/pair), no Crossover, no Tweeter beaming, no Phase rotation, no driver sensitivity loss, no Harmonics loss, no Retail price.
http://www.glowinthedarkaudio.com/lii-audio-f18.html

My personal choice is the Lii F18 in Single Driver configuration, but if you make question of wanting a 2-Way speaker you may want a bigger woofer than the Alpha15A, so there are W18 inches and W21 inches from Lii Audio, personally I dont like these two VCs woofers, they are hard to drive with a small tube amp.
https://www.lii-audio.com/product/w-18/

https://www.lii-audio.com/product/w21/

Please note some Circles of interest you may like>
The Fullrange Driver Circle:
https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?board=128.0
The Open Baffle Circle:
https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?board=90.0
The Tube Amps Circle>
https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?board=144.0
The Vinyl Circle::
https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?board=32.0

[ArthurDent]

Greetings & Welcome to AC Dave   

[dwwjr56]

Thank you Fullrange, and Arthur.

Sorry it’s been some time but life got a bit hectic.

I am looking forward to building some speakers. Thanks for the links!

I had purchased a kit from Css Speakers that I will try.

Does anyone have an opinion on this company/Products? The customer service is great I can say that! From what I’ve seen online the products seem like a great bargain. Since I can’t search the site yet that is why I ask.

I didn’t mention gear I have for amp. It’s a Prima Luna Dialogue Premium which I love and it’s paid for. It’s a great little integrated amp. 

[Phil A]

Welcome!