You also have these to consider:
http://www.seas.no/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=66&Itemid=250
http://www.seas.no/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=66&Itemid=250
He has ' a lot of ideas' like Einstein had 'a few interesting theories'. That website scared the hell out of me - I'd have no chance of doing any of that. I just have to bow down in awe of his work.
Are they good for a desktop setup?I wanted to add that the tweeters used in this kit retail on Madisound for $102 EACH! You don't usually get this quality of a driver in $2000 a pair speakers. It's a Morel tweeter and it's the best sounding tweeter I've heard in any speaker that doesn't cost crazy money.
When you fire these speakers up you'll laugh in disbelief that you got this quality of sound for $350.
With audio products I almost always have felt that I didn't really get my money's worth and that I over paid. With these speakers I felt like I ripped off the manufacturer; like I paid way too little. Trust me, I've NEVER felt that! Truly an incredible bargain.
Are they good for a desktop setup?
I wanted to add that the tweeters used in this kit retail on Madisound for $102 EACH! You don't usually get this quality of a driver in $2000 a pair speakers. It's a Morel tweeter and it's the best sounding tweeter I've heard in any speaker that doesn't cost crazy money.
When you fire these speakers up you'll laugh in disbelief that you got this quality of sound for $350.
I feel extremely lucky that I got the best value bargain in all of audio. Shame he can longer make them. Although even if he charged $550 I'd still consider that a bargain.
Meniscus has a lot more kits than madisound, fyi.If it wasn't for Madisound's reputation-AND the fact that most if not all of the crossovers in their speaker kits are pre-assembled-then kit speakers would not be a zero option for me. I can read schematics and solder just fine but this would be a 5.2 system (though the two pairs of subs will be pre-built), I just don't have the time and stamina for doing all of those assemblies. However, I have zero woodworking skills and tools. so unless I can find a reputable cabinet builder here on Long Island to make the pairs of floor standing and stand mount speakers and CC speaker I'm screwed; excuse the pun.
Meniscus has a lot more kits than madisound, fyi.
mensicus will build your crossovers for a nominal charge.True, but none that I found here have pre-assembled crossovers. https://meniscusaudio.com/ Again, the big problem is a cabinet builder who can work from Madisound's cabinet plans. Chatting with them today they said these guys have the experience. https://www.instagram.com/denton_wood_workers/?hl=en
And they've also built flat pack kits for Danny Richie's kits https://gr-research.com/speaker-cabinets-flat-packs-assembled-and-finished/ So flat packs from Denton maybe the only DIY speaker option unless I can find someone just as capable and affordable locally.
All of this is good to know, thanks. Meniscus also has a forum http://www.diyspeakerforum.com/viewforum.php?f=2&sid=33ddf0002de24732ef3f3c46adcbe56emensicus will build your crossovers for a nominal charge.
Speakerhardware.com will make cabinets for you. They actually sell some very good kits, some of which are the same as meniscus.
All of this is good to know, thanks. Meniscus also has a forum http://www.diyspeakerforum.com/viewforum.php?f=2&sid=33ddf0002de24732ef3f3c46adcbe56e
What happened to Madisound's? https://www.madisound.com/diy-loudspeaker-forum/activity.php
I guess it's Leland who builds Duke LeJuene's and/or Jim Romeyn's sub boxes. https://jamesromeyn.com/speakers/subwoofers/debra/ How affordable to build the five boxes I would need is another matter.
Lumber prices are insane (no doubt largely thanks to all of the hording that the feds and states did nothing to stop), https://www.madisoundspeakerstore.com/full-range-speaker-kits/fostex-bk-16-folded-horn-kit-pair/ I think this is the only flat pak from Madisound. https://www.madisoundspeakerstore.com/cabinets/lx521-linkwitz-lab-flat-pack-cabinets-–-pair/I recently build a kit from css (www.css-audio.com) which included a flat pack.
Another option, maybe -
Is there a local maker space with a CNC router? If so, you might find someone who would build the cabinets locally for a reasonable cost.j